The day for the much-anticipated and most talked about event; the press conference of The Raine family finally came, the event where they were going to publicly declare their that their heir had been found and also reveal his identity to the public officially. The event that Adam and his grandfather had been preparing for, the same event that Wilkiams and all others had been gearing for and looking forward to. The hall was indeed splendid and full as well, nobody wanting to miss the greatest event. Flashlights went off repeatedly, the silence and the anticipation in the hall were tangible, and every media personnel had their pen and notepads ready. The camera crew had their cameras focused on the podium in the front, and everyone was agitating and anticipating to finally catch a glimpse of the Raine’s Heir that had been found, Marcus Raine, the owner had slated this day for the official announcement and handing over. Everyone who was of worth in the society and business world was
Mumblings had begun to occur while Marcus was giving his speech, “Is he being serious!?”“I wonder why they aren't revealing his identity”“So what exactly is the purpose of this press conference?” “You can never be too trusting, especially with these rich ones, always finding ways to flaunt their wealth,” one of them responded. What Marcus hadn't revealed and what they were unaware of, was that Adam the mysterious heir was present and was within the crowd, hearing the side talks and comments, and he couldn't help but laugh to himself. He and his grandfather had come to an understanding that Adam wasn't ready to be announced to the public, he still had his personal life to sort out. At the last minute, Marcus had agreed for Adam to remain incognito. Williams, who had been looking forward to meeting the new heir, was extremely upset after hearing Marcus’ speech. He wasn't going to meet and introduce himself after all. Bringing along the gift felt useless now that he couldn't pres
Glaring at Adam the thought of strangling him overwhelmed Williams and he swallowed roughly to push down the thought, he couldn't dare such in a public place, and his hands itched to wrap themselves around the bastard’s neck and he clenched them tightly. Adam snorted loudly and gave a long pause, before looking all around him and landing his gaze back on Williams, “Why get a rise out of a simple statement, anyway If the shoe fits…” he left his remaining words hangingWilliams's ears reddened and he shook in his shoes, he expelled an audible breath that was almost immediately cut off, taken aback“What are you trying to say you fool? Do you think I'm like you who goes into places where I'm not invited to or where I do not have a pass for!?” chagrined, Williams stomped his feet causing Adam to roll his eyes. Williams couldn't understand how Adam had gained entry into this event, one that he knew was an exclusive one. Keeping his gaze focused on Adam, he suddenly remembered the day t
Like the Red Sea, the crowd parted to let the man through. Williams went completely still at the sound of the voice; the voice sounded oddly familiar and with the authoritative tone he had spoken with, Williams had an inclination of who it might be. Still gazing at Adam, and with a smirk on the fool’s face, he figured his suspicion was right.Composing himself and his countenance, he broke eye contact with Adam, turned to face the intimidating stare of Marcus Raine, and gulped subtly. A flush appeared on his neck and he smiled nervously at Marcus, sputtering and struggling to find the right words, after all, it was the almighty Marcus Raine; the richest and most powerful man in their country,“N-no Sir” shaking his head, he replied “Yes S-sir there is”Marcus nodded at him, and looked him over, his gaze landing on the clutched item in Williams’ hand, narrowing his eyes at him “Who are you? I do not believe I know you, nor invited you here. Who are you again?” Marcus questioned in a po
Williams' face paled, struggling to maintain eye contact, as all eyes turned to Adam. A bead of sweat rolled down his neck, and he stylishly unbuttoned the top button of his shirt, despite the nerves, he wanted to wrap his hands tightly around Adam’s neck and wring away the life in him.Adam who wasn't done nailing Williams, continued in a polite yet authoritative tone, "Mr. Bates, this scotch that you've presented here today, looks awfully familiar. As we all know it's a rare product and has distinguished mark for each bottle, and are given a unique code at purchase, so please can you tell me, no please, tell us the mark and code for this particular one? It's something you ought to know, for without it you cannot have the purchase”Williams gulped and his neck was completely flushed, he closed his eyes tight muttering silently beneath his breath. Everyone began nodding their head in agreement to Adam’s words,“Thats exactly right! Sir defend yourself and product and tell us the uniqu
Williams’ eyebrows pinched together, and he shuffled on his feet, swallowing loudly once more he pulled out the golden envelope from his pocket and handed it over to Marcus, his hands trembling as he did Marcus looked the envelope over, and without opening it, he faced the security beside him and instructed him“Get Martins for me this minute” the security bowed and hurried to go call the man in question. Williams didn't understand what was happening, and his mind began racing, sweat building on his face. Adam smiled knowingly, Martins was Raul’s second-in-command and he would be able to prove that Williams hadn't been invited for the event. Turning to his right slightly, he saw Martins and the security walking briskly towards them. “I'm here Sir,” Martins said as soon as he got beside them, Marcus nodded in acknowledgment, and he faced Williams as he spoke, “I'm not aware of any guest by the name of Williams Bates, I need you to check our guests list to confirm.” Williams's face
Looking at the phone in his hand, the call vibrated synching with his already trembling hand. He wouldn't dare pick up the call for his sanity. Swallowing loudly, he tossed the phone to the passenger seat beside his tie and ignited the engine of the car, reversing from the venue and cursing them as he did. Once more his phone rang and he let out a loud curse “God damn it! Not now!” he cursed out, banging his fist on the steering wheel, the car horn bleated, causing the nearby motorist to flip the bird at him before zooming off Watching the car go by, Williams shook his clenched fist at him, he was looking for a way to blow off steam and anybody could be a victim. “I cannot wait for the day I will end the bloody Adam, bring about his downfall! While I sit back and watch as his supposed contact scurry around to save him” As he spoke he cracked his neck while fixing his gaze on the road. Through gritted teeth, he swore and soliloquised to himself, of all the times he had ended u
Back at the press conference, everyone still had not gotten over the situation “That man really does have guts. To think he was posing with someone else’s invite!” “Williams Bates has always been a cunning fellow. I've known the guy for a while, he's not to be trusted” One of the conspiringly whispered, cupping both hands to her mouth "I heard he stole someone's wife after getting rid of him, and that he's currently going bankrupt" Those around her gasped and exclaimed, covering their mouths in shock as the lady nodded her head. "Karma came quickly for him then, if that news is true" Those gathered nodded their heads, while some shook it in pity. "Serves him right I must say" one other responded. The gossip had been going on for a while after Williams had been thrown out, and it wasn't going to stop anytime soon or today. Oblivious to the gossip and mumblings going on amongst the crowd, with Marcus still by his side, Adam approached the top journalist of Light Voice Press, th