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 sack us?" The receptionist said amidst laugher. "You must have definitely gone mad." "Haha! This punk sure has some nerves. Trying to claim boss, aren't you?" They all laughed. The receptionist seemed to recall the manager telling her of an important visitor who was to visit around this time. "That's enough!" She said. "The company is expecting a very important visitor. Please see this useless fellow out." The security guards immediately proceeded to drag Dave out. "Don't you get it? I'm the visitor you're expecting!" He yelled as they dragged him away from the reception desk. "Tsk, you've surely gone mad!" "Please listen to me," Dave begged. "What's going on here?!" A voice yelled. The guards came to a halt and the receptionist stood up at the sound of the authoritative voice. "Mr Abraham." "Evelyn, what's going on here?" "Sir, this man over there requested to see you but I was about sending him out since he doesn't have an official appointment but still he wouldn't leave and said he will sack us." Abraham's brows shot up. "Sack?" "Yes sir, "Evelyn replied with a nod. "That was what he said." Dave was still struggling with the guards and then he looked up. He saw Lily and Eric standing close to a man. "Is that the man causing you guys trouble?" Eric asked. "Yes sir. He's the one." "And he said he will sack you all?" Lily asked. "Yes ma," Evelyn nodded. Eric and Lily exchanged glances and Eric bursted into laughter while Lily shook her head. "Dave, aren't you ashamed of yourself already? If you wanted to get a job why would you come in here to embarrass yourself?" Lily scolded. The manager glanced at her. "Do you know him?" "Yes I do and he's practically a nobody that you should pay attention to," She replied. Dave ignored Lily and said, "Mr manager, I only came here to see you but she refused to let me." "Why would they let a nobody see the manager? Do you know who exactly he is?" Eric scoffed. "If you wanted a job to feed your smelly ass, just say so. Stop creating a scene." "I'm very good friends with Mr Abraham here and maybe I could put in a good word for you. I found a sprinkle of dust on my shoes and I would like you to lick it off for me then maybe I would consider you." Lily chuckled. "Eric, you're so nice. " "Of course Hun. You don't expect everyone to be as callous as your ex husband," He replied, making Lily go red at the mention of 'ex-husband'. "Go on," Eric said, gesturing towards his designer's shoes. "Lick it off." "Ahem, Mr Daniels, I don't think that would be necessary," Abraham said with discomfort. "Mister, who are you and what do you want?" Dave shrugged and said, "I'm Dave, Brandon sent me here." "Bran…. Brandon? You mean Brandon, the butler of the Wellington?" Abraham asked, wide eyed. "Yes," Dave nodded. Eric scoffed loudly. "How can master Brandon send you here? Mr Abraham, he's definitely lying. There's no way he can be acquainted with such a personality. He's an orphan with no lineage or connections, please don't mind him." "Who are the Wellingtons and who is the Brandon you speak of?" Lily asked, obliviously. "Fool, call master Brandon's name with respect and how could you not know the Wellingtons? They are one of the most wealthy and influential families in New York." "Their vast empire is spread across the country. They are a very respected family." "Mister, coming here and claiming that master Brandon sent you, you don't expect me to believe you right?" Abraham said. "Brandon said I should show you a jade," Dave said, bringing out the jade pendant from his pocket and handed it over to the manager. The manager collected it and studied it carefully after a few minutes, his eyes shone with surprise and he fell at Dave's feet. "Young master!" "Mr Abraham, what are you doing!" Everyone stared at him with shock on their faces as he knelt down before Dave. "Ahem!" Dave coughed slightly. Abraham immediately stood up and went red. "Young mas–" Dave instantly gave him a look which shut him instantly. "Mr. Dave, I'm really sorry for all the inconveniences caused, please forgive me, " Abraham pleaded, visibly shaking. Everyone was bewildered. Did the almighty Abraham just fall at Dave's feet? Abraham was rumoured to be a man of great pride because he headed the most sought after company in USA. It was unheard of that he had ever knelt down before anyone before and he even begged for his life in fear. "I hold no grudge against you but that receptionist and these two men should be dismissed immediately!" Dave ordered. "Consider it done," Abraham said. Instantly, he went back to his authoritative self. "Didn't you hear him?" He yelled at his employees. "Pack your things out and leave!" "But–" "Don't let me call the authorities. Get out, now!" They all scurried out. "Mr Abraham, what are you doing?" Eric asked with surprise. "Don't tell me you're scared of this good for nothing." "Mr Daniels, I won't stand here and watch you insult my bos–" "Ahem!" "I won't stand here and watch you insult you a distinguished visitor in our company, you'll have to leave immediately!" "Mr Abraham, what are you saying?" Lily asked. "Mr Daniels, don't let me use force. Please leave, immediately!" Eric went red with embarrassment as he glanced at Dave with anger and walked out. Lily watched with confusion as the manager saw Dave off to his office, slightly bent as a sign of respect as he walked behind him. "What's going on?""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
"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