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They stopped in front of a gigantic building that towered other buildings nearby. Milton was awed by it. “Is this my city?” He wondered. Brianna gave him a lopsided smile and typed faster on her phone. “Get something to eat. We will be right back.” She sent the message to Troy and Gio. She pointed ahead only for Milton to shrug. She said, “follow me Mr Milton.”Milton almost reminded her not to call him Mister but let it go.The receptionist rose when she saw Brianna approaching. Milton looked around the big reception. It was sore to the sight. So clean and perfectly arranged. Brianna noticed he wasn’t beside her and reduced her speed. “Hey, I will give you a tour later. For now, ignore the shiny stuff.”Milton couldn’t help but chuckle. “Good evening.” Milton chirped.The receptionist’s eyes didn’t meet Milton’s, she was looking at the floor with her hands clasped together in front of her. Milton burrowed her eyebrows, wondering why the lady wasn’t answering.Brianna pushed him for
It was also the first time Roger Jackson was taking slow steps, giving the other party time to think and decide. So, why was he going to greater lengths for Milton? Was he lenient because Milton was his brother’s son or did he have other plans? Milton felt Brianna’s eyes on him, he smiled timidly, “something on my face?” “Move in tomorrow,” Brianna said lowly. Milton ignored her and gazed at the beautiful sight of the city under the moonlight. The car stopped, and Milton realized he wasn’t at the hotel’s parking lot, “where are we? Why are we here?” Replying, “shopping.” She rushed to open Milton’s door. “I have clothes, Brianna,” Milton looking ahead. “You will need them soon, sir.” Brianna undid Milton’s seat belt and then patted his shoulder awkwardly. Studying her face, he knew Brianna would drag him to the boutique if she had to. Customers were still inside shopping. Milton has never been to any kind of a boutique. He was used to buying his clothes on the street and a
Milton was in a great mood, not because he brought a car yesterday or because he witnessed how much power he had, but because he woke up feeling rejuvenated.Today, he didn’t look around to see what everyone was doing or even doubt whether they were gossiping about him. He was happy and didn’t want anything or anyone to spoil it.Twenty minutes later, Dickson arrived. He stopped at the back and searched for Milton. He found him immediately and let go of Natalie’s hands.“Milton, I can feel your happy aura, something good?” He mocked.Milton grunted and resumed studying.He shut Milton’s laptop, “I am speaking to you.”“When did you become a bully, Dickson? And why am I your victim all the time? Do you like me and not my Natalie?” Asked Milton, his voice dripping with sarcasm.“My?” Dickson grunted.“Yes, my Natalie.”“Who is your Natalie? Just because you have MacBook doesn’t mean you owned me or you will ever own me.” Natalie screeched from behind.Dickson dropped the paper down, “pi
The government released a tender a few months ago for the supply of goods to East National Prison and Roger’s company had been one of the many companies that had applied to get it. He had his reason that he couldn’t share.The letters of the awards were sent today to different companies’ Emails and The Jacksons Inc wasn’t one of them.So, while Brianna was driving Milton to see Roger Jackson, Roger Jackson was in a Zoom meeting with the minister of foreign affairs.When she left Milton in the sitting room, she didn’t think it would take a while to inform Rogers, Milton was here. So, when she arrived at the office, she found him in a heated conversation with the minister of foreign affairs.Roger Jackson wasn’t having any of his explanation. His company should have been on the list.Knowing the minister, Caleb, a family associated with Glen Inc, the company that got the tender instead of Jackson Inc, she had to step in and solve the matters before the squabble turned into something mor
Out of normalcy, he accepted their apologies. Roger Jackson gave them one last chance half-heartedly. Which took everyone by surprise. Brianna left with Troy and Gio and reprimanded them. They apologized profusely. Since they worked together for years, their trust ran deeper than the roots of trees in the desert, she let it go. As she watched the walk away, she messaged Dominic and Findley to report.Brianna found Scarlett pacing back and forth in front of her office, “what?”“I am sorry.”With an unreadable expression, she replied, “sure.” Scarlett opened her mouth to add something but stopped when Brianna grunted. Scarlett walked away hurriedly.Meanwhile, Milton and Roger Jackson were speaking inside his office. He was here to ask him if the offer was still there. The humiliation from Dickson kept dancing inside his mind the whole day and this drove him to accept living here.However, now, he was thinking of something else. He can’t stay with people who hated his guts the moment
A video was playing in front. It was Milton. In the same outfit. Today. Scrolling on his phone as he wrote in the CAT sheet. He looked at his phone and then at the screen. How did that happen?Milton was confused. He didn’t recall using his phone during the exam. Hell, he hasn’t used it in days. With no friends and a lover, the phone has been the last thing on his mind. So, how did this happen? Why was he there? The video humiliating him as if he hadn’t been humiliated enough?From Rickie in the morning and now this, Milton knew whoever had his cards of life was drunk and half asleep while playing.The students streamed in and began throwing their pens at him, claiming it was time he paid for his sins. He looked back and for the first time, he wanted Troy and Gio to rush in and take him away.Too bad, they were nowhere to be found, and so were Dominic and Findley.Milton yelled, “I did not cheat. I don’t cheat.”“You are lying.” It was Natalie. She dabbed her finger on his forehead, a
