Derrick went into his grandfather's office alone, his grandfather wanted to tell him some Secrets about the company.Sir Williams closed the door behind them, and Derrick felt a sense of unease settle over him. "There are things about this company that you need to know," his grandfather started, his voice low and serious. "Things that must be kept secret." Derrick nodded, feeling the weight of responsibility settle on his shoulders. "I understand," he responded. "I will keep your secrets, I swear it." Sir Williams took a deep breath, and then began to speak. "The W&B company has a long and complicated history," he added. "It was founded by my father, and he was a ruthless man," Sir Williams continued. "He built the company on the backs of those who opposed him, and he was not afraid to get his hands dirty. But he was also a brilliant businessman, and he made W&B into the empire it is today. After he passed away, it fell to me to take over, and I have done my best to continue his leg
As Derrick watched the news report, Derrick couldn't help but think back to his time at Ruby's company. He remembered the long hours, the endless stress, and the lack of respect he had received. He remembered the times when she had berated him in front of his colleagues, or ignored his ideas in favor of her own. And he remembered the moment when she had fired him without a second thought, even after all the hard work he had put in. "She brought this on herself," he thought, his mind swirling with bitterness. "If she had only treated me better, things might have been different."Derrick got up and switched off the light in his office, he realized that he was the last person to leave the company building. The silence of the empty building followed Derrick as he walked down the hallway and out the front door, the only sound the click of his footsteps on the polished floor. When he reached the parking lot, he stopped for a moment to breathe in the cool night air, feeling a sense of relie
Ruby sat alone in her office, the lights turned low and the blinds drawn. She stared out the window, her expression somber and defeated. The once-thriving company she had built from the ground up was now on the verge of collapse, and she couldn't see a way out. "This can't be happening," she whispered to herself, her voice hoarse with emotion. "Everything I worked for... it's all gone." She knew that her own pride and stubbornness had contributed to this downfall, and she couldn't help but feel regret for the way she had treated her former employees.Ruby's manager, a tall, thin man, entered the office, his face grave and worried. "Ma'am," he said, his voice hesitant. "I have some bad news. The last of the investors have withdrawn their support. We're officially bankrupt." Ruby didn't even look up from the window. "I know," shestressed. "I figured it was only a matter of time. How long until we're forced to shut down?" Her manager shifted uncomfortably. "The bank is demanding payme
The morning of the meeting dawned bright and clear, a stark contrast to the dark cloud that hung over Ruby's head. She grabbed the proposal, a stack of papers that she had poured her heart and soul into, and tucked it into her briefcase. Then, with a sigh, she walked out to her car and climbed in behind the wheel. As she pulled out of her driveway, her mind was filled with doubt and uncertainty. What if she couldn't convince the CEO to invest? What if this was the end of the road for her company? But she pushed these thoughts away, focusing on the task at hand.Ruby glanced at the clock on her dashboard, a knot of anxiety forming in her stomach. It was already 9:45, and she was stuck in traffic, the cars ahead of her crawling along like a slow-moving river of steel and glass. She gripped the steering wheel tightly, willing the cars to move faster, willing the traffic to part like the Red Sea. "Come on," she muttered under her breath. "I can't be late. Not today." But the traffic sho
Derrick knew that Ruby would come visiting him soon, his manager told him that a certain falling company had a proposal to make and he recognised it as Ruby's company.Derrick sat in his office, his mind whirring as he considered the implications of Ruby's visit. His manager had informed him of the proposal, and he couldn't help but feel a mix of curiosity and dread. He had been trying to forget about Ruby, to move on from the painful memories of their past, but now she was coming back into his life, and he wasn't sure if he was ready. "This is going to be complicated," he muttered to himself, leaning back in his chair with a heavy sigh.Derrick's lips twisted into a wry smile as he considered the irony of the situation. Ruby, stubborn and prideful as ever, wouldn't have even considered approaching him if she'd known that he was now the CEO of W&B Enterprises. But because she didn't know, he had an opportunity to show her that he was more than just the young, inexperienced man she'd
“But how can a nobody like you, become the CEO?” Ruby asked, curiosity in her eyes.”“I am the CEO.” Derrick snapped.Ruby was stunned.Derrick watched with a twisted sense of pleasure as Ruby struggled to come to terms with his new position. Her shock and surprise were clear, and he reveled in it. "I'm the CEO, Ruby," he repeated, his voice dripping with disdain. "And let me tell you, it's not an easy job. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to run a company like this. Things that you clearly don't have." He watched as Ruby's face flushed with anger and embarrassment, her hands clenched into fists at her sides.Derrick's eyes narrowed as he leaned forward, his expression serious and cold. "You want my help, Ruby?" he asked, his voice low and menacing. "Then I suggest you start acting like it. No more yelling, no more demands. If you want me to even consider your proposal, you will speak to me with respect. Is that understood?" Ruby nodded, her cheeks burning with shame and
