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The Tycoon's Son-in-Law Chapter 16: Hiring Ava Wright!
Lucas POV “We have no such name in our records of employees sir,” Mr Jeremy said politely. Caleb turned to him sharply. “Are you trying to lose the job you just got? Go down and check the latest interviews.” The man stood his ground. “But sir, I was the one in charge of attending to all the candidates that were here yesterday. We hired just two of the thirty candidates and none of them were named Ava.” I couldn't have been blind. I had just seen her when I walked into the building, hadn't I? I turned my gaze to Caleb and he mirrored my confusion. “If you want, I can bring up the book of records and you'll see there is no name like that there.” “Okay, then did you hire any females yesterday?” I can still recall that the last time I had seen her, she had been in Mr Sikes's office. Surely he must have given her a job before he left. “We hired a woman but she was in her early forties.” That couldn't have been Ava. I was certain if Jeremy laid eyes on Ava he would not forget her
The Tycoon's Son-in-Law Chapter 17: Termination Galore
Lucas pov Termination letters rained down in the next couple of hours. Everyone has been in the event room celebrating the announcement of the new acting CEO. A lot of people had been rumored to take the seat but Jeremy was a surprise addition to the lot. But that wasn't as important as what was going on outside the event room. While everyone was gathered in celebration, I had assigned Caleb with a more important task. He was placing termination letters on the desks of everyone on the list Jeremy had handed over. There were a lot of names; forty-seven in total. There were a lot of important positions on the list. Some were eventually the members of the board. I had known that decay was eating through the institution but I had no idea it was this widespread. Thank heavens I had gotten here in time to salvage what was left. Caleb went around placing the termination letters on all 47 desks. The celebration lasted about thirty minutes and that was enough time to get the ticking bo
The Tycoon's Son-in-Law Chapter 18: Lady Wright Humiliation
Lucas POV “I just got a job at Blue Diamond Company!” Ava announced with glee. She had barely taken off her dress meaning that she had just gotten back home.Her voice said it all. She was still finding it hard to believe that her words were a reality. It was the same reaction she had on the video Caleb took. She was dumbstruck and excited all at once. For the first time in a long while I saw unparalleled joy on her face. Most of the time she had to wear a frown and most of the time I was the reason behind her displeasure. Then they were her family members who set out to make her life a living hell once more because of me. “Will you stop it with your pranks, Ava?” Romeo said. “We all knew there was no way you could have gotten a job there without sleeping with Mr Sikes.” “What the hell, Romeo? Are you calling me a whore? I didn't sleep with Mr Sikes!” Did she really not? When I had walked in on them earlier it looked like they were going to be at each other's lips anytime soon
The Tycoon's Son-in-Law Chapter 19
Lucas POV I let a few seconds slip by before answering the call. All eyes turned to me and I stared in surprise like I hadn't been listening to all that had transpired. “I have good news, Lucas! I have just been employed at Blue Diamond Company. I will be the new Chief Accounting Officer.” “That is good news, Ava!” I exclaimed. “I am happy for you. Finally, you have gotten the opportunity you have been looking for!” “What about you, huh?” Lady Wright chipped in. I knew there was no way this conversation was going over her head. “When will Ava be happy about you? When will you get off your lazy ass and get yourself a job?”I stooped low. In the end, I had the upper hand. The insults could keep pouring in and I wouldn't be unfazed.“I have been searching everywhere, mother-in-law. But everyone keeps turning me down. It may not look like it but I'm trying to create a better life for me and Ava.” “How much more useless can this man be?” Natasha threw the question to no one in particu
The Tycoon's Son-in-Law Chapter 20: Wright Family Predicament
Lucas POV My eyes shot up, my hand pausing on the table that I was wiping. I didn't bother to hide where my ears were. I looked over at Ava. The truth seemed to be heavy on her lips. “The day when I was given the job, I saw someone walk into the office. I think it was the new CEO. He looked very handsome, was dressed in an expensive suit, and walked in with an entourage.” I was contemplating my next option. Should I run before she finally exposes my real identity to everyone? Was there a way I could defend myself? I had known this would come up one day. She had seen me when I walked into the office. But could she have seen my face even when I had looked away? Why didn't she say something earlier if she recognized me? “Of course, he would be sharply dressed. The man owns the most successful business in the country,” Daisy chipped in. “You don't expect the man to walk around in rags.” Lady Wright was impatient. “What the man wore isn't of importance. Are you sure that the man you
The Tycoon's Son-in-Law Chapter 21: Person On The Inside
Lucas POV I had plans brimming through my head. Plans of revenge, strategies to pay back the Wright family for all they did to me. I had been waiting for them to hit rock bottom. I knew they would get there, it was only a matter of time. “As you requested, we have put out news of the contracts. A lot of top companies are going to show up tomorrow for the interviews.” I knew that was not all he wanted to say. “Usually, this kind of thing is usually done by mail. If you don't mind me asking, why are you requesting that the companies send top representatives to show their faces at the meeting? Had I not talked you out of it earlier, you were about to make the CEOs apply in person.” “Because I want to be assured that whoever I decide to dish the contract out is trustworthy enough to handle it. I don't want a situation where contracts are being awarded, but there are issues with work getting done. Abandoned buildings cost us money, you know.” Caleb nodded. It was unclear if he was f
