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2024-10-29 19:42:56"Silence! This is what y'all are good at. Making a lot of noise, but none of you can stand up to his or her feet and defend this family" Ma Carolyn was livid with anger.
"Ma, it's best if we didn't go for this competition, the best candidates shall be applying from around the world, great academia's and people that have achieved great fits in science are not left out as well! How do you think we can cope with that?" Ashley, Ma Carolyn's last child reminded everyone in the room."Do you remember Michael Watson, the 15 years old boy that just developed the smartest chat GBT? He'll be applying as well" Melissa chipped in too."Shut up and don't be a coward, I don't give birth to quitters" Ma Carolyn yelled at her."Even if we lose it will be that we tried at least '' Desmond cautioned. But Desmond's comment provoked Grandma the most."We are not going to fail! Never!" She yelled."Who will represent this family at the quiz?" Ma Carolyn asked again, to no one in particular. But the room fell silent. Everyone was looking at each other, urging themselves to speak up."Melissa, you'll be representing Santiago's family" Ma Carolyn finally mandated. The room fell silent as everyone looked forward to Melissa's angry outburst. But instead Melissa started laughing out her lungs and everybody knows why."Grandma, I barely passed my Maths quiz with a grade D, and you want me to represent the whole Santiago's family in such a global quiz?" She asked."Melissa, don't belittle yourself that way, you can do it " Desmond cheered on."Please Grandma, I'm sorry but I won't be representing myself not to talk of Santiago's family in any quiz" Melissa said with a note of finality."I'll go, I'll represent the Santiagos family"Everyone turned to see who had the effrontery to volunteer. Since the information was released in the morning, Greg had been convincing Jose to join the quiz as it was his only way of going back to college. He reminded him of all the science competitions that he had won and how he has a good chance of winning this one. When everyone saw that it was Jose, they let out a huge resounding laughter that shook the building. Jose started doubting himself once more, maybe it was really a bad idea to have accepted to compete, what was he thinking. "Why are you guys laughing? Is he not better than Melissa here? Or is it because he was sent home from medical college?" Greg asked, he had noticed the switch in Jose mood."Greg, so you think we are joking here right? What made you think, that this competition will be as easy as the medical exam of a public college?" Ma Carolyn was already pissed off."Well at least, he's better than someone who has a D in Maths" Greg defended again."Don't ever compare this looser to my daughter again, do you know how much I spend on Melissa's School fees, you couldn't even afford a descent school for your brother" Desmond mocked."But at least, he's still better than your daughter even with her expensive school"Everyone in the room was surprised at Jose volunteering to join, but do you know what is even more surprising? Greg's guts and confidence in talking back to everyone in the family."I see, the fact that your mother's hospital bills have been settled in gradually getting into head. If you interrupt this meeting again with your useless suggestion, you'll mop this whole mansion for five good days non stop" Grandma threatened Greg and she wasn't joking."How about we do it this way, since you don't want my brother to apply with Pa's Sarge, he'll go ahead and apply anyway with a Sarge and if he wins over your prescious daughter, she'll be the one to mop the whole floor non stop for five days" Greg said smiling mischievously and crossing his hands above his chest. Something about his confidence was even more encouraging to Jose than the idea itself."Is that how you want it? Then so be it" Desmond already had his plans ahead of time.The next morning, Greg went to his office to see how things worked there and to get used to some of his duties in the office."Sir, we have prepared another personalised black card for you, so even if the other one was returned it would be useless" Leo, Greg's personal assistant told him as soon as they walked out of Greg's office in the Albertos empire.It was a large office house that controlled every other businesses, Estates and properties owned by the Albertos. Grandpa Alberto made Greg the general overseer as soon as he came back home, but Greg had delegated most of the managerial duties to Leo, considering his plans to resume work after the homecoming party. He casually gives instructions every now and then while Leo carries out the instructions with diligence and also makes some crucial decisions with Greg's approval. "Don't disclose this to anyone, once the old black card is returned, I want you to make an announcement that Albertos grandson is pleased with the Santiagos family for finding