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
Roberto sat on a swivel chair opposite his maternal uncle, a playful expression on his face. "I've told you countless times to stop coming over here anytime you like, Rob. I am a busy man." Uncle Albert scolded him, though there was a small smile on his face. "I love being here, and I know you're always happy to see your favorite nephew." Roberto smiled, getting up to inspect the awards in the cabinet. "Most out-standing Inspector General of Colorado Police Force." He read out the label. "When were you awarded this?""Sometimes last week," Albert replied. "Why didn't you tell me, Uncle. How could I have missed your award ceremony!""Well it happened during the inauguration of the new Governor. You were too bothered about some creep coming to take over your company so I didn't want to get your attention off." Albert consoled him. "Well, guess why I'm here again?" Roberto returned back to the table. "Because of that creep, right?" Albert sat up. "You still haven't told me the full
Adam frowned at the trembling girl. "What do you mean by that?""Nothing, except the fact that my Boss is cruel. I will surely get bullied and lose my job!" Sabrina panicked. "This is the only job I am using to pay the bills, sir. Please.""I'm sorry, Miss Owen. But you're coming with me, and I assure that you will not lose your job."The fear on Sabrina's face only worsened. "You don't understand, Mr Sean, he-""Come with me!" Adam didn't have the time to be convincing her not to worry.With all he had gathered today, Sean should be the one getting kicked out! Sabrina reluctantly led him to Sean's office, giving him one last pleading look. Adam didn't look at her, he just pushed the door open and stepped in. Sean and Max were seated on the couch, watching a football match and laughing aloud. "And what's this supposed to mean? Have you lost your manners that you dare to barge into my office without knocking?" Sean's smile fell upon seeing Adam. "You idiot!" He lashed out at Sabrin
Adam gave Richard one last nod before stepping into the office. Roberto, Sean, Max and Garrett were already seated on a round table. "Here I was thinking you might decide not to show up." Roberto chuckled sarcastically as they settled down. "This is an important meeting held between the company's executives, but I'll first love to invite you all to my fiancee's birthday party to be held this weekend." Roberto passed the IV cards to everyone of them. Adam gritted when he saw the name. It was his ex-wife, Seraphina Hemsworth's birthday party. 2 weeks ago, he'd been working hard cultivating herbs in order to raise money to get an appropriate gift for her. Now, she was engaged to be married to someone else already. "Can we cut to the chase already!" Adam snapped, squeezing the card angrily. A sinister smirk crossed Roberto's lips. "Calm the hell down.""First, we have to turn in our bi-weekly reports and brainstorm ways which we can increase the company's performance." Roberto sai
"What?" Adam placed the first aid kit down. "What do you mean having this man here could place us in grave danger?"Eunice bit her trembling lips, then rushed to close the door. "I heard the Dark Earthlings are looking for their Master's father."Adam frowned. The Dark Earthlings were a small religious cult operating here in Colorado, they had extreme moral codes and conduct that once broken will result in fatal consequences. He had heard if their Master, Lord Jared a few times. "I have a feeling this old man is Lord Jared's father!" Eunice announced with a trace of fear. "What?""I went out the other day and heard some men discussing that Lord Jared was looking for his father. He seemed to have gone out for a stroll but didn't return. I enquired further and discovered that the old man had epilepsy and loves taking herbs!"Adam's expression remained unchanged. "But we're only trying to help the man, we didn't stab him, did we?" Jude was confused. "We actually have no substantial e
Adam drove into the Hemsworths mansion right on time. Today was Seraphina's birthday party, and the atmosphere testified to that. He managed to get a parking space amongst several luxury sport cars before getting down from his car. The halls were decorated all the way from the gates, with red carpets used to usher important guests into the hall. Adam flashed his IV at the security guard, making his way into the mansion.With the look the guard gave him, he was sure this IV was the lowest class. This was the first time he was getting into this place after the divorce. The hall bustled with a lot of people from all calibers of life, most of them high class and high achieving individuals. An exquisite food buffet was arranged to the right, alongside expensive bottles of wine and drinks. People mingled, laughed and chatted under the bright lights and eye-catching decorations. He had to give it to Roberto, he really put in a lot of effort to impress Seraphina. Adam was trying to