The pungent smell of the hospital irritated his nose. Doctors and nurses minded their business. A man dressed in a hospital guard uniform was staring at him with looks that could kill.For half an hour, he cried helplessly for help. Eventually realizing they were serious about not treating him, he embraced the pain and was waiting patiently for the authority to arrive, hopefully in prison, they would give him some painkillers.Groaning in pain, he whispered, “where are you, Brianna?”*Brianna was speaking to the dean. He was on his knees, trembling, his eyes avoiding Brianna’s. Brianna threatened to sue him and the college if he didn’t unravel what happened.The dean implored, “yes, ma’am. We will.”“We?” She fired.“So..rry, Ma’am. I.” He stuttered. Brianna clutched her phone tighter and touched her ear when she heard Troy speaking, “I am outside.”They were a few meters from the college’s gate. Brianna noticed Milton wasn’t with them and panicked. She didn’t show them and asked ca
Milton wanted to snore so bad. To pretend he didn’t hear what they were speaking. But how could he when Brianna was next to his head fanning him speaking to Roger, “he has been awake for the last few minutes.”What was she playing at? It was the same question Milton and Roger Jackson had in their minds.Brianna was playing a dangerous game and she knew it. Yes, she was Roger’s hand-woman but that didn’t give her the free pass of talking ill about his nephew.The nephew waited patiently for Roger to yell at Brianna to leave again. But the more he waited, the more he realized the man wasn’t going to repeat his words.He felt a hand in his short-trimmed hair. If he hadn’t been listening to his hammering heart, he would have fallen into another deep slumber.Roger Jackson was playing with Milton’s hair to avoid dragging Brianna out of there. He was outside while they were speaking about Milton and whatever reason Brianna had, he didn’t want to hear it.“Sir, you didn’t have to come. I was
Milton was furious. Tiwari had been by his side since his arrival. And now he wasn’t.He had to do everything possible to make Gabe pay. Hell, his whole family to pay for the damage he has done. Lucinda had gotten better and with physical therapy, she would get better. Tiwari was in a coma.Gabe has been in their basement for weeks now and Milton didn’t care what Brianna and Bryson planned on doing to him.He has been a nuisance and no matter how many times he asked him to stop, he didn’t. As Milton left the hospital, he promised himself to bring the Glens to their foot and hopefully, this would make Gabe learn his lesson. Brianna didn’t have any problem doing it. After all, Milton was counting on her. “We have the buyer ready,” Brianna reported when they got into the car.“Good. Buy it.” Milton said.Brianna agreed. Milton wanted Brianna to buy all of the Glens’ shares from them and then sell them. In the evening, Brianna informed Milton it was over and she took some shares too
“Sir, thank you so much for this splendid opportunity. We won’t take it for granted.” One of the farmers thanked Milton.Milton nodded enthusiastically. Indeed, it was the best investment he has done since he entered into business. Seeing the smile on the farmers' faces was something he wouldn’t miss even if he was asked to travel abroad to meet someone important. Milton was accompanied by Natalie, Genevieve, and Red Jones. Over the past few weeks, Natalie managed to make the employees understand that sometimes, the past was in the past. Thus, she has been selected to present them here. The training had been for four weeks straight, and Milton promised them to continue if there was anyone who didn’t understand well. As they were approaching Red’s parents, Milton thought. “I should donate for free the next time.” No one knew how grateful he was. And the great lengths he would go to see everyone succeed. Things have been better. Since he told Bryson he was open to being included,
Milton entrusted Tiwari to handle the whole situation and put it to complete rest, forever. He didn’t think too deeply of the possibility it was someone in his inner circle, after all, he had planned on Rickie Colton. He was absent-minded most of the morning and luckily, he only had a meeting with Red Jones who called earlier on and said he would drop by.He was thankful Aida didn’t take any meetings because he wouldn’t concentrate on any of them.At the end of the day, Milton Jackson finally decided what to do. He would risk everything and hopefully, it wouldn’t return to bite him in the ass.With Tiwari busy in the office, Milton called Brianna and asked her to drive him to where Rickie was. Brianna hesitated at first, “I don’t think this is a good idea, sir.”“I don’t remember asking for your opinion. Brianna. Just drive.” “Okay. Let me inform Tiwari then.” “And here I thought you work for me.” Brianna chuckled dryly and nodded at Milton to follow her. They went to the parking
