"How do I believe that everything is real and not a fake?" Dave asked with a raised brow.
The rain has stopped now and was replaced with a gentle breeze. "Young master, please come with me into the car so you won't catch a cold and I'll answer all your questions," The old man said, opening the door of one the luxurious cars for him. Dave complied. The old man had already proven to be trustworthy and possibly won't try to harm him. "Your family has a foothold in the business world and so maybe you can visit one of your companies just to see that I'm not lying to you." "What's the name of the company you speak about?" "Wellington Holdings LLC." Dave gasped in surprise. "I've heard of that place and I've delivered pizza packages to few of the employees there." The old man was equally surprised. "If you have been to the Wellington Holdings before how come you haven't heard of the Wellington family?" "I'm not well learned and much exposed," Dave sighed. "Okay. It's fine," The old man took out a jade pendant from his pocket. "Here's a pendant that shows your identity as the heir of the Wellington family. The manager there will be expecting your arrival tomorrow morning." Dave collected the pendent and stared carefully at the jade. The jade seemed smooth to touch, it was a beautiful piece, exuding an air of affluence and elegance. Deep, rich green colour, almost like a forest glade. It seemed to glow with an inner light. It was shaped like a teardrop, with a round top and a tapered bottom. The size of a small egg. The jade was covered with cravings that looked like Chinese characters. "Although the manager will be expecting your arrival tomorrow, it would be great if you could show that to him to prove your identity." "I have heard your words." The old man smiled. "I'm your family butler and my name is Brandon and I'm always at your service. We would take you to a place so you can rest because taking you home will only put your life in danger." "Alright," Dave said with a nod. … Wellington Holdings LLC. The next day, Dave couldn't help but feel that everything was a dream, a dream that he would wake up from at any moment and then be shouted upon by Lily's angry mom that he was late in preparing breakfast for them. But, with the horning of cars behind him that made him flinch, it definitely wasn't a good dream that he was going to wake up from. Wellington Holdings LLC. He was standing in front of the doors and was about to go in. "Dave?" He furrowed his brows on hearing his name and turned around to meet Lily and her so-called boyfriend, Eric. "Dave, what are you doing here?" She asked with disgust laced in her voice. "Are you following me?" "Following you? Why would I follow you?" "Then, what are you doing here?" "Lily, don't waste your breath asking these fool questions. It's obvious he has become homeless and needs a job to cater for his needs," Eric said with a mocking smile. "Did you come here to apply for a job?" Lily asked. Dave shook his head. "I didn't come here to apply for a job. I came here to see the manager." "To see the manager!" Lily and Eric bursted into laughter. "You, see the manager? And who on earth would allow you in? And do you take us for fools who wouldn't know what's happening?" "Dave, you don't have to lie to us okay?" Lily said touching his arm, which he withdrew instantly causing her to go red. "Maybe, Eric here, can speak in one or two words so they can offer you a job. Atleast that's the best we could do for you." "For this rat? No, no. He's not worth it Lily. Not at all. He's better off being a cleaner here than an employee because no one would want him around." Lily chuckled slightly. "Eric here has a meeting with the manager of the company as his company has a huge multi billion dollar project at hand with them so we wouldn't want to be late." "Oh, that's true, darling," Eric said, kissing Lily right there and then in from of Dave. Dave clenched his fist, looking at the scene playing out before him. "Haha!" Lily chuckled as she wiped off the lipstick smeared on Eric's lips with a handkerchief. "Let's go in now, we wouldn't want to be late." Dave watched as the two went inside hand in hand. He closed his eyes and breathed in deeply before going inside. "Hello," Dave said, greeting the receptionist at the desk. "You don't have to come in through the front door. There's a back door with which you can make the deliveries," She said without looking up. Dave raised a brow. "Sorry, I'm not here to make deliveries. I'm here to talk to the manager." The receptionist looked up at him. As she spotted his clothing, her eyes were filled with disdain. "You, you want to see the manager? Who are you to make such request? And what business do you have here?" Dave ignored the look in her eyes and said," The manger is already expecting me. Please put a call across to him that Dave is here." The receptionist leaned over and searched Dave's face before bursting into laughter. "Young man, you seemed to have gone insane and if you don't leave here, I would be forced to call the security on you." "Did you look at yourself in the mirror before coming here? We don't have alms to give please leave quietly or I'll have no choice than to embarrass you and that's what people of your kind deserve." "But I said I'm here to see the manager. Why don't you let me see the manager so he can decide whether or not I should leave," Dave was adamant. He didn't know why the receptionist would look down on him because of his clothing. "Mr. Man, please leave. Right now!" "I won't leave until I see the manager." "Security!"Dave turned around and saw two burly men with batons walking towards him. "I gave you the privilege of leaving here on your own but it seems you want to prove stubborn," The receptionist said with a grunt."Take him away!""No, wait! I have to see the manager!" Dave struggled within their grip."You still want to see the manager?" One of the men said and struck him on the cheek. "Your kind isn't even supposed to walk into this kind of place.""Do you even know where you are?" The other asked.Dave held his cheek and stared at the man who had slapped him. "Why did you slap me? What's my offense?""Mister, leave or we'll have to push you out.""Why are you both still arguing with him?" The receptionist asked with disgust. "Push him out!"Dave withdrew his hand from his reddened cheek and said, "I'll make sure all of you are sacked from this company. My company shouldn't be working with the likes of you.""Huh?" They mouthed.Suddenly, they all bursted into laughter."You, you want to s
