“We have a strong head start right now. First, we would have to clear the debts we owe. It isn't so much because what happened to us was just recent, and by gaining the trust of the people who we lost, we can get back on our feet again with their help. We have to make sure that they can trust us again to be able to invest in the company. We have to get our shareholders back and make the company survive through teamwork. This is how I wish to make it happen,” he said.“Okay, son. If that is what you wish to do, then so be it, son. Build the company again. I entrust this into your hands,” Mr Jefferson said and smiled, patting Norton on the shoulder, as he walked past him out of the living room. Norton turned around to his father, who was hastily grabbing his coat by the door, and asked, "Dad, where are you going? I thought that we were both waiting for Mom to come back?”His father, with a hurried glance, replied, "I'm going to meet someone, son. It's important. I have to settle score
“Yes, I think I will have to do that. Get me my tablet, and then once you get to the office, tell Evelyn to send me the details of the meeting. Make sure she rearranges it in the order in which they were supposed to come earlier. It might not be as effective, but I will do it anyway,” he said.“Okay, young master, I will do just that,” Steve said and turned around to leave.“Wait, Steve,” he said, and Steve turned around.“Sir?”“I think I'm finally ready to open up about everything,” he said.“About everything? What do you mean?”“To my mother, Steve. I think it's time to tell her about my plan,” Alaric said, making Steve surprised.“Really? You want to tell the madam about your revenge?”“Yes, Steve. I've thought about it. That is the right thing to do,” he said. Still was a bit concerned about what Alaric was trying to do. The last time he told his mother that her son got stabbed two times, she was in deep shock. He didn't know the kind of reaction Mrs Claire would have when she h
“Mom? I'm the cause of it. He did all of that because I commanded him to. I didn't want him to slip it out. Even though I hid some things from him, I made sure that he was a part of the work. After the incident, I wanted to punish Norton for what he did, but then, he did something so outrageous. He had the audacity to kidnap my secretary from my office,” Alaric said and his mother gasped, with her eyes wide open.“What? He kidnapped the secretary from your office with the guards there?”“I don't think that's possible, Mom. The same doubts you have were the same I had too. I think it's an inside job, but I will find the person later. For now, let's talk about Norton. Then, his accomplice will follow,” Alaric said, and sighed. “So, what happened after that?” Mrs. Claire asked.“It was because of my secretary, that was the reason why I decided to go and meet him. I told you about all that, right?”“Oh, yes. Now I remember. You told me about that guy. Is he the one you are referring to?”
“I wonder how someone would be able to do that without thinking twice. Some people are really evil in the world, son. I have almost lived my life. This is your time, son. I'm sure that with all that is happening to us, you are picking lessons to be careful of whoever you associate with. No one is to be trusted, even though trust is important. You can trust who you don't trust and make them believe you trust them. Remember, keep your friends close, but your enemies closer,” she said.“Okay, Mom. Got it,” he said. Finally feeling hopeful again, Mrs Jefferson smiled. “This could be the beginning of something big, Norton. I have a feeling that everything will turn out well,” she said.“And that's the energy I want you to have. More like my mother, hopeful and positive,” he said, and they both laughed.“Okay, Mom. I think it will be time to go to my room and reflect. I have to think of how to use the money,” he said. Mrs. Jefferson, not sure about what he meant by that, asked, “What do y
ONE MONTH LATER.“Welcome to the outside world, young master,” Steve said as Alaric stepped out of the hospital gate. As he got a view of the city, he couldn't help but smile. Finally, he was back to where he wanted. “Have you informed the people I was supposed to have a meeting with today that I am coming to the office?” He asked Steve. Steve nodded, moving closer to him. “Yes, sir. I have done that. Some of the investors are willing to put more into the company. You have been doing a very great job, and when we told them that you were at the hospital, they even admired you more, saying that you were one of the toughest people they have ever seen. They really liked the way you were able to handle meetings digitally, and that's the reason why they wanted to see you to discuss putting in more investment,” Steve explained.“Everything I have done I believe I have done for good, Steve. How about Evelyn? Is she aware that I am coming today?” He asked. Steve was silent for a while. He
As Alaric walked back to his office, he couldn't help but feel a sense of pride as he was finally going to sit on the seat that he used to sit in before. The door was already open for him, and he walked into his office, admiring how beautiful it looked.It was almost as if he had never been there before.“Damn, I miss this place,” he said to himself. He walked over to every corner of the room. The books that were on the shelves were still clean, and were not dusty, a testimony that his office had been taken care of throughout his departure. He went over and sat down on his seat. “Finally, this is where I want to be. Time to start work,” he said, cracking his knuckles, as he stared at the computer system in front of him. Alaric sat hunched over his computer, the soft glow casting a faint light across his focused expression. The hum of productivity filled the room until it was interrupted by the sound of approaching footsteps. Steve sauntered in, his usual confidence evident in his
