"Excellent choice, son." Lord Boulevard said."You don't mind, do you?" Billion asked. "Of course not. You couldn't have chosen a better man for the job." Lord Boulevard answered."Billion do you remember, many years ago, when you came to me with the names of the young men you believed were destined for greatness?" Lord Boulevard asked, his eyes reflecting fond memories.Billion's face lit up with recognition. "Of course, Father! It was Andy and his brother, Andrew Garfield, the ambitious young man from humble beginnings who aspired to make a difference in the world."Lord Boulevard nodded and continued, "You saw potential in him, and I trusted your judgment. So, after you left, I decided to sponsor his education through school and university. Andrew displayed the drive and dedication that warranted our support."The room seemed to glow with pride as Lord Boulevard spoke of Andrew's journey. "He excelled in his studies, passing with flying colors, and soon, he became an integral part
With a deep breath, Andrew began recounting the tale. "My lord, I must humbly report that an audit and thorough examination were conducted at our Hansel branch. Regrettably, during this process, it came to light that there had been a series of inventory thefts occurring over an extended period."Lord Boulevard's brows furrowed, and he leaned forward, his piercing gaze fixed on Andrew. "Explain yourself, Andrew. How did such misconduct transpire under our watch?"Andrew's voice quivered slightly, but he pressed on. "My lord, I assure you, I am not the branch manager, but I take full responsibility for not noticing the discrepancies earlier. The audit revealed a pattern of missing items that had been cleverly concealed. We are considering working with law enforcement to identify the culprits responsible for this betrayal."Billion's expression shifted from mild interest to a mixture of surprise and concern. He exchanged a quick glance with his father, seemingly processing the gravity
"You?" Lord Boulevard asked, his voice laced with disbelief."Yes, father. I'll do it." Billion answered."Billion," Lord Boulevard's voice resonated with concern, "I understand your desire to help, but I can't bear the thought of losing you again."Billion met his father's gaze with unwavering determination. "Father, I know the risks, but If we don't uncover the thief soon, the entire legacy you've built could crumble.""You're exaggerating! Andrew never mentioned anything about the stealing which has been going on affecting my empire." Lord Boulevard said."Little drops of water make a mighty ocean, father. It starts little. Allow me to do this." Billion pleaded.Lord Boulevard's brows furrowed, his reluctance evident. "You were hurt deeply the last time you decided to change your identity, my boy."Billion's eyes flashed with a mixture of sorrow and determination. "I've learned from my mistakes, Father. My experience will be an advantage."As the debate unfolded, Andrew, who had re
Billion was given a job in the packaging section at the Hansel branch. The Hansel branch was actually known as Hansel wristwatch company.They made the finest and most expensive wristwatches in the city. The wristwatches were being stolen and it was Billion's duty to uncover the thieves, working in the packaging section gave him leverage.Immediately after he was shown around and asked to start working, Billion started to think of a way which would make him close later than the others.Just then, an idea popped into his head. He quickly grabbed a cup of coffee and his plan was simple.He would spill the coffee on someone who had lots of wristwatches to package, even if the person forgives him, he would insist on doing the person's share of work.With the person's portion and his, there was no way he would finish on time. Billion was still deciding who to assist when a lady wearing an attire that raised more than a few eyebrows among the employees brushed past him. The touch was acc
Billion felt far from tired. He was done with Mary's packages and was about heading off to start his, just then, he was approached by Anita and two other employees she had introduced him to earlier."Hey Billion," she said with a friendly smile, "I heard you're starting on those packages tonight. You know, a couple of us were actually thinking of staying back to help you out. We know you'll be working late."Two other coworkers, James and Lily, joined Anita, their faces reflecting genuine concern. "Yeah," James chimed in, "we know how it feels to put in overtime, especially on your first day. We wanted to lend a hand."Lily nodded in agreement, her voice carrying empathy. "But unfortunately, we already made plans for the evening. We didn't know you'd be working late today."Billion's heart warmed at their offer of help, even though circumstances didn't permit it. He smiled gratefully and shook his head. "Thank you so much, Anita, James, Lily. I really appreciate your willingness to
"Billion, those men, can you recall their names?" Lord Boulevard asked.Billion had just finished narrating to him all that had happened earlier and now, Lord Boulevard believed there was more to the statement the older worker had made earlier."Yes, they were Kelvin, Emmanuel, Jackson, Lee and the older worker is Jim." Billion answered."Hmmm, I need to make a call." Lord Boulevard said, walking over to the telephone.Lord Boulevard hesitated before dialing the number of his supervisor at Hansel branch, Nate. He knew it was late, but the urgency of the matter left him with no choice. As Nate's tired voice answered the call, Lord Boulevard cleared his throat and began, "I apologize for calling at such an hour, Nate."Nate's reply was immediate and reassuring, "No need to apologize, Lord Boulevard. Is there something you need assistance with?"Taking a deep breath, Lord Boulevard explained his predicament."I'm sorry to disturb you, Nate, but I require some information about a few wor
