Sebastian entered the room alone, where the CEO of Hanson Food Narket was waiting for him, accompanied by his PA and some lawyers.Everyone gets up, as a sign of respect, except Theo's father, who remained seated, with an annoyed look on his face, due to Sebastian's presence.He ignores it, pulls out a chair and sits down, crossing his legs and placing his hands with fingers crossed, on his legs.Sebastian's eyes locked on Thomas Hanson's, and for a few seconds, the silence was icy.It was Sebastian who broke the silence, and with a caustic question.- Good afternoon Mr Hanson. How is your family?- My family's not called here. This is a business meeting. - the man answers, closing his fists on the table.Sebastian chuckled inwardly.- Fair. So let's talk business. I received an email from your company, which seems to me to have been a mistake.- There was no mistake, Mr Jones. My company is ending the contract between us.- And may I know why? - Sebastian asks, in his stoic expressio
The next morning, Sebastian's secretary announces the presence of Youssef Saad, and Sebastian sends in the Lebanese.- “As-salamu alaikum” Mr. Sebastian Jones, it's a pleasure to meet you. What can these poor Lebanese do for you?- "Alaikum As-Salaam." Sit down please - Sebastian said, pointing to the chair opposite his.The man sits smiling. If Sebastian knew how to salute him correctly, he would probably enjoy doing business with him.- I would like to propose a deal. It will be very profitable for you. A perfect business for your skills. - Sebastian says with a smile.The Arab straightens up in his chair, giving the CEO total attention.- I wanted you to acquire me a company.- Imagine that you don't want it to be known that you are the one to acquire it?- Exactly. I want you to buy all the stocks that are available and do your best to buy those that are not available. I want to be the majority owner.- It won't be difficult – he says with a smirk – what's the company name?- Hans
- hello Mr. Jones?- “As-salamu alaikum” Mr.Youssef.- “Alaikum As-Salaam”. I'm calling with news. I don't think it's the one you want, but I need to let you know.- What's up?- Miss Akiko Sato contacted me. She made a deal with me to acquire the same thing you want.- What do you mean, you're going to drop my contract?- No sir. Youssef's a serious man. Besides, if I weren't, I would have more to gain from you than from her. But believe me, I only accepted the contract to pass on the information. I can send you a copy of the contract and you decide what you want to do.For weeks, shares in Theo's father's company were changing hands. Not all at once, so as not to scare the purse, and Thomas Hadson.Sebastião was the silent owner of 45% of the company, but Youssef wasn't finished yet.Those were all shares held by private shareholders. He would now go after shares held by other companies. 10% in the hand of a foreign company and 15% in the hand of a multinational, headquartered in LA
The weeks leading up to the Christmas holidays passed slowly.Theo dedicates himself solely to studying, training, and having a sporadic coffee with his friends, Sek or Sarah, during the week. Friday night, Sebastian arrived and they made the most of their time together, making love, taking walks, not even caring about the irritating paparazzi who insisted on shooting flashlights in their faces. On Sunday afternoons, Sebastian would say goodbye to Theo, and they would part ways, until Sebastian returned the following Friday.Newspapers and magazines are gradually losing interest. They were still together and nothing seemed to bother them. With no scandals to report, the number of paparazzi was reduced to 2 or 3. One of them, a young adult who must have been about 22 years old, was Theo's most persistent follower.One morning when Theo went to visit William, the young paparazzi followed him, and Theo, tired of so much flash, approach him.- You still don't get tired of taking pictures
Sebastian was sitting reading the newspaper. The Hanson Food Market takeover was all over the news. Journalists said it was a takeover made by the Hadsons' son-in-law, but most cited it as revenge hatched by Sebastian Jones in defense of his boyfriend, Theodore Hanson.Some even spoke of the breach of contract that led to such a decision.There was no illegality in the acquisition. The company wasn't big enough to be of public interest.As usual, Sebastian picks up the phone and calls Theo. The phone rings and Sebastian leans back on the couch, grinning broadly. But the phone rings, and rings, and rings, and Theo doesn't answer.The last time Theo stopped answering him, it was because of that crazy Akiko, but there hadn't been anything new that could have upset Theo.He continues to call, and when the phone disconnects at the end of the 5th attempt, Sebastian is really worried.He calls it William.- William, I'm sorry to bother you every time I worry about Theo.- Hello boy. It's not
- Mom, what were you doing at Theo's house?- Me? I didn't go anywhere. - Catherine responds to her son.- What do you mean you didn't go anywhere?- What did that boy tell you? You won't believe him above your mother, will you?- Mom, I just saw you on television entering Theo's building. Theo didn't say anything. Way wore you there?- Nothing, I told you. I just saw him. I was curious.- Mom. Don't fuck with me.- Language Sebastian.- Fuck the language. Answer me at once.- I don't accept that kind of language. - she says and hangs up the phone.Sebastian tries to call her back, but the phone is off. She was certainly going to make the old excuse of having run out of batteries.Sebastian was getting irritated. He had to talk to Theo. He takes the PC and sends an email to his secretary to postpone the next meetings, and packs to go to Cornell early.A figure jumps the wall that kept the apartment complex cut off from the rest of the city. He avoids the security guards without making
“The CEO of Salvato Inc, was admitted to New York Presbyterian Hospital-NY Weill Cornell Medical Center. Nothing is known about the state of health of Sebastian Jones, only that the police are investigating the accident as a possible assassination attempt. Two witnesses witnessed the accident. Let's see the report. Good evening, directly from the FDR Dr, where the ostentatious accident that put Sebastian Jones' life at risk took place. We have with us the couple who followed in the car behind the victim's car. Good evening, can you tell us what happened? Goodnight. We saw the car swerve several times, without braking, which led us to think that the brakes failed. Then he hit the guardrail with all his might, flew in the air, spun and fell into the water. You didn't see anything suspicious. Another car that hit him, nothing? No sir. He hit the guardrail himself. He was going too fast and I think he ran out of brakes. Thank you very much for your interview. We also have with us
William is at Theo's door at 7:20 am. He hadn't even taken a bath and had dressed in the first thing he'd picked up. He knocks on Theo's door, and hears nothing.He knocks on the door harder, not caring if he wakes up any students in the apartments next door.A shuffling noise is heard, and a few seconds later, Theo opens the door.What William sees in front of him makes him immediately realize that Theo already knew what had happened. In front of him was a boy who seemed to have aged 10 years, red and puffy eyes from which tears fell like rivers, a body that shuddered with each sob, a pajama that looked more like something out of a cat fight.When Theo looks at William, he drops to his knees.William did not open his mouth. He puts his hands under Theo's armpits and forces him off the ground. Closing the door, he drags Theo to the couch, sits down beside him and lets him fall against his chest, soaking his thin shirt.After a few minutes, W