"You're more foolish than I thought. I wonder what lie you'll tell the police when they get here," Stella said after Williams dropped the call with the cops.
"You know, it's all your fault! No one would have involved the police if you had let us go without insisting that we compensate you," Williams said, trying to irritate Mike. "Look how he's dressed in a torn shirt, riding in a mind-blowing Lincoln. You're dressed like a beggar that you are," Stella spat "What was it you said they call him again... Oh yes! Mike scumbag. You should be living in a shit hole," Williams added, expressing his disdain for him. Mike bit his lips, trying to hold his anger, but he couldn't. As he was about to react, the siren of the police car caught their attention. "It's time for you to face your judgment, Mike," Stella said "Let's see who faces judgment," Mike responded. "Thank Goodness you're here, officer; that's the criminal over there; deal with him," Williams said, pointing to Mike in the car. "He's a loser and a thief. He stole the car and couldn't even drive properly while trying to park. Our car collided, and there was a scratch on his car. It was his fault our car collided; he's an inexperienced driver," Williams said, blaming the whole incident on Mike. "Now, he's demanding a compensation. A compensation for a car he stole!" He added. The policeman gazed at Mike and said, "You're suspected of stealing a car and causing damage to the car! You have to come with me to the police station." Mike narrowed his eyes and said in a rage, "This is lame! An accusation of stealing a car?" Mike paused and pointed at Williams. "Don't tell me you believe his story to cover the whole thing with his cheap lie and dumb accusations. He must compensate me for badging my car, Williams," Mike said sternly, uttering every single word with boldness "Stop lying, Mike; if the car is yours, then prove it, or else, I'll make sure you spend years in jail," Williams said, causing Mike to chuckle softly. "So what if I can prove that I own it?" Mike asked, smirking. "If you're able to prove that you own this car, I'll lick the car clean," He said. As Williams spoke, a Bentley packed next to the scene. They all turned their gaze to the car. Suddenly, a man in a tuxedo opened the door and stepped down from the car with a briefcase. Ignoring everyone else, he walked towards Mike and said, "Good day, sir; my name is Martin. I'm an insurance adjuster, and the insurance company sent me to you." "Okay. Good," Mike said and finally stepped down from the car. He walked towards the back of the car where it was damaged before saying, "Here's it," Mike pointed, causing Martin to nod his head. Martin walked around both cars, inspecting the scene before informing, "Sir, both cars collided, and unfortunately, the back of your car was damaged. You were clearly on your lane, so the other party has to pay for damages." He paused and then started operating his iPad with a digital pen. "And because your car is the limited edition Lincoln, the other party is liable for one million dollars for the repair, sir," Martin informed, causing Williams's jaw to drop. "What? I'm not going to pay that money to this car thief" Williams said. "Why don't you prove that you own this car? Huh? Prove it to us!" Williams added "You're a thief, Mike, I've known you all these years, and I didn't think you'd go as far as stealing a car and intentionally colliding with William's car to get 1 million dollars from him," Stella said in disgust, trying to act like they're the victim "Mr. Martin, why don't you prove that your client is indeed the owner of the car," Williams said, trying to remain calm. "Pardon, our top client information is confidential," Martin responded. "No, it's fine, Martin; why don't I give you my name to check the records?" Mike offered. "Okay, sir, if that's your wish," Martin said with utmost respect. "Mike Duncan," Mike said and turned to Williams, who was looking anxious; he smiled and then turned to Stella; she placed her hand on her waist, waiting for the man to read what was on the insurance company records. Martin entered the name on his iPad and frowned. "What does it say?" Williams asked, eager to know what had made the insurance adjuster, frown. "Mike Duncan?" Martin asked again, confirming if he heard right. "Yes, what's the matter?" Mike asked, trying to remain calm "That's not the name the car is registered on," Martin informed, causing Stella to grin. "You see! You thief! If you think you can fool everyone, then think again, Mike. I was right all along. You only wanted the money, you dirty scumbag." Stella seized the opportunity to insult Mike. Williams couldn't stop laughing, just to mock Mike. "Don't mind him, honey, he's a scumbag after all," Williams added before turning to the policeman, "Please take him away, he ought to rot in jail”“How pathetic! You think you could fool us?” Stella spat. “Do not mind him, he’s a loser,” Williams said. “You need to come with me to the station,” the police officer said, taking out a handcuff. Mike quickly left a voice mail for Paul before going with the officers. He was immediately taken to the interrogation room. “Criminal! Start talking!” The officer said in a rage, slamming his hand on the desk in front of Mike. “I don’t know what they’re talking about; that car belongs to me,” Mike said, trying to defend himself. “Stop lying to us; the insurance adjuster revealed that your name wasn’t registered as the owner,” the police officer said. “That’s because my grandfather gave the car to me as a gift,” Mike said, insisting that he didn’t steal the car. “Who’s your grandfather?” The police officer asked, arching his brows. Mike opened his mouth to speak but instantly paused, thinking that this might be a shame to his grandfather. Calling his name over such an unimportant mat
Mike got into the back seat of the car and dialed a number on his phone. "Hello?" A husky voice fell into his ear."Is it Mr. Martin on the line?" Mike asked sternly. "Yes, sir, and you are?" Martin asked."Mr. Martin, it's Mike Duncan on the phone. Can you kindly confirm the name registered on the Lincoln now?" Mike asked, causing Martin to respond."Okay, sir, in a minute, please." Martin clicked a few buttons on his laptop while his cell phone was in his ear."Sir, there have been some adjustments, and the name here is Mike Duncan," Martin confirmed, causing Mike to smile slyly."Okay. I want you to formally claim compensation on my behalf from Mr. Williams, the man who damaged the back of my car," Mike said, causing Martin to immediately respond,"Okay, sir, I'll do just that." Mike ended the call and placed his phone beside him in the car as Paul drove"Young master," Paul called, trying to grab his attention."Your grandfather has some urgent news for you," Paul informed, caus
