They were back in the same room he left because he thought his ideas weren’t ‘great.’ Roger Jackson controlled his urge to ask him why he was hesitating. Perhaps it was because he was here for a reason at this specific time. Perhaps he wanted to see his potential. Or maybe, he wanted to see if he learned from the failure before.Milton cleared his throat again. “Take your time, Milton.” His uncle advised.“Thank you, sir,” Milton replied.This motivated him.The visit to Milton’s old place, The Easts, provided the necessary information regarding the redevelopment plans. Milton went further and told his uncle he wished he had been there to see everyone’s well-being was catered better. Some of the grievances he heard were that some residents hated where they relocated to. His uncle replied, “I see. You can return with Aida and let them tell you where they want. You can give them your penthouse, yeah?” Milton was taken aback. Roger chuckled, “I was joking. Of course, ask them what
“Young master. This was made only for you.” Zelda said, straightening Milton’s coat.“Thank you, Zelda.” Milton turned around and stared at his clean and sharp two-piece suit. He looked dapper.On their way to the investing dinner party, Aida informed him what to expect without forgetting to remind him of his sole purpose of attending the party today. “The project manager is close to the CEO. Make sure to get on his good side. He is a prick sometimes.” Aida finished, folded the files, and handed them to Milton.He skimmed through and once he finished, he asked necessary questions he thought would come in handy.As much as he wanted to address his confusion, Milton couldn’t. There was a reason Aida’s answers were vague.Milton with Aida approached the bodyguard, he asked their names. The bodyguard was rude because after finding Milton’s name, he dismissed Milton. He didn’t even want to listen to Aida. Brianna came to their rescue and at the sight of her, the bodyguard moved away while
For some reason, everyone was quiet today. Neither Meehan nor Sarai talked rudely to him. And since it was high time he had that quietness, Milton didn’t question them. As Milton was busy daydreaming about the gorgeous lady she met at the Ever Coffee Shop, Meehan waved in front of him. “Milton, can I have a minute?” “Sure.” “I hope he won’t grill me on why I was at the party.” Milton thought as he followed outside. They entered a lift and Meehan didn’t push any buttons. “Please,” Milton begged mentally. Meehan studied him for what felt like an eternity, he was fighting the urge to ask him a million questions. He came to a consensus and shrugged. He punched the button and looked away. The lift stopped. Dominic was waiting for him. “Thank you, Meehan.” “No problem, Dominic. See you, Milton.” “What was that?” Milton asked. Before Dominic answered, Aida came to view, “Young master, my apologies for calling you out of the blue.” “No problem. Is everything okay with my uncle?”“Yes
“Mr. Jackson, once it is done, it will benefit a lot of patients.” Mr. Stone informed Milton. They were on their last round of the hospital. Unlike last time when he was a nobody, the doctors accompanying him were respectful. They showered him with praise after praise.Milton was proud of himself and he couldn’t wait to tell his uncle later on. In the lift, Mr. Stone said, “the board of members heard about the donation. A few of them would like to meet you and say thank you.”“Thank you, Mr. Stone. I will let you know.” Milton said. The lift opened, he stepped one foot outside and almost jumped when he came face to face with Samantha. “My angels must be working.” Milton thought while sending Samantha his best smile ever. Samantha greeted, “Mr. Milton. My apologies. I was to accompany you on your visit but got held.” “Miss Samantha.” The nurses bowed at her, thanked Milton, and walked away, leaving behind Mr. Stone and Milton. “Miss Samantha, is everything alright?” “Yes. Yes. Of
Meehan and Audrey interrupted Milton while he was reading the documentation on mergers and acquisitions. “Milton, we have been looking for you.” Said Meehan while eyeing the papers in Milton’s hand.“How may I help you?” Milton asked boldly. Whenever they were tasked with an assignment like acquiring a company, Manager Haniel always gave his team time to prepare. “Audrey doesn’t want to accompany you. I will do it instead.” Meehan said. “Sure,” Milton replied. Audrey clicked and left. What did she think? Milton was going to scream bloody murder and beg her to stay with him? He was going to get the company, no matter what it took. “I will hail a cab,” Milton said, raising his arm. “Young master, what are you doing?” Dominic asked, smiling weirdly at Meehan. “Follow us if need be,” Milton said.“Sir, are you planning on getting us fired?” “Of course not. I am with Meehan.” Milton said and hoped Dominic understood. “I won’t tell if you guys don’t.” Dominic, Findley, and Gio didn
Two hours later, Milton and Warren stood in front of the staff. Milton announced, “your apologies are well received.” They sighed in relief. Milton was going to buy the Warren Agency and Warren Corporation.Milton shook hands with Warren and smiled at him. In less than two hours, Milton discovered so much about Warren and why he was selling the companies. However, he didn’t elaborate on the reasons he didn’t give the company to Bryson.The staff’s phones chimed, and their eyes widened after they read. They stared at Milton and at once, as if robots, they bowed. Dickson and Natalie were confused. From the corner of his eyes, Milton saw Samantha and Rickie speaking in hush tones. “What are they doing here?” Milton wondered.Samantha was here to see Warren, while Rickie came after his brother informed him Milton was here talking with Warren. Unfortunately, he was too late because Milton already got the company. “You,” Rickie said, pushing past Samantha. Samantha ran after him. “How da
“Dear orphan cousin, swallow your ego and apologize. Then apologize to me too. How dare you take the company?” Bryson yelled. “Dad was going to give it to me, you stupid inconsiderate man. I knew you were just a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Your true colors have begun showing. “Bryson, not now.” He tossed him aside. “Zelda, please rectify your mistake, tell them the truth. I didn’t try to force myself on you. I will never do something like that.” Scarlett finally spoke, “Young masters, it is better if you leave now.” Dominic, Troy, Gio, and Findley sighed. Dominic told Milton it was for the better and off they returned to the mansion. On the way back, Milton repeatedly told Dominic he didn’t do it. Meanwhile, Roger Jackson and Brianna were in the office. Brianna was informing him of the latest development. However, it was cut short when Gianna called Brianna and informed her of what happened at the shooting range.“Sir, we have a problem,” Brianna said. They left for the server room
Milton finished the last proposal he had been reading for the past hour. Everything was splendid. From the product selection to the targeted market. He couldn’t help but wonder why all this time, the proposals were untouched. “For the love of craps, what the hell are you doing here?”“This is the family’s study. I can be here when I want.”“No. It doesn’t work that way. One person at a time. Get lost, asshole.”Milton swirled his chair around. Bryson’s hair was disheveled. His eyes were bloody red. He looked exhausted. Milton’s eyes went to the clock above the door. “Are you okay?”Instead of answering, Bryson slapped the papers from Milton’s hands. They splattered all over the study room. Milton picked them while wondering why his cousin despised him that much. Wasn’t family supposed to love you dearly even though you didn’t know each other a few moments ago? He has been nothing but good. Hell, he didn’t throw tantrums after Uncle Rogers and Bryson played him. “You want a study r
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