The tension in Derrick's office was palpable, the air thick with emotion and the weight of Ruby's desperation. Derrick stared at her for a long moment, his chest heaving with heavy breaths as he struggled to contain his anger. Finally, he spoke, his voice low and dangerous. "You should have thought of that before you betrayed me, Ruby. You thought you could walk all over me and get away with it. But you were wrong. And now you're here, begging me for help.”“Well, I'm done playing nice," Derrick continued, his voice rising with each word. "I could have been your partner, Ruby. I could have helped you build something great. But you chose to betray me, and now you're going to suffer the consequences. I hope your company crumbles around you, Ruby. I hope you watch it fall to pieces and know that it's all your fault." Ruby's face twisted with anguish, her body shaking with sobs as she realized that her last hope was disappearing before her eyes. "You can't do this to me, Derrick!" Ruby s
As Ruby hesitated, Derrick leaned forward in his chair, his expression intense and calculating. "Time is running out, Ruby," he snapped, his voice urgent and insistent. "I can't wait for you to make up your mind. If you don't sign the documents now, I'll walk away and never look back. Your company will be history, and you'll have no one to blame but yourself." Ruby swallowed hard, her fingers trembling around the pen as she looked up at Derrick with haunted eyes. "I'll do it," she whispered. "I'll sign the documents."“Great choice.” Derrick chuckled.Derrick's fingers flew across the keyboard as he typed out the agreement, the sharp click-clack of the keys filling the silent office. His face was impassive, but his eyes gleamed with satisfaction as he completed the document, printing it out on his high-tech printer. With a swift motion, he slid the papers across the desk, the sharp edges of the paper cutting through the air like knives. "Sign here," he said, his voice cold and author
Derrick watched as Tom's plane took off into the sky, feeling a mix of relief and concern. He was glad Tom was safe, but the events of the day still weighed heavily on his mind.As he drove back home, his thoughts turned over the details of the chase and the police's investigation. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to the story, that the kidnappers' motives went beyond just random targeting of luxury cars.But for now, he pushed those thoughts aside and focused on the present. He was just glad Tom was safe, and that their friendship had been strengthened by the ordeal.As he pulled into his driveway, Derrick let out a deep breath and tried to clear his mind. He knew the days ahead would be filled with more questions and uncertainty, but for now, he just wanted to rest and process everything that had happened.He got out of the car, walked into his house, and collapsed onto the couch, his eyes closing in exhaustion. The events of the day replayed in his mind, but he did
Tom leaned in, his voice barely above a whisper. "I've been developing a revolutionary new technology. Something that could change the game for our company...and the world."Derrick's heart raced as Tom revealed the details of his project. It was ambitious, daring, and potentially groundbreaking. The possibilities swirled in Derrick's mind like a vortex, drawing him in.As they delved deeper into the project, Derrick realized that Tom's vision was not only innovative but also risky. It challenged conventional thinking and pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible.With each passing day, Derrick found himself increasingly drawn into Tom's vision. He saw the potential for something historic, something that could leave a lasting legacy.And so, they embarked on a journey to bring Tom's vision to life. A journey that would test their courage, their wits, and their friendship.It was time for Tom to go back to Singapore.Derrick was in his car driving with Tom back to the airport
As the months passed, the Singapore office continued to thrive. Tom's team was consistently meeting and exceeding their targets, and the office was becoming a hub for innovation and creativity.Derrick was thrilled with the progress and decided to visit the office to see it for himself. When he arrived, he was blown away by the energy and enthusiasm of the team."Tom, this is amazing," Derrick said, shaking Tom's hand. "You've built an incredible team here. I can feel the excitement and passion in the air."Tom smiled, feeling proud of what they had accomplished. "Thanks, Derrick. We've worked hard to build a team that shares our vision and values. And it's paid off."Derrick nodded, his eyes scanning the office. "I can see that. I'm so proud of what you've achieved here. You're not just meeting expectations, you're exceeding them."As they walked through the office, Derrick met with each team member, hearing their stories and learning about their projects. He was impressed by their t
