"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
As the sleek black car glided through the city, Lord Boulevard, dressed in an impeccable attire, glanced at Billion sitting beside him. The hum of the engine was the backdrop to their conversation.Lord Boulevard had a meeting to attend and the location of the meeting was a multi-million dollar company not too far away from the Hansel branch. Lord Boulevard insisted on dropping Billion off at work."Billion" Lord Boulevard began, "I've been pondering something important. The wristwatches at Hansel Branch are flourishing, but our rings, on the other hand, seem to be struggling in the market."Billion, with one brow arched in surprise replied, "Rings, father? I hadn't realized there was an issue."Leaning back into his seat, Lord Boulevard replied, "Yes, indeed. It's crucial for our brand's overall success. I want you to come up with some innovative ideas to boost the popularity of our rings. Take the initiative, and discuss your proposals with Mr Amit."Billion's eyes widened in surpri
Just like before, Billion was far from tired despite the fact that he had been working all day.He carefully wrapped a wristwatch, meticulously tucking it into its snug box on Cindy's desk. The office lights casted a soft glow on the scene as he looked up to see Kelvin and Jackson approaching, their tired expressions evident from a day of overtime.With a smile, Billion asked, "Hey, guys. What's up? Where are Lee, Emmanuel, and Jim? Did they leave already? I know I saw them earlier."Kelvin exchanged a quick glance with Jackson before responding, "Oh, they're done and gone. Had some urgent stuff, you know?"Billion raised an eyebrow, sensing something amiss. "Urgent stuff? Oh really? What's going on?"Jackson chimed in, attempting to divert the conversation, "Just the usual chaos, you know, wrapping, boxing and unboxing. Speaking of which, why do you think we end up working late so often?"Billion, curious, leaned back in his chair. "True, why do you guys work overtime so much?"Kelvi
The next day at the Boulevard Headquarters, Billion, Lord Boulevard, and Andrew gathered in Lord Boulevard's office. Billion recounted the events of the previous night at the Hansel branch, detailing the attempted theft by Kelvin and Jackson. Andrew listened with a mix of shock and anger, his commitment to upholding the integrity of the Boulevard empire evident on his face."I can't believe they would dare steal from us! I say to hel! with the plan! We need to arrest Kelvin and Jackson immediately." Andrew said, fuming.Lord Boulevard attempted to calm him down, "Andrew, let's not be hasty. First, call the Hansel branch and request a copy of the CCTV footage from the storage room. We need to assess the situation before taking any drastic measures."Andrew nodded, picking up his phone and dialing the Hansel branch. After a few rings, the receptionist answered.Andrew, in a stern tone said, "Hello, this is Andrew Garfield from The Boulevard Headquarters. I'm calling on behalf of Lord Bo
Jim led the way and they all gathered together where Billion had discovered their shady deals, the storage room.The dimly lit storage room echoed with the tension that hung thick in the air. Lee, Jim, Emmanuel, Jackson, and Kelvin turned to face Billion. His demeanor was surprisingly calm, a stark contrast to the noticeable anxiety in the room.Billion's steady gaze met theirs, and with a measured tone, he broke the silence, "Are you guys just going to keep staring at me, or are we going to talk about the elephant in the room?" The weight of unspoken truths lingered, and the air crackled with anticipation of what they had to say concerning their secret activities within the company.Jim, his eyes narrowing, took a step forward, his stature imposing in the confined space. "Listen here, Billion," he hissed, his voice a low growl, "if you breathe a word about what you saw Kelvin and Jackson doing last night, you'll regret it."Emmanuel, flanking Jim, wore a menacing scowl, adding, "We'v
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