"I've got it... I've got it..." Mr. Anderson responded hastily, lifting his briefcase and opening it. He retrieved the cheque."Mr. King, here's the blank cheque. Mr. Nat has already conveyed that you'll be filling in the amount yourself. Mr. Nat is a valued customer of our bank, and this cheque is valid. You're free to write any amount without limits," Mr. Anderson explained with respect.Caleb accepted the cheque, his eyes fixed on Miss Mathews. With a subtle smile, he approached her, handing over the cheque."Why don't you do the honors? Write down the figures for 1.75 million dollars on this cheque. Once that's done, we can proceed to sign the contract. Time is money, and I'm eager to finalize the deal for the villa," he stated casually.Miss Mathews just stood still, glaring at him.A small chuckle escaped from Miss Roberts as she walked over to Caleb, standing by his side. She then turned her attention towards Miss Mathews with a pointed look."Miss Mathews, have you suddenly go
Cassie's eyes narrowed as she turned to her sister, her voice firm and resolute. "Amy, do you realize what they've done? It's illegal to impersonate a bank employee and present a fake cheque. We need to call the police right now and have both Caleb and Mr. Anderson arrested for fraud. Who knows how many people they've already deceived with this act?"Miss Mathews nodded in agreement, her anger fueling her determination. "You're right, Cassie. We can't let them get away with this. Let's call the police and put an end to their deceitful scheme once and for all."The salesgirls, fueled by Cassie's suggestion, nodded vigorously and began to chant in unison, "Call the police! Call the police!" Their voices echoed through the showroom, a united call for action against what they perceived as fraud and deception.As the chant to call the police grew louder, Miss Roberts's eyes widened in panic. She turned to Mr. Anderson, desperation evident in her voice."Mr. Anderson, you have to do somet
Mr. Jackson's eyes flared with a simmering anger as he shifted his gaze away from Mr. Anderson, his ire directed towards his staff."Mr. Jackson," a voice carrying a steely edge, called from behindMiss Roberts stepped forward, her voice quivering with a mixture of frustration and dismay."Mr. Jackson, I was the one who personally invited Mr. King to explore our new villa offerings. But since his arrival, he has been subjected to nothing but disrespect from my colleagues," she lamented, her tone heavy with disappointment."He was even threatened with arrest for fraud, and they were on the brink of calling the police, just becauseof the way he was dressed!" Miss Roberts added, her voice resonating with disappointment.Mr. Jackson listened attentively, his expression grave as he absorbed her words."You're absolutely correct," he affirmed, his voice carrying a solemn authority. "Regardless of who walks through these doors, they deserve to be treated with dignity and respect." His words
"Miss Mathews," his voice sliced through the tense atmosphere like ice.She blinked rapidly, trying to compose herself as she swallowed hard, feeling a lump form in her throat."Do you recall what I mentioned earlier? The consequences if I were to acquire the villa?" he asked, his tone firm and unyielding.Caleb's words sent a shiver down Miss Mathews' spine, filling her with dread. She was worried that he might insist on her resignation.In reality, Miss Mathews didn't care much for her job. She had a wealthy boyfriend with an amazing background. However, the thought of resigning due to her mistake and losing to Miss Roberts was deeply embarrassing, especially in front of the rest of the staff.If she were to resigned now it would be too shameful.Even amidst the undeniable evidence, Miss Mathews stubbornly clung to her disbelief regarding the authenticity of the cheque.Miss Mathews couldn't fathom how a man dressed so poorly could have amassed such wealth. Even Cassie, standing b
Ah, I see," he said, his voice smooth but tinged with a hint of condescension. "New money. No one special."He paused, allowing his words to sink in before continuing."I'm sure you understand, Mr. Jackson, that the Stevens family name carries a certain weight. I trust you wouldn't risk tarnishing that reputation over a single villa transaction."Mr. Jackson's expression faltered for a moment, his eyes flickering between Mr. Stevens and Caleb. He felt a sense of unease wash over him, unsure of how to respond to the implicit pressure from Mr. Stevens.Unexpectedly, Miss Mathews' boyfriend turned out to be a heir of the influential Stevens family."Mr. Jackson, I don't believe your involvement in this matter is unnecessary," Mr. Stevens asserted in a commanding tone. "If there's an issue, we can defer to the chairman of this company. Let's see if he's willing to dismiss the girlfriend of Mathew Stevens."Mr. Jackson faltered, his thoughts scrambling for the right words."I eh...I..."Mi
"Notify security," he instructed firmly, "to ensure that they don't leave the building."Mr. Jackson hesitated, his gaze shifting between Caleb and the retreating figure of Mr. Stevens. He felt a knot form in his stomach as he struggled to find the right words."Mr. King, this Mr. Stevens... he's..he's." Mr. Jackson faltered, unsure of how to articulate his thoughts amidst the chaos unfolding before him.Caleb could see he was scared of Mr. Stevens, so he leaned in closer to Mr. Jackson, his voice hard and firm. "If you have security stop Mr. Stevens and his girlfriend from leaving, I will buy the most expensive villa in the community immediately, I believe it costs $25 million," he stated, his eyes reflecting his determination.Memories of a conversation with Miss Roberts flooded Caleb's mind. It was just a while ago when she had enthusiastically pointed out the model of the new community, specifically highlighting the grandest villa with its prime location, stunning views, and lux
Mr. Stevens's eyes blazed with fury as he glared at the security guards before turning his attention to Mr. Jackson. "How dare you have your security block my path?" he demanded, his voice cutting through the tension in the room. "Do you even remember who I am? Do you know who my family is?" He took a step closer, his anger palpable."Are you sure you want to go against me, Mr. Jackson?" He shouted with an extremely angry expression.Mr. Jackson met Mr. Stevens's heated gaze with a calm, unwavering demeanor. "Sir, your girlfriend made a statement herself, in front of the entire salesroom, that she would resign if Mr. King purchased the villa. We all are witnesses to her words," he said, his tone even and composed.He continued, "Although she now claims she said no such thing, her commitment was clear. She gave her word, and we must hold her to it. Only once she resigns, as she promised, will I allow you all to leave." His voice remained calm, trying not to provoke Mr. Stevens furth
A subtle ring chime began to resonate through the room, the sound cutting through the tense atmosphere like a knife. The ominous sound served as a harbinger of impending doom, causing a shiver to run down the spines of those present.Mr. Stevens' smirk widened as he reveled in the palpable unease that permeated the room, his gaze lingering on each person in turn. The ring chime echoed ominously, signaling the beginning of a chilling new chapter in their ordeal.RINGRINGRINGAfter two rings, a deep voice answered the phone, and Mr. Stevens quickly activated the speaker function."Uncle Jacob," he greeted, his tone respectful yet tinged with frustration."Mathew? What made you remember your old uncle" came Jacob's gruff voice from the other end."I'm stuck at the exclusive showroom in the sales department," Mr. Stevens explained, urgency creeping into his voice. "Some people, along with security guards, have blocked my path. They won't let me leave."There was a pause before Jacob res