After a series of advanced security checks at the gate of the villa. The driver finally drove into the exquisite compound.
Mike opened his lips to speak but ended up grinning as he gawked at the outbuilding of the villa through the car’s window. The car stopped right in front of a mansion where two rows of people were standing in a uniform. They bowed deeply as they acknowledged their master’s presence. Mathew took a few steps forward and addressed his house staff. “For many years now, you all know that I have been in search of my grandson, but that search has ended today.” He said and gestured for Mike to come forward. Mike took a few steps forward before the old man continued. “We must merry, I have found my grandson! Mike Duncan, the heir to the Duncan family.” He introduced. The house staff instantly bowed deeply as they welcomed him “Welcome home, young master.” They said in unison. Mike didn’t know how to react, so he just kept calm. The old man led him through the opulent foyer, where a table was already set with an array of food. Matthew sat on the head chair while Mike sat by his right side. “How did you sustain those injuries?” He asked, causing Mike to pause for a second before letting out a long sigh. “Yesterday was my wedding anniversary with my wife. Unfortunately, it didn’t go as I planned. I caught her in a hotel with a man and she didn’t bother denying it.” He paused and took his hand up to the head before continuing. “The man irritated me so out of anger, I went into a fight with him. My wife didn’t care about me; all she cared about was the man because he was wealthy. Just so I couldn’t hurt him, she hit me with a vase,” Mike explained. “What? She hit you with a vase?” Matthew asked, without hiding how displeased he was. “They must pay! She’d regret ever leaving you and treating you unfairly,” He added and clutched his fist tightly. “Dealing with them would be as easy as squashing bugs...” “No Grandpa, I wish to deal with them myself,” Mike cut in “Are you sure, with the snap of my fingers, I can make them nothing? The man your wife left you for will be equal to the beggars in the street,” the old man said, causing Mike to smirk. The thought of having so much power and money now overwhelmed him “No, Grandpa, I’ve got a plan,” He informed, causing the old man to nod his head. He took a card from his pocket and gave it to Mike. “This is a special card; it symbolizes the identity of the Duncan family, it can be used anywhere,” the old man said. Mike gazed at the card, turning it to the back, wondering why it was so special. “Is it some kind of card that contains infinite wealth?” Mike asked, arching his brows. The old man laughed and took Mike’s hand before responding, “You can use the card in your way dear” Before Mike could respond, his phone suddenly rang, interrupting his conversation with his grandfather. He checked who the caller was and twitched his brows, seeing that it was his boss. “Hello?” He answered the call. “What is the time, Mike? Why aren’t you at work yet? Do you think this place is a charity center where you can show up at any time of the day and expect me to pay you?” Mike’s boss yelled in a rage. “I can’t tolerate such nonsense from you!” He added “Em...I was admitted to the hospital and lost so much blood yesterday....” “Shut up that gutter you call mouth! Save your explanations, okay? That’s none of my business because you’re fired and I don’t want to see you at the company again!” The man said and ended the call without letting Mike explain. Matthew heard the whole conversation and was appalled by the man his grandson called boss. “Such an uncaring man,” he commented. He turned to Paul, who was standing by his side with an iPad, operating it with a digital pen, and asked in disgust, “How can such a man be a leader? How dare he talk badly to his employee? He should be reduced to a beggar, only then can he learn about care!” “Sir, I traced the call to a man named Timothy. He’s working as a manager in one of your companies,” Paul said sternly, causing Mike to turn to him, stunned. “H-How did you do it?” He stuttered. “While on the call, I knew my master would want to know about him, so I traced the call,” Paul informed, causing Mike to nod his head. The old man chuckled dryly and turned to Paul before saying, “Take my grandson with you and ensure that you fire that man immediately!” Mike was stunned at how his grandfather could make such a command sitting from the comfort of his home. “One more thing, Paul. I want Mike to be appointed as the new CEO of Double Tech,” He added, causing Mike to gasp. This was a dream come true. He didn’t even imagine being a manager and now he’s about to be appointed CEO. “Wait, What? CEO of double tech?” Mike asked just to confirm if he heard correctly. “It’s time for you to start a new life, son,” the old man informed.Mike exited the mansion with Paul. They got into the Lincoln limousine and drove out of the villa to Double Tech company. Feeling anxious and determined, Mike got out of the car and walked straight into the big building with Paul beside him. In the lobby, they stopped at the receptionist "What are you doing here, Mike? Mr. Timothy has ordered not to see you here again!" She said with a frown on her face.Mike opened his lips to speak, but she instantly brushed him off. "Hey! I know hungry people like you can beg or do anything to get their jobs back but come to think of it Mike, don't you think that it's your calling to be a beggar, after all, that's what you were before you started working here," She said, feeling superior to Mike because he was now fired."How dare you? Do you know who's standing before you?" Paul asked, causing the receptionist to burst out laughing."Of course I do. This is Mike scumbag, a nobody!" She said with a sly smile on her face."Young lady, you better
Elijah was disheartened by the news. “Once Mike resumes his job as CEO, you’ll work with him as his assistant,” Paul said, causing Elijah to sigh. “Okay,” He responded, not wanting his years of service here to go to waste.“When is your next board meeting?” Paul asked“In a few minutes, sir,” Elijah responded.“Okay, we’ll be going with you!” Paul said, causing Elijah to nod his head.In a few minutes, his secretary knocked on his door and walked in, informing him, “Sir, you have a meeting with the board members, right now” They left the office and moved to the meeting room. Everyone instantly stood up in acknowledgment of the CEO’s presence. Suddenly, Timothy, who also stood up with the others, exclaimed, “What the hell are you doing here? In the board meeting room? You must be joking!” Timothy said, causing Mike to smirk.“Is that one of the men that treated you unfairly?” Elijah asked, pointing at Timothy.“Yes,” Mike responded sternly.“Okay,” Elijah said before clearing his th
"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
“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