Chapter 9
"Why were you speaking so negatively about Daniel?" Lord Wilson asked.
"I was angry, why did he come here? he wants to take advantage of us and you don't see that." Jules answered.
"Jules! What are you saying? Don't speak like that!" Lord Wilson said.
"Why are we even talking about Daniel? He has nothing to do with us" Jules said.
"You don't have to talk like that!" Lord Wilson said.
"He is a stranger!" Jules argued.
" He's not a stranger , his parents and I were very good friends. I consider him as my son, therefore he is like a brother to you" Lord Wilson said.
"But you don't have to treat him like that!" Samira said.
"Leave this topic!" Lord Wilson ordered them.
The atmosphere became tense in the dining room.
The lord left the dinning room angry, his wife followed him.
Before leaving, she turned to her children and told them "be polite to your father" She blamed them.
" Mom, I didn't do anything, talk to Samira and Jules instead" Aris defended himself.
A week later, Daniel and Lisa were waiting for the elevator.
"I wonder if he is here" Daniel said.
"Yeah! Me too!" Lisa agreed.
"Maybe he will arrive today" Daniel guessed.
"Yeah! Let's hope!" Lisa said.
They entered the elevator and pressed the button for the sixth floor.
Soon enough, the doors opened.
Daniel and Lisa were surprised to see who was standing there.
"Hello! How can I help you?" the man asked.
"Hello! My name is Daniel Ochieng Biao" Daniel introduced himself.
"And who are you?" the man asked.
"My colleague's name is Lisa Kanyi" Daniel answered.
" What are you doing here" Mr. Taylor asked arrogantly.
"We are here because we want to talk to you about a contract" Daniel answered.
"I have a meeting in five minutes. I'm not interested in talking to you right now. Go away!" Mr. Taylor said.
"Uhh?! But..." Lisa said.
"Fine! I'll call the police!" the man said.
Daniel and Lisa were shocked by this behavior.
"Call the police? What are you going to do? We're not here to hurt you!" Daniel said.
"I don't care!" Mr. Taylor said." If you don't go now, I'll call the guards to kick you out" .
Lisa and Daniel left the building."That was crazy! What is wrong with that guy? Why did he behave like that?" Lisa asked.
"Don't worry about him. He must be stressed out over work" Daniel said.
The two of them got into the car and drove back to their office.
They were both tired from the flight and the stress they had experienced earlier.
"Maybe we should take a nap" Daniel said.
"Yeah! I'm exhausted!" Lisa agreed.
They went back to the office and took a short nap.
***
Daniel was in the computer room working on the project.
He was running some tests to make sure everything worked fine.
Suddenly, he received a message from Lisa:
"Hey! Are you busy?"
" Let's go to lunch together. I miss you!"
He hurry up and respond!
"Yeah!" Daniel responded.
"Okay! See ya!" Lisa said.
"See ya" Daniel answered.
***
Daniel and Lisa went to the restaurant near their office. They ordered and ate lunch.
The food was delicious.
Afterwards, they headed back to the office.
Daniel was stressed, he was thinking about how they were going to get this contract. And also, who wished him harm and wanted to see him fired from Black Panther Products. He had to investigate it.
Daniel was in his office making plans for the next day. Suddenly, he heard a knock at his door.
"Come in!" Daniel said.
The door open and the hencher walked inside.
"Mr. Ochieng Biao! Can I ask you something?" the man asked.
"Of course! What can I do for you?" Daniel asked.
"I just wanted to know Where are you on this contract? Is everything okay?" the man asked curiously.
" Why did you entrust us with this contract when you know it's impossible for us to have it?" Daniel asked intrigued.
" Because , this is a test for you . If you do well, I know that I could trust you, but if you don't, well, I will know that you are incapable and therefore that you have no place in this business." The hencher said this with such ease that you could believe he was sincere, obviously Daniel did not believe a word of what he had just said, he was not fooled .
"You want to fire me?" Daniel asked.
"If necessary!" the man answered.
"What makes you think we won't succeed? " Daniel asked.
"Because I know you! I've been following you since you came here. You are very ambitious, and you don't give up easily. But you're inexperienced and lack experience. Do you understand?"
"Who are you? Why do you want me fired?" Daniel asked.
"You already know!" the man answered.
Daniel didn't answer.
He was waiting for an explanation.
After a moment the hencher continued:
"I am Paul Edward Dube. I'm one of director for Black Panther Products. You know my reputation, you may have heard about it. And you also know that I want to see you fired, but you don't know why. This is why I brought you here" the man said.
"Is that all?" Daniel asked.
"No! There is more!" the hencher answered.
Daniel still remained silent and waited for the rest of the story.
Paul started again: "Do you remember that I told you that I have been following you from the time you got here? Well, I have watched the way you work. You are very good at what you do. That is why I chose you for this assignment." he was lying so well.
