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 strolled into the company the next day, a subtle joy radiating from his every step. As he made his way to his desk in the packaging section, Anita intercepted him."Good morning, Billion! You seem unusually happy today. What's the secret?" Anita greeted with a curious smile.Billion returned the smile, his eyes twinkling. "Ah, you know how it is, Anita. Sometimes things just seem to be looking a bit brighter."Anita, intrigued but respecting his privacy, nodded. "Well, that's great to hear. By the way, why did Lee, Emmanuel, Jackson, Kelvin, and Jim want to see you last night? They seemed pretty serious."Billion's expression remained composed, and he replied with a cryptic air, "Oh, nothing serious, just some work and life discussions. You know how it is."Anita's face betrayed a hint of skepticism, sensing there was more to the story. "Work and life discussions at night? Seems a bit unusual. Are you sure that's all?"Billion chuckled, attempting to downplay the situation. "A
As the months flew by, the intricate dance of deception continued at the Hansel branch. One day, in a discreet corner of the office, Kelvin handed Billion a bag filled with wristwatches."Nice work, Billion. Our activities and the money have seen a significant boost since you joined us," Kelvin praised with a grin.Billion, feigning modesty, chuckled and replied, "Oh, it's a team effort. We're all making this happen together."Kelvin patted him on the back. "Well, your selling skills have certainly added a special touch. Keep it up."But Billion, looking at his watch, feigned urgency. "Thanks, Kelvin. I appreciate it. I've got to hurry now, I don't want to keep my clients waiting."Kelvin nodded understandingly, recognizing the importance of maintaining appearances. "Sure thing. We'll catch up later."With that, Billion left the scene, the bag of wristwatches tucked away discreetly. As he navigated the corridors of the Hansel branch, he couldn't help but marvel at the delicate balance
Mr Black strode purposefully through the corridors, his brow furrowed in concern. The jingling silence of his missing key bundle echoed through the air.He entered the marketing department. "Hello, team. I seem to have misplaced my keys. Any leads?" he asked, glancing around the creative chaos.The head of marketing, Mr Rodriguez, scratched his head. "No keys in the brainstorming storm, Mr Black. Just ideas floating around."Onward he went to the IT department, where tech whizzes were immersed in code. "Any chance my keys found their way into the digital realm?" Mr Black queried.The head of IT, Mr Chang, chuckled nervously. "Keys and codes don't usually mingle, Mr Black. No sign of them here."With a determined sigh, Mr Black ventured into the human resources department. "Good afternoon, folks. My keys seem to have taken an unauthorized leave of absence. Any sightings?" he asked, scanning the room.Miss Simmons, the HR manager, shook her head sympathetically. "We've been occupied wit
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