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 quickly stood up, adjusting himself. "I'll be right back, Anita," he said with a smile. As he followed Mr Amit's secretary down the hallway, his mind raced with conflicting thoughts.The memory of the previous night lingered. Billion still couldn't shake the image of Mr Amit with Mary and he knew this unexpected meeting had something to do with that. However, he wasn't anxious for himself, he was worried for Mr Amit.Billion's steps slowed as he approached Mr Amit's office.Thoughts of reporting to his father clashed with the image of Mr Amit as a generally nice guy.Reflecting on his conversation with Anita during lunch, Billion found a sense of empathy for the manager. He hesitated, torn between preserving his mission at the Hansel branch and a desire to protect Mr Amit from any potential harm. The weight of the decision pressed on him as he grappled with the dilemma, wondering how best to navigate this unexpected situation.Billion hesitated for a moment before knocking on M