The shirt top he had on was the same type of uniform worn by the employees of the pizza company she often ordered from. She relaxed a bit and opened the door, still holding the bat behind her back."Good day, ma'am," the man greeted, lifting the box of pizza. "Here's for you." He spoke flashing a small smile "Me?" Mel wondered if she heard right. She couldn't remember placing an order. "I didn't order this," she answered, eyeing the man suspiciously.The pizza man nodded. "That's true. Someone placed the order on your behalf," he replied and kept quiet for a minute, making Mel bring up different guesses but none of them matched the answer."It's the CEO, President Ethan," the pizza guy informed, and Mel felt a little bang in her heart. Was this man sure of what he was saying? Why would someone like Ethan just wake up one day and decide to order her a pizza? It sounded strange to her, and she didn't know whether to believe it or not. "Alright, thanks," she said, nodding her head and t
Lisa sat in her apartment, staring at her phone for what seemed like the hundredth time that day. It had been three days since she arrived in the country, and still, there was no call from Ethan. She couldn't understand why he wouldn't reach out to her after all these years when she finally came to live at Jenovia.With a heavy sigh, Lisa stood up and picked up her car keys from the table. She had had enough of waiting around for Ethan to reach out to her. She made her way out of the apartment and walked towards her car. As she drove towards LIM, her mind raced with thoughts of Ethan. When they first met in the past, he had always acted distant but he wasn't heartless, so she had managed to find a way to relate with him. However, after high school, they had lost touch, and she only found out about his new position as the President of LIM through the news. Coincidentally, her family had to relocate to Jenovia due to her father's new political position. She had hoped that being in the
Ethan sat in his office, his gaze was fixed on the computer screen before him. A news article had caught his attention, and he was reading it intently. The headline read "Government to Evaluate LIM, Says Minister of Land." A frown etched itself onto Ethan's face as he studied the article. Darth's recent silence had made him uneasy, and now he realized the reason for it.Ethan picked up his phone and was just about to dial his assistant's number when there came a knock at his door. He gave his permission to enter, and his assistant walked in, wearing an expression that suggested he had important news to share. However, Ethan wasn't ready to listen to what it was just yet. The news article he had just read was too Important, and he knew that it had to be dealt with before any other task could be addressed.Ethan shared the news article with his assistant, Charles, and expressed his concerns about the issue at hand. As they were discussing it, there was a knock at the door, and an employ
As night descended, the office grew dimmer, and Ethan remained seated at his desk with his gaze fixed on the computer screen in front of him. Twelve long hours had passed since he had arrived at work, and his mind began to wander. Despite having attended numerous meetings and responding to all his pending emails, he found himself distracted, unable to shake off the weight of his thoughts. He sifted through papers he didn't have to read, trying to avoid thinking about the situation at hand. Checking the time, he realized it was already past 10 pm. and he needed to leave, as Butler William would worry if he stayed any longer. Ethan grabbed his suitcase, ready to call it a day.Just as he was about to leave, his phone rang. Jace was calling back with some information he had found. Ethan listened closely as Jace explained what he had uncovered so far. Although there were only a few clues, Ethan felt relieved to have some progress in the case. Jace promised to keep digging and complete the
Ethan sat across Jace in a coffee shop, his expression serious as he listened to Jace's report."I found something boss" Jace said, leaning forward. "I've been tracking Darth's phone calls and I noticed he's been talking to this one guy a lot. So I did some digging and found out he's a godfather in politics.Ethan furrowed his eyebrows giving a questioning look "What kind of relationship do they have?" he asked."I don't know for sure, but I have reason to believe that Darth's been working with him for years. He definitely bought his way into been declared minister of land Jace said.Ethan leaned back in his seat, deep in thought. " I knew there was something fishy about his sudden political promotion. If what you're saying is true, it could serve as the leverage we need. "If we can expose his bribery, it could bring him down." Ethan asserted and Jace nodded in agreement. "I'm putting together a file with all the evidence we have, I will make further investigations to finalise it and
At a coffee shop, Darth sat with a downcast look, feeling frustrated at his inability to win any bets. As he sipped on his drink, he heard a group of middle-aged men talking loudly about a card game they were planning to play. They seemed to be experienced players and were looking for someone to join in the game. One of the men turned towards Darth and called out to him."Hey, you there! You look like you could use a little excitement. How about you join us for a game of cards?" the man said, gesturing for Darth to come over to their table.Darth hesitated for a moment, unsure if he wanted to risk losing more money. But the thought of winning big was tempting, so he decided to give it a try. He got up from his seat and walked over to the group of men, who welcomed him warmly."Alright then, let's get started," said one of the men, shuffling the deck of cards. "We'll play for $70 a round, and winner takes all. Are you in?"Darth nodded nervous
Ethan gave Darth a knowing smile. "Let's just say that I know more than you think I do," he said enigmatically. Without further ado, he took out his phone and played a voice recording. The recording comprised a phone call between Darth and someone, and in it, Darth's voice was heard speaking to the person who appeared to give him directions. Only Darth's voice could be heard, saying, "I promise to drag Ethan to your feet and make Lim yours." His voice contained an ounce of fear as he spoke.Darth had been listening intently, his face displaying different uneasy expressions as the recording played. After it ended, he couldn't stop himself from asking, "Ethan, how did you get this?"Ethan smiled and then began to recount what had happened earlier that day. He had met with Jace, who had given him a detailed explanation of what he had found out during his investigations. It was something that posed a huge shock to Ethan, as he was not expecting it at all. Earlier that day"So, what exact