As the meeting drew to a close, Alaric shook hands with each investor, cementing the bonds of partnership and collaboration. The room buzzed with anticipation as the investors filed out, eager to embark on this new venture with the Wright Empire. Alaric and Evelyn exchanged a knowing smile, a sense of pride and satisfaction washing over them as they reflected on the successful meeting. Together, they laid the groundwork for a bright and prosperous future for the Wright Empire, fueled by innovation, collaboration, and unwavering determination. It was already the biggest company in the world, and with more investors, they were making it bigger. After the meeting ended and most of the businessmen who had come were already going, Alaric looked at Evelyn.“How did I do, sir?” She asked.“You did exactly as we had planned 3 days ago,” he said. “But, I have a problem with you,” he said. “Really?” She asked, as the worry etched on her face. Alaric was trying to tease her and make her fe
Evelyn was surprised by what Alaric did and watched as Steve left the office. “Young Master, why did you…”“Shh, Evelyn,” he hushed. “It's now time for me and you to be alone,” Alaric said. She was a bit surprised, though she didn't understand what he meant. She thought that she had done something again, and squinted her eyes.“Sir? Have I done something again?” “No, Evelyn. You shouldn't always think that you have done something bad. You have not done anything. I just want me and you to be alone, for a reason. Now, sit,” he ordered, pointing to the chair that sat across him, and Evelyn looked at the chair. Her mind was a mixture of several thoughts. Why was the young master acting that way? Why did he send Steve out? What did he want to say? All those questions, she had no answer to.“I… I… I should sit?” “Yes, Evelyn. I'm asking you to sit down,” he said. Her mind was beginning to race. Being around him just made her feel a little bit… scared. Even though he treated her so w
Evelyn was working in the office when suddenly her phone rang. She picked it up to see who was calling, and it was Mr. Steve. “Good day, Mr. Steve. Can I know why you are calling me? I am currently doing something at the office,” she said. “You need to come here right now, Miss Evelyn. Someone wants to see you, and she requests that you be here soon,” he said. “What? Who wants to see me?” She asked. “Someone in the household wants to meet with you.” “I don't really know if I have the chance to come because I have a lot of things to do right now, Mr. Steve. Can this meeting be scheduled later?” She asked. “It is not a business meeting, Miss Evelyn. In case you didn't hear me, I said that someone from the household wants to see you.” “The household? What do you mean by that, Mr. Steve?” She asked. “The mansion of the Wright family,” Mr. Steve said. “Really? A member of the mansion wants to see me?” She asked. “Yes. Come quickly, it's urgent. I'm sure you know where the Wright M
"And your last wish?” Norton bowed his head, trying to hold back the tears in his eyes. “My last wish…”“Yes. Tell me.”“Please, forgive me. This is my last wish.” Alaric was surprised.“What?”“Yes, young master. That is my last wish. If you can grant me these three wishes, then I don't care if I die. I will live without regrets. I just want to make sure that my mother is okay, but if I have the forgiveness of the woman I love, and that of yours, then I am satisfied,” he said. Lucas was just staring at what was going on without saying a word.“So you want me to go and give your mother money?”“No, young master. Support her in any way you can is all I ask. Please,” he said.“Consider your last wish granted. I forgive you, Norton. I have already forgiven you a long time ago. I just wanted you to learn your lessons and end it all by putting you in prison,” he said.“Thank you for this, Alaric. I will forever be grateful.” Alaric turned around to leave, and Lucas said, “Forgive me t
"These blockheads attacked me and the first thing they seized was my property. I didn't know they were eager for my money.”“Money that you earned dubiously?” “What do you mean to say by that? I worked at the company of your long-term rival, remember? My salary can feed your family for months,” Lucas said.“I can't believe that you still have the guts to boast even when you are in the police station, behind bars. What the hell is wrong with you? None of that is going to save you now, Lucas, so quit dreaming?”“I am not going to be here for as long as, loser. That, I can assure you. I will do everything in my power to get out of here. Look, son, have you thought about escaping?” He asked.“Even to the end, you are still having devilish thoughts. What makes you think that you can even escape from here?”“I was just kidding, bloke. Just know that I won't be staying here for as long as you.”“Well, only if you are proven to have committed the lesser crime.”“There's nothing to prove, bro
