Caroline hesitated and struggled to find the right words. She let out a nervous laugh, which sounded strange even to herself."Um, well, it's just...," she trailed off, her mind racing. "Hey, don't get me wrong, I'm exceptionally happy that my subordinate..." She paused, feeling bitter as she said the word. Subordinate? As if."Um, ha! Actually nailed it! But, you know, I just didn't expect it to be this impressive. Great job, Henry!" She forced a cheerful tone.However, in her heart, she felt like crying her eyes out because of how the whole saga turned out to be a big blow on her face. How did he even do it without errors? It was so not logical. Even the most perfect of people would make at least an error!Fuck!This loss infuriated her to no end. But she refused to be defeated here. This loss wouldn't stop her from actualizing her dreams. If Henry wanted to play dirty, then two could play at that game. Her dreams of leading the Deep Island project were not over yet. The goal was
"What?" Caroline exclaimed as she heard his words. Resignation!?"What do you mean by that, Henry?" She asked, her mind racing. She suddenly felt a bit uncertain about the whole thing. Henry didn't even make any serious facial expression throughout, like he knew that everything would turn out according to what he wanted. Was this another trick against her? "I mean it as it is, Ma'am," he replied, his gaze fixed upon her intensely without an emotion crossing it. He was so ready to put her to shame. She was crossing her limits already."If your work proves to be as good, or even better than mine as you said, which I believe could happen, I would willingly resign from the organization and never return. However, if mine proves to be better, you will have to resign. Do we have a deal, Miss Nyx?" He said.Caroline's heart skipped several beats. What was this sudden change in plans? With the way things looked, Henry was surely up to no good. But still, she looked at the brighter side. If sh
"Okay, since this is settled, I will take my leave now." Clifford said, turning back to go to his office. However, he halted when he remembered something. "Mis Nyx," he turned back and called."Sir." She responded quickly, her smile widening."You said you gave Mr. Henry Flakes that assignment to do right?" He asked.The smile on Caroline's face faded as she frowned, confused at where this was heading. "Yes sir....""Well, I noticed something concerning about the assignment. You mentioned that it was given to him that morning, right? That workload seemed too much, filled with outdated projects even from two to three years ago. It looked like you deliberately wanted him to struggle. And the most interesting part is when you asked him to submit them by noon. Care to explain this?""Erm...." Caroline's words choked in her throat, unable to come out. She couldn't believe she had just exposed herself. It was true, due to her anger, she had mindlessly gathered up a bunch of rubbish, old file
Henry's words crashed upon Caroline like a chilled bucket of water, extinguishing every hope she had left. Oh no... She thought he'd have pity on her! Father lawd, all her hope was lost and gone into the dust!Unable to stand it any longer, she burst out in a round of tears that cascaded down her cheeks. Her heart bled as she thought of the warning letter. She understood all too well the lasting impact it could have on her career.The main reason why employees dreaded the warning letter was because it would surely reflect in their resume as a red mark. Therefore, if they ever wanted to work in another company, the company would see the red mark in their list of experiences and know it was from the White Group. Therefore, they would think that for the White Group to give a warning letter to an employee, it meant they should stay clear off such a person.That was why working for the White Group was like a make or break career moment. It's either you stay there forever and enjoy a lot, o
Caroline continued to kick and struggle in their arms, shouting venomous words at Henry. "You cold-hearted jerk! I thought begging you on my knees would make you consider me, but no! You want me to fail just for your own pleasure! I swear I will kill you!"Caroline's loud crying drew a bunch of people watching, and they started making fun of Henry too. "What a good teammate you are," one person sneered, voice dripping with sarcasm."Happy now? You're so petty!" Another voice chimed in."Pathetic," another hissed in contempt. "He's caused enough trouble and it's barely two times he came to work. Who knows what he'll do next?""Can't you even consider helping her out in such a situation? It's better to be sacked than receiving that warning letter!""You should know how detrimental that letter can be!" another yelled."How would he know? He can't even take care of himself, so it's no surprise." someone said in a mocking tone."I can't wait for Caroline to beat him in the challenge and ki
Deep Island country, located in the deepest of islands in the world was measured to have an approximate of 500,000 people, making it one of the lowest populated countries in the world.It was famous for its tall mountains, including the highest peak in the world. These majestic mountains created a natural barrier that separated the island from the rest of the world.Henry read that Deep Island experienced very cold weather, especially harsh in the month of June. Okay, this would change some things in the way the cars were built.Unusual things also happened often, like shooting stars that looked like they fell onto the island. The trees there had bright, vibrant colors that contrasted the colder weather.Henry was very interested in discovering more about the history of Deep Island. According to records, sailors arrived on the island over 2000 years ago and became its first residents. The island remained isolated from the outside world for many centuries, primarily because its tall m
