The hall loomed with a dangerous silence as everyone stared at each other, shock and disbelief in their eyes. "With all due respect, Mr Walters. Can you repeat your statement?" Thomas asked. Isaac frowned. "I said I will be making my grandson the next President of this company!""What?" Ernestine scoffed. "I don't understand, perhaps you have another grandson?""What is too hard to understand in my statement?"Thomas chuckled. "Perhaps you should speak more directly, sir?"Isaac replied angrily. "My grandson, Roberto will be the next President of Walters Corporations! Do you understand now?"The tension in the air hung heavy, everyone in the hall had a dark expression.Except a select few."Thank you so much, Grandpa!" Roberto beamed, walking up to give him a deep bow. "I promise to never let you or the company down!""We really appreciate your good will, sir." Max, Sean and Garrett also took turns to shake hands with him. "As the Heads of departments, we promise to work hand in hand
Adam was taken aback with shock. "What do you mean by that?""Exactly what I said!" Ernestine flew into a rage of panic. "I should have known when I saw that resolute look on his face! Isaac never makes such a huge decision without considering all the factors involved!""That's right. He didn't even consider the fact that we were all against his decision, he went ahead to make Roberto the President. This can only prove one thing.""What?""That he is being forced or threatened to do this by some person!" Both men said simultaneously, finally confirming what Adam already had in mind. The air hung with a silent tension. "What are you going to do now?" Adam asked them. "Confront Isaac of course! The best he could have done was inform us about this before making the decision. Besides, we must see to it that we discover the person behind all of this!""No, not that. I mean your resignation." Adam corrected them. Both men exchanged glances. "Resignation? When this company needs us the mo
"Oh, Adam. You're here?" Cleo patted Amelia fondly, giving him a quick look. Her actions further sent waves of jealousy deeper into Adam's heart. "Princess, big bro is back. Won't you give him a hug too?""Hug who?" Amelia's expression was so conflicted that Cleo burst out laughing. She moved closer to whisper. "You need to stop forcing it, Adam. Let her give it of her own volition.""Yeah, you can laugh cause you're not the one dying with jealousy!" Adam pushed her off, quickly taking a seat beside his sister on the couch. "How was your day, baby? Did your tutor come teach you?"She shook her head. "And why's that?" Adam faced Cleo. "That's because I'm here today. I needed to spend some time with Amelia, cause I have no idea what is coming next." Her voice went dangerously low as she spoke. "I've told you your not returning to that man, Cleo. You're not going against my orders this time!"She frowned, but didn't say anything. "Aunt, I'm hungry. Can we make some Oriental noodles
"Please don't be mad at my daughter." Lori also took the cue and went on her knees as well. Ever since she spent a week in Lord Jared's dungeon, her behaviour had improved drastically. Adam could only imagine the extent of torture she had endured there. "Seraphina, can't you see we're begging on your behalf! Why aren't you on your knees already?" Lori yelled at her. "W...What did I do, Mum? Why should I kneel? I didn't do anything wrong!" Seraphina pouted, making her bruised face look more swollen. "Let me go, I'm fine now." Cleo muttered softly to the guard holding her. When he did, she slowly cracked her knuckles. Adam clenched his fists in frustration. "Look, I don't care what you came here for, the cops are already on their way, so please cooperate with them to explain why-" he was interrupted by a loud bang. "I'll tell you what you did wrong!" In a split second, Cleo had flown across the room to give Seraphina another smack across the face. "You cursed a little girl to die
Cleo stepped away from Adam's grip before she got hope of herself. "I was ready to kill her! How could someone be so vulgar?"Adam gazed into the distance. "Seraphina is so changed now, perhaps due to Roberto's influence or something. When we first got married, we were genuinely in lobe with each other. It was when my father disappeared and I had to depend on her parents for survival she changed." Adam gazed into the distance. "And now she's completely the shadow of her former self." Adam shook his head in pity. "Don't tell me that's why you've been holding back?" Cleo slammed at him, a huge frozen on her face. "You still have feelings for someone that cheated on you and left you to die?""Phew, calm down, Cleo! Who did anything about having feelings?" Adam was confused as to where her aggressiveness is coming from. "My revenge has to do with her entire family not her alone, besides I have arranged Liam and Craig to drug her and get her signature by force. We are getting divorced to
At the company, Roberto kept trying to prove his power. Since his grandfather had instructed him not to remove the board of members, he had been looking for other ways for them to feel his wrath and anger. "Here is a copy of a new rules and regulations I invented for my company!" He announced with a clap. Everyone stared at the piece of paper like it was full of bullshit. "You must be kidding me!" Ernestine flung it off with a hiss. "What's the agenda for today's meeting? We didn't come here for all the useless crap!" "Well bad news, I called this emergency meeting for that decision you called crap just now." Roberto stared condescendingly at the board members. “I am the President here, and in charge of all what goes on in this company! These are the rules and regulations you are required to follow, anyone that refuses is merely asking to be kicked out!” Murmurs of shock went up the hall. “What the fuck is the meaning of this crap, Roberto? When did you become the Presiden
Adam was still caught in his thoughts when he arrived at his office. He was quite surprised to meet 2 men waiting for him. “Mr Carson, we thought now would be a good time to head over to Senior Walters, we need to get an explanation as his regards his recent actions concerning the company.” Adam thought of it and decided. “Yeah, we can head over now.” 20 mins later, they were arriving at the gates of the Walters residence here in Colorado. Adam was meticulous enough to do his research before coming here. This mansion was one of the properties Isaac had allocated to Felix before his accident with Nora back then. It also doubled as one of the biggest mansions in the whole of Colorado, and he was positive this place was one of the most mansions Roberto and his father coveted. They drove into the huge gates. The mansion was surrounded by over 45sq ft well-trimmed lawn, with paths leading to the entrance spanked by palm trees on both sides. “Whoa. I didn’t realize there was such a ma
Thomas and Ernestine were seated opposite Isaac, their faces grim and determined. “How’s your health now?” Thomas has to ask before they jumped in. No matter what, Isaac was still like a friend to them. “Trying my best to cope.” Isaac replied. “Alright, we came to inquire regarding a few clauses present on the deed of transfer document you signed to make Roberto the President.” Ernestine announced in a cold voice, placing a copy of the document on the table. “To be more specific, the clause has been highlighted in green marker.” Isaac stared at it for barely a second before dropping the document on the table. “And what exactly do you not understand by this simple clause?” “The governing party hands over to the recipient for a probationary period of 2 months. After this, he reinstatement will solely depend on how the company fared under his tenure.” Ernestine read out the clause with raised brows. “Care for an explanation regarding why you didn’t make him a permanent President?”
"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