"What exactly did that jerk do this time" Maya questioned "The devil of a CEO sent me a text suggesting I sleep with him. His words were aggravating so I lashed out at him after which I handed in my resignation," Mel replied smiling mysteriously
Maya shook her head at Jack's behavior. "Be careful, Mel. He might come after you for standing up to him," she warned.Mel brushed off her concern and teased, "What if I told you I had a little adventure today?"Maya's eyes scanned Mel's body and noticed her red wrists. "Don't tell me he already hurt you!" she exclaimed in disbelief.Mel recounted the incident to Maya, who was filled with rage. Maya moved closer to hug Mel and asked if she was scared. Mel laughed and reassured Maya that she wasn't afraid of anything.Maya fumed, "That son of a bitch! I can only imagine what he had in mind to do with you.""Maya my scared little kitten, Mel said patting her friends head. If anything, he would be the one to get hurt. Remember how those bullies from school ran away in fear when they saw me? And let's not forget how painful my punches can be." Mel spoke with pride in his voice."Instead of bragging like this, you had better go kneel at the alter on Sunday, thanking God for sending a saviour to you.""You're lucky though, It's rare to meet people willing to help in such situations." Maya added"I already told you he's a Sensei. If I were in his shoes I would do the same." Mel replied"O yes, The whole world knows your deeds already, If there was ever an award for those who defended others, I'm sure you would claim the top prize." Maya said and they both burst into laughterJust then, the door bell rang and Maya walked up to the door to see who it was. Just as she expected, It was the delivery man, he brought two boxes of pizzas. Maya collected her package and wished the delivery man a great day, after which she returned back in."Jeeez I'm so famished. What order did you make?" Mel asked eyeing the package in Maya's hand"Pizza's. Tasty ones at that." Maya said in an enticing tone, she handed a box to Mel and kept one for herself.After eating to their fill. They played girl dress up games, using the multiplayer option, they played against each other. Maya won against Mel in two of the three rounds played. It wasn't a new thing as Maya had a high taste in fashion, She even had a brand under her name. As for Mel, she preferred rocking kidult wears, she always saw putting on evening gowns and rocking the latest designer wears while looking like a fairy princess as Chaotic.It was now 8:00pm in the evening, and Mel was set to leave for her apartment. She looked at Maya and screamed "There's a bug on your face" Maya despised bugs a lot, immediately she heard Mel's statement. She Jumped up and began shaking her whole body rigorously, she was screaming as she was doing this.After a minute, she opened her eyes and looked around for Mel. She was no where to be found, it was then that she discovered that Mel had pranked her "Crazy girl, she couldn't even say goodbye, Just you wait till our next meeting" Maya said with a smile****Ethan was in his office when he heard a knock on the door. "The door is not locked," he said coldly, knowing that it must be Darth who Assistant Charles had earlier informed him about. Darth walked in, sporting a creepy smile on his face.Ethan focused on a file on his table, ignoring the man in front of him. He was disgusted by Darth's presence and wanted to ask him to leave immediately, but he held back, waiting to hear what Darth had to say. After all, he had been expecting the visit. He knew Darth wouldn't sit still after he fired the heads of department brought in by him."I see you're doing a good job in reviving the company. You're just like your father, you know, so swift in taking action," Darth said with a grimace.Ethan did not respond. "I heard you dismissed the heads of department on charges of fraud. It's such a pity. I employed them thinking they were competent hands. How sad," Darth spoke again."Isn't it crazy how those lies roll out of your mouth so easily? Say what you actually came to say and leave. Seeing you makes me sick to my stomach," Ethan said without mincing words."You may be the CEO of this company, but you have to operate on the decisions of the board of directors. Liam should be left in charge of the Clothing department. I believe you're wise enough to comprehend my words," Darth said, finally cutting to the chase."Seems you're forgetting something. Let me remind you one last time: I'm the Chairman and CEO of this company. I take orders from no one, absolutely no one, not even the board members. So find yourself a better backup," Ethan said icily."Let's see how much more you can put up that brave act of yours," Darth said, gritting his teeth."It will be too late when you find out it's not an act. I mean every single thing I say. Excuse me," Ethan said, turning his focus back to the file on his table.Darth grinned widely and walked out of the office. It was obvious that he felt humiliated. He had come to threaten Ethan and now he ended up getting threatened.Mel woke up the next morning feeling energized, the effect of the anesthesia had completely worn off. She got out of bed and headed to the bathroom, after a warm bath, she had her breakfast consisting of Bread toast, and ham. It was now time to go Job haunting, Each company she applied to refused to employ her after seeing the reports received from her previous employers. She had a history of getting fired a few days after getting hired. These companies were not looking for a person with such records, and even with her explanation they still did not yield. It was now afternoon and the sun was scorching hot. Mel stopped by a coffee shop for a little rest, she was frustrated by now, she had been rejected six times that day but giving up was not an option. It was crazy how her life had turned around, she came from a wealthy family and enjoyed all the good things of life, there was nothing she lacked not until her parents got into an accident, they did not die on the spot so all their l
