Rose and Christian step inside the conference hall. The conference hall exudes an air of elegance and sophistication with plush rugs on the floor. Rows of chairs face the stage equipped with projector and other visual technology. Ambient lighting illuminates the space in a warm glow.A server approaches them with a tray of glasses of drinks. Rose takes one and so does Christian."You don't have to follow me everywhere." Rose mutters. Then she walks away, having a sip of the drink.Rose sits down. She takes out her phone and sends a message to her father.We just got here.Gabriel replies, Good. Is Christian with you?Rose looks up to Christian's direction and sees him walking over to take a seat.Yes. He is seated with me.Fine. Enjoy the night."Can I sit beside you?" A familiar voice asks.Rose looks up and sees Mikel. Rose gasps softly. She remembers that he was her failed blind date that wanted her body and nothing more. Mikel smirks, "Guess who it is."Rose tucks her phone back
Austin sees Luther smirking at him at the entrance of the building. Austin exhales softly and walks past him but Luther obstructs his way."What do you want, Luther?" Austin asks."What are you doing here? Someone like you does not belong here.""I don't see how that is your business. If you would please excuse me." Austin walks past Luther but he is blocked again by Luther."So you're close with Mr. Vincent of the EED company." Luther says firmly.Austin pauses, shocked. But he is not really surprised how Luther could have gotten that information."I don't understand how you became close to him, Austin.""I don't have to tell you anything, Luther.""Does he know you're poor? Are you pretending to be rich to gain favor from Vincent?" Luther mocks."I'm not like you, Luther. I don't live a fake life.""It clearly shows you're living a fake life." Luther shrugs.Austin exhales sharply. He has had enough of Luther, "What is your problem, Luther? Are we going to stay here all night becaus
The ballroom hushes as the spotlight shifts to the stage. The host of the business conference dressed in corporate steps forward. "Good morning esteemed ladies and gentlemen. You're welcome to the Jubilee business conference." The host says professionally, "This is the 5th conference and we are growing bigger and better."Ariel and Luther are seated together at a round table. Ariel takes a sip of her drink. "That's Sandra Liu. She was number one in Stars' Women of the year." Ariel says, impressed. "Impressive." Luther nods. Ariel glances at her aide and sees Vincent watching the host still talking. She tabs Luther on the shoulder gently and gestures to Vincent. "See that man we saw with Austin in the boutique." Ariel says surprised, "I can't believe he is also here.""His name is Vincent." Luther says. He has to tell Ariel or she is going to find out one way or another. "Vincent? Do you know the name of his company?" Ariel asks. "He's the president of EED company." Luther says
Austin blinks in surprise, "You saw Luther talking with Vincent?""Yes, I'm sure.""Did you hear what they were talking about?" Austin asks."I didn't hear them because I was far away but Vincent looked angry when Luther was talking to him." Ramsey."Ramsey, I believe Luther is involved in this somehow.""What do you mean?""Luther kept me from attending the Jubilee business conference so that he could have a way to talk with Vincent. I believe he made me look bad to Vincent.""You really think so?""The way Vincent talked to me when he came to my house, it seemed like he was deceived by someone." Austin conveys."Luther just does not know how to not be involved in someone else's life." Ramsey says, his voice etched in anger."Luther is going to pay for this." Austin warns, "I have been too lenient on him. He needs to be taught a lesson.""What are you going to do?" Ramsey asks deviously."Oh, don't worry. I know what to do." Austin smirks.********************************************
Luther grazes his bursted lips with his fingers. He feels the warm liquid on his fingertips. He looks at it and sees red blood. Luther clenches his jaw and charges at Austin, swinging a punch at him. Austin evades the punch and jabs Luther in his stomach. Luther grunts his stomach, stumbling backward in pain. "I know what you did Luther. You made me lose my invitation card to the Jubilee Conference and then you manipulated Vincent." Austin threatens, "If you deceive Vincent again, I'll make you see a side of me that you have never seen before." Austin leaves the office, opening the door and slamming it shut loudly. Luther tries walking over to his chair but the pain halts him. He slowly sits on the floor, moaning in pain. Ding Ding! Luther's phone at a distance from him beeps loudly. He sighs. He thought he had damaged his phone. It seems the screen guard and phone pack were strong enough to withstand the impact. He extends his arm painfully and retrieves his phone. He sees the
Austin and Vincent look at each other in confusion."What are you talking about?" Vincent steps in front of Austin."We are arresting for the assault of Mr. Luther." A police officer says."Austin did not do anything. He has been with me." Vincent defends."Vincent?" Austin calls softly.Vincent turn to Austin, "Yes?"Austin shakes his head."You did it?" Vincent asks, surprised.A police officer takes out his handcuff and walks over to Austin, "Austin, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law." The police handcuffs Austin's hands."Austin, don't say anything. I will get you my lawyer. Everything will be fine." Vincent reassures, "Where are you taking him?""The City's police department." A police officer says. The police officers escort Austin out of the office."Luther, I know you did this." Vincent mutters to himself as he walks over to his desk to pick up his phone. Vincent takes his phone and immediately dials his la
Vincent, Austin and Francis exit the police station. They head to Vincent's parked some distance away. Austin takes a long look at Vincent. Austin cannot begin to imagine what he would do if Vincent is not his life. Since Vincent stepped into his life, he has become outgoing. Austin of before would not go out for any dinner or conference. He would always be working because that's all he thought of. Vincent is now gradually taking him out of his shell. "Why are you looking at me?" Vincent jokes. Austin quickly looks away, "It's nothing. I'm just glad I have you in my life. I promise you, Vincent, when I become the CEO of my company, I will repay you for your kindness.""Austin, I'm not doing this to regain any favors. You're my friend." Vincent says candidly."I know, Vincent. It's just sometimes, it feels like I have to repay you. It's the world I have lived in for some years now.""I'm not those type of people, Austin." Vincent says. "Mr. Vincent, I'll be leaving now. I have anoth
Austin feels the cool morning breeze. He looks up at the sky and the sun is gradually rising. Austin looks at his polished brown shoes and his black suit and trousers. Vincent had sent this for him yesterday. Today, Austin is going to Ariel's company to make a deal that he has no knowledge of yet. A black slows to a stop in front of Austin. The passenger's seat window winds down exposing Ben in the driver's seat. "Good morning, sir." Ben greets, "Please get in." Austin opens the passenger's seat and gets in, closing the door."Good morning, Ben. Please don't call me sir. You can call me Austin." "Mr. Vincent will be angry if I call you by your name." Ben notes. "Vincent does not seem that type of an uptight person." "He is uptight when it comes to you." Ben says. Austin looks at Ben, surprised by his words. Ben continues, "Mr. Vincent does not have anybody he can friends. The people surrounding him are who you call colleagues and business partners." "What about you, Ben? Do y