The party began in earnest. The MC arrived on stage filled with energy and vigour for the party. "Today, we're here to celebrate the gem of the prestigious Hemsworth family, the youngest woman to have her PhD in Colorado, she recently got promoted to Head of Production of Walters Beverages, the biggest beverage company in the whole country! She recently got an ambassador deal worth $2 million dollars.""Let's welcome the beautiful, outstanding, smart and very talented Miss Seraphina Hemworth to the stage!"Applause rented the air as Seraphina walked majestically to the stage. She wore a good glittery dress, her face beautifully layered with light make up, her accessories looking luxurious. Adam's heart lurched as he watched her. His beautiful ex-wife. Who he had sacrificed so much for. He watched her settle opposite him on the stage, right beside Roberto as they shared a quick look of love. Adam looked away, his heart stirring in anger. Seraphina was totally shameless and she dese
"No, No. That's impossible!" Felix scoffed when he heard Philip's side of the story."The police told me you got promoted after investigating and turning in the fake report about it company!""By Police, you mean inspector Charles?" Philip asked him. "That bastard was driven by envy to set me up and heap a lot of false allegations against me! He turned the while station against me that had to flee for my safety!""Believe me, Felix. While you were out fighting for your company, I was actually fighting for my life!"Felix stared at his old friend for a while before taking in a deep breath and looking away. "This Charles, where is he right now?"Philip clenched his fists at the thought of his nemesis. "Serving as the deputy inspector and still corrupting the Police force with his evils! He was one of the people that forged the document presented at Walters Corporations recently!""What?" Isaac suddenly butted in. "A member of the police aided in forgery? What the heck has the police do
Isaac’s eyes darkened tremendously as he gazed into his son’s fierce eyes. “A…Are you threatening me right now?”“Take it however you like, old man. Answer my question already, I don’t have all day!” Felix smiled bitterly. As he said this, he retrieved his phone and almost immediately, a recording was playing.Isaac’s heart palpitated as he heard himself from 15 years ago, gearing Williams on when he started turning into a cruel kid.He swallowed hard, his fearful gaze zeroed in on the man in front of him. “Y…You can’t betray your father like this!”“Who says I can’t?” Felix let out a mocking laughter. “Did my own father consider me when he was making bad decisions?”The old man stumbled back on trembling legs and fell on the sofa, his eyes reflecting fear and angst.“Dad, please.” Adam had to jump in at this point. “We can talk this out. We should all be on the same team, not working against each other.”“You tell that to your grandfather, is he ready to work with us and stop hiding
"You can come in." Adam said to the person at the door. Isaac picked up his napkin to wipe his lips when his hands froze. "S...Son?"Starting back at him was his very own beloved son, Felix Walters. "Father," Felix growled in disdain, his face hard as he took a few steps forward. "S...Son, you're awake?" Isaac's eyes was still wide with shock. He stumbled up in an attempt to reach out and touch his son. "After 9 months, you're finally awake!""And you have a lot of explaining to do!" Felix grabbed his hands, stepping away from his touch. He glanced around the huge hall, his face getting colder. "I can see you you've been having a good time while I lay unconscious.""Son, you can't say that." Isaac muttered, pain in his voice. "Do you have an idea how I torture myself to sleep every night? My nightmare are plagued by regrets and agony. If I didn't throw you out when you came running back for my help, you wouldn't be in that condition, your wife would still be alive and your childr
Seraphina stared at Adam like he’d grown two heads. “What the hell is this freak doing here anyway?” She turned to ask her mother. “Too bad you don’t appreciate good business advices.” Adam shook his head in pity. “Anyway, I’m here to see the document you claimed I sign to hand over my Mall to you.” “You’re kidding, Adam.” Seraphina laughed. “Even if you saw it, what are you going to about it, we have submitted the letter to the Ministry of works and it passed through the due process. Challenging them is like challenging the Governor himself.” “Leave this deluded man, come tell me what Mr Brooklyn wanted!” Lori waved him off like a stray dog. She managed to drag Seraphina into a more private area. Adam ignored them, heading back to the main hall. The leader of the goons who had managed to get up despite his sprained his ankle. He grabbed the man by the hair. “Where did your Boss keep the safe for important documents?” The man shook his fists angrily. “Don’t touch me, you-“ he was