After a long while of working and drafting ideas, Henry decided to stand up from his seat and go out for a stretch.Coincidentally, Irene was also coming out to submit some work to the Vice President. So, they met on the way. As Irene see Henry, she was slightly taken aback. but then, she remembered he was also working in the company. Irene was still furious about the other day. She couldn't believe he suspected her of something like that. What would even be her motive? She suppressed a sigh and shifted her gaze away. Steadying her gaze, she adjusted her suit."Good day," she mumbled briskly before shifting her focus ahead to start walking away.Henry heard her and knew she was probably still furious. Incidents from the other day replayed in his head. In a moment, he gently took hold of her wrists.Irene halted when she felt his hand in hers. She squeezed her eyes shut, inhaling deeply, and tightened her fists. After a moment, she released her breath and slowly unfolded her fingers,
"Hope your sick ex-boyfriend isn't bothering you again?" Henry inquired, concern filled in his voice. His brows furrowed, searching for any sign of distress on her face. He genuinely cared for her well-being, especially at the thought of her being troubled by her ex-boyfriend. She shook her head, a flicker of frustration crossing her features. "I have no idea what he's up to now," she replied, as they stepped out of the car. A soft sigh escaped Henry's lips after hearing her. After locking his vehicle, his gaze wandered, scanning the surroundings absentmindedly, until it fell upon a familiar car parked just a few spaces away from his own.His brows creased as he gazed away, trying to recall where he had seen it before. After a while, he ignored it and proceeded into the restaurant, quickening his pace, leaving Irene behind.Once they were both seated, Henry's eyes glanced around, searching for a waitress to come take their order.He noticed the waitress and raised his hands to call h
Henry also once felt that Caeser was the boss but then again, Simon mentioned the fact that his boss was after Caesar and he also met him when he then confirmed that he was sent a life threatening letter for stopping the weapons from entering inside Green Hill city. He scoffed. "I'm definitely sure that he isn't, Caeser is just Stella's friend who wants nothing than the power of White Group to win the next election coming up" The guard nods his head as Henry picked up his phone and dialed Irene's number and That time she picked the call. "Hey Henry, lots of things happened but I'm fine" Henry was confused as concern filled up on his face, he was already reaching his room as he opened the door awaiting her response. "The manager, I think your friend was questioning me about you, not that I'm annoyed though but I think he sounded a little mean" "Just tell what did he say to you" "He asked whether I like you or something then he was like you are meant for someone, then some
"Look, even at that you don't have to fight for it, I'm a man and I know that for sure that Henry will fight for Irene if I'm not lying she is in love with him right?" Quo asked as she doesn't even respond to him she felt it was a waste of time talking to him, she just want someone to understand her and support her with everything. "I know the answer to that already but why don't you just go rest?" She immediately grabbed him by the collar as she was just an inch closer to him feeling his breathe. "Just because we fucked doesn't mean you have the right to question me, it was a huge mistake from my side and also I think I would block your fucking number..." Before she could finish what she was saying he kissed her lips. "It was fun right?" He asked as she immediately removed her hands from his collar the cringed really hard that she felt like taking a knife and slit her throat. Immediately she left Henry's house that day, she got a call from Quo to come meet her if she h
"I know"Henry muttered but Victor and Samson just realized it.How are they going to share the room, because there was no way one of the them would sleep on the couch, but Henry already solved this issue so he wasn't worried about it."Just continue showing us around please" The man nods his head, what was on his mind was that he would sent some boys to bring in atleast a two bed bunk so that the last two persons can sleep on them,but since Henry didn't bother he refused to bring that up again, he was just focusing on showing them each of the rooms.Henry smiled because the room was big enough and has a comfy bed, it's soft and was really a cool one, all the rooms were cleaned very well, and arranged properly, even the toilet Henry expected that it won't be that convincing but still it was okay, nothing like it was manageable, he was grateful for that, he knows that if he would tell Clifford or snap it and how it to him he would immediately change the guesthouse or atleast they will