Daniel did not believe him. He thought that the man was just trying to trick him.
At that moment, the hencher's phone rang, he greeted Daniel and then left.
After he left, Daniel reflected on what he had told him and what had happened at the dinner with the Wilson family and had his inkling of who wanted to see him fired from the company Black Panther Products.
Daniel did not know that he was being followed.One night, after his meetings with Mr. Dube, he went home. He was exhausted and very tired.His apartment was quiet, but he could hear someone walking around.He decided to investigate.He searched the house and finally found a suspicious person hiding in the closet in his bedroom."Excuse me!" Daniel said.The intruder jumped with fright.He was a young man, he wore a black suit and a white shirt.He was surprised to find Daniel in his bedroom.He looked scared."Who are you? What are you doing here?" Daniel asked."I... I don't know!" the young man said."How did you get in here? There is no way to enter this place without using the keypad code" Daniel asked."I don't know!" he protested."Can I ask you some questions?" Daniel asked."Yes! Yes! Of course!" the young man said."Where did you come from? Who are you working for?" Daniel asked."I don't know! I'm sorry!" the young man said.Daniel was convinced that this intruder was one o
11He fell to the ground and quickly stood up.The man who had hit him was a big muscular guy with a shaved head."You faggot! I'm going to kill you!" The guy yelled.Daniel looked at him with hatred in his eyes."I'm sorry, I was just trying to help him..." Daniel said."Shut up! If you continue talking, I'm going to cut you into pieces." The man threatened.Daniel felt afraid.So that was how we thanked him for trying to save this man's life? They were there, around him watching him die, and they did nothing.What a bunch of selfish!Daniel felt like crying.He was getting tired of them.He had already faced death twice , with the lord Wilson and now they were going to kill him for helping a stranger.Why? Like what, the proverb "Too good too stupid" would be true."Stop, please! Stop!" Someone shouted.The crowd stopped, and turned towards the voice.It was the man who was lying on the ground.His face was pale blue.Everyone was shocked!He was alive!He was breathing!Daniel app
12They both turned and saw the guard pointing at them angrily."What is it? what do you want?" Daniel asked."You are not allowed to be here, you have to leave the building right now" he said."Leave the building? we have work to do" Daniel replied."We are on the surveillance team, we have to monitor the building. If you don't leave the building, we will inform the authorities and they will be here in a minute !" he said.Lisa's heart started beating very hard."Why do you want us to leave? Can't we just do our jobs? Is it dangerous?" she asked."No, of course not! We are not like them" Daniel said smiling at the guard."Oh! You are not like them, but I am scared of you. I don't want to get in trouble " Lisa said."Don't worry" Daniel replied smiling."If we are not allowed to be here then who are we?" Lisa asked."Come with me" Daniel said.He started walking.He was acting very confident, in fact, he was trying to put the guard on the defensive.Lisa followed him.They walked pass
13Suddenly his phone rang, it was leo who called him.Leo tells him that until now he had no information about rich guys. but let him not worry. they do their best.Daniel was worried, he slept with one eye all night long. He was on the lookout.He left the phone by his side. He slept badly.At 8.00 AM the next morning, he was getting ready to go to work.He took his bag and went to the living room.He checked the locks on the doors,then put the key on a shelf, and went to the kitchen for his breakfast.He put the kettle on and prepared a cup of coffee.He put the tray on the table and sat down.He made his breakfast and sat down to eat.At 09.00 AM, Daniel was at the Black panther products Enterprise.He didn't even have time to enter his office when he was intercepted by someone. It was the BPP Enterprise manager's secretary , it was a pretty lady with lovely big eyes, and long black hair. She was dressed in a black pantsuit, and she carried a black handbag with silver handles."M
14Two days later, Daniel went to Empire State Building early. He had bought a suit for the first time in his life. He hoped that Mr. Taylor liked him and would give him a contract.He was wearing a black suit with a white shirt and a tie.He entered the office and went upstairs to meet with Mr. Taylor.When he reached the reception area, he saw a young man sitting in a chair."Hello" Daniel said.The boy turned around. It was Bill his friend. He was smiling at Daniel."Hi Daniel!" he said."Hi Bill" he said back."Mr. Taylor is waiting for you" Bill said."Okay" he said."Bye Daniel" he said."See you later" Daniel said."Yeah" he said.Daniel knocked on the door."Come in" a voice said.Daniel opened the door and he saw a tall man in his late thirties. He looked like a movie star, he was wearing a white shirt and a black suit. He had blond hair, blue eyes and a beard."Thank you for coming, Daniel" Mr. Taylor said."Thank you for giving me a chance sir" he replied."I hope you can h
