Jefferson was surprised that Jeremy already knew about the people they were investigating for corruption. It seemed like Jeremy had insider knowledge, even though it was his first day on the job. Jefferson began to wonder if Jeremy had some kind of advantage like a connection or something, that gave him all this info or was it was just a lucky guess. “As you command, sir,” Jefferson said. He bowed respectfully, then disappeared out of the room. He returned shortly after, the manager.The manager’s face was pale, his brow beaded with sweat. He knew something was amiss. after all, a summons to the CEO’s office on his first day could not bode well.“You asked to see me, sir?” Austin trembled, his eyes darting between Jeremy and the space behind him as if searching for answers in the walls.“How much were you paid for this particular contract?” Jeremy demanded, jabbing a finger at the damning contract with the West family name. The manager's face went from white to grey as he stared at
Jefferson was in awe and admiration of how Jeremy had handled Austin. Jeremy's skill in extracting the truth from Austin had been nothing short of remarkable. It was clear to him that this Jeremy was a force to be reckoned with."The company is in good hands," he thought to himself, his respect for Jeremy growing with each passing moment. Under Jeremy's leadership, the Nathaniel family's businesses would be protected from corrupt influences like Austin and Noah's family.Jeremy's voice was crisp and decisive, cutting through the silence that had settled over the room. "That's all for now. I want you to hand that recording over to the police, and ensure that Austin is dealt with accordingly."Jefferson nodded, his eyes flashing with a renewed sense of purpose. "Yes, sir. I'll deliver the recording to the authorities straight away. He won't get away with this, I promise you that."As Jefferson turned to exit the room, Jeremy called out to him, a seriousness settling over his voice. "W
Noah's composure wavered momentarily, but he swiftly gathered himself, his demeanor shifting to that of pride. "You see, after the deal was done, I was about to leave when the newly appointed CEO of Blue Silver Entertainment made a surprise visit," he explained, his voice taking on a sense of importance. "As it was his first day on the job, he requested that all contracts and activities be placed on hold until he had a chance to review them."Avery frowned, her brow furrowing in suspicion. "That seems...convenient," she said.Mr. Williams' words were laced with interest, his face showing traces of surprise at this new revelation. "Blue Silver has a new CEO? Fascinating. I knew the acting CEO quite well. I assume it must be a member of the Nathaniel family taking their rightful place," he mused, stroking his chin thoughtfully.The news of the new CEO at Blue Silver sent waves of fear through Avery's mind. If Noah was telling the truth, then her husband's insider connections within the
Noah shifted uncomfortably in his seat, his eyes flitting around the room as he tried to come up with a response.Avery's expression hardened, her words sharpened to a fine point."Well?" Avery pressed, her eyes narrowed into slits as she zeroed in on Noah. "I'm waiting."Noah's composure began to crumble like a sand castle under a rising tide, his excuses falling flat in the face of Avery's relentless questioning."It-it was me," he stammered, beads of sweat forming on his brow. "I paid the bill out of the goodness of my heart."Avery's laugh was sharp, humorless. "You know, I've always admired your tenacity. It's almost endearing.""But, Noah," Avery continued, her voice deceptively soft. "Goodness of your heart? That's a joke."She leaned forward, her eyes flashing with malice. "Tell me the truth. You paid that bill to win favor with my family, to get closer to me. It was just another part of your scheme." Avery wanted him to agree to more lies and he foolishly fell for it. Noah's
The entrance of fully uniformed police officers caused a ripple of shock and confusion among the occupants of the Williams' living room, all except Noah who greeted their arrival with a confident smile."Hello, officer," Noah greeted them, his air of confidence unmistakable. "Good day, Mr. Noah. We hope we haven't caused any inconvenience," one of the officers said and gave a polite bow, their tone slightly awed as they noticed the fear in everyone's face except for Noah. "Not at all," Noah replied, his voice oozing with assurance. His eyes darted to Avery, his expression betraying a hint of smugness.Avery's suspicions swirled like a tempest within her. "What's going on here?" she asked, her voice tinged with trepidation.The officers exchanged a knowing glance before one of them stepped forward. "We have reason to believe that there has been some illegal activity in this household," he said, his tone now formal and authoritative."In my house?" Mrs. Williams echoed in disbelief, h
Noah, recovering from his initial surprise, strode confidently towards the senior officers, his expression shifting into one of charm and pride. "Wow, what a display of force," he said, his tone smooth and flattering. "The commissioner sent you all here too? I must say, the criminal doesn't worth that much.I assure you, your junior officers are more than up to the task of apprehending him."Noah, his confidence growing, continued his attempt to charm the senior officers who stood there watching him without uttering a word. "In fact, I'll be sure to call the commissioner and thank him personally for sending such a highly skilled group of men. This is a real honor for me, and I appreciate the extra measures that have been taken to ensure the criminal's capture."Mr. Williams, his voice swelling with pride and reverence, chimed in to praise Noah. "When I say Noah is the man, I mean it. I am so proud of you, my future son-in-law. Your power and authority in this town are truly formidable
The web of influence and power that the Nathaniel's had woven was far-reaching. Though the Noah family may not have had any direct business dealings with the Nathaniel's, they were still a part of that web, connected by a thousand invisible threads to the Nathaniel's immense power and influence. And now, like a target, the Noah family had been back listed by them. Avery, her face a mask of nonchalance, stood up with a pride, her mocking smile sharp as a knife's edge. "Well, I think my business here is done. Time to hit the road," she announced, her voice dripping with a quiet confidence.Inside, her mind raced with Joy. She could already imagine the look of triumph on Jeremy's face when she told him the news.Her grandparents followed suit, Mrs. Williams, her voice cold, spoke with a measured tone. "Noah, you have to find a way out of this, and fast. The Nathaniel's are not to be trifled with," she warned, her words carrying the weight of experience. "I wish I could help you, but
As they stepped out into the bustling streets, Avery put a gentle but firm hand on Jeremy's arm, her expression now tinged with concern. "Are you sure we should be doing this? This is one of the most expensive malls in the city, and we didn't exactly plan for a shopping spree," she cautioned.Jeremy, his smile unwavering, took her hand in his, their fingers entwining. "My love, don't worry about a thing. Today, we're going to forget about budgets and stress and just enjoy ourselves. Trust me," he said, his voice full of reassurance.Avery, her concern for the future evident in her voice, persisted. "I'm serious, Jeremy. We can't just throw money around like it grows on trees. We should save it for something important, something that will benefit us long-term. We don't know when another windfall will come our way.""You seem to have forgotten we will be ten million dollar rich in three days time huh, " Jeremy teased and Avery smiled. "Even if we'll be richer than Midas in a few days,