The Tycoon's Son-in-Law Chapter 22: Morning Drama
Lucas POV It was the day for the interviews. As early as 6 am, the house was already as busy as a bee with all the buzz coming from the living room. “Mother, I have already gone over this presentation a thousand times. I don't see any need to recite it again!” Romeo complained. I could only imagine the pressure on his shoulders. He could be the reason joy returned to their lives or he could be the reason that their lives tumble downhill. Lady Wright wanted all the odds to be in her favor. The first outcome wasn't in the books for her. “I don't care if you want to recite it all the way to the elevator. I want to make sure you get every word and sentence correct. I am not going to let you walk in there and ruin the last chance of the family.” “She is right,” Natasha said. “You have to keep going over your lines until you get there. You can not mess this up like you did last time, okay? The fate of everyone depends on you!” I looked over at Natasha. How pompous of her to speak whe
The Tycoon's Son-in-Law Chapter 23: The Interview
Lucas POV The company was bustling as always. The conference room was prepared and the guests were waiting in there. I arrived at the company about half an hour late for the stipulated time for the interviews. Blame it on the traffic and the fact that my cab had to take a much longer route because I thought a car was following us. I couldn't be too careful. The guests were weary but none of them complained. Every groan they had was swallowed. After I came, it was a privilege for them to be here. I slipped in through the back door of the building as usual and as soon as I got to the company, I ordered the interviews to begin. Caleb had been thoughtful enough to order me breakfast and it was waiting for me as soon as I got there. In the office, there were monitors set up to display feed from the cameras in the conference room. The cameras covered every angle of the room, so I could see their faces as well as the expressions of everyone. Most of them were nervous. Having the whole
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Chapter 39: Take Me To Your Workplace
Lady Wright POV I had waited until the next morning to give my reaction. Last night right after Ava had led her husband back to her room, I had left the living room to my room. If I had stayed a second later ,I would have razed the mansions to the ground with my rage. Nothing and no one could have contained me. How dare Lucas suddenly feel like he could talk back to me?! Not only that he had the audacity to claim that I owed him my thanks. Something about the way he said it spelled that it might be true. That was too much confidence to be just a fluke. What if he wasn't kidding? That was the question that had troubled me all night long. I had barely been able to catch some sleep. Now that Ava was involved, there was nothing I could say. I had to wait until he was finally free from her grasp. My opportunity to get my pound of flesh came the next morning. I was up early, my purpose was to catch Lucas before he sneaked off to work. I was pacing the living room as I waited for him
Chapter 38: Drunk Boasting
Lucas POV What a day! After the stress I had been put through, I wanted to stay in my new house and get a good rest. But I returned back to the Wright family in the evening. Everything was going well for me courtesy of Ava. It didn't matter when I got back home, I knew I would no more go back to a pile of tasks waiting for me like it used to be. Ava and I were also getting close by the day. If I didn't show up at home, she was going to start asking questions. I had managed to say on her good side. I didn't want her rude self to return. I had a couple of drinks with Caleb before I returned home. I was a little tipsy but I was organized. I didn't mumble or stagger no matter how intoxicated I was. I was feeling a little dizzy and I couldn't trust myself to put words together without fumbling my speech. Take it from me, after the drinks, it was not easy to pull myself together as I headed back home. “Are you sure I should drop you off here?” The cab driver asked. Usually he would
Chapter 37: Natasha Encounter
Lucas POV My first instinct was to run back into one of the aisles and hide. If I hadn't put on a cap that would have been my first point of action. But I stood my ground. She already looked suspicious. If I did anything shady now that her eyes were pinned on me, it would only confirm what she was already thinking. “Sir, is the woman coming to us the reason for your restlessness?” “Yes, Caleb,” I answered plainly, adjusting the cap on my head to cover some portion of my face as I turned to face Caleb. “If you give the order sir. I can go over and stop her from finding here.” “There's bi need for that Caleb. In fact, whatever happens I want you to stay out of it except it's you shedding coming to see.” “Okay sir.” I kept my head leaned towards Caleb talking about something completely unrelated when I heard her voice. “Excuse me,” she said, her voice clipped but carrying a practiced politeness that didn’t fool me for a second. “Do I know you?” I had expected my name to be the
Chapter 36: Contracts Progress
