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"Sir, we had a challenge with the system in the night. So all bookings were manually done," reported the night receptionist. Peter looked at the time on his laptop screen and it was 6 a.m. His shift had ended and the one to take over was already in. "Is Thomas in?" Peter asked. "Yes sir, he is already at his post," the receptionist replied. "Get him and both of you come to my office," instructed Peter. "Greetings, is your boss around," came a deep male voice. "Yes please," replied Thomas. His working colleague arrived on the scene and patiently waited for Thomas to finish attending to the guest before he engaged him. "By your boss, I mean Mr Haward," repeated the man in his deep voice. "Mr Haward has not arrived yet sir but his PA is around," replied the night receptionist on behave of his colleague Thomas. "Okay, we would like to see him then," requested the man. "Yes, please," replied Thomas and he quickly led them to Peter's office. "Sir," Thomas called out as soon
Jason's eyes widened and he tensed up quickly even though he remained composed staring at the person before him. "I am Vera, a friend of the journalist who hosted your brother James on the TV show," Vera introduced as she dropped her disguise on the empty seat before her."So you are a woman? Why the male disguise?" Jason asked already feeling uncomfortable."I am hiding from your brother James," Vera replied. "Can I sit?" she asked."Sure," replied Jason coldly.If it is James, Jason knows it has everything to do with abuse or harassment."Fiona is the name of the journalist who hosted James on the TV show. She believes you can help us. Can you?" Vera asked with urgency."Depends on what kind of help you are asking of me," Jason replied trying his best to remain calm.Jason picked up his phone and unlocked the screen. He went into his gallery and clicked on Julia's image which immediately covered his phone screen. With the phone almost beneath the table, he just stared at Julia's ima
"So the end of the month, which is four days from now, you will start your role as Acting CEO of Paradise Hotel," Mr Wellington announced and Mrs Haward grinned inside as she controlled her smiles on the outside. The meeting came to an end and they both left for their respective destinations. Mr Wellington went to Jason's apartment to wait for him. Mrs Haward arrived home with the good news and the celebration began. "CEO of Paradise Hotel," praised Mori."This news will hit Jason like a fist blow when he hears it. He doesn't know Mr Wellington meets with you right?" asked James."No, Mr Wellington is not the type to tell everyone about what he is doing," replied Mrs Haward."I think it makes sense to play my favourite music," Mori said and quickly moved to the stereo.She hit play and the living room was soon filled with the song, Holiday by Madonna. She started swaying her waist to the rhythm of the song. James just watched her stunned by her dance moves. "I didn't know you could
The long-anticipated day finally arrived and Mrs Haward got ready to go to Paradise Hotel to start her new role as Acting CEO. If she can impress Mr Wellington, he will confirm her as the new CEO. If Jason keeps rising she will also not stop until he stays on the ground where he belongs. Mrs Haward looks at herself in the mirror and smiles before leaving her room. The guard was waiting for her in the living room. She just gave her bag to him and headed for the door. The guard followed her out. After a few minutes' drive, they arrive at the Hotel. Just in time to see Jason exit the building. "Well, well, well, isn't it the scammer," Mrs Haward said with a sinister smile. "Nice to see you too, mum," greeted Jason. "I didn't come to see you. I am here because I am taking over your company," Mrs Haward said and laughed. "Isn't that exciting?" she said and Jason stared at her quietly. "Is there anything you want to say to me, mum?" Jason asked. Before Mrs Haward could respond Pet
Julia pulled the chair and sat down waiting to hear what he had to say to her. Mr Wellington looked at her across the table for a while before opening his mouth to say something."You and Jason have gone through a lot because of the woman downstairs. In all, you suffered the most. There is a plan to put an end to all of this. Jason kept you out of it for a reason. At the right time he will explain everything to you," Mr Wellington said and read her reaction.Julia lowered her head as that was not what she was expecting to hear. To her, how is working under Mrs Haward a plan? The woman had done terrible things to both her and Jason. "Will I be okay?" Julia asked when she lifted her head to look at him."Yes, I would not leave you alone with her. I will be here with you," Mr Wellington said and Julia nodded."You will be fine just go back to your work. Do not hesitate to report anything she does that makes you uncomfortable," Mr Wellington added and Julia nodded getting up from her seat
Jason kissed Julia's forehead and they both walked towards the exit. James pushed himself up from the ground and manage to stand on his feet. He wiped his mouth with the back of his hand and noticed a stain of blood."Jason does have some dangerous punches." James thought as he cleaned himself up."Sir, please you have to leave," came the voice of one of the restaurant staff."Shut up," yelled James and he took long strides walking past the restaurant staff person and pushing him with his shoulders in the process.Not wanting to walk through the customers of the restaurant who had crowded the ground floor, he asked another hotel staff to show him a different route out of the hotel which she did. James was soon out of the restaurant, he sat in his car and drove back to the Haward's apartment angry. Jason, on the other hand, took Julia to a night beach. With some cities on the other side of the sea. With the lights of the cities on, the beach was a sight to behold. "Wow, this is beaut
The next day Mrs Haward presented the documents to Mr Wellington who smiled with satisfaction. "Well done, you made the right choice," Mr Wellington said accepting the signed document from her hand."I do know a good deal when I see one," Mrs Haward commented."I will be leaving now to handle some other business starting tomorrow. As the CEO, this office is now yours. Congratulations," Mr Wellington said and handed the keys to her exiting the office.Mrs Haward stood in the big office space. The office that once belonged to Jason. She smiled knowing she had taken it away from Jason. She sat down on the seat behind the desk and spun herself around. She fetched her phone from her bag and dialled James's number."Hello, my dearest son," Mrs Haward said as soon as the call connected with an eagerness to share her exciting news. "Hi mum," replied James sounding normal."Guess what son?" Mrs Haward said excitedly on the phone."You won the lottery," James teased."Funny, haha, Nope. I am n
"Time for me to go receive my glory," she said and got up leaving the house for the Hotel, knowing very well there would be reporters at the hotel waiting to interview her too. The guard was already at the door waiting for Mrs Haward as soon as she exited the living room. The guard pressed the elevator button and they both entered. Mrs Haward was in her best clothing and looking elegant. Within a few minutes, they were on their way to Paradise Hotel. In the car, she opened her phone browser going through the various platforms that were talking about Jason's arrest. She couldn't help but smile ear to ear. The car drove into the hotel compound and as she had anticipated there were reporters everywhere. She got out of the car and was immediately surrounded by reporters who asked one question after the other. She was not paying attention to any of the questions but was very happy she was surrounded by so many reporters. It was Jason who used to get this kind of attention when he was sti