Chapter 34: Chaos (ii)
Joan who had been home preparing for her new job, heard the news about Silver Group in chaos. She had watched the video and had blamed herself for putting Maxson into her life's mess.
She regretted that her own life had implicated someone who cared for her. She was used to always solving her problems herself, she hates it when people around her get disturbed because of her.
She decided to call him and ask after him, it had been on her mind since she woke up. "Good morning Maxson, how are you doing?". She greeted him as the call connected.
"Good morning sunshine, I have been good and you?". He smiled as he responded. "I am also doing fine. Thank you for the other day, I really appreciate your kindness". She restrained herself a little bit.
"That's nothing, I just want you to be fine". He replied. "And I,I,I am sorry for what your company is passing through, I know I caused everything, I am so sorry".
"Joan, this man has been looking for a way to pull my sister-in-law down, it is just coincidental he strikes through you, so don't be sorry for anything". Maxson explained.
"Hmm, your sister in law? How's that?". She got confused. "It fine, it wil be sorted out soon, you don't have to worry". He assured her.
"I'll be coming one of these days to take you somewhere, is that fine by you?". He asked.
"Hmm, yes! It fine". She blushed.
"Alright then, I have to go now. Take care of yourself". They bided each other goodbye.
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Inside the Silver Group
The angry board of directors sat down waiting for Silver Scott. Each of them couldn't wait to erupt their anger and disappointment, but who dare to? Everyone would have to keep their angry statements to themselves, they could only persuade him in a basic way, no one would want to annoy the ruthless CEO in City B.
While everyone of them were expressing their mind to themselves, Joel suddenly opened the door and came in, all the shareholders quit talking and sat down properly.
Scott walked into the room in a king like manner, his eyes were blazing cold fire. His black tailored tuxeudo sparked luxuriously, with a fringe of his hair, he bounced to his seat and sat down.
"I called for this physical meeting because I know you all would have one or two complaint, I am right here if you would like to speak". He said simultaneously.
The shareholders looked at themselves one after the other, why would they complain when the Lion is here? it just like a dog barking when a Lion is roaring. They wondered who would speak first, they all looked down silently, waiting for the person who would break the silence.
Mr Joe cleared his voice. "Emmm, well, as we all know that all of us right here has a share or part in this company's affairs and development. I as a person, I won't interfere in your family matters, but I just want to urge you to sort the matter quickly, before it wrecks us down". The man in his late forties suggested.
"I can understand you, you should be aware that I have started taking some swift actions on the matter on ground. I can't allow the company got destroyed because of such menial video". Scott explained.
Then another shareholder cuts in. "Till when are you going to stop the public comments or make our stocks go higher again? Aren't you the capable CEO? Though, we are all looking forward to see what you will do and how you will do it". Mr Wyclef said as he complained.
Scott smiled before responding. "Before tonight, you all will see the stock moving up again, even higher than what you can imagine. I would be happy if you would be responsible and accountable for what you've said today". He said coldly .
"Joel! Get me the reports". Scott called unto his PA. Joel carried some files on the table in the meeting room and brought it to Scott, who in turn opened one of the file. "These are the reports I got on some villainous predators in this company. As we all know, we do not only specialize in one sector, we are into fashion, entertainment, luxury, cars, transportation, cosmetics, crude oils and buildings. Therefore, I had expected the best from us, but what I got is this kind of report. Afterall, everyone must face the punishment of their own evil action". Scott narrated coldly.
The shareholder who had ran his mouth swiftly couldn't lift up his head anymore, until he heard his name. "Mr Wyclef, Joel will see you and draft an agreement with you, let this be the last time I'll see you in this company". As he said this, he stood up and left to his office to continue his work.
Few minutes later, Joel had came to his office to notify him about the conference. Scott had attended the conference and had relay important information hidden to the public. He had revealed to them about the new contract Silver Group would be signing with different big companies in other cities. He also helped explaining Maxson's situation that the video was misinterpreted, "Ryain Royce was not the victim". He had gotten the full video and showed it to the public.
At Firefold Entertainment Company, Mr William had assigned Flora to visit the Silver Group to retrieve an important document. It was the document attached to the business contract between them.
The project needs the cooperation of a bigger Fashion industry to partner with them - Firefold Entertainment Company. Flora knew her husband was a little bit full at hand right now, she never even thought of seeing him when she gets there, to avoid distracting him.
When she got to Silver Group, one of the receptionist took her to the Entertainment Departmenal Manager's office. She was at his office discussing, before she got the document.
Scott who was overweighed with work wasn't aware of his wife's presence in his company. As Flora was coming down the elevator, she collided with Joel on her way out.
"Young ma!". Joel called to her in awe, he wasn't expecting to make an encounter with her. "Are you here to see boss?". He asked happily. "No, not at all. I only came here for work purpose". She smiled as she explained.
"It's nice seeing you though, how have you been? What about your wife and children?". Flora asked.
"We are all fine, thanks to boss taking good care of me". He smiled back at her. "Let me lead you to boss' office ma?". He purposely want her to meet him because his boss had been working since he had came to the company. He knew he would only relax if he sees her.
"Huh? Why? Because I have to leave now". Flora wondered if anything was wrong with Scott.
Joel quickly thought of what to say. "Yes, boss isn't feeling well, he is really not feeling well". He repeated his words, so she could agree to see him.
"Alright, lead the way". She said worriedly.
When they got to the entrance, Joel took the courage to knock and enter. He was so scared when he did this because Scott had warned him no one should come to his office. Scott had told him he wanted to work alone, so no one should disturb him.
"I thought I had warned you not to come distract me. Get out!". He said coldly without lifting up his head, his eyes glued to the system.
"Sirrr, I actually___ it's young madam". He said and ran out of the office. When Scott heard his last words, he lifted up his head, but the look he got from Flora made him shivered.
"Really? Is that from someone who is sick? Why do you have to shout on him that way?". She questioned as she gave him an unpleasant look.
Scott wondered if Joel had told her he was sick. At a time he was furious, but he later became happy. He thought of using it as an excuse to cling unto her and act like a spoilt husband. "Yes honey, I had got a severe headache, with an heavy sweat which I just wiped off my face before you came in". He lied.
Flora sat on the sofa watching him as he displayed his complaint. He stood up from his office chair and moved to her side.
He knelt down at her front and hugged her tightly. "Eww, aren't you sweating profusely? You should go take a shower first". Flora knew his office was built like that of a suite, she knew he had all necessities he would need here in the office like he was home.
"Will you feed me if I take a shower?". He pouted. "Hmmm, yes! Promise me you would eat whatever I feed you". She demanded in return.
"Sure, give me some minutes, I'll be back in a swift.
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Ryain Royce was sitted in his office at Fiddle World restaurant. He sat down putting his two legs on his desk, his feet dangling and rotating as he was feeling fortuned. At least he could shake the entire Silver Group a bit, he was supposed to be given a medal. Right?
He was so excited that he could get back to Maxson in the little way he can. Though he never knew whose identity is the informant and accomplice giving him directions on how to get back on his enemies, but still he was thankful.
As he was lost in his own thoughts, his phone beeped. It was a message from a private number - his accomplice. He quickly opened the message to see what it was.
"Next target: Dyce Joan. Operate whenever and in any means you like". The message was brief and straightforward. Royce laughed out loud hystericallly, he couldn't understand how the accomplice had knew what he wanted. Whenever! Any means!!!!