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2024-10-29 19:42:56Darian Woods
"Royal Harmony hotels," I told the Driver who maneuvered his way around the busy road to avoid getting caught up in traffic. Lately, I moved around the City of Castor incognito, with security forces trailing me in disguise. I did it that way to not bring any attention to myself and still make the enemy think I was out to the open while I was being watched secretly.Driving into Royal Harmony hotels, I watched the security positioned at the entrance of the hotel hurriedly opening the gates and showing my driver the restricted parking lot area for him to park. This was one of the perks of being rich, even in my incognito mode, I was still receiving special treatments, I smirked thinking about it.Royal Harmony hotels, a large corporation that specialized mainly on Accommodations, bar, and catering services. I did not own the brand, I just had shares as much as 40% of the total company's shares in my name.Immediately I made my entrance into Royal Harmony hotels, every one I came across, workers precisely had to pause and bow as I walked past them. It was no rule I made, it just happened out of respect for me. I was certain they were fortunate enough to get to see the top businessman in the Country by just walking close to me and they did not get such luck every day.Interestingly, I heard there was some news about me saying, I exuded an aura that was hard to stand. A kind of domineering aura that carried so much authority making my presence known even without an introduction. Whatever was rumored was the truth as I had seen Moriah, my divorced wife, tremble on several occasions I stood close to her.Shaking off the thoughts,"What table was reserved for the meeting?" I asked Jack who quickly swiped open his phone and checked the list which held my appointments for each week, their time, and reservations."The VIP room 6 was reserved for this meeting.""Any other one after this?" I inquired trying to clear off events from my head."There's no other one as this is the last for the day. The meeting that was scheduled with the Governor's son has been moved to two days from now at 10:00 am," I tilted my head listening to him.When he was done reading out my schedule, we walked away from there with one of the attendants taking us to the VIP room reserved for the meeting."President Darian Woods" Mr. Humphrey stood up, trying to show his respect with a slight bow."Acting as a staunch loyalist for your own gains" I scoffed inwardly.I nodded my head in response and took a seat opposite him. Jack sat by my side and softly told me that the documents concerning the meeting were already saved to the files on my phone."I believe you have gone through the contract, Mr. Humphrey. Do you have any issue with it?" I stated, my deep husky voice sounding like it was commanding."President Woods, I spoke to your personal assistant here that...," I watched Mr. Humphrey falter."I am not asking you about what you discussed with my assistant, I asked a simple question," I stated cutting him shut gruffly."That's what I'm saying, the issue I had, I told your personal assistant...," I stared at him sternly as he still wasn't getting the question. The look I gave him made his voice trail off and he shivered out of fright. Indeed people had real issues when it came to understanding things, I rolled my eyes at his actions and wondered if that was the man I actually wanted to do business with. The meeting with Mr. Humphrey was for a franchise he wanted with DARS Corporation. He wanted to register under the brand to start a Fashion Design Company which I was okay with. I made Jack and my Lawyer draft out the agreements for the contract and with what I had seen, it was okay, I just didn't get his point now. "Mr. Humphrey, I'm waiting," I said tilting my wrist to check the time as I had no plans to spend the whole day on the meeting with Mr. Humphrey."The number 5 of the contract, I'm not totally okay with it," Mr. Humphrey blurted out."And what are you not okay with?" I questioned with my eyebrows arched."The part where you said you will get 30% of the total revenue. I'm afraid if we do it that way, Sir, I might run at a loss. I was thinking if it can be reduced to a 20% for you. Then It will just be perfect as I will comfortable allot the revenue to you once it's generated."I was straight-faced as I did my calculations internally, trying to check the risks and the gains. I glared at Jack trying to know if he had a better idea before he whispered something to my ear.Giving it a deep thought, I called out,"Mr. Humphrey...," I started before I was cut short abruptly."Sir, please the cocktail you requested earlier," a waiter interrupted my speech making me glare daggers at her,"I'm sorry sir," She stuttered while her lips shook in trepidation. I was going to shout at her for being so insensitive to interrupt before I heard Jack say,"You may go now."Jack explained on the Waiter's behalf, that he had requested the drink for the table and it was just not her luck that the timing to deliver was a wrong one. I decided to ignore that particular behavior as I did not want to create a scene. But I was definitely going to talk to her boss, so she gets queried."As I was saying before we got interrupted by a nobody, Mr. Humphrey, the least I can go is a 25% and I really can't go beyond that," I poured out the idea which Jack had whispered to me, "using my brand is a respect to your Fashion Design company which will naturally give you a larger market and people will expect quality from you. I know my resources will not be involved in your establishment, but the integrity of my brand is at stake. So, I definitely can not go beyond a 25% profit allotment", I said with firm persistence like the speech was already rehearsed in my brain."You can think about the contract again, whatever you decide, you know how to contact me," I said forcing a smile as I stood up to leave. I didn't bother about the bills because as a major Shareholder and a Black gold card holder, whatever bills I incurred in any of the hotel's branches and subsidiaries were on the house. Topping the business world for a long time, I had gotten used to issues like this, so I was the least disturbed as I knew he, Mr. Humphrey was going to agree with the changes I made.********Arriving at the office, I swiftly rushed to the penthouse to pick up a document I needed to work on, Jack followed behind.While I was searching for the documents, notifications came running into my phone and I paused to tap on it, looking closely it was comments from a tag of my relocation, I scrolled down with my eyes before it caught something I had not thought of,"I heard his wife was once spotted in Carlton. Or is he moving over here because of her?" I read out to Jack's hearing. "Was Moriah really in Carlton?" I said inaudibly."Jack put a call to Charles and tell him to check Carlton's Database," I commanded with furrows formed on my forehead."Okay," Jack responded, "what should he search for?""Moriah... Moriah Woods," I declared and my eyes darkened.Related chapters
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Loved by Mr. President 8| He had been here
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Loved by Mr. President 11| Rolling deals 2
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Loved by Mr. President 12| Don't Tell Darian
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Loved by Mr. President 36| Still under his influence?
