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The legacy of the supreme ruler Stolen merchandise
Natalie said something, but Lut didn't hear it because they were already out of earshot, heading towards the exit of the hospital.“I've never seen such an unbalanced friendship in my life. You and Natalie. You're very different. Two women, you don't think alike, you don't even act alike. How then did you become friends?”Aurora smiled, then shrugged.“Opposites attract?”Before he had a chance to agree to her answer, his phone rang. Staring at the caller, he found himself wondering if he wanted to answer the call. It was his father.“I need to take this. You can wait in the car.”While she nodded, collecting the key from his hands and doing as he had told her, he picked the call.“Hello, dad?”“Hello Lut. Good evening from Washington DC. Is it evening there yet?”Lutenant forced a smile. He wasn't happy Accountwith his father's persistence for him to go back to school, but he knew that the old man only wanted what was good for him.“No, it isn't, dad. Barely three o'clock here. How
The legacy of the supreme ruler The sale
Before he had the chance to brandish it, Douglas had stepped in between the two men, a frown on his face.“Come on, guys. Why act as newbies? The earlier we sell these horses, the faster we get out of here. Instead of getting worked up over price, why not negotiate till we land on something reasonable, huh?”Richard swallowed hard, his hand leaving his waistband.“Seven, last and final offer.”“Five.” Garrett muttered under his breath, a smirk on his face.“Oh, come on!”Richard muttered, irritated, “This can't be the only horse buyer in this region. You've got to be kidding me!”Garrett grinned, his fingers caressing his mustache which to Richard, was an annoying fake. He was getting increasingly irritated by the man and his outrageously low prices.He would have agreed to something lower, but the fact that he had stolen from his soon to be father in-law and the amount of risk he had taken to achieve such a feat, to him, couldn't be downplayed, no matter what.“I might not be the only
The legacy of the supreme ruler Aftermath
“Not really, but I guess you can come with me. I could use the company.”She wanted to chip in “so why did you let me get out of the car in the first place?” but decided to keep her thoughts to herself as an afterthought. His mood was still sour, and she didn't want to make it worse.She opened the car, entering inside.She watched him change gears, then move the car out of the sidewalk. She desperately wanted to squeeze his hand and hear him talk about his troubles, but she also knew that she didn't want to rush him into telling her.She wanted him to do that of her own accord.“Your seatbelt, Aurora, we're nearing the highway.”*“Armed robbers broke into the house yesterday. Stole Midnight and Daisy.”She couldn't keep the news to herself as soon as she saw him.Holding a cup of coffee and a plate filled with pancakes she hoped he wouldn't refuse, she wanted nothing more than to tell him about everything that had transpired the previous night.“What?”She smiled at the shock on his
The legacy of the supreme ruler Turning point
“The countryside air is different. And I have to admit, I've wanted this for a long time. We'll go back in a week, when my vacation is over. I've needed rest away from all the chaos in the city.”“Well, I miss the chaos in the city…”“I’m sorry this happened, sir. I desperately wish I was here to help.” Richard said, interrupting her without batting an eyelid.“It's okay, boy. You would've only gotten yourself hurt. I'm making my plans though. My horses won't go away just like that. I know some men, gifted in solving cases like these. I'll have a meeting with them this afternoon. My horses might be gone, but those robbers will be properly dealt with.”Richard nodded, smiling. “Totally agree, sir. Can I come to this meeting with you?”She watched her father brush him off with a wave of his hand.“No son. Enjoy the countryside. Enjoy the beach, I'm guessing you've not been there yet. Take Ariel with you, have a good time. Leave the investigation of these bastards to me, huh?”Nodding,
The legacy of the supreme ruler Under the radar
He swallowed hard, imagining the disgrace if he was eventually found out. How was he going to defend himself?“Are we going to the beach today?”He nodded, smiling as he raised his arm, placing it on her shoulder and squeezing her arm, dragging her closer to him. He kissed her possessively. “You missed me so much yesterday, it's only natural that I reward you for not killing yourself by standing next to the window and almost getting shot by armed robbers.”She grinned.“I'm sorry, you can't blame me. It's the adrenaline. As soon as I saw them leave that barn, I recognized the power I had. I could actually help if I wasn't being a scared little cat about it.”He squeezed her shoulders again.“You weren't a scared little cat, honey. You acted as any other woman would have acted. You did a whole lot better than most women would've done. That was insane courage right there.”He smiled at her, wondering if she knew that he was the one who had shot at her. It wasn't as though he was pla
The legacy of the supreme ruler Scars beneath the surface
“Good evening. We're your landlords.” Aurora said, glancing at him. He smiled, acknowledging how good it felt to hear her use the word “we.”“And?” The young man asked, trying his best to avoid Lut's gaze.“We'd love to know the caretaker. There's gotta be somebody in charge of the building, isn't there?”The young man's nod was sure. He looked as though he wanted to return to whatever he had been doing before he was disturbed.“Benson. The next door on your right.”Before Aurora could even mutter her thanks, he had slammed the doors in their faces.Lutenant avoided allowing the laughter that threatened to rip out of his system at that moment come out.When he looked at Aurora, he saw that she understood what had just transpired.“Did you have to look at him in that manner?”Lut laughed, staring at her in disbelief.“He was trying to hit on you, what in heaven's name is that disrespect? Couldn't let it slide, you know.”When he looked at her, she had a mischievous glint in her eyes.“
