The Rise of James Winslow

CHAPTER SEVEN

Brian looked at James waiting for a confirmation to speak but James spoke instead "Ohhh this is my old friend, Brian... I saw him on my way to the hospital"

Maureen's eyebrows furrowed in confusion, she knew all of James's friends, not like he had many, she wondered how come she had never met Brian, and from his suit, she could tell she was very wealthy.

Brian played along smoothly, giving a warm smile, "Yes, just a chance encounter. I ran into him and decided to follow him to the hospital to see if you're okay"

Maureen nodded slowly, still a bit unsure.

The hospital room's door swung open, and the Doctor entered with a reassuring smile.

"Good news, Maureen," he announced. "You've recovered remarkably well. Considering the circumstances, we'll be discharging you shortly. Just follow the prescribed post-surgery care and you should be back on your feet in no time."

James and Maureen exchanged subtle glances.

"Thank you very much doctor" James replied.

"Don't thank me, you should be thanking the kind-hearted man that paid for the surgery and saved Maureen's life" 

Maureen filled with gratitude said"May God bless him whoever he is"

James replied warmly "Amen" knowing fully well that he was the kind-hearted man who paid for the surgery.

Maureen was discharged from the hospital, they exited the hospital room, making their way toward the luxurious Rolls-Royce waiting outside, her eyes widened when she saw the fleet of cars, she automatically knew it belonged to James' friend.

James had earlier told Brian to arrange a bungalow for him, he was not ready to move into the Winslow mansion yet, after driving for thirty minutes they came to a stop at a bungalow, nestled amidst towering trees and surrounded by a well-tended garden.

It was a simple but appealing house, it would not attract too much attention, James thought to himself.

As they entered, the living room appeared comfortable and sophisticated. The bungalow, though modest in size, felt spacious and the living room was well furnished with large windows.

James guided Maureen to her room, where she could rest and recover, and they came back to the living room to speak with Brian, when he came back a middle-aged woman was standing in the room, she looked professionally dressed in a stylish black suit, holding a folder in her hands 

"Young master Winslow, there is someone I'd like you to meet," he said gesturing towards her "This is Anna, the deputy manager of the Winslow Group"

Anna offered a bow with a professional smile, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Winslow"

"Pleasure to meet you too, Anna" James replied 

"She started working for your parents at a very young age and they trusted her very much, she is well-versed in the operations of the company."

Anna, extended the folder towards James, containing a set of documents that symbolized the transition of leadership within the Winslow Group.

"These are the official documents, Mr. Winslow. Your signature is needed to formalize your role as the new head of the Winslow Group," Anna explained handing over the documents to James.

James carefully flipped through the pages.

And saw several companies in the world the Winslow Group had shares in with the lowest ranking 70 in the world, and their yearly revenue.

Urlive Inc. ranked 15th in the world with a yearly revenue of $300B! and Winslow Group had 60% shares in the company.

Urlive was the same streaming platform where Darren's dinner with his ex-wife was streamed.

Cherry Garden, the biggest restaurant in the south district ranked 8th in the world with a yearly revenue of $600B! That was twice the amount of what Urlive Inc. made!

Turns out the same restaurant where he was humiliated belonged to the Winslow Group.

There were several businesses from different parts of the world on the list, apart from companies there were luxury boutiques, several mineral mines, and oil wells with the Winslow Group having more than 70% shares in each of them.

James felt his head spinning when he looked at the yearly revenue of each of the businesses listed in the document. some oil wells produced more than two trillion dollars in revenue annually!

James new found wealth was unlimited!

After carefully reviewing the documents, James picked up a pen and signed the document.

Once the signing was complete, Anna collected the documents "Mr. Winslow whenever you're ready I will schedule a meeting for you to meet with the executives of the company.

"About that, for now, I want to keep my identity a secret" It was no news that the Winslow Empire had a lot of enemies, disclosing my identity could draw the attention of my father's enemies, potentially endangering Maureen's life as she was just recovering, this was the only way to protect her.

Brian and Anna exchanged glances, Brian already knew from the hospital that James wanted to keep his identity a secret. 

Anna nodded in acknowledgment "Very well, Mr. Winslow, we respect your wish"

Brian added, "Your safety and the safety of those close to you are our top priorities. Feel free to reveal your identity whenever you're ready"

"And lastly," James diverted his gaze to Brian "Have a pair of Tanzanite Heels delivered to Alice" James had earlier promised to get Alice the Tanzanite Heels, and he always keeps to his promise, although James still felt hurt about the divorce but he still felt something for her, maybe she would change her mind about the divorce.

"Yes young master," Brian said acknowledging James's request.

James dismissed Brian and Anna, Anna drove her car while Brian left with the convoy of luxurious cars headed back to the Winslow mansion as James requested.

James sank into the couch, reflecting on how his life had taken a dramatic turn in a short period of time

As he sat there, he couldn't shake off the memories of the past. The humiliation and suffering he had to go through. Now the Winslow Group was under his control.

All those who looked down on him will now bow at his feet!