Conrad was having a round table discussion with all the members of the board and the higher ups. He had a large chunk of shares, more that sixty percent shares because of the loan he gave Valerie. He wanted the company to himself and had been able to buy the board members to his side. They all collectively voted Valerie out of her position and Conrad was sworn in as the new CEO.Valerie had no idea what was going on in the company as the meeting was held about an hour after she left. She called the secretary who reluctantly explained the situation of things in the office to her. Without retouching her makeup or doing anything, Valerie rushed back to the company.When she got to the office, she found out that it had been locked from the inside, and her things were outside. Some of her personal stuff like her photo frame, log books, receipts and her favorite 'CEO of the year' mug were all thrown out.She heard voices coming from inside the office which meant Conrad was inside.She began
Valerie visited Elizabeth again. This was something she had been doing even in Ethan's absence and she had no plans of stopping now. She was so excited to see Skyler who was now a lot better than how she was a few days ago. Due to the incident with Conrad Patterson and the high emotions, Valerie had not been able to talk to Skyler the day she was discharged from the hospital, so she had a lot of catching up to do."Hi, Skyler. How are you doing? I am so excited to see you." Valerie said."Of course you are. Everyone is always excited to see me." Skyler joked and Valerie playfully pushed her head."You silly girl. How do you feel now? I am so sorry I couldn't really come see you at the hospital, I was so caught up with work and my family issues and everything." Valerie stated."It's fine actually. My mum was with me the whole time. And, I heard about what happened too...I mean your office as the CEO. How the hell did that happen? I was so pissed when I heard it. Who is that bastard?"
Valerie decided to visit Sterling's Enterprise again, with the hope that Conrad Patterson would tell her it was all a joke and she was still the CEO. She went there with that thought on her mind, but the atmosphere that welcomed her brought her back to reality. "You! You are here again." The arrogant secretary said."That is not the right way to approach a person." Valerie corrected and the secretary let out a sarcastic laughter."What is the right way? Tell me. The right way didn't get you anywhere, remember?" She added.Valerie ignored her"Where is Conrad?" She asked."Hahaha, what an irony. You just spoke about the right way to address someone and now you call the boss by his first name?" The secretary asked, clapping her hands in an annoying manner."Okay, where is the CEO?" Valerie rephrased."Good, I like you. You learn fast. The CEO is in his office doing CEO duties in a much better way than the former CEO." The secretary said. Valerie didn't reply to her rude remark, she ig
Jason and Larry Vanguard were at the Vanguard's company. They had just arrived a few minutes ago, Larry as usual, didn't say anything to the staff, but Jason kept making derogatory remarks about any staff he came across.Larry walked into the administrative office and the sight he saw left him shocked, and standing by the doorway. Jason soon joined him at the door and was shocked too. Ethan was casually sitting on the chair, with his legs crossed on the table. He was staring at them with a raised brow and a smirk."How did you get in?" Larry asked, finally walking in. Jason looked around the office before quietly walking in. "Ethan?" He called, as if he wasn't sure who he was looking at. Ethan cleared his throat and took down his legs from the table."Are you shocked to see me? You should know that this day will come sooner or later." He said. He stood up and tucked his hands into his pocket."That doesn't answer the question. How did you get in?" Larry asked again. "You should p
Ethan watched Desmond cautiously as he called his police friend. He knew things were about to get real now. "Whatever police officers you bring, they are going to salute me." He said to Desmond as soon as he ended the call."You have been living in your dreams since you walked in here today. What is wrong with you, really? And why aren't you leaving?" Larry asked, looking pissed."Just like I said earlier, I came and I would leave at my own convenient time. Why do you all feel so worked up, uncomfortable and anxious having me around here? Am I not supposed to be family?" Ethan asked, with a smug smile."I know who my family are, and you are not one of them." Larry said."Am I supposed to feel bad about that?" Ethan questioned with a fake look of surprise on her face."And you are trying to tell me you would be saluted by the officers? What a joke! I would probably make it a little more worse by telling the police officers what you said about them." Larry said again."Do whatever you
Darren Hart was preparing to go back overseas. He had gotten some more experience and fame since he successfully treated Skyler. Now he had a very important research work to do out of the country. Before leaving, he felt it wise to come see Ethan.Ethan was at the family house and that was where Darren came to see him. He met Elizabeth first and she was happy to see that a responsible man was there to see Ethan. As at then, she had no idea he was Skyler's doctor. She welcomed him in and went to call Ethan.She came back to the sitting room to meet him."Do you want water? We have some cold water. What do you want?" She asked, concerned.Darren gave her a cheerful smile."I'm okay ma'am. I actually don't intend on staying so long. I just need to see Ethan. I have a flight to catch." He explained."Oh, I see. Ethan should be here any moment from now." Elizabeth said, and at that moment, Ethan walked in."Oh there he is." She added."Doctor Darren. It is a pleasure to have you here." Eth
Ethan was just about to walk into his bedroom when he got a phone call from Natasha. Natasha never calls except there was a pressing issue, so he picked up the call immediately."Hello Natasha." He said."There is a problem, a huge problem." Natasha started. "Spill." Ethan said."Sterling's Enterprise is on fire. The whole building." Natasha revealed.Ethan felt his whole body become cold. His mind immediately went to Valerie."Where is Valerie? Was she inside the building? Is she safe?" He asked half yelling at Natasha as if she had caused the fire."I don't think she was." Natasha responded.Ethan opened his closet door to look for a simple shirt to wear because he needed to see Valerie. His brain was in turmoil."Do some more investigations. Find out her exact location. I am on my way." Ethan ordered."Yes sir." Natasha said and hung up the call.Ethan hurriedly wore the shirt and rushed out of the room."What is it? Why are you in such a hurry?" Elizabeth asked on seeing him."Va
Renee had a really amused look on her face. There was no way the family would get a regular invite and Valerie who was worthless would have a VIP invite. It was impossible."You would probably wake up some day, Ethan. But I like it. You know....you and Valerie dreaming together. Since you both can't achieve anything in your life, then you should stick to being delusional." Renee said. She gave both of them a quick glance and walked out on them.Valerie groaned and stomped her feet heavily on the floor out of frustration."Calm down." Ethan said, holding her back."Don't touch me!" She screamed at him. "This is your fault. You made me look so stupid, how could you?" She fumed."How? I didn't." Ethan responded calmly."What was all that nonsense about me getting a VIP invite? How is that even possible? I can't even get a regular invite and you chose to embarrass me by saying I'd get a VIP invite? What the hell are you on?" Valerie fumed, with a deep frown on her face."Because I am the