The legacy of the supreme ruler A blast from the past
The hug after the handshake was huge. It spoke volumes. And at that moment, Lut seemed to realise that all he had needed was one good friend to be able to go through the day without the tantrum he had almost thrown in his father's apartment building.“Busy as hell? You went off the radar, man. You don't know how happy I am to see you. I've not seen you in the cafeteria,so I'll guess you stopped working there, huh? Who owns the car?”The last thing Lut wanted was to show off his wealth.He wanted to remain low-key and humble, check out his father's apartment, and go back to his house the same way he had come.“It's mine, Ethan.”Ethan's eyes widened.“You own a Porsche? My goodness, who thought that the first thing I would see as soon as I left the library was Lutenant in a Porsche? The world is coming to an end!”Lut felt very uncomfortable. People were beginning to look.He glanced around, and back to Ethan.“Look, man, I've got to go. How about you call me? Here you go, this is my c
The legacy of the supreme ruler Making amends
When he ended the call, he felt as though he had been sucker punched in the stomach.“What's wrong?”Ariel asked him again, her hand holding two sweaty bottles filled with the natural and freshly squeezed orange juice.“Just a few worries about me coming back because they need me at work, honey. Nothing much. Come here. Do these things taste as good as they look?”She smiled, and began to speak, but Richard wasn't even listening. He thought of the three men at the hotel further up in the countryside, and how safe they were in the arms of raving countryside men who probably wanted nothing more than to beat them to a pulp.He had to do something.And fast.*“I owe you an apology.”Aurora had never thought she would ever hear her boss say those words. She sat up in her chair, a bit stunned.They had come back from the visit to the apartment buildings a few hours ago, and she was having a hard time organizing files of newly recruited workers in the consortium. After she had left the ca
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A breath away
“Thank you everyone for coming once again. You've made something as common as a housewarming party a memorable one for me. I won't forget this, ever.”Aurora watched the entire mini speech with a special kind of warmth in her heart. She had never seen Natalie so happy.“One, two, three!”The crowd counted with the couple as the knife came down. There was scattered clapping, and then it was then readjusted into a beautiful round of applause.Grabbing a flute from an attendant who was walking by, Carl raised the flute.“Everyone, grab a glass please.”“Aurora? Can you help us make a toast?”Aurora had not seen that coming. Naturally shy, she raised an eyebrow and felt her skin burn under the gaze of the entirety of everyone who was in the room. However, she made her way to the front of the crowd, then raised her flute.“To a life of happiness, endless celebrations and every good thing in the world. To Natalie and Carl!”“To Natalie and Carl!”There were clinks as flute brushed flute. Sh
House warming bliss
The roar was deafening. Two pops followed, and in a minute, she was drenched with alcohol. Aurora smiled in satisfaction, enjoying the shock and surprise on her best friend's face.Carl slipped out of the crowd in a moment, holding a card that said boldly, “Welcome to our home, Natalie. I will always love you.”Natalie burst into tears on seeing the card, and immediately fell into his arms.The crowd burst into a series of cooing, and Aurora stole a flute of champagne from an attendant’s tray, chugging it down and satisfying her thirst.“When…when did you do all of this, Carl? How did you plan this?” She looked at the crowd and the decorations, her hand scratching the back of her neck in confusion.“I wouldn't have done it without the help of your best friend here, Aurora. She helped me. We did it together. You have a wonderful friend, babe. She's a keeper.”“You knew?” Natalie asked her, as she struggled to wipe the tears from her eyes.“Of course I did. Can you imagine Carl doing al
The ultimate welcome
“Whatever. I'm dirty and sweaty already. How about I just sit in the dining room and you serve me, alright? I'll take my bath later.” Natalie grinned, leaving her in the sitting room. “You know, sometimes I wonder what you would've done without me. Just look at you, tired as hell, coming home to a beautiful meal you would've paid for at a restaurant. You owe me big time.” Aurora groaned audibly. “Can you just cut the boasting part and forward to the part where I eat and say thanks? You can boast after that, okay?” Natalie's laughter was loud. Aurora dropped her hand bag in the sitting room, snatching her phone. In the dining room, she texted Carl immediately, urging him to call Natalie in a few minutes. She nearly let the phone fall from her hands when she saw her best friend enter with a tray of the food. It was one of her favourites. Lamb chops, biscuits and an apple pie next to it. There was a salad w
The squad
Boss and personal assistant left the office building, walking stride by stride. Aurora, her phone in her hand, was trying to reach Carl. He was the one who had done the arrangements, and she would've helped out if she didn't have to go down to the Fredrickson's company and help Lutenant get the contract he was gushing over so much. She waited next to her old model Benz, waiting for Carl to pick up. When he didn't answer after the first ring, she turned to Lut, who was waiting for her and shrugged. “He hasn't picked?” “Yes. Makes me wonder what is wrong with him. Who makes plans and doesn't keep to his own part of the deal? If he knows how tired I am, he'll pick up.” Lut smiled. “Call him again.” His voice was calm, the exact opposite of what hers was. Nodding, she did just as he had requested. And to her shock, Carl picked up on the first ring. “Aurora!” He called her name as if he was out of breath.