Lucas POV Caleb was the one who was taking charge of monitoring the projects. He made sure I wasn't just signing out projects without getting any improvement like it had been in previous times. I trusted him. He was dependable, no-nonsense, and always got the job done.As we approached 8th Avenue, the first glimpse of the project came into view. Massive steel beams rose against the skyline, the skeletal frame of a towering complex that would soon house dozens of businesses. Workers in hard hats moved like ants, cranes loomed overhead, and the hum of machinery filled the air.“Not bad,” I said.“Not bad?” Caleb snorted softly, though he quickly caught himself. “I mean, glad you think so, sir.”I laughed, a deep, rumbling sound. “Relax, Caleb. Credit where it’s due; this is impressive.”We parked near the site, stepping out onto the gravel lot. The ground was uneven, a mix of dirt and crushed stone that crunched under my boots. A foreman hurried over, clipboard in hand, his face light
Chapter 35: Increased Pay
Lucas POV Throughout the day, there were rumours flying around the office about an important looking man. Turns out that Stella had told her friend the story and soon enough everyone in the office was talking about it. Thank heavens I had on a hat. If she recognised me then it would have been a matter of time that my face would be touring the office. As soon as Jeremy reported for work I called him into office. He arrived quickly, clipboard in hand, a slight sheen of sweat on his brow. He looked overworked and from what I was beginning to uncover, probably underpaid too. After asking him to send a delegation to the hospital where Stella's father was admitted, I sat him down for a discussion. I leaned back in my chair, fixing him with a sharp look. “Yes. We need to have a serious discussion about how this office is running.” He froze for a moment, clearly caught off guard. “Of course, sir. What about, specifically?” I turned my monitor so he could see the spreadsheet I’d been
Chapter 34: Good Samaritan
Lucas POV I made my way to my company. No one had arrived yet so I didn't rush. I strolled into the office without having to keep my eyes over my shoulder at all times. It was nice to walk without feeling so scared of anyone. I was about to make it past the group of cubicles when I heard quiet sobbing. It came from one of the cubicles and I stopped to have a look. When I leaned in to steal a glance I caught sight of a troubled woman. She was hunched over her desk trying unsuccessfully to muffle her tears. I took a glance around her desk. The empty box of pizza and the upturned cups of coffee told me that she had probably been up all night. Documents are scattered on her desk but they were pushed away from Where her head lay. I could have continued my walk to the office but this woman grabbed my curiosity. I wanted to know what was wrong with her. I did the only thing I could think of to grab her attention. I tapped my fingers on the desk beside me. Her head shut up from where it
Chapter 33: Ava's Question
Lucas POV “Thank you for putting all this together,” I said, setting down the glass of wine that I had just gulped down. I had been careful to take a little of everything to avoid getting intoxicated. “It was the little I could do to show how happy I was to see how you've progressed. I wish there was more I could do to prove how supportive I am.” “You've done more than enough. You've beat my wildest dreams.” “I could say the same. I'm proud of you.” She paused. A long sigh escaped her lips. She placed both hands on the table supporting her chin as she leaned in. “So what do you do?” She asked in a short inquisitive tone. I saw this bombshell coming from a mile away. Last time, my legs were blown out from below me. This time, I brought shin pads to the field. I sighed. “I don't think I should answer that question. It might ruin this lovely evening that we are having.” Her eyelids lifted in suspicion. “No, Lucas. I just wanted to know the kind of job my husband does.” My hesita
Chapter 32: Celebration Dinner
Lucas POV ”What do you mean by we are being followed?” I asked just to be sure I wasn't panicking for the wrong reason. “One of my men had seen a suspicious man staring at us in the restaurant. He just confirmed that he saw the same man in a car following us a while ago.” Now I was panicking. Who could possibly want to track me down? For what reasons would anyone be following me? I still hadn't announced my newly acquired wealth so who would think to try and kidnap me?“Are we in danger?” I asked. “There's no need to panic. We are going to get the man. One of the patrol cars spotted him driving this way. He sped off before we could get a chance to ask him questions.” This must be the dangerous side of this life. But I wasn't going to back out just because things were starting to get uncomfortable. “I need to find out who that was and whoever sent him. I need men on it as soon as possible. And by that, I mean right now.” Caleb looked at me with a proud face. He must not have ex
Chapter 31: Is Lucas A Spy?
Lady Wright I paced around the room. There was no one at home so I didn't have to worry about anyone asking me questions about why I was so rattled. I wouldn't tell them anyway. But I'm going to tell you. It's because I was about to receive a call from Fletcher. Hours had passed and he still hadn't gotten back to me. The last time we spoke was this morning. He dropped me a text telling me how much it was going to take to track down Lucas. I was awaiting confirmation that he had eyes on Lucas before I sent him his fee. But that confirmation was taking longer than I had hoped. My legs suddenly grew tired from all the pacing about. I immediately sat down and crossed my legs together. That was when a call entered my phone. I jumped up grabbing the phone from the center table. I knocked over a glass of water but I didn't care. I answered the call and scolded Fletcher in one breath. “You better have good news for me or you have a good excuse.” “This is a lot harder than I think. I d