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Loved by Mr. President 35| What is happening with everybody?
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Loved by Mr. President 34| She could not have been pregnant!
Darian WoodsI watched in both surprise and shock as Moriah rushed out without my permission, shutting the door loudly behind her. She really did have a child just like Jack speculated. I didn't believe Jack, when he said it but she confirmed it herself right in my presence.She looked so worried and she even had traces of tears in her eyes. I've never seen her this worried for anyone before, not even for me. She was disorganized and didn't even know what she was doing. All that was on her mind was her child and it made me jealous and a little pissed.Her eyebrows were drawn together in worry and her face was wrinkled. She was also tapping her feet anxiously as she asked me for permission to leave.Is she married? I asked myself. But when I went through her records her marital status was tagged single not married.Did she have a child out of wedlock?Did she remarry?Or did she go for a test tube baby?I was curious and jealous at the same time.Jealous because of the possible probabi
Loved by Mr. President 33| Adrian is sick?
Fear gripped me as I stared at the number, but this time, I did not take the call.I went around the house in my pajamas ensuring that everywhere was securely locked.I couldn't risk leaving any entrance open as I was suddenly scared of what I had no idea about.Falling to the bed, I sighed tiredly in relief. Another day with Darian completed and I was still alive.Staring up at the ceiling, I reminisced about my younger days. I was always hopeful that I'll end up with a loving man that will treat me like a princess and make me feel special.It was every young girl's dream them to end up with a man that will treat them like Cinderella. Blame it on too much fantasy.I was one of those girls. There were so many things I wanted to try out with the man I would get married to. So many trips I wanted to make with him. So many memories I wanted to create and one day look back on and smile.Unfortunately life had other plans for me and gave me Darian. Aside from his handsome face, he was the o
Loved by Mr. President 32| Unknown number again
"Moriah, can you bring the sausage for Adrian on your way back?" Jane yelled from the dining room."Alright," I yelled back. I washed my hands and dried it with the kitchen towel before searching for the sausage Jane asked for.I looked around and eventually found the sausage on the table. I didn't notice it before since it was wrapped in foil paper."There you are," I grabbed it and left the kitchen for the dining."It sure took you hours," Jane rolled her eyes and I ignored her. Taking Adrian's plate, I dished out his meal for him."Mommy hates searching for things and can be very lazy," Adrian giggled and I huffed."I'm not that lazy, the sausage just didn't want me to find it," I defended myself and took a seat opposite Adrian who sat beside Jane."Yes, obviously," Jane said sarcastically and I moued. I felt tempted to throw my shoe at her but I couldn't due to Adrian's presence."Quit grimacing at me like that," Jane said and I scoffed looking away. I could not believe that even A
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The blaring noise from the alarm woke me up and as much as I wanted to sleep a little more, I had to get up to dress Adrian up for school and get ready for work. I stretched my hands out and stopped the alarm. I sighed in relief, loving the silence again. I decided to sleep for just a minute before getting up. A minute wouldn't hurt anybody. "Mummy, wakeup!" Adrian barged into my room yelling and I groaned in frustration. "One minute baby," I mumbled, my eyes closed and he kept quiet. Exactly after a minute, he jumped on my bed shaking me. "It's one minute mom, I counted up to sixty. It's time to wake up." I reluctantly opened my eyes to meet with the beautiful eyes of my son, staring right back at me. He had the same eyes as Darian. His eyes were as blue as an ocean and I tend to drown in them whenever I stared too much. "Morning baby," I pinched his cheeks and he giggled. "Morning mommy," he kissed me on the cheeks and I smiled. Adrian was my joy and my reason for living. W
Loved by Mr. President 30| She messed with me
Darian WoodsI was having a terrific headache all thanks to my excessive drinking and could only close my eyes in pain trying to cope with the headache as Nelson, my driver drove me to Jack's home."We are here Mr. Woods," Nelson said, waking me up from my half conscious state.I opened my eyes groggily and sat up straight. I winced in pain at the painful headache that hit me."Are you ok Mr. Woods?" Nelson asked, his voice laced with worry."It's ok, I'm fine," I waved him off.Damn that fucking drink. I'll be waking up to a terrible hangover tomorrow. I shouldn't have drowned the entire drink in my system knowing I have to go to work tomorrow."Do you want me to wait for you and take you home?" Nelson asked and I groaned in pain; the intensity of his voice was causing me more headache."No don't bother, just go home with the car. I'll be staying here overnight. I don't think I am in a right state to go home this night." I waved him off and he nodded."Just make sure that you're here