After ascertaining the same set of report from Jude as well, Adam also worked him some money after getting off the call. "I heard she'll be at the Mall tomorrow morning, I'll be visiting to warn her to back off." He said so calmly that Cleo paused her hands on the new bandage she was wrapping around Holton's head. "And what has your threats accomplished during the past few months?" She placed her hands on her waist, glaring at him. "Nothing! Absolutely nothing!" "I don't intend to argue with you. Just wait and watch what will happen." Adam said and spun around. "I'll also visit those useless people, but not with you." Cleo muttered, returning back to the bandage. Adam got into his room and placed a call to Barry. "I have a huge job for you." "As long as the pay is fat as well." Barry laughed. "Money is not an issue, I just found out the 4 set of people that are meant to judge the Annual Prestigious Family Awards. Look into them and give me feedback by tomorrow morning." "A
"So you're saying I can't see my friend right now to clarify the issues between us?" Philip asked, his voice grave. "I get how you feel, uncomfortable cause of the kind of hatred your friend is showing towards you due to a misunderstanding, but please we have to be cautious." Adam explained seriously. "My father just woke up from coma and we cannot afford to be taking too much risks right now!" Adam didn't care if he came off as harsh. He really had to make sure it sank into this man's head. He knew how stubborn and impulsive Philip could be, same with his father Felix. "Alright. I've heard you. I'll try to avoid the confrontation for now." Philip replied and disconnected the call. "Why was he unable to reach you?" Richard asked as Adam returned the phone. "Don't tell me you directed his calls to voicemail?" Adam looked away in guilt, "what could I have done? I need to avoid speaking to him until my father is better." Richard nodded, parting his shoulders. "Dinner or later, th
At the office the following day, Adam hadn't as much as stepped out of the lift when he heard a commotion at the entrance of the board room. Ernestine, Thomas and Richard were at the door, yelling at someone to come open it. "What is going on here?" Adam walked briskly to approach them. "Ah, thank God you're here, Carson. Can you speak to Roberto and ask him to open the door at once?" Adam peeked in and see Roberto sitting at the head of the table, stating at something on his phone. "We intended to use this place for our meeting, and we were already seated, but this brat suddenly barged in and ordered the guards to send us out!" Ernestine was fuming red. "Can you imagine the guts of that bastard? When did he become the President that he's already throwing his weight around?" Thomas was also totally pissed. "Please calm down, let me try to talk some sense into his brains." Adam tried to coax them. He couldn't blame them for being so upset though. Roberto was already crossin
The vase smashed against the wall, narrowly missing Philips forehead by a second. Felix stared at Phlip with so much hate and angst. "If not for you, my family might well still be in a good condition! It's all your fault, the fake report you gave the police was what ruined my company and my family!" Adam dashed forward in a effort to restrain his father. "Dad, please!" Apart from the fact that he was over-exrrtibg himself and firing his muscles to move, he was also conjuring up the emotions of the past which could be fatal. "Can you please calm down. You just came awake, you can't be moving so much!" Adam explained his father, buy the man still kept sending death glares to Philip. "It was all a misunderstanding, Felix. I didn't know that report could ruin your company's image so much." "Was that why you lied against me?" Felix hissed hotly. "You and the investigators knew that there was no signs of hard drugs in my company facilities, but you went ahead and wrote a report on
Adam sat still for a while, allowing the words to sink in. Williams was an illegitimate son! Now, all the crimes he committed made more sense. He had been wondering how a son could put his own father through such emotional blackmail, exposing him to ridicule and humiliation. Now, everything was clear. Isaac was never his father, therefore there was no obligation to show him kind feelings. And now, his father, the legitimate son was the one bearing the brunt of all the drama. A muscle ticked Adam’s jaw as he lifted his eyes to his father’s face. His lashes were fluttering! Adam jumped up, rushing to the ECG machine to monitor his vitals. Everything was normal. Adam’s heart raced with excitement. Seems his father was about to wake up. Philip and Richard were still speaking to each other, oblivious to what was happening. “I always knew that Williams of a man would be bad blood. It won’t be far-fetched if he is the person behind all of this. He always hated Felix and showed it when