Ahem.This caught the employees’ attention. Natalie couldn’t miss this opportunity to rush out of there. Before Milton would think of following her, Tiwari grabbed his arm and held it tightly.“What is the meaning of this?” Asked Genevieve. One of the employees gave her his phone while looking down, shaken. But, if anyone asked, they were not embarrassed at all. Or shaken that the boss has caught them idling around.Genevieve moved closer to Milton so he could also watch the video. By the time it ended, even if Tiwari searched for chains and put Milton down, he would still find a way to go for Natalie.It was a clip of the time Natalie had invited Milton to the party in college. And there it was, Natalie, shaming the living life out of Milton. Milton looked devastated. As if he didn’t belong.Dickson’s hand was around Natalie’s waist and he was smiling triumphantly, enjoying Milton’s predicament. Some of the employees have seen Dickson before and they knew this wasn’t one of the fake
They didn’t need a body language expert to see that something was amiss between Milton and his bodyguards. Unfortunately, this wasn’t useful.As much as anyone could see that Milton was fighting with his lead man, AKA, Tiwari, the pictures showed Tiwari was ready for anything if anyone came at Milton. He would fight to the death if he had to.His previous trials have failed miserably and it was high time he let go and perhaps, through miracles, he would get into Milton’s life. Rickie didn’t try to get anywhere closer to Milton unless it was vital like on events and all that.The pictures changed to Milton speaking to Bryson and they seemed to be arguing and when it showed Brianna and Tiwari staring at the two of them speaking, Rickie groaned painfully.Something was going on and if only he knew what it was, he would find a way into their lives.“Dad, what now? Please don’t tell me you want me to be a sucker like you because I won’t. Remember, you brought me into this and I am not lea
Malicious comments were always Natalie’s cup but these days, she found them tormenting and disgusting.Genevieve could see how she was reacting, and since she didn’t want any drama, she wrapped her arms around Natalie’s shoulders and urged her to keep walking.Things were not going great both at the Jackson Inc. and Warren Agency.Gabe Glen has been nothing but a nuisance, and Genevieve had no choice but to come here to meet Milton so they would find a way of solving it.They bumped into Simone and Genevieve let go of Natalie, “good morning, Miss Simone.” Genevieve greeted.“Hey, Genevieve. Natalie.” Simone glanced behind them and saw the employees staring at them. “The boss isn’t happy at all,” Genevieve commented and the two ladies only hummed.When they entered the office, Natalie almost returned and asked the employees if they had seen Milton. When Genevieve said the boss wasn’t happy, Natalie thought he was just angry.But no, Milton was furious. And clearly, it was for the best
Sooner or later, she had to accept it was her fault and no one was to blame. Hell, shouldn’t she be grateful that Milton was kind enough to open his door for her? Looking back, from the moment Milton began opening up to her, he wasn’t unclear at all. He didn’t let his hands wander. His eyes didn’t linger in inappropriate places. Milton carried himself with utter respect.Those signs had been clear. For Milton, he needed a crying shoulder. And she was the perfect person for that because once upon a time, they spoke of their dreams and vision. Things changed, big time. Her dream came through. What about his? Theirs? As a bright young lady, she knew for Milton, it wasn’t working out. If only she had been patient, she would have learned deeply about it. But no, she went ahead and asked him, again!She wanted more. More which Milton wouldn’t offer. Although she was his supporter, it didn’t mean he would tell her everything. Natalie knew sooner or later she had to wake up from the dream
“I will go on this ridiculous vacation on one condition,” Roger said, leaning backward.“Dad, I don’t think you have an option here,” Bryson stated, walking towards his father with calculated moves.Two hours later, Bryson, Tiwari, and Brianna realized Roger wasn’t going to change his mind. This was bad.“It is not like you can drag me there, is it?” Roger asked, smiling triumphantly.“Oh. Hush you.” Bryson said and walked out of the room, Tiwari narrowed his eyes at Roger while Brianna’s face was unreadable.“You must inform Milton,” Brianna said on their way out of the mansion.“Tell Milton what?” Natalie asked.“Oh. Gracious.” Brianna muttered. She hadn’t seen her in a while, she has forgotten she was still there.They arrived outside and Brianna asked Tiwari what they should do about Natalie. Tiwari shook his head and said, “we will let Milton decide.” “This means we should let him know about the plan, right?” Bryson asked from behind.“Stop sneaking from behind,” Brianna whispe
Since Milton and Meehan’s lunch didn’t happen last time, they figured it would be better to do it today and Aida was more than welcome. Natalie had been sitting outside for the past one hour while waiting for Aida and after realizing Aida was inside the office, laughing, she realized it was lunchtime and it wouldn’t be fair disrupting them. However, the countless laughter from inside frustrated her. Natalie knocked whilst they were laughing at a reel Meehan has showed them.Wiping his hands with the paper towel, Meehan asked, “Miss Natalie, have you taken lunch? There is enough here for all of us.” Aida and Milton stared at each other and cracked up. Emotions passed through Natalie’s face faster and then disappeared. If Milton and Aida hadn’t been still laughing, they would have noticed. Freely, Meehan pulled Natalie to the couch, grabbed the files she had, and handed her some fries. “Come on, eat.” Natalie ate, sparing a glance at Aida and Milton who hadn’t looked at her even