The Underrated Duke's Heir Rise To Power

Chapter 004

Turning back, Brian realized it was Harry. "What could he be doing here?" he wondered. 

"Do you think applying for a cleaning job here will give Lyra a chance to get approved? I don't understand how you think. Hahahaha poor Brian” Harry sneered as he walked towards Brian. 

Brian ignored his words as usual and wanted to walk away, but he was dragged back by Harry. "What do you want?" He asked slowly as he was in no mood for trouble. 

"Don't I deserve an answer? Can't you reply me?!" Harry yelled as he held Brian's clothes. 

Hearing the noise from outside, since the Director was still discussing with the workers, he decided to come out and check what the problem was. 

Seeing how Harry was humiliating Brian, his head almost exploded. "What on earth are you doing, Mr Harry!" Davis asked as he walked towards them. 

Delighted at the sight of Davis, Harry smiled and pointed towards Brian, " What's this looser doing here?" 

Slightly confused, "What do you mean by a loser? This man here is no loser!" Davis hit back.

Harry was surprised at how the Director of Zelyn Holdings was supporting Brian.”

As his plan to humiliate Brian wasn't falling in place he decided to proceed with his original plan of visiting Zelyn holdings, he was hoping to see the CEO for a deal unaware that power had changed hand

Perhaps if Lyra brings Brooks's proposal for l approval, he'll make the CEO give her a condition. And that's marrying him of course. 

As Harry tried to walk in, Davis pulled him back suddenly, "Where do you think you're going?" 

Brian smiled from the side as he watched Harry get embarrassed in front of him. 

"To see the CEO of course!" Harry yelled as he wasn't in the mood for all this nonsense. He needed to get to the CEO as soon as possible. On a normal day, he doesn't even need an appointment to see him because they're close friends. 

"I'm afraid Mr George is not the CEO anymore. So you can't go in as you want. The new owner is strict and won't appreciate you causing a nuisance here, And you won't want to get on the bad side of Zelyn Holdings Will you?, now excuse me or I'll have security throw you out" Davis said as he walked away from Harry's presence. Leaving him shocked and embarrassed. 

He glanced at Brian's walking out of the premises with a mocking smirk and gritted his teeth in anger. How could he have gotten embarrassed in front of that loser of all people? He feels like the ground should just open and swallow him, saving him from such embarrassment

And why was Davis respecting him? Does this poor thing have the director's nude or dark secret? because he doesn't even fit in as a cleaner in here” He thought to himself. Well if Zelyn Holdings has a new CEO, Then it's time to make new friend.

....

Lyra walked into the Zelyn Holdings company and was astonished by its beauty. The buildings were well structured and everything was in the right place. 

Moving in with her file, she met with the receptionist. 

"Are you Miss Lyra?" The receptionist asked immediately Lyra stepped in, not wanting to make any mistake as the Director already informed them. 

"Yes," Lyra said as she nodded her head nervously. If not for her husband's comforting words, she would have never come in the first place. 

Surprised, the receptionist smiled at her and bowed respectfully. " We've been expecting you, you may proceed into the Director's office, ma" 

"Alright, thank you," Lyra said softly as she walked into the Director's office. The warm welcome she got from the receptionist, boosted her confidence, but she was still nervous because Brooks Enterprises has been turned down five times consecutively in the past, how can she make a difference?

"Good day sir," Lyra said immediately as she stepped into Davis's office. Showing her respect, she refused to sit and remained standing. 

However, Davis was quick to say "Please, please sit " 

Not knowing how to proceed, Lyra decided to try her luck. "I'm Lyra from Brook's enterprise, and I'm here with the proposal entry for the Aston Hills Business Summit, sir" 

"You have my approval, bring your files and let me sign them." 

Lyra was stunned, surprised at how easily she was granted the approval.” is this some sort of prank or what” she thought to herself as she quickly placed the files before him.

"Sir, thank you so much for this opportunity!" Lyra said softly, her happiness palpable. 

Davis glanced at her, stunned by how beautiful her smile was, "It's no problem. The Brook's Enterprise is one of the best and we're looking forward to seeing you win the contract at the largest Business Summit in the country" he stated as he got up to give her a handshake. 

Lyra was overwhelmed. She was overwhelmed with joy and happiness. Never in her wildest dreams did she think this was possible. 

"Thank you, thank you, thank you so much!" She uttered as she bowed respectfully. 

Lyra left the premises with a huge smile on her face. "I need to tell Brian this good news!" She giggled.

"Brian! I got the approval!" Lyra yelled as soon as she stepped into the mansion. Her voice was laced with happiness as she screamed out. Her celebration is justified, she was pushed to the lion's den to get embarrassed but she just did the unthinkable.

"What do you mean? has that your good-for-nothing poor husband started teaching you how to lie?" Lady Elizabeth asked as soon as she heard Lyra's words. Her brows knitted in confusion as she wondered if Lyra was telling the truth or telling a lie. 

"Grandma, where's my husband? I've gotten the approval from Zelyn Holdings!" 

Tyla walked downstairs due to Lyra's continuous yelling. "What's the matter? Keep it down!" 

"Sister, I just got the approval. I'm so excited" Lyra said as she walked towards her sister, showing her the file. 

Tyla scoffed in denial, unwilling to accept the fact that she got it. It was supposed to be a punishment! Why's she making everything so easy? 

At the same time, Brian walked downstairs, and the sight of his wife jubilating made his day. " If something as small and easy for him to do makes his wife happy this much, then she's in for a lot more goodness because she deserves it” he thought to himself “ I'm proud of you Lyra”

Hearing Brian's voice, Lyra ran and hugged him, tears almost spilling from her eyes. "You gave me the courage when I had none" she whispered slowly, inhaling his scents. "Thank you so much, Brian" 

"Enough of the nonsense!"Lady Elizabeth yelled suddenly, starting Lyra. "Even if you've gotten us the approval, it doesn't mean we approve of your relationship with that looser, you call your husband. It's better you divorce him! Now focus your energy on winning the contract, getting approval was just a starting point" she spat as she turned around and went to her room. 

Lyra was surprised by Lady Elizabeth's words, not only had she acted like getting the approval was a normal thing now she wanted her to prepare to get the contacts, the biggest contract in the country worth 2 Trillion dollars. She must have hated her for marrying Brian so much.

Tyla glanced at them with her face green with envy. Lyra seems to get everything she wants as long as she tries. "I'm going to make sure I wreck them!" She mumbled as she walked away, leaving the two love birds.

Brian caresses his wife trying to bring back her happy mood Lady Elizabeth just turned sour. Telling her to start preparation starting tomorrow and that he has a feeling she's a strong contender at the Business Summit.

Lyra laughed at Brian's words trying to motivate her, “You don't know motivational quotes won't land a contract at the largest Business Summit in the country.”

Brian however got to action, he retrieved his phone and texted Albert “The auditing team and panel of judges for the upcoming Business Summit is under which Establishment? 

Beep beep, his phone sounded for an incoming message. “Oh that's fast” he said to himself.

“Young master, I thought you were aware. This year's edition of the Aston Hills Business Summit has LMA Limited as the auditing team which is one of the firms under Duke's CONGLOMERATE which is all at your fingertips.

Brian was all smiles as he read the text, watching as Lyra slept off on his chest.”Now it is about to get more interesting”