"What the fuck is Arsenic doing on my father's table?" Adam asked himself, bringing the powder to smell with his nose again. It was Arsenic. No doubt about it. Adam tried to figure out perhaps Arsenic is used by hospitals in cleaning and sterilization. But his mind kept giving him a foreboding. With how secured this hospital was, was it possible for just anyone to sneak in? Adam couldn't be too sure. He took out a napkin and wiped the powder, wrapping it and tucking it away. He would make further investigations later. There has to be a mistake somewhere. "Dad, I'll be right here, waiting for you. Please wake up soon." He faced his father again, sighing in helplessness. He was like an orphan in this world, no relatives, no nothing.His father was unconscious and his sister wasn't willing to set eyes on him. Adam suddenly felt the urge to use the toilet. A long moment of silence later, Adam heard the sound of something smashing in the ward. "Shit!" someone swore softly from w
By the time they were done searching the internet, it was already 11pm at night. Adam left to his bedroom, to get a shower.He sat at the table as he dried his hair, glancing through the documents he went through earlier today. A knock sounded on his door and Cleo came in. "You got a letter, I forgot to hand it over to you earlier.""From who?" Adam glanced up from the pile of documents in front of him. "There was only your name, no sender's name." She dropped it on the table and left. Adam gave the black envelope one look before immersing himself back into his work. .Adam arrived at work right on time the next morning, despite having only 3 hours of sleep, he felt very energized. He was able to finish up the auditing last night, and now he had substantial evidence that no accountant could refute! After dismissing his team for the morning, Adam headed straight to Richard's office to present the report to him."You're saying a total of 1 million and hundred thousand dollars hav
Adam returned home to meet Cleo in a state of intense devotion to her work. He didn’t want to disturb her, so he left for his room to rest.In the middle of his rest, Cleo came banging down the door.Adam thought it was his sister, so he hurriedly opened the door, only to see Cleo’s smiling face. “I’ve just found a clue!”She looked very haggard, as though she hadn’t slept for days.But her eyes twinkled with excitement. Cleo dragged Adam to her workstation. “So I’ve discovered that Helen is the child of the director of Main-Gate hospital. She began to develop mental disorders when her mother died 5 years ago, she dropped out of university and her father had to employ nurses to come teach her at home, then she wrote final exams.""In university, Helen met a guy named Gerald who she fell in love with, but her father was against the union.”“What’s the point?” Adam kept nodding. "Gerald is using Helen’s identity to disguise as a nurse and sneak into the hospital!" Cleo clarified. "And
Richard relaxed back on his chair, smiling at the final draft of the contract before him. He'd just sent it to the Board Members official group chat and everyone had commended him for a great job. Except for a few people of course. Unfortunately, there was a number of them- Sean, Garrett, Max, Derek and Roberto himself. That’s 5 out of the 15 board members.Richard proceeded with the process anyway.He invited the Head of Executives at Pristine Corps and some company lawyers to come inspect the contract and check if everything was okay.The meeting went smoothly and the CEO, Miss Jackson seemed pleased with everything.“We’ll have the official contract signing tomorrow, gentlemen. Thanks for everything.” She stood up to shake hands with each of them.“What about the deal we insisted on?” Miss Jackson asked Richard after the lawyers left. “We agreed that in exchange for the partnership, you would be getting all your raw materials from us. But it's stated here that you will only get 7
"You!" Roberto’s question hit a raw nerve in Richard, but he was unable to speak.There was no way he could reveal Adam’s position as President just because of a minor argument.“We’re not here for that, Mr Walters. Kindly have your seat and let’s begin the meeting!" Ernestine butted in quickly. Adam didn’t miss the looks of derision coming from Sean, Garrett and Max.Handing the mic over to Richard, the meeting began.“Good day, everyone. Like I wrote in the email, I called this meeting for a very crucial situation.” Richard began. “This is a matter that threatens the overall reputation of our company and must be dealt with the utmost urgency.”“Can we get it already?” Max interrupted rudely.Richard ignored him. “I’ll have the secretary distribute the set of documents right away.”“Now, this is a financial audit of Walters Corporations finances starting from 2 years ago. This audit was carried out by Mr Carson and a certified accountant." Richard explained. "Like it is reported, a
Adam stared grimly at Roberto, his friends and the well-built guards they brought to surround him.“Who among you is willing to go first?” He asked, cracking his knuckles.“If I were you I wouldn’t be so confident, wait till they rip your bones apart!” Max sneered at him.“Why do you always talk when you weren’t summoned, Max?” Adam snickered. “Do you enjoy getting bloody noses?”“What are you still waiting for? Break his bones and make him beg for his life!” Roberto shouted at the guards.They pounced at Adam at virtually the same time.Adam suddenly disappeared with a flash, appearing behind one of them.The guard was startled and he lost his balance. Adam kicked each of them on the knees and they all fell, tumbling to the floor“Are these the weaklings you brought to fight against me? I literally didn’t have to lift a finger!” Adam taunted all of them.Roberto was so angry. “You unlucky fools, what’re you still doing on the floor? You're getting no payment unless you beat this idio
The conference hall was silent for what felt like an eternity. "Mr Vice President. What do you have to say about all the allegations leveled against you?" Ernestine and the other board members asked, their faces scrunched up in contempt. Sean, Max and Garrett stood behind Roberto, looking all smug. They had been caught red-handed and there was virtually no escape! "Senior Walters handed you this position not because you're his blood relative, because this is a business not a generational inheritance! He gave you this position because he trusted that you will secure it and improve the company's overall performance, but what have you done?""Brought in cheaters, conniving with them to steal and embezzled our funds! Is this what your father taught you? To ruin all what he and Senior Walters have worked so hard to maintain?"Roberto could only grit his teeth in anger. He hated whenever anyone mentions his father in any conversation. "It's least to say we're disappointed with you. This
Adam froze for a split second before chuckling at the guards in front of him. "What do you think you're doing? Pointing a pistol at me in broad daylight where everyone can see us?""It seems Madam Lori wants to end up just like her cousin, behind bars!""If you think I can't pull this trigger cause of some goddamned public eye, then you're grossly mistaken!" their leader yelled at Adam. Adam gritted his teeth in anger. "Then, go ahead and do it!'"Fuck, you're very arrogant, and I'm going to teach you some manners today!"The leader signalled the others, and they closed up on Adam, grabbing him steady to point the gun at his head from back, front and sideways. "Any last words?" the man smirked. "Let's see." Adam raised his hands, as though in surrender.He suddenly dashed out of their midst, escaping into the mall. Adam was so fast that no one saw when he was moving.He dragged in a large breath when he got into the mall. This was due to the supernatural abilities from his ancestr