"You're hired." he announced leaving Mel in a state of shock, taken aback by his sudden declaration. She couldn't believe her ears. "What?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper, as she struggled to confirm what she had just heard."I noticed from your profile that you were the top graduating student from the University of JK," he remarked, lacking enthusiasm. "You seem to be quite skilled and I'm willing to hire you, but I have one condition." Ethan replied leaving his gaze on herMel's mind raced with possibilities. She knew there had to be a catch. "What condition?" she asked eagerly."It's simple. You have six months to prove your worth. If you can't, you'll be forced to quit and pay back every penny we've paid you. Oh, and I'll make sure no other company hires you," he added, staring straight into her eyes.Hearing his condition, Mel's eyes widened in anticipation as she asked, "And if I can?"Ethan paused, his eyes glinting as he took a moment to study her. Finally, he rep
"A supervisor?" Ethan asked, a puzzled expression displaying on his face.Leah adjusted her top, and gave out a bright smile before speaking "Yes sir, I had taken a leave to go further my education at the Popular Libral University in Howen. I just returned yesterday she said still wearing a bright smileOhhh, Ethan said wearing an unimpressed look, he did not seem interested in her talk. from the way she introduced herself, he could tell how proud a person she was. "Why are you here," he asked wanting to discard her as soon as possible. "Umm, Since we never met before, I came to introduce myself, she replied biting her lips "That's fine, you can go now he replied without looking up "Umm, sir? Okay, sir. She said before walking away reluctantly. Walking through the hallway, Leah felt disappointed, before approaching him, she was well aware that he was cold and unwelcoming but she never expected him to discard her so hastily "He should have at least asked to know my name she grum
The next morning, Ethan wakes up, early in the morning feeling refreshed after a good nights sleep, he takes a quick shower and dresses up in his usual business attire, stopping by the dining for breakfast before heading outside. There he meets his chaffeur waiting for him, Mr Kim greets Ethan with a smile as he steps into the car. Soon they were on their way to LIM, Ethan scrolls through his schedule on his smartphone and sees that he has a few important meetings lined up. Including one with a business partner from a neighboring city.They soon arrive at LIM and Ethan heads straight to his office, he opens us his laptop and checks his mails attending to the urgent ones first Less than an hour later, assistant Charles knocks on his door "Come in" Ethan said in his usual cold voice "What is it he asked upon seeing Charles "The officials are present sir and your first meeting for the day is just about to commence" Charles replied "I will be there in a minute" Ethan said almost immed
Mel leaned back in her chair and let out a long sigh, it angered her that Ethan had rejected her proposal without giving it much thought, She felt a bit satisfied though, at least she had successfully rescheduled a second meeting with him, yet she couldn't help but think how frustrating he was, it was just her second day working under him, and it already felt so burdensome.Just then, a thought struck her, while assistant Charles explained her duties to her the other day, he had mentioned that she had a senior supervisor who could help out whenever she needed clarification about anything concerning work. Standing up, she picked up her laptop which contained the proposal document, she had decided to go seek help from her senior supervisor. Walking through the corridors, she searched with her eyes looking for the door which had number 18 written on it, finally she found it.Taking a deep breath, she knocked on the door.As soon as the door opened, Mel came face to face with her senior s
"I'm Liam," he said, extending his hand for a handshake. Mel's eyes widened with recognition as she shook his hand. "Wow, do you mean Liam, the Managing Director at the Cloth Producing Department?" she asked, her voice tinged with excitement.Liam nodded, his smile growing wider. "Yes, that's me."Mel couldn't help but feel a bit star-struck. "I've heard a lot about you and your work on TV. You're well-known in the industry," she complimented.Liam shrugged off the praise modestly. "I've always tried to make a name for myself in this field. May I know your name?" he asked with a hint of blush on his cheeks."Sure, I'm Mel, the new team leader here at LIM," she replied with a smile.Liam's eyebrows lifted. "Ah, the one the CEO personally hired. I'm sure You're doing great things with your team." He affirmed.Mel beamed with pride. "Well, thanks. I'm just getting started here." She answeredAs they walked towards the exit, they chatted freely, discussing their respective roles at the co
As soon as Mel reached the coffee shop, she turned around to see if the woman had followed her there, but thankfully she was out of sightFeeling a sense of relief flood over her. She quickly made her way inside the shop, the scent of freshly brewed coffee wafting through the air. Letting out a deep sigh, she pulled out her phone and dialed Maya's number."Hey, Maya You won't believe what just happened to me," she said as soon as her friend answered."What? Did you finally get on the CEO's good side?" Maya laughed"No, it's not that," Mel said, her voice shaking slightly as she recounted the encounter with the mysterious woman.Maya listened intently, her laughter fading as Mel described the fear and uncertainty she had felt."Oh my word, that's so creepy," Maya said, her voice full of concern. "Are you okay? Do you want me to come and meet you?""No, I'm fine, I'm sitting in a coffee shop right now, Mel said, trying to sound more confident than she felt." I just needed to talk to so
Just when she was about to loose hope, a deep male voice asked from behind her, "Are you looking for this?" Mel turned around to see who it was. It was Ethan, he stood there holding her bracelet in his hand.Her heart skipped a beat, She thought he had gone home earlier, What was he doing with her bracelet she wondered,Well, she couldn't stop to think more, at this moment all that mattered to her was getting her precious bracelet backShe rushed over to him immediately, her eyes filling with tears of relief. "Thank you so much," she said, taking the bracelet from him.Ethan looked puzzled, why was this strong willed employee of his tearing up because of a mere bracelet or was there more to it? Looking at her curiously. He demanded to know "Is there a story behind this bracelet?"Mel hesitated for a moment, not wanting to reveal too much about the sentimental value of the bracelet, after all they weren't close enough to give out such information "It's just a bracelet that I bought," s
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