15He looked back and see Lisa"Please stop" she cried.He stopped.he lowered himself to his level. Lisa's face was bruised, she had a black eye. She was in tears."I'm sorry, I'm so sorry" he said"You're sorry for what? You saved me" she said.Daniel couldn't tell him that if these men attacked him it was because of him. " Don't worry! You're safe now" he said .She hugged him and cried."I'm so sorry. if I hadn't pushed one of them, there wouldn't have been a fight." she repeated.Daniel carried her, and took her home.he cleaned her wounds"I'll be fine" she said."Can you walk?" Daniel asked."Yes...I think" she said.He helped her to the bathroom."Would you like some water?" he asked."It's okay" she said."I'll come back in few minutes" he said.Daniel went to the kitchen and took a glass from the fridge."Here" he said."Thank you"she said.She drank it.He made her lie down on the bed."Lie here" he said.She laid on the bed of Daniel.Daniel treated her, thought about her
16" Norma?!" Daniel also exclaimed.She looked at him like he was an alien."Oh my God!" she yelled. " Daniel! How are you? " she said.Daniel was surprised and confused.Norma embraced him and kissed his cheeks."How are you?" she asked.She was so excited and happy that she forgot to calm herself down."I'm fine" he answered.Norma was Daniel's childhood sweetheart. They dated for two years. Then they broke up because Norma couldn't stand being poor anymore, and Daniel couldn't give her what she wanted.Daniel didn't want to hurt her, so he decided to break up with her. They were both really young.They kept in touch and visited each other when they could, but their relationship ended.Daniel hadn't thought that he would ever see her again."So what are you doing here?" she asked."I'm here to help you" he answered." How?" she asked.Mr. Taylor stood back, surprised by what was happening in front of him." Norma ! Honey, do you Know him?" Mr. Taylor asked , he put a hand around he
17***Daniel was sitting on bench, waiting for Lisa out of BBP company.When she saw him, she ran to him." How did it go with Mr. Taylor?" She asked."Great! I've signed the contract!" he answered happily.She hugged him and kissed his cheeks." We won't be fired. Yippee! Yeah! Yeah! " She jumped for joy."What did you do?" She asked him laughing."Nothing, but he loved my idea" he answered.The hencher looked out his window and saw Daniel and Lisa in joy. This vision irritated him, so he called his secretary and ordered her to find someone who could replace Daniel.What the hencher didn't know was that Daniel had managed to get a contract with Empire State Building . So he can't kick him out of the company.He thought " What a bunch of idiots! They'll be less clever when I fire them." ***The next day, Daniel went to work all smiles, once arrived, he dropped his bag in his office and went to the hencher's office."Good morning, Mr. Hencher" he said.Mr. Hencher looked at him and b
Daniel's heart raced as he listened to the woman's words. He couldn't believe that he might finally have a chance to get revenge on the people who had ruined his life."Who is it?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.The woman hesitated for a moment before replying. "It's someone high up in the organization. Someone who has been working with the government to bring down anyone who opposes their agenda."Daniel's mind raced as he tried to think of who it could be. He had never been privy to the inner workings of the organization, but he knew that there were a few key players who had more power than others."Do you have a name?" he asked, his voice urgent.The woman nodded. "His name is Samuel. He's one of the key leaders of the organization, but he's been working with the government for years. He's the one who set you up, and he's the one who has been orchestrating everything from behind the scenes."Daniel felt a surge of anger and hatred towards Samuel. He had never met the m
As Daniel grew older, he began to realize that his work had taken a toll on his body and mind. The constant threat of danger, the long hours of investigation, and the weight of responsibility for so many lives had left him exhausted.He knew that he needed to step back and take care of himself, but he also knew that there were still so many battles to be fought. And so, he began to train a new generation of activists and journalists, passing on his knowledge and experience to those who would carry on his legacy.Together, they continued to work towards a more just and transparent world, but they did so with a sense of caution and vigilance, always aware of the dangers that lurked around every corner.But even as they faced new challenges and obstacles, Daniel remained hopeful. He knew that his work had made a difference, and he knew that the fight for justice would continue long after he was gone.And so, he continued to inspire others, to push for change, and to make a difference in
As the days passed, the group of activists and journalists grew larger, with more and more people joining their cause. They continued to work tirelessly, gathering evidence, investigating leads, and publishing stories that shook the country to its core.Their work soon caught the attention of the government, and they became the target of smear campaigns and threats. But they refused to back down, and they continued to publish stories that exposed corruption and held those in power accountable.One day, Daniel received a call from a journalist he had worked with in the past. "Daniel, I need your help," the journalist said urgently. "I've been investigating a major government scandal, and I'm getting threats to stop."Daniel didn't hesitate. "Where are you?" he asked.The journalist gave him the address of a rundown apartment building in a seedy part of town. "I'll be there in an hour," Daniel said.When he arrived, the journalist was waiting for him, looking nervous and scared. "They k
