“Jesse?” Brian mumbled as he turned his head to locate where the voice was coming from. Then, a young man, dressed in a black suit that hugged his body perfectly approached Brian. He looked like he just come out of a painting. Everything about him was screaming Confidence. His black hair was neatly combed to the back and a dark smile was plastered on his face, making him look mysterious. “Brian, after so many years you're still the same.” He scoffed. “Jesse..now isn't the time.” Brian said slowly, not wanting to cause any trouble. Jesse was his childhood friend. His only friend in the Brooks family. However, he changed because he caught him proposing to Lyra. Jesse, ever since he was a child was obsessed with Lyra. Even though they had the same blood running through their veins, he still confessed his feeling to her. However, Lyra waved it off as a joke. Why would she date her cousin? That was a taboo. “Ha”“Don't tell me you're here to cause Lyra trouble. Let her be! You've done
Hearing his wife's question, Brian racked his brain, thinking of a response to give her. “Dear, you're tired. You need to rest” he said after a while, earning a suspicious gaze from Lyra. Brian smiled slightly and pulled her outside. He turned around and gave the director, Davis a look. Davis nodded in response and turned towards Jesse, “I'm sorry but you've been demoted. Take it or leave it.” He said as he turned around, walking back to his office. Jesse suddenly felt cold, like he had just been drenched in with cold water. He watched how the people present for the screening were staring at him and suddenly felt like entering the ground in shame. He gritted his teeth in anger as he remembered how the director made him beg Brian. “I'm going to make him him pay” he whispered as he walked towards the door in long strides, lowering his head in shame. …Brian and Lyra entered the Brook's building in smiles as they just passed the final screening. However, Martha, Lyra's mother stood at
“Leave her alone? You're the one who should leave her alone. You're undeserving of her love!” Harry argued, pulling Lyra closer to himself. Lyra glared at Harry, “What's the meaning of this nonsense?!” She asked as she pulled herself away from his arms. Turning towards Brian, “Honey, let's leave this place.” She said as she dragged him away from Harry's presence, making him green with envy. Suddenly, the announcer climbed the stage, “I welcome you all to the last phase of the Ashton business proposal.” “As we all know, only a few companies made it to this phase. Not wanting to waste any more time, I would like to invite the representatives of each company to present their proposal.” Lyra immediately stood up from her seat and walked towards the stage with Brian by her side, and her assistant trailing behind her. A few representatives from other companies followed suit with their respective assistants. Moments later, Derald, the representative of Asher mines, discussed his proposa
Lady Elizabeth suddenly exploded, “What do you mean by that?! I could sue you for saying false things about our company.” “Ha, I wouldn't say something I'm not so sure of. When you're innocent, there's nothing to hide. Provide your company's fund report!” She attacked back. Lyra watched the how the lady furiously attacked their company and wondered why she was standing in their way. Turning towards the organizer, “Sir, please, that lady over there is making false allegations. Allow me to proceed with the signing of the contract.” However, the organizer wasn't convinced, “There might be some truth in her words. When your company is out of funds, why did you want to sign the contract? Do you want to ruin our company?!”Flustered, Lyra calmly explained, “Our company isn't out of funds, and we're not involved in illegal dealings . Brooks empire is well known for it's good reputation.” Hearing Lyra's words, the lady in white snapped, “Then bring out the company funds report. How much
Chapter 18Martha hurriedly ran to Lady Elizabeth, “Mo..mother, I can explain” she stuttered as she stared at Lyra, asking for back up. However, Lyra ignored her mother and picked up the files, “What you heard is true, grand mother. Mother invested half of the company's profits in a real estate company which yielded no profit. Presently, there's only about 2 billion dollars in the company's account which is barely enough as base capital for the contract. We need to worth about 10 billion dollars but..” Lyra trailed off as she returned her mother's gaze. Lady Elizabeth pushed Martha away roughly, her eyes flashing with fury, “Where are we going to get 8billion dollars before the end of the day?” Martha averted her gaze as she chewed her lips, her anxiety growing by the minute. Lyra and Lady Elizabeth were eagerly staring at her, hoping she would say something to help them solve this issue but she couldn't think of any thing. Her head was blank..entirely blank. However, Martha's pho
Hearing his mother in-law yell over the phone, Brian was slightly stunned. “What does she need me for?” He wondered as he left in a hurry. Upon reaching the supposed destination, Brian was taken aback by the sight of well built men hanging around Harry, Martha and Martin. He approached them, taking small steps as he covered his nose in disgust. The surrounding was extremely dirty because of the protest. Immediately Martha saw Brian, she approached him, dragging him by his arm, “Come over and clean this place so we can leave here.” She paused for a bit and pointed at a broom, “Hurry and pick that broom. Let's get this done.” Brian's gaze lingered on Martha for a while, his brows furrowed in confusion . Did she just call him from the comfort of his home to come and clean up this place?Sensing his reluctance, Martha suddenly exploded, “What are you still doing there?! Pick up the broom and clean up this place!” She seethed. “Better be useful for once dirtbag” Harry added Swallowing
Axel dropped Martha to the ground roughly, her hands flying up to her throat as she gasped for breath. Her eyes suddenly reddened, why was she suffering so much today? Turning towards Brian, “Who the hell are you?!” Axel growled as he approached Brian, his eyes blazing with anger. “Maid, you better know your place.” He warned. However, Brian refused to cower under his gaze, “Just leave that lady alone. You can have the boys.” Brian ordered. Harry was too weak to respond to Brian's degrading insult, but Axel's goons were stunned. Who's this man that dared to order our boss around? Axel was furious. His blood boiled in fury as he didn't sense fear from Brian. People should cower in fear at his presence, not make their stand. Axel glared at Brian, watching his odd dressing for the second time. He suddenly smirked, “You worthless thing. You dare to order me?”“You're just an ant in my presence. I just need to say a word and you'll be sent to the world beyond. So.. it's better you walk
Moments later, Martha woke up with a frown. Lady Elizabeth beamed, “Martha, thank you so much! How did you do it?” She asked eagerly. Although she had hated her for her past actions, providing a solution at the very last delicate moment wins her heart, at least they won't be losing the contract.Martha's expression changed slightly as she heard Lady Elizabeth's question. Her face was blank as sheet and her body was extremely weak. She stared at lady Elizabeth blankly and smiled softly, hiding the fact that Brian was instrumental in getting the funds, who would believe her anyway “Ye…yes. It's no problem.” safe replied.Lady Elizabeth sighed, “ I'm sorry about what happened to you. You need to rest while I take care of the rest from here.” Turning to Lyra,”Hurry, let's get back to those organizers and show them we have more than enough.” However, Lyra was suspicious, she glared at her mother, wondering how she managed to get back 20 billion dollars from those scammers that successful