Richardson blurted the first thing that came to mind, while he racked his brains. He still wasn’t sure if he had indeed heard right.
He had thought he was being taken to where he’d be killed or for something else that would be equally bad, and was still trying to wrap his head around what was currently playing out.
But before Richardson could utter another word, the matured looking man whose healthy and gleaming grey hair was slicked back, moved forward and instantly engulfed Richardson in a hug.
Richardson wasn’t sure if he had ever felt this confused and lost in his entire life like he was feeling right now. This man who was still hugging him, hadn’t obviously cared that Richardson was in the most disgusting clothes ever, compared to the designer suit he had on right now.
“I’m sure you’re very hungry right now.” The man said after finally breaking out of the hug, right before Richardson attempted to say something.
Richardson tried denying the fact that he was currently hungry, but the man didn’t seem to be paying him any mind, and one look from him to the man who had escorted me to him, had the man walking towards a table to tap an alarm.
That seems to have summoned the people whom Richardson would like to assume were chefs, because they all poured into the room after a few seconds, all dressed in matching uniforms.
The material of their chef’s uniforms obviously looked like it was from a very fine material. They all bowed to the matured looking man who was yet to introduce himself, and then before Richardson could blink, they were all turning towards him to bow to him as well.
Richardson felt extremely overwhelmed. He still wasn’t sure of what to make of all of these. All his attempts to brush off the offer to be fed fell on deaf ears and he ended up giving in, because he was indeed starving.
“I have a lot of questions to ask.” Richardson tried again one last time, and the man waved his hand at him in a shooing motion.
“All your questions would be seen to, but for now, do let the chefs see to your needs.” The man said once again, and right before he exited the room, he glanced at the man who had led me to him as he spoke.
“Do get him get
“Do get him cleaned up after having his meal, and then bring him back to me.” And then the man was gone, closing the door behind him.
Richardson had an uneasy thought that he was about to be fed and cleaned up for his intimate end, but he was quick to shake that thought out of his head because he genuinely wasn’t sure of what to think any longer.
Richardson was led to a large room, where a ridiculously long dining table sat in the middle. The floor of the dining room had one of the finest tile decorations and the walls were painted in a color that matched the entire theme of the atmosphere.
There were different paintings hanging off a lot of spots on the walls and they all looked like they had cost a fortune.
The chandeliers hanging off the rooms, and the longest one dipping into the middle of the dining table, literally took Richardson’s breath. If it hadn’t been obvious to him before that the owner or owners of this place had a whole lot of money before, then he was definitely convinced right now.
Richardson definitely wasn’t expecting the chefs to still keep treating him like he was someone important since the matured looking man was no longer here, but the chefs kept regarding him with so much respect as they served him different assortments of food which he was to pick from.
The food tasted unbelievably delicious, they were unlike anything he had ever tasted before and Richardson was sure that if the term ‘food orgasm’ was real, he’d have definitely experienced that while eating.
After the very satisfying meal, Richardson was led to clean up. The bathroom had more decorations than his entire house had altogether and Richardson was sure he’d feel very honored to live in it full time. The entire theme of the bathroom decorations matched the lights on the roof and walls, and the mirrors on different spots in the bathroom, blew Richardson out of his mind.
He took his bath and felt like a different person entirely, but he dressed back in his old clothes because he doesn’t have anything else to wear.
Once he was dressed, as hoped, he was led back to the matured looking man once again, who was in a room which was undoubtedly his office, telling from the interior of the it and how it was decorated.
But before Richardson could begin to ask the questions which he had lined up accordingly in his head while he was cleaning up, the man wordlessly led him into a different room, and didn’t stop walking until he got to the end of the room.
Richardson was confused and lost, he wondered why the man had brought him into this room that looked like another office. Richardson was absentmindedly glancing around the entire place when his eyes landed on it.
It was a picture.
It was a picture of him, enlarged into a really large size, that was currently hanging off the wall.
Or well, that couldn’t be himself, Richardson thought silently. In as much as he could swear that the person in the picture was him, the luxurious suit the person in the picture had on was saying otherwise.
“Who is that?” Richardson asked while glancing at the man wearily. The man was regarding Richardson wordlessly, with his hands deep in his pockets.
“It’s actually a very long story.” The man finally spoke, and then he led Richardson back into his office where they both took their seats.
A little silence had fallen over them once again, and when the matured looking man whose name was still withheld from Richardson finally spoke, Richardson was completely taken aback.
“I’m sorry I sent your mother away. I’m the cause of everything.”
