124“How many drinks did you buy?” The class president asked the class gossip, Maliya but she could not say a word.“Can you afford the wine you picked?” Another person asked her.‘You people should stop acting like I took the wine alone. We all drank the wine so don't pin it on me.”“But you ordered the Rosé like you could afford to pay for it.” Another classmate told her. This fake life of a thing is something you should just leave in the past. It is now disgusting.”“Will you just stand there and watch them bully me, Mr Class president, you or Mark should be able to afford this easily.” Maliya the class gossip asked.“I am still repaying the loan for my mansion so you don’t expect me to pay for that hundred thousand dollar drink.” The class president said.“What about you, Mark?” Maliya asked.“He obviously just got his job and hasn’t received any salary. Do you expect him to be able to find that amount of money from somewhere?” Another classmate said on Mark’s behalf.“So none of
Early the next morning, Cephas woke up by 6am for work. He took his bath and got ready. He frowned his face as he opened his wardrobe again. He had to go shopping soon, or get one of his assistants to do it because the clothes that were in his wardrobe were not fit for someone of his standard. The loss of his clothes didn't affect him financially in any way, but it was very inconvenient because he had to wear these ugly clothes that weren't even his size. He was taller and his chest was broader than that of Violet's father. He finally decided on a pair of black trousers and a black shirt. He put it on, even though they were a little tight for him. He put on his black shoes and called Anta to tell one of his drivers to come and pick him up and take him to the office. "Good morning sir" she answered as she picked up. "Hello Anta, I need a driver to get me to the office this morning," He said. "Yes sir , what address should he come and pick you up from?" She asked, already calli
Chapter 126."Good morning sir, '' Anta said nervously, as they got into the lobby. She hoped that Cephas didn’t get mad at the security. She had delivered the access key card to him. That was why she didn’t bother to notify the security team."Good morning, Anta. Did you do character screening for the people you employed at all? Those rude humans might run my company down faster than I think." He said calmly.“What a way to ruin my morning!” he thought in his head. It’s been a long time since he had been openly disrespected."I'm sorry about that,I see that they don't act that harshly. They are very good at their jobs and I know they won't let us down." She assured him."I trust your judgment tells him to tone the strictness down.""I will sir. So what's on my schedule for today? I need to return home as soon as possible before Violet and the other members of the family arrive.”“Yes sir. Why are you dressed this way sir?” Anta as soon as she noticed his clothing. They didn’t look li
When Anta and Cephas got into their first and only meeting for the day, The head of finance was waiting for them to give his report, but the heads of the other departments were also there, Cephas as was already annoyed at the events of the day, but he still sat down at one of the chairs there. Jose cleared his throat and began. "Good morning sir, we are so happy to have you back after such a long while at work. I know you asked for the head of finance to give you a report this morning but I felt that it would be more effective if we had the reports from every department in the company since they are connected in some way." he had missed having Cephas around to talk about work and was excited about his presence in the office. Cephas didn't know about this but just stead of getting angry about this unseen event, he waved his hands for them to go ahead. The departments in the company all came forward one by one to give reports of the progr3ss that had been made since Cephas last saw
After all he scolded he got from violet, he received a text from Walter’s corporation. He opened it and saw the most expected message. He knew Violet wasn’t going to take it well. She was expecting so much money on a platter of gold for offering just her body. Marcus loved to reap where didn’t sow. Instead of them starting working with the little resources they had. If he was in their shoes, he would have asked his talented employees to create projects that clients can invest in. That will give investment companies a little spark of faith in them. Of course he would have shared the tip with them but they weren’t willing to listen to him or anything. So he was going to save the penny to himself and watch them suffer. “Violet…” he called and she looked up from her personal phone. He had received the message from her business phone earlier. She was so engrossed in the game she was playing. He wondered how she’s able to stay on her phone 24/7 without working but she is quick to call h
In the Marcus House, they were all having dinner around the table. Mrs Marcus was making Cephas do all the things that the servants were supposed to do. She was the only one that still picked on him the most but was very lenient with everyone else in the family.Asking him to add syrup to her food or telling him to refill the jug, but he did what she asked without complaining because he didn't want to cause a scene.Plus he had been in a good mood since Violet has lost the investment she wanted through fraudulent activities. To him sleeping with a CEO for an investment is fraud.Though Walter’s Corporation was losing its money, they were still strict about whom they gave their money to. They were already in a tender place and making the wrong investment right now could completely destroy the business. It was none of his business anyway.Mrs Marcus had been quiet because ever since everyone in the family found out about her gambling addiction, she had no access to the family’s cash
As Lucas opened the door for Jimmy to come in, Jimmy stepped into the room all decked up in the latest brands, his black hair shining and his teeth shining brighter. He looked like a potential billionaire bachelor but unknown to Marcus in reality he had nothing.He had even gone to borrow the suit he was wearing. Violet lost her composure at how he looked, the jimmy that she remembered wasn't this handsome. Her eyes kept scanning his full look.He was a scrawny boy who was shorter than her, had a nose that was always running and couldn't defend himself whenever she picked on him in the past.He has grown taller, gained muscle or just his newfound confidence that makes him more attractive.The jimmy who stood in front of her looked confident and clean. He was wearing a suit that belonged to a brand that even his father only wore once or twice each year on special occasions, because of the price.She looked over to her mother and saw that her mother was also staring at him with her m
Cephas faced off against Jimmy in a fierce showdown. The air crackled with tension as fists flew and feet stomped. Cephas ducked and weaved, showing off moves he learned on those very streets. With a swift kick, he knocked Jimmy off balance.Jimmy, determined but caught off guard, tried to land a punch, but Cephas dodged like a street-smart ninja. Cephas retaliated with a powerful uppercut that sent Jimmy staggering backward. Violet, her parents and Lucas gasped as Cephas unleashed a flurry of punches, channeling all the frustration and betrayal into his every move.In a final triumphant move, Cephas delivered a roundhouse kick that sent Jimmy sprawling to the ground. The victory was clear as Cephas stood over his jimmy's limp body, breathing heavily but victorious. The streets, once witnesses to conflict, now whispered tales of an unexpected hero who stood tall against the odds. Cephas had won not just a fight but a battle for respect and justice in the gritty landscape he called