Derrick, still in his early thirties, was bursting with energy and ideas. He had already achieved so much, but he was far from satisfied. He wanted to expand his reach, to build a business empire that would change the world.One day, over a cup of coffee, Derrick confided in his friend and mentor, Tom. "Tom, I've been thinking... I want to start more companies, outside of our current one. I want to diversify, to explore new markets and industries."Tom's eyes lit up with excitement. "That's a fantastic idea, Derrick! You have the vision and the drive to make it happen. What kind of companies are you thinking of starting?"Derrick's eyes sparkled with enthusiasm. "I'm thinking of starting a tech firm, a sustainable energy company, and a non-profit organization to support entrepreneurship in underserved communities."Tom whistled. "Wow, that's ambitious! But I know you can do it. You have a unique ability to bring people together and make things happen."Derrick grinned. "Thanks, Tom. I
As the conspirators were led away in handcuffs, Derrick's relief was short-lived. The investigation was still ongoing, and the murderer remained at large. Rachel Patel, his lawyer, reminded him that the battle was far from over."The conspirators may have been brought to justice, but the killer is still out there," she said, her eyes stern with determination. "We need to keep pushing forward until we uncover the truth."Derrick nodded, his mind racing with the possibilities. Who could have committed such a heinous crime? And why?The police investigation continued, with detectives following leads and interviewing suspects. Derrick cooperated fully, providing any information he could to help crack the case.But as the days turned into weeks, the investigation seemed to hit a dead end. The police had no new leads, no new suspects. It was as if the murderer had vanished into thin air.Derrick's frustration grew. He couldn't rest until the killer was brought to justice. He began to work c
Derrick's eyes scanned the headline on the newspaper in disbelief: "W&B Company Embroiled in Murder Scandal." He felt a knot in his stomach as he read on, his mind racing with questions. How could this have happened in his company? Who could be behind such a heinous act?Just then, his personal manager, Tom, burst into his office, looking grave. "Derrick, we need to talk.""What's going on, Tom?" Derrick asked, his voice firm but laced with concern."It's about the incident in the company cafeteria," Tom said, his eyes serious. "The police are investigating it as a murder case."Derrick's eyes widened in shock. "Murder? But who...how?"Tom shook his head. "That's the problem. No one knows. The victim, Alex, was a well-liked employee. No one can think of any reason why someone would want him dead."Derrick's mind raced as he tried to process the information. He thought about his company, his employees, his reputation. This scandal could ruin everything he had worked so hard to build."
As the press conference came to a close, Derrick felt a sense of relief wash over him. He had finally spoken the truth and cleared his name. He knew that Tiffany would continue to try and sabotage him, but he was ready for her."Thank you, everyone," Derrick said, his voice tired but triumphant. "I'm glad I could finally set the record straight."As the reporters filed out of the room, Tom approached Derrick, a smile on his face."Great job, boss," Tom said, clapping Derrick on the back. "You really took her down."Derrick nodded, his eyes still locked on Tiffany, who was storming out of the room."I'm not done yet," Derrick said, his voice cold and determined. "I'm going to make sure she pays for what she's done."Tom's eyes widened in surprise, but he nodded in agreement."I'm with you, boss," Tom said. "Let's take her down once and for all."And with that, Derrick and Tom set out on a mission to expose Tiffany's lies and bring her to justice. It was going to be a long and difficult
Before Tom could turn to confront Tiffany, she had vanished into thin air. He spun around, his eyes scanning the darkness, but she was nowhere to be found. And to make matters worse, the blind spot in the warehouse meant that there was no CCTV footage to prove she had even been there.Tom's mind raced as he tried to process what had just happened. He had been so sure that he had finally caught Tiffany in the act, but now she had slipped through his fingers once again.But as he stood there, trying to make sense of it all, a slow smile spread across his face. Because even though he hadn't caught Tiffany, her plan had still been foiled. And that meant that Derrick would finally trust him.The cops arrived soon after, and Tom explained what had happened. But without any evidence, they couldn't do much. They left, and Tom was left alone in the warehouse, his mind still reeling.But as he walked back home, he felt a sense of satisfaction wash over him. He had stopped Tiffany's plan, and he
The ally hesitated, his voice dropping to a whisper. "They're planning to fabricate something in your company, Derrick. They're going to do it today, and they're going to do it tonight."Derrick's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with strategies and plans. He knew he had to act fast, to stop Tiffany and Tom before it was too late."Get the recording to me now," Derrick growled. "I'll take care of the rest."The ally nodded, his voice firm. "I'll get it to you. But be careful, Derrick. They're not playing games."Derrick's smile was cold and calculating. "Neither am I."The ally arrived at Derrick's office, a small device in his hand. "I've got the recording," he said, his eyes serious. "You need to hear this."Derrick's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with anticipation. "Play it," he growled.The ally nodded, pressing a button on the device. Suddenly, Tiffany's voice filled the room, her words dripping with malice."We need to get into his office tonight," she said. "We need to find some