-Tuesday Morning-Mel was at her desk with her team, looking at sketches and notes. They were getting ready to launch a new line of shoes, and Mel really wanted it to be a success. The deadline was coming up quickly, so they had to work extra hard to finish on time.So, what do we think of these designs?" Mel asked, gesturing to the sketches. "Are there any changes we need to make before we finalize them?" One of her team members, Julia, spoke up. "I love the look of these shoes, but I'm worried about the placing of the logo, Won't it be better if it was placed by the side and not the front? She asked. "That's a good point Julia. Let's look into that and see if it's feasible. Any other concerns?" Mel.asked and another team member Dan, chimed in. "What about the marketing campaign? Do we have a plan for that?" Mel smiled. "Yes, we do. We're going to focus on social media, influencer partnerships, and in-store displays. I've already started working on some
Driving back to the hospital, Darth felt his heart ache badly, the words Brandon had said we're stinging badly, first he said he abandoned his son because Laureen came into his life, that was not anyway true, infact he always thought he was protecting his son by doing so, at Least to him he thought mingling with his son especially while having such a bad lifestyle would affect Liam and expose him to both friends and enemies lurking around. As for Laureen, it was no doubt that he loved her, she was the only lady he had met after the death of his wife that could accept him for who he was, now recalling their first meeting, he knew he had been fooled.A few years, after Ethan's parents had died in a fire, Darth also lost his wife. at the time, she died, he was already running LIM, the pain was not something one could describe in single words, it was heart wrenching,......Unable to handle it anymore, Darth picked up the habit of drinking which resulted into a serious backlash as he also
Leah dressed up on a bright Saturday morning, and a few minutes later, she found herself seated across from Lisa in a cozy coffee shop. They exchanged their conversation in hushed tones, Lisa's face adorned with a knowing smirk while Leah appeared deeply engaged in explaining her side of the story. Her expressions held a bitter edge as she recounted her grievances."I never thought you would come back to me after turning down my offer last time. It appears I was mistaken. So, what exactly brings you here this time?" Lisa's smirk carried a hint of mischief as she inquired."It's that devil of a girl. You were right about her all along," Leah responded, her tone heavy with frustration."Really? Care to enlighten me on why you've suddenly had a change of heart?" Lisa inquired with a cunning smile playing on her lips."She snatched my position. She snatched my dream of becoming LIM's first female shoe director," Leah's voice dripped with disdain as she spoke."Oh, is that so?" Lisa contin
Mr. Kim's phone buzzed with an urgent notification. As he read the message on the company's news bulletin, his eyebrows furrowed. The announcement detailed a sudden one-week holiday for all employees. An unexpected development that instantly piqued his thoughts.After about 10 mins of deliberating, he made a decision. Quickly, he headed straight to LIM Corporation. Knocking on Ethan's office door, he entered and quickly briefed Ethan about the company's announcement and his hunch about its intentions.Breathing slightly harder from his brisk walk, Mr. Kim cleared his throat. "Mr. Ethan, there's something you need to know. The company just announced a one-week holiday for all employees, and I believe I know why," he said, his voice earnest."I mean I think it's connected the what I found* Mr Kim added as if trying to pique Ethan's interestEthan leaned forward, his gaze sharp with curiosity. "You found something? He asked and Mr Kim noddedWithout saying anything Ethan sent him a look
Mr. Kim managed to sneak inside the mysterious room, and found himself facing two more closed doors. He had come here with the hope of uncovering the secrets hidden within. As he opened the doors and explored the room, he was disappointed to find no further clues or hidden compartments. Feeling a bit disheartened, he decided to head back.However, just as he was about to return back, he noticed a scorpion crawling up his jeans. Fear engulfed him as he dreaded the possibility of getting bitten and injected with its poisonous venom. In a desperate attempt to shake off the dangerous creature, he vigorously shook his leg, but the scorpion clung on stubbornly. He had to act quickly.With panic gripping him, he took a deep breath and stamped his foot on the floor three times. Finally, the scorpion loosened its grip and fell away. Relieved, Mr. Kim decided it was time to leave this place behind.As he started to step forward, a sudden sound caught his attention. He swiftly turned around and
In the small hall, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation as the six contestants gathered for the final stage of the shoe design competition. Ethan walked in just in time to witness Mel's presentation. He couldn't help but notice the fine way she talked; her looks drew him in even more. She had a petite nature that made her even more pretty in his eyes. Finally, she rounded up her presentation, and from the look of the judges, one could tell that she had delivered well.Ethan exchanged looks with Avril, occasionally staring at the other judges. The judges then dispersed the contestants for a while to make evaluations. The contestants were asked to leave the hall for an hour and return immediately after for the final session of the competition. This session involved the physical version of their designs, and they would all get to model them for the judges to do their job.After the contestants left, Ethan looked harder at Avril before standing up and beckoning him to follow him.
