The tormented son-in-law's payback time

Chapter 4

Good luck.

Brian was surprised at the sight of what he saw when he got to Mr. Roberts's house, he thought it was a family reunion but judging from their dressing they looked like they came for business approval from the old man and they were all seated around a table as old as it was all coordinated before Mr. Robert, every one of them came with their cars; they were all the latest cars. 

Brian was confused "What could be the identity of the old one these are no ordinary people" he wondered.

"Welcome my son, have your seat here right beside me". He said tapping a seat close to him as he gave Brian a pleasant smile.

Brian couldn't utter as he took his seat close to the old man.

"Yes as I was saying" Mr Robert continued.

"As you all know it's time for me to retire as I don't have much time left, yes! I don't have any family left but then I have a son. I'm sure that most of you would be surprised, well I call him my secret weapon and he will be in charge of everything I have."

Brian watched him as he said everything he kept on wondering and looking around to see who the son was because he knew it wasn't him even though he had been the one taking care of him for a long time and he called him son most of the time.

"That wouldn't mean a thing right?" Brian thought to himself.

Now I introduce to you my son to take over the business as the chairman of the Maxwart group.

His name is Maxwell.

They all applauded with a smile on their face though many of them had been expecting to become the next chairman thinking the old man had no family left.

Brian knew immediately he heard the name of the corporation that the man introduced him as Maxwell on purpose. He was filled with tears as he couldn't believe what was happening just yet.

"Is there anyone that has something to say?" the old man asked but he noticed that they were all pleased except for one but he didn't care much about it since no one had anything to say.

"Do you have anything to say, Maxwell?"

Brian swallowed hard on his throat and said" I don't really have anything to say, I just want to promise the board more success as I'm ready to give my all and work hard".

After the introduction, Brian was convinced that his life had changed. How could he be controlling most of the top rich men in the city of San Clemente he still couldn't believe it.

"Could this be really happening?" well I'll have to wait and see" he said after he had left. Then he took out a pack of cheap cigarettes, lit one up, then took a long drag. He signed "If truly I'm the chairman of mMaxwartas they said then it seems the days ahead are gonna be far from peaceful.

Oh yes, I might as well see it. I'm truly the chairman. I should be able to sell a hundred properties. Let's check it out.

He then took a cab to a corporate headquarters building across town.

It was one of the largest companies in San Clemente and he had been there many times during the past few years working under his wife since he was in charge of distributing and putting up flyers.

The two women working at the front desk always gave him a hard time and since he was a gentleman he had overlooked many times.

Immediately he got into the building he was noticed by the two women.

"Hey, pauper! It's you again, what are you doing here?!' one of the young ladies snapped.

"You really have some nerves coming in here again and again" the other announced coldly.

"Well don't come here anymore you are not allowed here just take a look at the notice" 

She pointed at the board behind her, which had a black and white of Brian mounted on it.

"Take a good look because I'm sure you ain't blind." the first woman said indignantly. "You've been put on our black list"

"And I designed this announcement myself, how about that?"

He couldn't escape the surreal feeling of seeing his own face staring back at him, labeled as an offender.

He craned his head and saw under his photo, there was a short blurb so he read it silently.

"Brian a useless pauper at the clair group, has repeatedly snuck into our office repeatedly to distribute unwanted flyers and constitute a nuisance. This worthless and useless person whose wife has repeatedly cheated on him is to be thrown out if seen anywhere near the building"

Recently the women's toilet has been subjected to a peeping tom and we suspected that Brian is the culprit. Due to these reasons, he's been put on the company's blacklist.

If anyone sees him on the premises contact security or a staff member immediately.

Brian couldn't believe his eyes after reading the descriptions his neural circuit burst with a mix of disbelief and anger.

If they don't want the flyers it's fine but why drag my name through the mud? I won't have this!! He was about to explode but he decided to resist the urge of lowering himself to the level of the two women at the desk. He took a deep breath and said coolly.

"Tell Mr. Collins that I would like to see him now.

"Who is here to see Mr. Collins". Asked a voice from behind.

At that moment a balding middle-aged man walked out of the elevator.

When he saw Brian he heaved a sign and said, hmm so it's you again. What are you doing here?" still trying to sell properties?"

The man walked up to Brian and sneered "Maybe you're trying to sell your own property?" ha ha ha" he laughed sarcastically.

'Maybe you have a small property on the smaller side and do you think my boss would like that?' you're a fool"

One of the women at the desk piped up. "Mr. Henry, I agree, do you want me to call security? 

She reached for the desk phone and started pressing the button.

Brian narrowed his eyes, snorted quietly, and then he smiled. He took a step back and sat down on the couch in the waiting area.

Henry and the others studied him in surprise.

"Well you're right about one thing", Brian said calmly.

I'm here to sell one of my houses to your boss, in fact, I don't wanna sell one property, I wanna sell him one hundred.

"He must be crazy" one of the women at the desk whispered to the other