his black card and so he would be pleased to marry from such a noble family" Greg instructed. "But Sir, Santiago's family is so lowly for you to marry from. With your position right now, even the president of South City will be willing to offer you her daughter for marriage" Leo reminded Greg. He couldn't seem to fathom why Greg would want to still marry from a family that has humiliated him so much from childhood, when he has options of marrying from different noble homes around the world."Are you trying to say that Sir Greg Alberto, the grandson of Great Grandpa Alberto has a poor taste?" Greg asked"No Sir, I'm sorry if my words imply that Sir" Leo apologised immediately."Then do as I say Leo" Greg instructed. He was beginning to understand the amount of power only his name, Gregory Alberto possessed.He was about getting into the car when he saw Desmond coming down from his own car. It was too late Desmond already saw him. So Greg pretended to be dusting off dirt from the Mercedes Benz Maybach Sedan parked in the company's building."Has there been any time when you don't run around prominent people begging for one thing or the other, the Albertos grandson had already paid for your mother's hospital bills now what else do you want from him? To offer you a job? Pay for your brother's school fees or even strangle himself for you" Desmond mocked Greg.
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Carissa picked up her phone and placed a call to her boyfriend Augustus Winslow."I am doing you an honour by letting you know that I am no longer interested in this relationship and if you must know, I am soon going to become the bride of the Albertos family, so I'll advise that you watch your back. I'll make sure I avenge every single thing that you have done to me in this relationship" she threatened. But Augustus burst out laughing instead."Finally, you came to senses, Carissa. We could never be together, but you chose to deceive yourself just for fame. I am glad that you finally came to senses and saw that this relationship is not leading anywhere" Augustus replied to her."As for Albertos ' grandson…." Augustus started laughing again, this time uncontrollably."What do you mean, how dare you laugh at me. You have to watch your mouth around me, Augustus I am no longer in your class. One word from me can send your company bankrupt ""You wish" Augustus could not control his laugh
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What are you doing Carissa? I haven't done anything wrong" Greg was in serious disbelief, he couldn't believe that Carissa seriously called the security on him."I think he wants to steal the fleur french couture gown" she pointed at Greg as soon as a few security men arrived at the scene. "I was only taking a look at the gown, check your CCTV I haven't even touched it yet; and even if I did, am I not a customer?" Greg told the guards."But why would you be checking something you can't afford if you don't want to steal it" Carissa accused."That's totally unnecessary, the Albertos grandson had purchased this fashion store for his bride " a very deep and authoritative voice bellowed from behind them. Everyone turned to see whom it was, a fine and neatly dressed young man stood tall among other guards. Greg heaved a sigh of relief "Leo never disappoints" he thought. After the encounter with the receptionist, Greg had texted Leo to purchase the fashion store, since Emirian studied fab
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At the venue it was all crowded, Although the instructions said that only families with the Albertos Sarge of honour are allowed into the ballroom. Yet some prominent families that have not been offered the Sarge yet came to see if they'll be recognized and allowed in. Some families also tagged along with the ones that have, making the party seriously crowded. There were all calibres of esteemed guests in attendance, including politicians, billionaire businessmen and celebrities both in sports and entertainment. Bloggers, news casters, content creators, celebrities and prominent people were all begging for access into the party. Everyone can barely wait to see who the Albertos grandson really was. The party would have started long ago but Grandpa Alberto had to wait for Greg to arrive so that they could begin the party with a procession. But Greg seems to be taking more time than expected. Leo had offered to personally pick him up from home but Greg declined the offer, and since
