A little smile visibly formed at the corner of Evan's lips as he stared back intently at Xavier. Seeing this, Xavier instantly felt a pang of irritation, while Caitlin raised her eyebrows in surprise. "What's funny? Does this look like a joke to you?" Caitlin questioned in disdain, she was taken aback by Evan's composure. Why was he so calm and confident? This wasn't the person she knew him to be. "Maybe he feels too important to kneel before me. Let's not waste any more time on him, babe. He's not worth it. Come on, let's head inside" Xavier said, wrapping his arm around Caitlin's waist. "You're right, baby. When he starves, he'll come begging for the job like the vagrant he is" Caitlin mocked, laughing as they walked toward the company. "Welcome, sir" the guards greeted Xavier as he and Caitlin reached the entrance. Without any waste of time, he sternly ordered, "See that dolt over there? Make sure he doesn't get in, or you both are fired" "Yes sir" the guards replied
"I want Xavier sacked. And I want him sacked now" Evan ordered firmly, his aura calm yet dominating. "Y-yes, sir. I'll send the secretary to inform him of his termination immediately. Is there anything else you'd like me to do?" She replied, a bit shaken by Evan's demeanor as she sought to please him. She felt like she was walking on needles and couldn't afford to be the next to lose her job. She knew how hard she had worked for it and couldn't bear the thought of it being taken away in an instant. "You can handle that for now. I'll let you know what I need next once that's done" Evan replied. *** In Xavier's office, he heard a knock on the door, interrupting his and Caitlin's make-out session. "Can't they just leave you alone for one minute?" Caitlin grumbled under her breath, she was slightly miffed. "Who is it?! I'm busy now, just come back later!" Xavier shouted, irritation creeping into his voice as he felt disturbed. He was about to resume their make-out session,
"I want you to make an official announcement about the new company's president. However, keep my identity a secret. Just refer to me as a member of the Stone family, Mr Stone" Evan ordered."The second announcement should be about our willingness to cooperate with new companies" he added.Evan had a plan. He knew both announcements would shake the media, grabbing the attention of various billionaires and prominent figures. Most importantly, it would attract the Reynolds's family's attention."Yes, sir. I'll get this done immediately" Bella responded, nodding. As she was about to leave, Evan stood up from his office chair and said,"Also, I want you to know that I won't be here often. So you'll primarily be in charge of the company's affairs""Yes, sir" Bella replied. She understood Evan being the grandson of the Stone's family automatically meant he was a very busy man.Being aware of the numerous companies the Stones owned, she knew that while GigaBank Financial Group is also a sig
"Have you heard?" a middle-aged woman in the bustling streets of the city said to her friend."Heard about what?" her friend replied, curiosity piqued and eager for the latest gossip."GigaBank Financial Group has a new president and they're open for partnerships. Do you know how rare that is?""Really? That's huge news!" her friend exclaimed."Rumor has it that many moguls and companies have reached out, but they only accepted one" the woman continued."What? Just one?! That's unbelievable. Who did they choose?" her friend asked, eyes wide with anticipation.The news about the new president of GigaBank Financial Group spread all over Metropolis Central, just as Evan had predicted.No one knew he was the new president, except Bella Blaze and Mr Johnson, of course.Every billionaire and CEO in the city and beyond did indeed reach out, being willing to do anything to become partners and to discover the identity of the new President.Who wouldn't? Being close to a Stone family member was
Surprised by Evan's boldness, the sales assistant paused for a moment then replied with a contemptuous stare and tone, "Or our security will escort you out!" Her eyes shifted to the side and Evan's gaze followed, noticing the huge security guards closing in, their eyes fixed on him like predators.The voices of the patrons echoed through the store, each adding their own opinion on the scene before them."He sure has a mouth for someone who looks like that" a patron murmured to someone beside her."Tell me about it. Just look at what he's wearing. I wonder how they allowed someone who looks like a peasant to come in here" another chimed in."Can't he see he shouldn't have come here to shop? The things here wouldn't even be in his income bracket" someone else added, their words soaked in resentment."Maybe he's a scammer, like the sales assistant said. They often come in here to take pictures, posing as a customer without buying a thing, just so they can post on social media and show o
Unknown to everyone, earlier, Mr Johnson, concerned that Evan had been in the boutique for a long time, got out of the car to check on him. When he saw the commotion from outside, he quickly dialed the manager's number, reported the situation, and instructed him to come immediately, which he promptly did.***Mr Patrick, still reeling from being shut down by the manager he thought he was close to, watched in disbelief as the manager turned to Evan and said,"Please, sir, what did you come here to get? Just mention it, and it will be brought to you right now. You also don't have to pay, it's all on me""What?!" Mr Patrick fumed with envy. Despite his close relationship with the manager, he had never enjoyed such favor from him.Why was this supposed peasant receiving such special treatment?"Why are you doing this, Mr Julian? What has this peasant done to deserve all these favors?" Mr Patrick asked, his voice dripping with bitter anger as he glared at Evan in disgust."I thought I tol
"I did. He's with me" Bella interjected, taking Freda by surprise.Freda observed the lady standing beside her ex-husband, and there was no doubt she looked breathtaking. Her beauty was ravishing.Bella wore a tight-fitting scarlet dress that accentuated her curvaceous figure, and while Freda was also a beautiful woman, Bella had a more striking, seductive face that commanded attention.Freda felt slightly intimidated."Oh! You must be Bella Blaze, the vice president of GigaBank Financial Group" she said, forcing a smile. "Nice to meet you. I'm Freda Reynolds""Nice to meet you too" Bella returned the gesture, her smile equally deceptive.Freda then took a proper look at her ex-husband and couldn't deny he looked stunning and handsome, different from the Evan she once knew. There was something in his eyes, something she couldn't explain."How do you two know each other?" Freda asked, glancing back and forth between them with curiosity.Although she tried to hide it, she felt triggered
Freda was shocked at how bold Evan had become. The way he talked, looked at them, and carried himself was nothing like the old Evan. But why? Why was he so confident now? She remembered how he used to beg them for cash when he lived with them at the Reynolds's villa. "Is that a threat?" Justin glared at Evan. "Admit it, you're just mad she moved on from your pathetic self to a billionaire like me. You couldn't satisfy her because you're worthless" Evan replied with a smirk, "You think your bank account makes you worthy? Like I said, you're nothing but a paycheck to her, and when that runs out, she will too" Evan paused, his smile widening into a taunting grin, "But hey, enjoy the ride while it lasts. It's going to be a long fall from that horse of yours" Evan's words were like thorns under Justin's flesh, provoking him to his core. His eyes turned red as he clenched his fists behind him, looking ready to explode. "Let's head in, the gala is about to start" Bella said wit