They got down from the lift when suddenly the door of the conference room opened and the first thing that hit Mike's ear was the enthusiastic applause from the room.Amongst the men in the room was a tall olive-skinned man with the badge on his suit, "Andrew Lane, Esq." Mike immediately identified him to be the lawyer.The old man sat in the main chair and began to address the board members."I'm glad that y'all could make it here even with the short notice," the old man said and turned to gaze at the lawyer before turning to the man on his right. "I have been running Duncan conglomerate since I was 18, and until now, it has been smooth under my reign. For sixty years now, I have been preparing for this moment," He paused for emphasis,The room was pin-drop silent. Gazing at the expression on the board members' faces, the old man was sure that he had their full attention."As most of us know, this conglomerate was founded by my great-grandfather in 1920 and has passed down from fathe
"What is all this?" Mike asked in a rage as he turned to look around him. Seeing that Williams's men surrounded him with no way out was absurd.Letting out a long sigh, he said, "Williams, I promise that you'll regret this." Williams burst into laughter and said,"If you don't want these men to beat the daylights out of you, then you'll fall to your knees and beg me." "Beg you? Hell, no! Williams," Mike spat, causing Williams to chuckle dryly.He immediately threw his hand across Mike's face, but fortunately, Mike caught his hand. "Pay compensation for my car before you do anything, okay?" He said calmly, causing Williams to bite his lips in anger.He tried twisting his hand away from Mike's grip, but unfortunately, Mike's hold on his hand was stronger."You're so pathetic? Who let you out of that station, anyway? I thought you'd be in jail now," He said and tried pushing Mike back. Two men stepped forward and tried hitting Mike on his shoulder, but Mike squatted, and the punch hit W
Martin walked straight towards where Williams stood and said, "Mr. Martin, we had to come here because of your secretary's rude and fruitless response to us! The car that you damaged is yet to be repaired and the car owner demands compensation"Williams burst out laughing as if he was in front of a comedy show."Stella, did you hear that?" He said, still laughing while everyone else stared at him, wondering if he was insane."Honey, I think these people are serious," she said, causing Williams to pause before staring at Martin, sternly and asking, "But I don't know the owner of the car; as long as a thief was driving it when it got damaged, that thief should pay for it." He turned to Mike and glared."The owner of the car is Mike Duncan! They was a mistake in the name registered on it, and that has been adjusted," Martin informed, causing William's eyes to widen in shock."They must be a mistake. Come on! I know this thing, he can barely feed, and even with all the money he has worke
Martin walked to the front of the police station to meet up with Mike.“Sir, you called me,” He said, causing Mike to nod his head in response,“How’s it going in there?” Mike inquired,“The lawyer is being unreasonable, demanding to see you, but if you don’t want to, then you don’t have to” Martin responded.“Oh, please, I don’t want to speak with Williams or his lawyer,” Mike paused “They’re not ready to pay compensation. What’s next?” he asked the insurance adjuster.“Then we’ll take him to court!” Martin said, causing Mike to nod his head.“But then, he’ll have to pay double the money for damages and stress,” Martin said and a smirk immediately curved on Mike's lips,He gestured for Martin to come closer before whispering something into his ear.“Okay sir,” Martin said.“I’ll take my leave now, get back to me on the progress,” Mike said and left the court. He hailed a taxi and headed straight home Mike was about to get out of the taxi when he received a call. “Hello, young maste
"He's clean; there's no phone with him," the man who searched Mike informed, causing Mike to let out a long sigh, one that he didn't know he was holding."Okay, now get him into the car"Mike was dragged into another car. Two men sat beside him, each one with a gun in their pocket. The driver couldn't stop gazing at him through the front mirror of the car."Cover his face," He immediately instructed. Mike swallowed hard as they took a black sack and put it over his face, saying,"Now you close your eyes"Soon, they arrived at a location. The sound of silence was overwhelming. "Where is this?" Mike finally asked, arching his brows. They tried dragging Mike down from the car, but Mike was strong-willed. He sat still and asked again, "Where is this place?" Inside him, he was terrified, but physically; he pulled a straight face, not wanting to reflect his emotions."Will you shut up and comply, or we'll be forced to drag you?" One of the men said, causing Mike to narrow his eyes."Wher
“Timothy?” Mike said in shock. He didn’t expect to see his formal boss,“You son of a bitch! Do you think you can make me lose my job and go free? You must be joking!” Timothy said and pushed Mike to the ground, making his head face the ground. He dragged his hand backward and untied his shoelace. He immediately used it to tie his hand and screamed,“He’s over here, boys!” In 30 seconds, more than four men surrounded them. Timothy stood to his feet and let them handle Mike; he then threw a slap on one of their faces before saying in a rage, “Should I help you do your job? What are you being paid for? Huh? If Raymond finds out about this, then you’re gone!” He said, mentioning the name Raymond again, causing Mike, who had his eyes closed, to immediately open them, wanting to know who Raymond was.“This time, make sure you lock the door to his room. I don’t want this to be messed up,” Timothy said, causing the men to respond in unison,“Yes, boss!”They took Mike to a different room, u