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 that. But, since he now has a wealthy friend who is helping then definitely he has to pay us." "Now, I'm beginning to understand why your father had been insisting that Dave gets married to one of your daughters. He saw that Dave would bring benefits to the family, but I've been blind and it's not too late to make corrections." "Kay, you and Lily must go to the Wellington's company and make our demands known to Dave." "I'll do that mother," Kay replied. "But, mother, why can't I go? After all, I'm Lily's father," Mike said, with a frown. "Are you now questioning my decisions!" Lady Gaga yelled. "No mother. I won't do such a thing," Mike said, swallowing hard. "You're a good for nothing. Assuming you could control your daughter and your son-in-law, we wouldn't have been in dark all these years and now you want to be given an important assignment so you could ruin it, right?" Mike hung his head low, staring at the floor. Kay smiled and walked up to his brother. "You don't have to worry about anything. Afterall, it's going to benefit us. Assuming Dave had gotten married to Diana instead, we would have been enjoying a lot of benefits from the Wellingtons but well, I won't blame you. You don't know how to manage things including your own family." Mike kept mute as he received insulting words from his brother and mother. They had always looked down on him and sidelined him from anything that had to deal with the growth of the family, seeing him as incapable and incompetent. When his father had Lily given in marriage to Dave, his troubles increased. His mother and brother taunted and humiliated him because they saw Dave was equally good for nothing like him. When their father died, they both used the opportunity to kick Mike and his family out of the family and they had to rent a house from the little money Lily earned at the company where she too wasn't spared, she was constantly bullied by her cousins over her marriage to Dave. … Wellington Holdings LLC. "Like I said yesterday, I won't want my identity revealed. If there's anything that needs to be handled it will have to come through you first," Dave said to Abraham. "You'll continue to discharge your duties and I'll be walking at the back. No one must know about me or my name, I shall be known as Mr. Dave and nothing else." "Sure, consider it done!" Soon, the news spread like wide fire. The Wellington Holdings now has a new CEO whose identity was unknown but he was known as Mr Dave. The news soon reached the Brighton's family and they were confused. Lady Gaga called for an emergency family meeting. "I'm sure you all here already know why I called for this meeting," Lady Gaga said, glancing at them one after the other. Since no one replied, she continued, "There has been rumours flying around that the Wellington company now has a new CEO and his name is quite familiar." "Yes grandma, I thought I was the only one who noticed this. And this news is coming at the same time we got to know that Dave is friends with master Brandon. Could it be that he's the new CEO?" Landon, Lily's cousin asked. This same question was on everyone's minds. "That's not possible," Diana replied. "There are alot of people having such name and it doesn't really imply that's it's Dave. Besides, how can Dave suddenly become the CEO of Wellington's holdings?" "He's an orphan. He doesn't even have a lineage. Can an orphan suddenly rise to become a child of the Wellington? No! That only exists in books," Diana scoffed. "Besides, one of my friends called to inform me just yesterday that she saw Dave amongst one of the beggars at the roadside." "That can't be Dave," Lily said. "I saw how Mr Abraham was being respectful towards Dave." "Don't be silly, Lily. Although your name does sound silly. Who knows maybe he just decieved each and everyone of you? He could have just picked up the name from somewhere and then came up to decieve Mr Abraham." "Dave definitely needed a job desperately after getting kicked out by all of you so he would resort to despicable means. You were just being decieved!" "No, that's not true. I know Dave! He's not what you're making him out to be!" Lily shot back. "That's enough!" Lady Gaga yelled, hitting her staff on the ground and everywhere went silent immediately. "Lily, Diana is right. There are hundreds of men in New York bearing the same name and besides, she also right about the fact that Dave resorted to despicable means to get attention. There's no way he can be friends with master Brandon and would hide that fact from us." "Grandma, these are just words and assumptions. We don't really know what's true or not, unless we investigate to be sure," Lily said. Lady Gaga seemed convinced by her words after keeping silent for a while. "Kay, remember what I said. There should be no mistakes, we'll definitely get to the bottom of this." "Yes mom, don't worry. We shall find out if it's really Dave or just someone else."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
"My excellent son is finally home," Lady Gaga said with a smile as Kay walked into the living room. The entire family was gathered there waiting for his arrival.Lady Gaga had even ordered the maids to prepare delicious delicacies to celebrate her son's success. In her mind, the contract will elevate their status in the eyes of others.Kay stood in front of the Brighton family with a stiff smile.Lady Gaga and the rest of the family were confused on seeing his expression. They were all waiting for the good news but Kay had walked in here looking gloomy.Did something happen at the Wellington's company?Did the chairman reject the contract?"Kay, what's wrong?" Lady Gaga asked impatiently. "Wasn't the contract signed successfully?""We weren't awarded the contract," Kay muttered. "The chairman didn't like it."Lady Gaga raised a brow. The board themselves had approved the proposal and even called it one of their best. She also went through it and felt it was good.What were the chairma
The next day, Lily went to the Wellington's Holdings with the proposal in her hand."Good morning, I'm here to see Mr Abraham," She said with a smile at the receptionist. "Do you have an appointment with him?" "Yes," Lily nodded."Hold on let me inform him, you can go sit over there for the meantime," She said with the same smile pointing to a cluster of comfortable chairs at the corner.Lily sat down on one and took out her phone to play games."Ma'am, you may go now.""Thank you."Waiting for the elevator to arrive, Dave and few other of employees walked out of it. Their eyes locked.Dave merely glanced at her and started to walk away but she held him back. "What is it?" He asked coldly. Lily swallowed hard at Dave's sudden coldness towards her. "I–I need your help."Dave raised a brow, "What do you need my help for? Don't you have Eric?" "He has gone bankrupt. His family is of no use to us." "Oh I see," Dave replied, feigning ignorance."Please Dave you have to help me put. Grandma
Brandon shook his head at Dave's behaviour. " I would advise you don't reveal your identity just yet. You know what would happen if you do."Dave nodded. "Yes I do. Abraham told me I had a brother." "Yes, you do and you will meet him soon and also get ready for a confrontation."Dave glanced at him with a raised brow. "Why would my brother confront me? We haven't seen each other for years now. There shouldn't be any reason for that."Brandon smiled slightly. "Young master, don't be too naive. I heard that your ex wife has been troubling you, maybe with this marriage it could chase her off your back.""Don't tell me that you're trying to lure me into another marriage with this.""No, no. I'm not trying to lure you in at all. It's actually for your own good. And your grandfather has made a deal with theirs, if you get married to her, an alliance between the Wellingtons and their family will make their family grow stronger.""So they are using us as prawns in their game?" Dave asked, fur