Samson's eyes widened in surprise, he wasn't told that it was this long, the only thing Henry told him was that, they were going to find Simon who was also the cause of his brother's death and he was determined to find him at all cost, his brother has done a lot for him so atleast what he could for him is to find his killer and maybe put him in cell or kill him. Henry scoffed as he saw in the rearview mirror how his big his eyes came out then went back to normal, his plan was that after some hours of drive almost reaching mid night then they would stay either at a hotel or guesthouse then after that the next morning would be another ride.He doesn't want to spend all the hours at the road driving while they will be all hungry and sleepy, and that's what Samson thought too as he reasoned with Henry in his mind."Well that true, I can't leave my tummy empty without having something to eat, I might end up dying if I'm trying to fight"Samson grumbled as Victor scoffed. "You can throw a
"who?" She asked as she then thought that it was Henry since he was the only person he knew that would come looking for her at the office and maybe to tell her for the fact that he wasn't going to be around."The manager Clifford" Her eyes widened as she shifted herself from the bed and sat down at the edge of the bed. "But why? Did I do something wrong?""Not really but though he was like you should come to my office immediately, he sounded so serious though"Her heart sank as she began to think where she made a mistake, but she could grasp anything bad she had ever done, she has always been a good lady with her staffs and also the director of the sales department."Look you shouldn't worry about anything okay?""Are you sure?" Irene asked because she was doubting it."Of course, if anything bad happens all of us wouldn't agree to it, you have been a good lady to all of us so I think you shouldn't worry at all, or was they something you did that I'm not aware of? "She hissed bec
He felt his heart sank as he wondered what she was doing at her place, it has been a long time now since he ever set his eyes on her, he felt so angry at this point, he prayed nothing bad happened to Irene. When they reached her house, he came down even before the driver tries coming down to open the door for him."I will be right back" Henry muttered casually so they won't see that he was so tensed up.As he walked into her small apartment, he knocked first but there was no response, he was about to say it's him but he doesn't know where she was at that moment.He took a deep breathe as he knocked again and this time he heard a sound of a key shaking close to the door as it got opened. Irene gazed up at him with her jaw clenched and her eyebrows lowered and was almost to mutter a word but then it was Henry as she chooses to calm down, her eye lit up then she slowly smiled. "Come in" Henry hesitated for a moment before he came inside, he looked thoroughly to make sure that the mat
Immediately Henry spotted him sitting down on the staircase, he walked really fast to his side, victor saw him coming as he stood with his laptop and a school bag he carried in his hand."So you are all ready right?" Henry asked as he nods his head. He was putting on a baggy jeans and a hoodie, it was winter already so that why he was dressing like that.After he opened the door and entered inside, he walked really fast upstairs like taking two stairs so he would be fast. He reached his room as he began to arrange some of his things inside his back to embark on this journey, he really hoped that it would be a success and won't end up taking lives.After he was done arranging his things, he came out of his room then as he sighed Priscilla's room he decided to check whether she was inside so that he would be able to tell her a good bye, she has his spare keys so they won't be any problem.As he peeped through the window, no one was inside, it was literally empty, he sighed as he knew
Henry's phone begins to ring as he took it out from his pocket when he saw the name of the screen he picked it up immediately."Hello Henry, it's seems you are not at home, I'm at your doorstep now"He said with his innocent voice."Don't worry I will be back home, just give me sometime" Henry assured victor as he cut the call.He was stunned that he was already done with what he had and came early to his apartment, he was expecting them to be going at midnight, he was going with bodyguards so there was no need of worrying about security, he is also security conscious. A call came through his phone as he planned on dropping it inside his pocket then he saw the caller ID which was Ms. Stella and then picked it up."Ok already coming to pick you up, I hope you are okay because you weren't picking up your calls, Caeser said the meeting was over" Henry placed his left hand on his forehead and closed his eyes, he was actually dealing with them Ryan and Clara and that's why he didn't eve
"I think you should mind the way you talk to my wife Henry or else.."Henry blurted. "Or else what? And what did I say to her that's bad now? I don't really like the fact that you make me seem like the bad guy here""And of course you are, you have changed and she is trying to tell you how bad that is...""Is she my mum?"This made Ryan speechless, he just stared at Henry, clenching his fists and controlling himself not to give him a mark on his face. "And also isn't it you guys who stopped at my business? Why can't you just leave? Not that I'm holding you, the fuck is wrong with all of you, and what would you gain from insulting me, huh?"Clara scoffed. "Because you deserved it Henry" "Does that make any sense to you? Clara I was fucking good to you right? And I make sure you enjoyed my company, I stayed by your side and make sure that I would bear anything that you do to me, remember raining insults on me during your birthday night and I literally had to apologize, huh?" As Henry