Richardson wasn’t sure of how to react to that statement, nor did he understand how he was supposed to make sense of this current situation. He took another long look at the matured looking man and shook his head to himself, there’s no way they’re both related in any way, he silently mused.“I- I don’t understand.” Richardson ended up breathing out after a few long moments has passed.The matured looking man shifted in his seat, and then he pulled his glasses off his nose and placed it on the table before him, and Richardson instantly noticed that the man couldn’t meet his face in that moment.“I’ll explain everything to you.” The matured looking man finally said, and Richardson nodded his head in response, while still feeling confused, but also curious.“You see… I have only one son, or at least I used to have one, until death snatched him from me so suddenly.” The man paused and Richardson leaned forward a little, while silently wondering what that had to do with him.“And while he
Once Richardson accompanied the matured looking man backInto his study, the next thing the man uttered, made Richardson stumble a little in shock, right before he slumped into his seat.“So… since you’re the only child of my son, it means you’re the heir to the Wilson’s empire.” Was the words which the matured looking man had said, which sent Richardson’s brains reeling.It wasn’t the first time he’d be hearing about the Wilson’s empire. From what he had been able to gather from social media, he knew the Wilson’s empire was large and very successful.He had gotten bullied in school, when he was younger – for sharing the last name of an empire and living a lifestyle that was the complete opposite of the empire itself.What was completely unbelievable to him, was how he had somehow turned out to be the heir of that same empire.“What?” Richardson whispered, still reeling in shock.“You’re the heir of the Wilson’s empire.” The man repeated himself, a little bit louder this time, and Ric
After Richardson signed the spot on the document with slightly shaky fingers, his grandfather shook his hand while beaming excitedly.“Congratulations, Richardson. You’re officially the owner of the empire now.”Richardson was speechless, but he found his voice after a fleeting moment which he used in thanking his grandfather.His grandfather waved him off with a low chuckle as he sauntered towards the area in his study where a bar was located to fetch a drink.“I think we should toast to this.” He said while pouring the drink which Richardson already knows would be nothing but the very best version. Richardson shook his head politely. “I think I’ve been through a lot today already, wouldn’t want to overwhelm my brain more.”His grandfather guffawed at that while downing a glass of the said drink. “You’re probably right. I must be in need of dire rest as it is.”Richardson watched as his grandfather picked up a telephone which was gold in color. He spoke to someone through the phone w
“Your grandfather had ordered that we visit one of the automotive companies beneath the empire, in order to pick some cars of your choice.”Tom said just as they existed the bank where Richardson had been treated like a president, with so much respect that almost overwhelmed him.“To pick some cars?” Richardson echoed after Tom as they got back into the Rolls Royce which was held open by the driver.“Yes, young master. It’s part of what you need now that you’re the owner of the empire.” Tom explained and Richardson nodded, while his head reeled.The car moved smoothly and Richardson comfortably settled against the spotless leather of the chairs in the car, allowing himself to relax.He kept twirling the black card around his fingers due to his excitement. It wasn’t long before the car slowed to a stop.Richardson stepped out of the car when it got pulled open for him respectfully, and he glanced up at the huge building looming before him. The large logo he could spot at one part of th
Right there, walking into the building together, was Alice and Michael, his girlfriend and best friend. They were both holding hands and plastered against each other.To say Richardson was shocked, would be an understatement.Richardson got to his feet just as his best friend and girlfriend noticed him, and began to walk in his direction.“Look who’s here right now.” Michael mused and Alice giggled like Michael had said the funniest thing ever.They both thoroughly looked him up and exchanged a glance, and Richardson silently cursed himself over, for not insisting on purchasing some clothes before coming here.“Isn’t this the clothes you were in before you were arrested?” Alice asked and Michael hummed.“Those are the clothes, Alice. Did you think he’d be able to afford a change of clothes?” Michael snickered and Alice tutted.“Absolutely not. He’s way too broke for that.”Their voices were starting to get loud. Richardson had initially planned to ignore them, but now that their voice
Richardson watched as Michael spluttered once again while the attendant tried to convince him to go for another model.“I have money to buy the car, if that’s what you’re wondering.” Michael exclaimed once again, making people throw glances at him.Alice was plastered to Michael’s side as expected.The red designer bag which Alice had talked about wanting for months, was currently hanging off her dainty wrist.It was obvious that Michael had gotten it for her. Richardson had been hoping to get that bag for her after his project turns out successful.Having had enough, Richardson cleared his throat and it didn’t take long for all eyes to turn towards him. His free hand was deep in his pocket, nudging his black card while waving the booklet a little.The attendant who had even forgotten about Richardson’s existence while attending to Michael and Alice, squinted his eyes at Richardson. “I knew you were not going to see a thing that your supposed budget can cover.” The attendant huffed
Michael didn’t understand what was happening. After he had stumbled upon Richardson here, he had gleefully thought that this would finally be his moment for him to flaunt his wealth, which he had done a good job at keeping a secret for years, right in Richardson’s face. He had been doing a great job at that at first, and by how Rildhardson had remained silent throughout, he had thought his plan was already working out.But, that had been before everything had turned around right before him, when Richardson who had been thrown out, returned with a man who looked like he compared power. Telling by the shocked sound Alice made as she plastered herself against Michael, along with the confused murmur that went through the crowd right now, it was proof enough that they were just as confused as Michael was.Michael watched in disdain and displeasure as the two higher up bosses of this company knelt before Richardson while apologizing to him.Michael had no idea who the man that had accom
The wind whipped Richardson’s hair around as he drove. It still felt unreal that not only does he now own a car, the car was the latest version and very costly.A lot of people stared as he drove past them, but Richardson paid them no heed. He was used to attracting attention right since he was poor, so he wasn’t unfazed.Tom had arranged for some drivers to go pick up the rest of Richardson’s cars, after Richardson had informed him he’d like to go shop for some clothes on his own.The sun was still shining brightly and Richardson was already starting to feel a little bit hungry, seeing as it was already late noon.He decided to stop by a restaurant which was one of the biggest restaurants in the county. He wasn’t sure if this particular company was partly owned by his newly acquired empire, because he couldn’t remember most of the names he had saw in the book last night. He parked his car and made his way into the restaurant, patting his pockets to ensure that his black card was st