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Emirian had already prepared all the dishes at home when a knock came at the door. One of the maids helping her out in the kitchen went to answer the door but returned to inform Emirian that the people knocking were actually looking for her. "They looked so cute, I wish one of them will fall in love with me and marry me" Jane blushed. Emirian can't remember inviting any of her friends over, and even if she did they should be coming after the engagement party and not now."Who are those?" She asked."The Albertos men, they are here to pick you Ma" Jane replied. Emirian was a bit confused when she opened the door and saw that it was really the Albertos' Men waiting for her."Oh, are you here for the girls? A driver already came to pick them up in the morning" she said while cleaning her wet hands on her apron."We are not here for the girls, we are her for you Miss Emirian De Santiago" The guards bent down their heads before her, which was even more surprising to both Emirian and
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Carissa woke up the next day and found herself on the hospital bed, her younger sister, Ashley was sitting beside her. "You are awake, I was waiting for you to wake up and pay the hospital bills. These nurses almost threw us out last night" Ashley told her as soon as she regained herself."What do you mean by that, why didn't you pay for the bills?" Carissa winced in pain, she had a slight headache from the side of her head that hit the ground when she fell."The family is bankrupt Carissa, the last thing Ma would wants, is to remove any dime again. We might be homeless in few weeks " Ashley responded."Don't worry I'll pay" Carissa tried to put on her flip flop when her phone buzzed.She picked up her phone and saw that she had received fifteen missed calls from her personal assistant, and ten from other modelling agencies she worked with. Her phone began to ring again so she picked the call only to hear the panicked voice of her PA."Ma I have been calling you since yesterday, be
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The long eerie silence that followed Laila's announcement was deafening. Laila? Grandpa? Marriage? When did it get to this extent without anyone noticing it? Greg stabbed into the plate of bacon before him as if it was responsible for the bad news he just received. The silence was only momentarily interrupted by the sound of clicking cutleries as everyone was looking for the right word to say first."Hello, I am talking to you both. You have a new step mother" Laila called their attention again, it looked like they had forgotten about her existence. Emirian instantly burst out laughing."That was a really funny one, nurse Laila, how did you come about that joke?" She said trying really hard to hold back the streak of tears that were about escaping from her eyes as a result of the laughter. Emirian had really liked Laila the first time she met her. Her charming and always smiling face was like a magnet. You can't help but admire her. But the truth was that there was more to Lai
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The combination of Abby designs and the Haute Couture House that Greg bought for Emirian was renamed Mariam Wears and Co. It was now the biggest fashion store in the whole country and hubub of activities, since people traveled from far and wide to shop there. They hoped to run into Grandpa Alberto or his son Greg one day at the office. Emirian drove into the big office building, it's been over a month since she started working as the CEO. Although most of the office duties were still handled by Fiona, her personal assistant. Considering the extension, it has now become a doubled workload added on what Fiona used to handle, but she was a loyal a resilient lady so she pulled it off like it was nothing.Emirian was late to the office that morning because of the emergency she had with Laila. She had to ensure that Laila was admitted in the hospital before driving back to her office and by the time she arrived, her worker's were already gossipping about the social media post made by an
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Greg's eyes widened in feigned surprise. Although Leo had already tipped him on what to expect from this meeting. There was no way he was going to sound ungrateful by acting nonchalant especially not to the president.And especially not now that he was actually beginning to consider running for presidency.At first when Grandpa Alberto had mentioned that he should not give in to any pressure from these gullible politicians and accept their goddfatherism terms, he thought to himself."I was never even planning on running for presidency. I just want to focus on the family business and that's all" but it seemed Grandpa has been in this game so long that when he sees someone that has the potential for politics he knows already.He repeated this instruction to Greg so many times, it was as if he knew that Greg would change his mind one day. Turned out, he was actually right.If these gullible men could stay in power and the only thing they do is swallow up public funds, maybe he too shoul