“Mom, Dad, look. We are finally getting back investors who left us before. They want to give us a second chance and invest in the company again. This is such great news and it's overwhelming,” Norton said, rushing down the stairs to meet his father and his mother who were in the living room. Mr. Jefferson turned around. “Really? Have our investors come back?”“Yes, Dad. Look at this, Mr. Peter said that he wants to give us a second chance and that we should not fail him this time. They want to invest in the company so that we can use the amount to produce and make a profit,” Norton explained.“That is very good news, son. You are doing a very good job when it comes to handling the company. This calls for a big celebration,” Mr. Jefferson said.“Dad, relax. We have to make sure that we get everything back before we celebrate. If we have all we need, then we can wine and dine and there will be no one to stop us. This is the first step, there will be more steps ahead,” he said.“Look a
3 DAYS LATER.Alaric was in his office going through some files that had been presented to him earlier when Steve suddenly rushed into the office.“Young master, the police are here,” he said, as he made way for them to enter the office. “Good morning Mr Alaric Wright. I am Inspector David Williams, the police officer who is in charge of the case in your company. I have two other police officers with me today, and an investigator,” he said, pointing at each one of them.“Good day, sir. I am Investigator Adam Phil,” he said, extending his hands. Alaric shook hands with the police officers.“It's good to see you all today. Our legal department reported a case and I'm happy that it's being looked upon,” he said.“Don't worry Mr Alaric. We will do our best to dig to the bottom of this,” he said.“Okay, so, how do we start?” “First of all, we have to collect the necessary information and evidence you have against the culprit. Then, you have to come to the police station to submit your s
The car pulled up at a cafe, and Evelyn wondered to herself why they had been at a cafe earlier and just arrived at another one“Is today all about drinking coffee?” She asked.“Funny joke, but no. It just happens to be my favorite venue for a meeting,” he said, as he stepped out. He went inside the cafe, and sat down, taking a table. One of the workers immediately walked up to him.“What can I get for you, sir? And your wife, ma'am?” He asked, looking at Alaric and Evelyn.“What?” Evelyn said in shock. “Wife? I'm not his wife.”“Don't mind her. She's going to be my future wife, but you know how shy women are. She's in the one I'm actually taking on a treat today. Wait a little while, the main character is coming,” he said. Evelyn, pissed by what Alaric was doing, began to mutter to herself.“Main character huh? Which means I am an ordinary character in this story. Well done, sir, for degrading me.” Alaric, seeing that she was beginning to get angry, smiled. “You know that you will
“Mr Donaldson told me himself that he was ready to take whatever penalty of his actions there was. He told me that if I wanted to kill him, his hands were wide open waiting for me. If the police would come, he would be at his house.”“So what do you want to do to him?”“He's the only one safe, father. He decided to turn from his evil ways and expose the truth. He didn't have anything personally against, and since you said none of them ever had an attack against the Wright empire, then, he is okay.”“And Mr. Tate?” He asked.“He might be the hardest to penetrate, but I will definitely find something against him,” Alaric said, his head immediately thinking of Kimberly. “Did he do anything to you?” Mr. Wright asked. Alaric was hesitant to answer the question, but he shook his head. “Nothing to the company, but to me, yes, father,” he said.“Then, what do you plan on doing to these people as a method of revenge?” Mr. Wright asked.“I want to put an end to all of them. There were so many
Mr. Wright was a little bit surprised. Something like that had never happened before and he was worried that something was wrong.“Hope everything is alright, son?”“There's nothing wrong, Dad. It’s just that I need your help for answers because I have questions that are disturbing my peace,” he said. Mr. Wright raised a brow. “Really? Then tell me, son,” he said. “Come have a seat,” he offered, pointing at the seat across his. Alaric sat down and looked at his father.“First, Dad, before we begin, I want you to promise me something,” he said.“What is that, son?”“I want you to promise me that you will tell me the truth no matter what,” he said. The question made Mr. Wright feel worried that something was wrong. “Son, are you sure everything is alright?” Mr. Wright asked again to be sure.“I am perfectly fine, father. As long as you decide to tell me the truth of the whole story, then every answer I need will be clear to me,” he said.“I promise to tell you the truth, then, son,”
Evelyn, surprised by how he was able to guess every single thing that was happening to her, tried to hide her shocked expression. “H… how?”“Don't worry, Evelyn. I told you that I would make sure you realize your love for me, and this is just the first step towards it. Look how you were able to calm me down without even doing much. That is the effect of your presence in my life,” he said. Tapping on the button that winded down the windows, he snapped his finger at the guard outside. He entered the car and ignited the engine.“Take me to the mansion. I want to see my father,” he commanded, and the guard nodded. Meanwhile, Evelyn, who hadn't said a word, rested a finger on her lips as she reminisced the feeling of Alaric's kiss that sent jolts of electricity throughout her body. The car drove to the mansion as Alaric had commanded. Evelyn was a little bit worried that he didn't decide to drop her off at the office, and she wondered why he was taking her with him.“Young master,” sh