Sealing the deal
The executive meeting hadn't gone well, or maybe someone had brought an offer larger than the amount he had proposed. He didn't know which one it was yet. “The executive meeting didn't end too well. The highest bidder plays a huge role, Lut. I'm afraid we chose someone else.” Lutenant smiled. He looked out of the window, forgetting what he had planned to say for an instant if things didn't go his way. “Lut? Are you still there?” “Yes sir. It's alright, Mr Fredrickson. I understand you perfectly. There are other companies in the industry. We'll have to look into it.” He glanced at his father, who raised an eyebrow, still smiling despite the fact that he had heard his son's answer and knew that the deal was lost. “Come on, Lut, I'm kidding! Did you even believe that I'll sell to someone else? You've been the highest bidder so far. The rest have all come in under hundred. And even if you weren't, I would've still sold to you.
Family friction
When Richard ended the call, his hands were trembling slightly and he felt lightheaded. When had Mr Johnson entered the room? Had he been listening to the entirety of his conversation with Hal? He wanted the earth to open up and swallow him. “Having problems at work?” He nodded, not knowing what else to say. “Yes, something like that.” Mr Johnson stood up, going to the window. He looked out of it, smiling at nothing in particular. When he turned to look at Richard, Richard noticed how furrowed his eyebrows were, and how he didn't even smile one bit, even though he had been smiling earlier. The smile had seemed to disappear into thin air. Something was wrong. “What kind of problems are you having at work, son? Are you aware that you're marrying my daughter, the only child I've ever had? Do you know that, Richard?” Richard swallowed hard. He wasn't scared of Mr Johnson, no, that was far from it.
Guilt by association
“Hundred million, Mr Fredrickson. I can't go higher.” Mr Fredrickson looked at members of his executive team. They all exchanged knowing glances which Lut knew he didn't understand. But he kept calm, watching the entire proceedings with his hand holding his flute. “Why don't we both sleep over it, Lut? My team and I will take your offer into consideration. Before anything, I want you to know that I've thought about leaving this company in good hands. And there are no other guaranteed good hands in this city apart from yours.” Lutenant nodded with a smile. “I understand you perfectly, Mr Fredrickson. I do.” “Now, there are still offers coming in, and we want to sell to the highest bidder, I'm afraid. At the same time, I want my legacy to live on even if this place doesn't belong to me anymore. You're the only one who can assure that.” “Oh come on, Mr Fredrickson, you flatter us way too much.” Mr Frederickson raised
The takeover bid
“I hope you enjoyed your meal, Lutenant.” Lut nodded. At that point, he couldn't tell which kitchen was better. The consortium kitchen made good meals, but he had to admit that he had tasted one of the best pasta drenched in sauce he had ever eaten in his entire life. It was insanely good. “I did, Mr Fredrickson. I'll need a few days to decide if your kitchen is better than ours, though. But I have to admit, that pasta was amazing.” They were looking at the buildings, and Frederickson was pointing out the important parts that they needed to know. Aurora, walking next to him, held a notebook and a camera in her hand. She was taking pictures and writing at the same time. “How about you, Aurora? How was the food?” “I'm planning to ask the cooks to give me their recipe after this. That's to show you how good it was.” “Oh, good to hear. Lut, you've got a good one on your hands. Any woman who loves cooking is
Love
Truly, Mr Fredrickson and his team were waiting for them in the parking lot. Aurora had done a lot of research, and because of that, she knew how he looked. But up close, he looked shorter, even, and his smile was warm. His eyes twinkled in happiness, as if he was overjoyed that his company was being sold. “Mr Lutenant! I've been expecting you.” The two men shook hands, while Aurora watched. They were basically gauging each other through the handshake, but Aurora was comfortable with it. She knew her boss could handle it. “And who is this behind you?” “That is Aurora Spencer, my personal assistant and the woman in charge of most of my reformation success in most companies. She's very good, I tell you.” “Well, let's see how good she's going to do here. Welcome, Aurora. Lutenant, this is my team. The executives in charge of running this place. It hasn't been easy, but they've done a good job. You have to acknowledge them.”