"Mr Dave, I'm really sorry about what happened earlier," Abraham said as they walked into his office."Abraham, please sit," Dave said, gesturing at the chair in front of him."No sir, that seat has been waiting for you. I can't sit on it anymore since you are here," He replied.Dave seemed pleased with his humble action and he smiled slightly. "Until there's an official statement, this seat is being occupied by you so sit down after all it's just an ordinary chair."Abraham glanced from Dave to the chair and slowly proceeded to sit. Dave sat down opposite him."And before we start I'll like to make somethings clear here. I want my identity to be undisclosed and I'm sure you already know the circumstances surrounding these reasons.""Yes, " Abraham nodded. "I'm quite aware already.""Good. Now, let's proceed.""Well, here are the documents regarding the company and the other companies scattered across USA. You are required to sign it to gain ownership over them.""Who has been taking
Brighton's Home:Lady Gaga Brighton sat on her mahogany chair which spoke of her high status in her family. Her almost soulless eyes dilated in their sockets as she stared at her sons, Kay and Mike, Lily's father."So you're saying that Dave is a friend to master Brandon?" Lady Gaga asked, staring intensely at Mike."Yes mother. Lily found out about this yesterday and we thought it well to inform you.""Hmm, so Dave has been hiding such important information from us. We never treated him badly, we gave him a roof over his head. Ingrate!" Lady Gaga scoffed out in anger."But mother, this doesn't prove anything. Even though Dave is a friend of master Brandon, it won't bring any benefits to us," Kay, Mike's younger brother said."That's true but the fact that he was called to that company definitely means something good and we must get a share from that.""We have clothed Dave for the past three years, fed him and gave him a roof over his head, he has never paid us any penny for doing th
Wellington's Holdings LLC.Kay and Lily stepped out of car unto the sleek pavement of the Wellington's Holdings parking lot. They looked up at the towering building, it's glass and steel facade glinting in the sunlight."Let's go in. And I hope you know what to say, your grandma gave us this assignment because she decided to trust you so don't even try to blow this up," Kay said."I already know why we are here. You don't have to keep on reminding me, I'm not child. You and Grandma have always looked down on us no matter the good we do," Lily sighed.Kay scoffed. "Good? Good, and you can't even control your husband. Nonsense!" He spat and walked into the company.…As they entered into the lobby, they were greeted by the receptionist."We are here to see Mr Abraham," Lily said."Do you have an appointment ma'am?""Yes.""Okay ma'am. You can go up, he's less busy now.""Thank you," Lily responded with a smile which the receptionist returned.Lily knocked softly at the door and walked i
"Are they gone?" Dave asked, staring at the busy city bustling with activities through the ceiling-to-floor transparent glass window."Yes sir, they came here with the disguise of asking about their contract to try to get information about you from me.""And what did you say?" Dave slowly turned around to face the slightly bent Abraham."I told them you were from overseas and the Dave they were looking for isn't available for the moment until next week.""So you lied," Dave said with a raised brow.Abraham was confused. He didn't know if it was a question or an accusation."I–I didn't know what else to say to drive them off."Dave smiled slightly and sat down, crossing his legs. "You don't have to be scared. You did what you thought was right. Now, it's time for me to do my own part."…The Brighton's Home."Mother, Mr Abraham won't say anything but I know he was hiding something, " Kay said with a desperate sigh."What did he say?" Lady Gaga said, leaning forward towards them."He sa
Wellington's Holdings.Eric and Lily arrived at the company and were both seated in Abraham's office, patiently waiting for him.Immediately Abraham entered into the office, he rolled his eyes secretly."Mr Daniels, Miss Brighton, what can I do for you?"Eric stood up and stretched out his hand for a handshake. Abraham ignored it making him go red and he slowly withdrew back his hand and sat down."Well, Mr Abraham. My father sent me here to discuss our contract with you.""Contract? What contract are you talking about?" Abraham asked, furrowing his brows.Eric was confused. "Mr Abraham, don't tell me you have forgotten about our project so soon."Lily glanced at the two men. "Mr Abraham, we came here last two weeks concerning this project and you already briefed us about it.""Does this contract concern you in anyway, Miss Brighton?" Abraham said, leaning forward towards them."Uhm," Lily coughed slightly. "Not really.""Good," Mr Abraham said and turned to Eric. "Mr Daniels, we don'
The Brighton's Home.The whole family gathered round Lady Gaga as they listened to Lily."So you're saying that the contract between the Wellingtons and the Daniels have been cancelled?" Lady Gaga asked."Yes grandma. I was there when Mr Abraham relayed the news to Eric," Lily responded."Did you see Dave there?" Margaret asked with eagerness, earning a glare from Lady Gaga.Lily nodded in reply. "Yes mother, I did.""That contract certainly was supposed to be profitable to them but now that the Wellingtons have withdrawn their support, the Daniels would have to pay them back every penny they have gotten from them," Lady Gaga said thoughtfully. "And from all what you've said, the Daniels have invested most of their savings into this and they'll definitely incur a loss. They might even have to declare bankruptcy. The chairman must be targeting them for a reason, they must have done something to him.""But grandma, Eric claims that he doesn't even know the chairman, " Lily replied."Bu
Wellington's Holdings:Kay walked into the company's complex, feeling smug. He was definitely sure that Abraham had called him to talk about their project and they will be awarded. This will make his mother value him even more.After hearing from his mom that she was going to retire soon, he had already begun to feel like a boss."Good day Mr Abraham, " Kay greeted with a wide smile as he took a seat.Abraham looked at him, his eyes narrowing. "Who asked you to sit?"Dave had specifically asked him not to make Kay comfortable in the company.Kay frowned at Abraham's rude tone. If not for the status Abraham held, Kay was old enough to be his father. "You called me here to talk about the project.""Yes I did. But it won't take long so there's no need to sit down."Kay was utterly confused. It won't take long? Maybe Abraham just wanted him to sign the contract and then leave without discussing the terms but that would seem unprofessional."I don't understand what you mean by it won't tak