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"you must be out of your of your mind""there's no way this place would have a new owner without my knowledge" Monalisa boasted. "take a look at this" Harvey said as she dropped a file of documents before her.The managing partners of the law firm had sold it to Greg one week before now without Monalisa's knowledge because she was the least holder in the firm. So they had the right to make that decision without her knowing.“What do you mean, that this building has a new owner?” Monalisa asked in utmost confusion. She flipped through the pages of the document her eyes bubbling in confusion. "who signed these documents, what makes them think they can do this behind my back" Monalisa protested to no one in particular.“Oh they didn't let you know?”“That shows you were not as important as you claimed to be. You are just a minority holder in the firm, how pathetic.” Harvey scuffed in disgust. "So as the new owner of this firm, I am ordering you security men to let in at least seven p
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"Mom, he's dead." Laila gasped over the phone as soon as Monalisa Gavita picked up the call."Did you do what I asked you to do?" Monalisa asked immediately."No Mom, I didn't even poison him anymore. I just woke up this morning and found him dead" it's true that Laila did not get the chance to poison Grandpa Alberto before he gave up the ghost. But he can deny the fact that Mariah saw her earlier putting something in Grandpa's drink. But she dare not tell her mother, Monalisa warned her severally not to mess up their plans. Fortunately she didn't have to poison the old man anymore so it's a win win situation. Or so she thought."That's perfect Laila, you did absolutely well. I am so proud of you ""Very soon, we will be swimming in millions of dollars. Just leave the rest of the work for your mother. I'll take care of it " she said whilst grinning sheepishly. She never thought that sneaking into Alberto's household would be this easy. All she needed to do was to claim inheritance
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The knock on the door was persistent and Greg who had ignored it earlier because it was coming from Jane was finally forced to speak."Who's there?" Greg called out amidst the interruptions, his voice echoing through the office and through the glass door at the entrance of his office. "Maybe he ran away from the security men" Jose joked and everyone in the room laughed but suddenly, the office door swung open with a swift motion, and Miss Jane, Greg's secretary, rushed in, her face so pale as if she just saw a ghost. Tiny beads of perspiration adorned her forehead as she panted heavily, struggling to catch her breath.This sent everyone in the room on alert."Did armed robbers break into the office?" Greg thought his mind was racing and his heartbeat increased.Then it should have been the security men running in the office to protect and not Jane. He had always known Jane to be this dramatic person that is good at exaggerating situations. Maybe the news she wanted to relay wasn
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The office fell silent at Mr Edinburgh's words. Greg knew he was just blabilng inorder to get him to have mercy on him. there's no way he was going to disown his only son on a mere company issues. With the way Mr Edinburgh raised Mat, it was obvious that he would choose Mat even over his life. He spoiled him so much with cheap luxury. "Dad, I know you are not serious. You can't disown me because of this little issue. It was just a mistake" May pleaded with his father. "It wasn't a mistake Mat, it has become a habit for you to disrespect anyone you come across" "You just happen to fall into the wrong hands today" he shrugged off Mats finger. The silence in the room was interrupted by a soft, sombre footsteps approaching the office. It was Ma Luci and her personal assistant visiting Greg's office. She had just received a message that her name had been cleared. And the source of the face materials had been ascertained. And because she had been offered this large contract by the pr
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"Excuse me Sir, Mr Edinburgh is here to see you" Jane said to them as soon as she opened Greg's office door. "Speaking of the devil," Leo smiled mischievously. They had just been planning to invite Edinburgh's over, but it seems they were in more need of the meeting than Greg himself.Jane stalled as if she was waiting for a confirmation from either of them. Which was expected of her."Let him in," Greg replied.As the door swung open, Mr. Edinburgh walked in, accompanied by his son Mat.The guys in the room, Greg, Leo and Jose exchanged glances, their expressions hardened with resolve, as they watched father and son make themselves comfortable.Greg didn't bother directing them to a seat, so Mr Edinburgh caught the signal. Greg doesn't want him to sit on his chair, he wants them to stand. And so he stood before Greg, his arms folded right beside him and his attention focused on Greg. But Mat, who was unsuspecting lazily went to help himself out with a seat by the side of the room
