Bianca got home on Monday afternoon and had a long rest before Mandy got back from work. She was still wondering why her boss will make such a proposition to her.
"Babe" Bianca called Mandy after she had dinner and had also gisted her about what happened during her stay in his house.
Yeah.
"There is something I want to discuss with you," She said.
Okay.
"It's about our boss," She said.
Okay. What is it?
"After all the melodrama that took place that I told you, he made me a preposition," Bianca said.
Okay. About what exactly?
"He wants me to be his friend," She said and Mandy started laughing.
"It's not funny babe," Bianca said.
Okay. I'm sorry, but it sounds very funny to me. I mean what is a crime in being friends with him? Mandy asked.
"Hello, this is Kingsley we're talking about" Bianca raised alarm.
Okay, I get it. I know it's weird for him to do that but I guess he means no harm besides you've been at his bedside each time he needs help. So why can't you be friends with him? It's not like he's asking you to be his girlfriend" Mandy said.
Hmmm," Bianca sighed.
What did you tell him? Mandy asked.
Well, I told him I don't want more than just a staff and boss relationship.
And what was his response? Mandy asked.
"He said he already consider me as his friend since the day I started nursing him when he's sick," Bianca said
Uhmmm?
So I didn't argue with him, so I just nodded.
"Very good. Kingsley might seem like a tough person to the outside world but I think he still has some human feeling and some compassion inside of him" Mandy said
Yeah.
The girls talked about Irys and how shameless she is.
****
Mum, what do I do? Irys who went to Alicia with tears-filled eyes asked.
"Stand your ground, my dear. He will come back to you" Alicia said.
"But he doesn't look like it" She cried.
Is it because of Bianca? Alicia asked.
Yes, mum. You need to have seen the way he was defending her before me. I felt useless and downgraded" she cried
Alicia smiled.
"Don't worry, I'll take care of her" She said.
Huh? Bianca asked if she needed confirmation.
"Don't worry my girl, nothing will come between you two. You've helped me achieve the first stage of my plans, so I'll help you keep your man. He's my son, so I know how to handle him" She said confidently.
Alright, mum.
Good. All you have to do is send me her pictures and her address. I'll take it up from there" Alicia said.
Okay, ma.
Thank you"
You're welcome. Wipe your tears and go home.
Ok.
The moment Irys stepped out, Alicia grabbed her phone and called someone.
*phone rings*
"Hello," The masculine voice echoed.
"I have a job for you," she said.
"Alright. I'll be right there" he said and ended the call.
...
Kingsley on a board meeting with the board of directors.
The meeting room was a bit noisy when they all gathered for the impromptu meeting but all went mute the moment he walked in.
He scanned the room like he was in search of someone but he finally focused on the people seated when he didn't find what he was looking for.
"Good morning ladies and gentlemen," He said with an aura that commands respect and seriousness and they all responded in chorus.
"This meeting is held concerning what has been happening in my company without my knowledge," he said, and everywhere was dead silent that you could virtually hear everyone's heartbeat.
He looked at Bianca signaling a go-ahead.
"Derick Mark" she called the elderly man in his late 40s' and Kingsley signaled him to be on his feet.
Alison Greg.
Sebastian Nicholas
Gabriella Stephen.
Alex stark.
Winnifred Bell.
George Kelvin
May Abell
Jeff steward
Anabella Greg
Lavell Fairuz.
Josh Campbell
Lastly, Andrew Jackson.
They all stood on their toes and at this point, everyone held their breaths without even knowing.
"These betrayers standing before me, have been conniving with Alicia Douglas in carrying out some illegal activities in my company. They have been sending out confidential information to her for what they shamelessly call money. He said with a look that could kill.
"You thought I wouldn't find out but of course, I did and you all will be dealt with severely. You all will be embracing your new home in a short while" He gave a wicked grin.
At this point, Bianca stood up and passed a paper to every single one of them standing.
Immediately they all read through, they began to shiver and plead but Kingsley silenced them with his hands.
You all are hereby sacked and of course, going to jail for what you've done. As I speak to you right now, the police are already in the building waiting to take you all in.
Immediately after he finished, the policemen walked in.
"Officers, Take them out" Kingsley commanded and they didn't hesitate to swing into action. The culprits know well not to plead because they know him too well that he wouldn't listen.
"Now, listen to all of you," He said to all of them that were still in shock.
"If any of you have the intention of betraying the trust this company has vested in you, then be ready to inquire my rot. Good morning" He said and left the office with Bianca.
Why is Dickson not in the meeting? Kingsley asked Bianca on their way out.
"I have no idea, sir" she replied
They were still talking when Dickson appeared.
"Good morning" He greeted politely but Kingsley ignored him while Bianca replied instead.
I was...
"Meet me in my office now" Kingsley interrupted and he only nodded.
He went into the office and sat down but Kingsley didn't give him any breathing space.
Where have you been? He asked coldly.
Has this place suddenly become a playground? Huh? He yelled at him but Dickson bowed his head without a word.
If you're tired of working here let me know. Do you hear me? He yelled again but Dickson still didn't say a word.
"Now get out of my office and be useful," He said angrily. Dickson stood up without a word and left.