Billion's heart raced as Mr Amit's question hung in the air, the words echoing in his mind like an alarm bell. He felt a chill run down his spine, his senses sharpening as he searched for any signs that his cover might have been compromised. His palms grew slightly clammy, but he fought to maintain a neutral expression, hiding the turmoil within.Billion inquired with a stutter, "Uh, pardon me?"Despite the fact that the office was well air-conditioned, a subtle bead of sweat trickled down the side of his temple, a physical manifestation of the tension that gripped him.Billion's mind raced, cycling through potential responses and excuses. Even though he was scared, he used the experience he had learnt while living with the Brown's, he made sure his voice sounded calm and steady."I'm not really sure I understand your question, Sir" he replied, his tone carefully measured.He stared at Mr Amit, both trying to outsmart each other silently. Billion's fingers moved slightly at his side
Quickly turning off his flashlight, Billion shouted, "I didn't see anything!"Mary tried to pull herself together. As she nervously glanced around the dimly lit storage room, her eyes fell on Billion, she couldn't help but notice how his eyes widened as he took in the sight of her and Mr Amit entangled in an embrace and exchanging saliva.Caught in the act, Mary's face flushed with embarrassment. She stammered, attempting to find words to explain the compromising situation. "Billion, I... this isn't what it looks like. I-I can explain."Billion raised an eyebrow and replied, "Really? Because it looks like you and the manager are having a cozy moment in the storage room.""No, it's not like that. We were just... discussing work, and things got a bit heated. It's not what you think." Mary blurted out.With a knowing smirk, Billion asked, "Discussing work, huh? In the storage room?"While nodding her head, Mary answered, "Yes, well, it's a private space, and we needed some quiet to go ov
Billion, Joy, Ecstasy and Lord Boulevard busied themselves with packing for their long-awaited vacation. Laughter and chatter bounced off the walls as they gathered their belongings.Suddenly, Joy's phone pierced through the lively atmosphere with its insistent ringtone. She glanced at the caller ID and picked, “Hello.”After a while, she yelled, "What?” The abrupt interruption drew everyone's attention.After a brief exchange, Joy offered a quick "Thank you" and ended the call. “What's the matter?” Ecstasy asked.Joy simply urged her to turn on the TV and switch to Channel 108. Ecstasy did so, and their eyes were glued to the screen.On the television, an interview was underway. Stella Brown, flanked by her parents, Beauty and Joshua Brown, spoke earnestly to the interviewer. “Billion Boulevard has graciously extended financial assistance to my family in our time of need.” Stella revealed.The interviewer pressed for an explanation, “Ma'am, why would Billion Boulevard offer such
The office environment was buzzing with energy as Billion walked in. The sound of keyboards clicking and phones softly ringing fills the air, creating a productive hum.As Billion entered, a ripple of excitement spread through the room. The employees glanced up from their workstations, their faces breaking into cheerful smiles. The air was filled with a positive vibe, enhanced by the remnants of a memorable celebration from the previous night. After Billion settled into his office, his secretary walked in."Hello sir. There's someone here to see you." she said."Who's that? I wasn't aware I had an appointment this morning." Billion replied."You don't. The lady came in and requested to see you. I asked her to come back another time after she had fixed an appointment but she was insistent and refused to leave." she replied."What's her name?" Billion asked.“Stella Brown."When Billion heard that name, he found himself torn between professional courtesy and personal discomfort. Billi
"He's about to leave the premises isn't he?" Joy asked. Her expression shifted from one of elation to a fleeting moment of disappointment. "He is." Billion answered."What do you intend to do? You've already had a really interesting evening.First, it was Xavier and his family. Next, it was Stella. The press conference and now, Micah. Maybe you can talk to him tomorrow?" Joy suggested. Her brows furrowed slightly, and her eyes widened with a tinge of longing. She wished for nothing more than to prolong this fleeting, stolen moment of intimacy and let it linger a little while longer."I think it's better I do it now. I'll let him know that I'm aware of where he is at every point in time.Also, I should inform him of his new occupation as well. And most importantly, he needs to formally meet his new boss." Billion replied."Looks like you still have a lot on your hand, so, I'll leave you to it" she said. With a soft sigh that carried a mixture of longing and understanding, Joy reached