Daniel listened intently as the woman revealed the information she had. She explained that the organization was being backed by a powerful politician, who had his sights set on becoming the next president."He's using the organization to fund his campaign," she said. "And he's willing to do whatever it takes to make sure he wins."Daniel nodded. It all made sense now. The organization was just a tool for the politician to achieve his own ambitions. And they had been set up to fail from the very beginning."What can we do?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper."We have to expose the truth," the woman replied. "We have to make sure that the world knows what's really going on."Daniel nodded. It was a risky plan, but it was their only chance.Over the next few days, Daniel and the woman worked tirelessly to gather evidence and build a case against the politician. They hacked into his emails and social media accounts, and they found proof of his ties to the organization.They also
Chapter 69: The HuntDaniel Biao had been on the run for years. He had become a master of disguise, blending into crowds and disappearing into the shadows. But even with all his skills, he knew that he couldn't run forever. The people he had worked for in the past were desperate to find him, and they were getting closer every day.One night, as Daniel was making his way through a crowded market, he felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned around and saw a woman staring back at him. She was beautiful, with long dark hair and piercing green eyes."Daniel Biao," she said, her voice low and husky. "I've been looking for you."Daniel's heart raced as he tried to make sense of what was happening. He knew that he couldn't trust anyone, especially not a stranger."Who are you?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper."I'm a friend," the woman replied. "I know you've been on the run, and I want to help you. But we need to move quickly. They're closing in on you."Daniel hesitated for a moment
68Daniel took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He knew that his nightmare was just that, a nightmare. But the memory of Eric's threats still haunted him.He glanced at the clock on the wall and saw that it was almost midnight. He wondered if Samira had been there the whole time, watching over him. He didn't want to wake her, but he also didn't want to be alone with his thoughts."Samira," he whispered, trying not to startle her. "Are you awake?"Samira stirred and opened her eyes. "Yeah, I'm here," she said, rubbing the sleep from her eyes. "What's wrong?""It's nothing," Daniel said, trying to sound casual. "Just had a bad dream."Samira looked at him for a moment, as if she could tell he was lying. But she didn't press the issue. "Do you want to talk about it?" she asked, offering him a sympathetic smile.Daniel shook his head. "No, it's okay," he said. "I just need to distract myself. Maybe we can watch a movie or something?"Samira smiled and nodded. "Sure," she said
66Suddenly, Daniel woke up in a cold sweat, realizing that it was all just a nightmare. He breathed a sigh of relief and looked around his room, grateful to be safe in his own bed.But as he tried to shake off the fear and confusion of his dream, he noticed something odd. His room looked different. The walls were a different color, the furniture was rearranged, and there were unfamiliar objects scattered around."Where am I?" Daniel muttered to himself.Just then, a woman's voice called out from the doorway, "Good morning, Daniel! Did you sleep well?"Daniel turned to see a woman he didn't recognize, smiling at him from the doorway. "Who are you?" he asked, his heart racing.The woman's smile faded. "Don't you remember me, Daniel? It's me, Samira."Daniel's mind raced as he tried to make sense of what was happening. Was this another dream? If so, it was more vivid and real than any dream he had ever experienced.But deep down, he knew that something was very wrong. And as the woman c
65Daniel didn't know how to react.He could not afford to get angry or offended, because the agreement was already signed and sealed.That was the reason why he kept calm, he had to act like he wasn't hurt by her words.It was too late to change anything, it was already done, he had to accept it and move on.They all started to defend themselves."Lady Wilson, you're hurting us, that's not the proper way to behave" a senior partner said."Daniel" a partner said "this lady is hurting everyone here".A director spoke up, "Lady Wilson, please let's talk about it calmly and peacefully."A senior partner said.Everyone looked at each other and apologized to Lady Wilson.Daniel did not understand what had happened, why would she say such thing?"Let me get this clear , she's my mother-in-law, you shouldn't take her words and twist them. They all started to defend themselves."Lady Wilson, you're hurting us, that's not the proper way to behave" a senior partner said."Daniel" a partner sa
64He smelled the poison and remembered its smell, it was the poison that had been used to poison Lord Wilson the first je came to the Wilson family and saved Lord Wilson from certain death.He was stunned !!! "Could it be..." He thought stunned."Could it be that lady Wilson poisoned Lord Wilson?" He wondered .He took the flask in his hands and walked towards the exit of the room."No!I won't believe it, not just now.I need to investigate more" he thought in disgust.Then he came to her door , opened the door, closed it quickly and gently, put the key back under the doormat and left quickly , he was walking with his head in the air that he did not even notice the presence of anyone in front of him, he ran into Lady Wilson."Oh!!!!" What is wrong with you. "she screamed , her body flew off the floor and she was writhing in pain."I'm sorry.I am sorry" Daniel said, and helped her." Do not touch me ! you bastard! She shouted in fury."It's alright, I didn't intend to hurt you" Da