Driving back to the hospital, Darth's heart ached badly, the stinging words Brandon had uttered resonated deeply within him. First, Brandon accused him of abandoning his son because of Lauren. This accusation wasn't in anyway true as far as he was concerned. In fact, in reality, Darth believed he was protecting his son by keeping him away from his troubled lifestyle, shielding Liam from the dangers that lurked among friends and enemies alike. As for Laureen, there was no doubt that Darth loved her deeply. She was the only woman he had met after the death of his wife who truly accepted him for who he was. However, looking back on their first meeting, he now couldn't help but feel deceived. A few years after Ethan's parents had died in a fire accident, Darth suffered the loss of his wife. At that time, he was already running the LIM company, and the pain of losing his wife was indescribable, wrenching his heart... Unable to cope with the pain, Darth turned to drinking, which led to se
Darth sped through the streets, driving as fast as he could towards the bar where he was told Liam had collapsed. Earlier, Fred had called him with the shocking news that Liam had been attacked by a group of young men who looked like troublemakers at the bar.Arriving at the bar, Darth jumped out of his vehicle and rushed inside. There he found Liam lying on the floor, and Fred was standing close by, seemingly waiting for Darth's arrival."What..." Darth began, his shock interrupted by the sound of sirens."It's the ambulance. I called the ambulance," Fred explained."Good." Without wasting any more time, Darth crouched down to Liam's level, lifted him up in his arms, and carried him out of the bar towards the waiting ambulance. Singlehandedly, he placed his son inside the vehicle, and they quickly drove off to the hospital.At the hospital, Liam received treatment while Darth and Fred anxiously waited outside the doors."Why did you let them attack him without doing anything?" Darth
The contestants were all provided with a white scrapbook, with one simple instruction: create a detailed, well-labeled shoe design that would make a hit in the shoe industry and elevate LIM among all other companies. Mel, Leah, and the other contestants got to work immediately, their minds focused on the task at hand.As the minutes ticked by, their pencils danced across the pages, bringing their visions to life. The pressure was quite noticeable as they all tried their best showcase their creativity and stand out from the competition.Time swiftly ran out, and they were asked to walk out one by one and introduce their designs to the judges. The anticipation grew as each participant showcased their creations, hoping to impress and secure their place in the competition.Leah watched with envy as her fellow contestants presented their designs. Her eyes darted between their confident expressions and the intricate details of their designs. She couldn't help but feel a twinge of competitiv
The day of the highly anticipated exam had finally arrived, filling the air with a sense of both excitement and nervousness. As the clock ticked closer to the start time, Mel found herself already settled at her designated table in the grand hall of LIM. The room buzzed with anticipation, filled with the four contestants who were ready to put their knowledge to the test.Mel sat composedly, exuding an air of confidence that belied the racing thoughts in her mind. She had spent countless hours preparing for this moment, immersing herself in the study materials and delving deep into challenging questions. It was evident in her posture that she was ready to face any obstacle that lay ahead. The exam began and Mel's hand moved swiftly across the mouse as she clicked each answer she found right, the questions were 10 objective and a single question in the theory part of it. The questions didn't feel hard to Mel, infact they seemed familiar, a testament to her diligent preparations. Each