"It's time." After walking away from Stella, Billion had gone to wash his face. He had just returned to the garden when Joy walked up to him and notified him that it was time. He had a press conference to attend."Oh boy." he muttered and followed Joy to where the media was. They tried crowding in on him and bombarding him with all their questions at once, but Joy wasn't having it.In a calm, composed and controlled voice, she said "Thank you all for your interest. I understand there are many questions, and Mr Boulevard will do his best to address them one at a time. Let's start with one question at a time, please"However, that plea fell on deaf ears, everyone had something to ask the CEO of D'Boulevard empire."I appreciate your enthusiasm, but it would be helpful if we could take this one question at a time. That way, Mr Boulevard can provide you with accurate and thoughtful responses" Joy repeated and fortunately, the crowd seemed to understand her."To ensure that everyone's
"Billion" a soft voice called out from behind him.Billion had not gotten up to five feet away from where he was when he heard his name.The voice which called out his name served as a reminder of the past—a bittersweet symphony of emotions stirs within him."Stella." he muttered without turning.A wave of mixed emotions crashed over him, taking him by surprise. A rush of memories flooded his mind, reminding him of the tumultuous times they shared together and the pain she caused him.Initially, his heart skipped a beat, caught off guard by the familiarity of that voice he once knew so well. His body instinctively tensed up. A knot formed in the pit of his stomach, as if the weight of their history resurfaced in an instant.Despite the tumultuous mix of emotions, curiosity and a sense of self-preservation urged him to turn around, to face the woman whose voice still carried a strong recognition within him."Hello Stella." Slowly, Billion pivots on his heels, his eyes meeting hers for
Billion's head swiveled gradually upon hearing his name, locking eyes with the person before him."Xavier," he said in a relaxed tone."It was you?!" Xavier asked accusingly."What was me?" Billion replied, his demeanor unwavering."You really have the guts to ask me that? Whatever did my family do toyou?" Xavier yelled."Are you really asking me that?" Billion responded, he had hoped that question was a rhetorical one.“You humiliated those who work for me!”"What about my family? Did they humiliate you as well? Or are you just a sick individual who derives not from watching the downfall of others?" Xavier spat"Your dad almost ruined my empire on love television! You and your parents are cruel individuals. You should be grateful I didn't look for a way to put you behind bars." Billion replied.Upon hearing those words, Xavier let out a mocking laugh "So what? I should kneel down and thank you for your mercy towards me and my family?" "There's no need for that. Do enjoy the rest of
"Good evening everyone" Billion said. He took a moment to scan through the crowd and he was pleased to see the three major families seated where he wanted, in front of him, seeing him clearly."No camera will ever be able to truly capture this moment," Joy muttered.She was watching the three families and their expressions were something she would pay to watch repeatedly if only they could be properly captured. The first family to catch her eyes were the Greys.Grace Grey's face initially displayed surprise, as her eyes widened and her eyebrows raised involuntarily. Her mouth parted slightly, indicating astonishment and disbelief at the unexpected turn of events. As the realization sank in that the person in front of them was the same young man she and her son had humiliated at the gym years back, her expression morphed into a combination of embarrassment and regret. Her eyes darted away momentarily, avoiding direct contact with his gaze, as a wave of guilt washes over her. Line
Micah stared at her. He was experiencing a whirlwind of emotions. He was feeling a combination of guilt, shame, anxiety, and uncertainty about his future. The weight of his actions and the consequences he was facing weighed heavily on him.As time passed in the cell that he was in, he had begun to reflect on the gravity of his actions and the impact it would have on his family name if it became public knowledge.However, he did not feel regret over his actions, he felt regret over being caught. The uncertainty of what lies ahead, including potential legal ramifications and expenses was causing him great distress.When Joy unexpectedly showed up and requested to speak with him, his emotions intensified as he was notified. He felt a mix of nervousness and apprehension, unsure of what she wanted to discuss with him. The encounter could trigger a range of thoughts and possibilities in his mind, adding to his already heightened state of anxiety.As that statement left Joy's lips, Micah
It was gone. All of it! Joy kept looking at the shelf where she had kept the million dollars Jerry had given her the previous day, and just as she had expected, the money was gone.As her plan unfolds exactly as she anticipated, a wave of exhilaration and satisfaction washes over her. She experiences a profound sense of accomplishment and validation, as the meticulous effort and strategic thinking she invested in crafting her plan have paid off.Joy permeated her being, and her face lights up with an infectious smile that reflects the triumph she feels within. She feels a surge of self-confidence and pride, knowing that her foresight and calculated steps have led to the desired outcome.It reinforces her belief in her abilities and affirms that she possesses the competence to handle the situation on ground. The previous night, she had called Billion and explained her plans to him. At first, he was skeptical, however, he gave her the go ahead.Joy's heart is filled with a profound s