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“Get me the details of the person my wife is meeting today.”Night Wing nodded in acknowledgement and left the room while Chris got busy with getting the kids ready to head for the Walter board meeting where all shareholders had to attend quarterly meetings; they could either attend in person or proxy.“Dad, what’s on the agenda for today’s meeting?” Chris Jnr asked as they sat in the car driving towards the headquarters of Walter Empire. Although Chris Jnr’s voice was childish, there was no childishness in the tone. He and Emm were used to board meetings; Chris always took them for the meetings of both Evergreen Heights and Devil’s Empire from when they were 3 months old. They had begun their training from when they were 2 unlike other second-generation rich kids.“Exploring new prospects” Chris’s response was also business-like; he never laudatory in his response with his kids. To him, this was how his kids should be, there was nothing noteworthy in this, it was a norm for his kids.
The next session had a wider audience as it included not just the shareholders but also the board of directors. Everyone was seated and ready before the Walters waltzed in. Chris’s lips curled up subtly in disdain as he saw the schadenfreude on most faces. He didn’t forget to gesture Night Wing to make a note of those faces.One of the board members started the discussion once Mark opened the floor. However just as he was speaking, Chris’s phone rang with an overseas number, and he excused himself before leaving the room.“We have been stagnant in our footprint for over a decade.” One of the board members opened his speech as he stood up tugging his pants that was slightly drooping of his bulging tummy. He looked around the room with a wide smile taking in the nodding heads from his lackeys and was about to continue when he was interrupted.“Are you suggesting setting up a new branch?” Mark raised his eyebrows “in the country or …?” Mark paused his question mid-way, the meaning evident
Chris’s Demon emperor reputation was not without reason nor was his vengeful persona an exaggeration. His kids and Emile were his bottom line; to touch his bottom line and escape unscathed, was simple a pipe dream. Chris didn’t wait for Crawley’s response.Pictures of two other children, a girl of ten and a boy of six came up onscreen. These followed pictures of Crawley where he was pictured as the perfect family man playing with his wife and kids, the only problem was the women in the pictures were two different women, neither was the widely known socialite, the current Mrs Crawley.“This…. This….” One of the board members stuttered in anger as he pointed at the pictures before turning to Mr Crawley and demanding in a furious temper “Brother-in-law, don’t you owe me and my sister an explanation?”“Hehe…misunderstanding…. Misunderstanding… all a misunderstanding….” Mr Crawley waved his hands after calming his nerves with a shallow laughter.The paternity test results for the kids appea
“Now to the two of you…….”Chris’s chilling voice made the two who were actively mocking, tremble in fear. They had just seen the fate of Mr Crawley who was more important and prestigious than them being reduced to nothing but dirt. They regretted it…. Regretted opening their mouth to curry favour with Amanda however, there was nothing they could do other than shamelessly apologize.“Youngest master Walter” Both the board members who were singled out by Chris called out in unison “Please forgive our ignorance. Please don’t waste your time on us who are not worthy of your attention. Youngest master Walter, please be magnanimous and spare us. We won’t dare…. We won’t dare anymore.”“Heh! Magnanimous and me?” Chris sneered while his brothers (in-laws) laughed without giving him face.“You have me all wrong.” Chris scoffed “I am very petty. I take revenge for even the smallest grievance and you…. Heh! you have dared to touch my kids…. Tell me how magnanimous, do you want me to be?”“Chris,
The young lady, Beth Forester titled her head towards her confidante who was a step behind her and asked in a whisper “Are they all looking at me weirdly or is it my imagination?”“Might be because eldest lady looks a lot like her mother.” Zada, who was Beth’s confidante and personal maid answered back in a whisper.Whatever news Chris published; it was also simultaneously projected on to the screen in the meeting room. It was no surprise that people in the room were looking at Beth with a gaze that was mixed with sympathy and disparagement; Beth was a splitting image of her mother who was projected on the screen.Beth adjusted her mood and was about to open her mouth when Finlay rushed to her side “My good daughter why are you here?” He didn’t have his usual indifference nor did he have a mocking attitude but rather one of a loving father.“Shouldn’t I come?” Beth asked softly as she distanced herself from Finlay.“Go home. Don’t make a scene here.” Finlay straightened his posture and
“Show of hands for the notion to venture into the entertainment business.” Mark returned to the business at hand once all the distractions quietened. No one dared.“Since there are no votes, the notion has been rejected.” Mark ruled before opening the floor once again for discussion “Any other topics for today?”“I think the idea of increasing footprint is a reasonable one.” Darcy sat forward as he took the floor “Asia is worth exploring.”“Yes, I think it is a good idea.” One of the board directors rushed to flatter; he was feeling anxious from the previous charade and wanted to use the opportunity reduce the impact of his previous indiscretion.“Let’s see a show of hands” Mark remained expressionless.All the Walters raised their hands; the rest raised their hands too but whether it was because they thought it was good idea or due to peer pressure, only they knew.“Alright, the notion is passed.” Mark looked around as he asked, “Who wants to volunteer to undertake exploring the marke
In the café, across from Walter Empire building, Daniel was sitting along with George watching the live feed fed by the surveillance camera that was attached to Amanda’s blouse as a button. What he didn't know was that he was not the only person watching the live feed, not that it would have made any difference even if he did. He did not care about what would happen to the Walters if their confidential information was exposed to their competitor; this was none of his concern.Daniel watched in jealousy with an unreconciled mind as Chris entered the room with both babies in his arms. He felt like his heart was smeared with an itchy lotion as he watched the happiness on Chris's face... that happiness should have been his! He didn’t stop to think why it wasn’t his anymore… he never once thought of his responsibility in this matter; in his mind, it was Chris who had interfered with his life and stole his wife and children… his happiness!“Che! Who are you showing off to, carrying two four-
Amanda didn’t hesitate, she ran out of the café and urged her driver to catch up to the grey Maserati car that was up ahead of them. They caught up once the Maserati stopped in front of the Galleria Victorio mall. Amanda waited in her car till Elizabeth entered the mall and got off in an unhurried manner. She followed behind Elizabeth for a while before bumping into her accidentally.“Amanda…….” Elizabeth called out hesitantly as she saw the face of the young woman she had bumped into, spilling coffee all over her coat. She wasn't sure, it had been many years since she saw this young lady.“Auntie Elizabeth...” Amanda stepped back feigning shock as she wiped the coffee stains off her coat.“What a surprise... I haven’t seen you in ages” Elizabeth smiled amiably before apologizing “I am so sorry about the coffee… how about I buy you another one?” Elizabeth tried to help with wiping off the coffee stains as she chatted.“Don’t worry… It’s just coffee.” Amanda laughed as she waved her han