The weekly meeting of Brent company had been going on for an hour now. William focused on the presentation by the director.
As expected the investors were still strong for their company. The shares were at their all time high. He nodded along the directors words.
Their marriage news had brought a lot of publicity to the company. People were also liking Wish a lot. They named her as the mysterious princess and the perfect fiancée. Public were rooting for the two as well. Till now there were positive response only. Very few negative response probably people who hated him.
He was somewhat proud of themselves.
" We dont know if its the season but the investors have increased by a lot..." the director continued talking. This made the other employees talk among themselves.
This part was where he felt uneasy everytime. The sudden swarm of investors without any reason. Right at the moment, the door of the meeting hall opened and Mr.brent entered. Nobody was expecting him to come by so the director who was presenting got shocked and nervous.
Seeing the director speechless, William stood up and asked him to sit. The director was really thankful for saving him from the sudden situation.
Mr.brent nodded at the employees and sat at one of the empty chairs, looking at his son with a smile.
Brent continued where the director had left.
" The increase in investors was a very suspicious thing that took place two weeks before. The good thing was, it happened right before my marriage announcement which thankfully helped the increase in our company shares." he said directly looking at his father, like they were the only ones in the office. " The other thing which is making me uneasy is that....why right before our marriage announcement. It just doesnt sit right with me. I think all of you have been wondering the same?"
The hall was filled with mumbles and whispers, agreeing with what William had said. All of the upper ranked employees knew about this but had kept quiet.
" I would like all of you to look around this case and inform me or Mr.brent about anything that is suspicious. Thankyou for attending. The meeting is dismissed."
Everyone stood up while William and Mr.brent walked out of the hall. They entered his office, taking his coat off.
" You did a great job today son." mr.brent said proudly.
" Thanks father." he sat at his desk chair, typing on his computer.
Mr.brent sighed seeing his son. William didnt rest at all.
" You think i know about the new investors case right?"
William looked up finally. " Father, you arranged my marriage right at that time. So, isnt it obvious?"
" Son..." his father became serious. " I dont know anything about this case. And just like you i have been feeling uneasy as well."
This made William scrunch his brows, " You have been in this industry for more than 40 years. How come you dont have an idea, father?"
Mr.brent shook his head, " I told you i have been feeling uneasy too. This doesnt look like a real problem until you find it out. So thats why i have come to request you."
" Request?"
" Yes, to find the problem before its too late."
Father really had no idea what this all was about. As he had said, there really wasnt any problem but they still felt uneasy. Was something really bad going to happen?
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After a few hours, he came out of the office and found Wish was waiting for him. As he had requested, she was going to accompany him for the meet with Caleb.
" I cant believe you are dragging me into this." she walked ahead leaving the building.
" you are on my side for today." he smirked.
They reached a high class restaurant in a few minutes.
" Sir, please follow me to your table." a man said escorting them.
" Thankyou very much." Brent and Wish sat the the table with a window view.
Wish had never came to a high class restaurant like this. It was luxurious and all but she felt a little uncomfortable.
" How do you like the view?" he asked.
" Oh, its spectacular."
Caleb arrived not long after. He became surprised seeing Wish, but his eyes lit up instantly. " Hello Wish!"
" Hello Caleb!"
William glared as they both greeted each other while ignoring him. " Ahem!" he cleared his throat and Caleb finally turned his head.
William expected him to say hello or hi but there was no response. When he snapped his head at Caleb, it was Caleb that was expecting him to greet. Well, ofcourse he might still be upset about the false accusation and all.
" Um...hello.." his voice came out almost as a mumble.
" Hello." Caleb said sitting down. " By the way i didnt expect you to come as well."
Wish smiled which made William think what was there to even smile about. " Brent thought it was better if i came over." she eyed while saying that. Brent looked the other way.
" I think it was a good idea that you came too or else we would have been really awkward." Caleb told. He was too honest, he couldnt hide what he was feeling or thinking. He leaned back lazily,observing the two. They seemed pretty comfortable now than the first party.
" Awkward? i wonder why?" she eyed William who was drinking making him freeze. " So, are you going to or not?"
He scoffed putting his glass down. They had actually met for an apology after all and not for sweet talks. " Fine. About the party before..."
Caleb was still lazily waiting for his apology.
" Umm....me punching you, right?" Brent was finding it difficult to put it into words. " Im...sorry." he mumbled.
Caleb didnt respond as it wasnt audible enough for him.
" Brent....louder.." Wish said poking his elbow.
" Ughh..." he pushed his hair back. " Im sorry." his voice was finally audible.
" Its okay....i guess." Caleb said in his usual lazy voice.
" That was very....fast." Wish tried to lighten the atmosphere.
Suddenly, Williams phone rang. " Hello? oh yes...what? alright..."
He put his phone down, looking a little tensed. " It was my secretary."
" What did she say?" Wish asked, concerned by his facial.
" I will tell you later. I will leave for now. You can return with your guards right?" he stood up wearing his coat.
" Yeah, sure you can go..." she said looking at him walking out of the restaurant.
" Busy body, yeah?" Caleb looked at her. She seemed to be concerned as well. " Probably some office problems. Dont worry much."
"Yeah, hopefully..." she tried to calm down.
" Actually," he spoke taking her attention, " If you are free..."
Wish stared at him, waiting to continue.
" We could go to the view tower nearby."
She had never been there but was also surprised that he would ask something like that. " I dont know about that place.."
Caleb leaned forward on the table, giving a lazy smile.
" Then i can show you."
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