Kingsley arrived at the office on Thursday morning looking infuriated.
"Good morning brother" Dickson greeted his brother when he was about to take the elevator. It seems they arrived at the building at the same time.
"Morning man" He replied with a cold tone as they take the only elevator that leads to the last floor(10th floor) where their offices are located.
Dickson, Kingsley, and their secretaries along with Bianca are the only people on the last floor. That place seems like the paradise of the company. It is a sight to behold. The board room and the conference room are relocated at the 9th floor.
The company has 7 elevators and one is strictly for the 10th floor and it's occupants.
While the brothers were on the elevator, Dickson noticed the tight air around them. Kingsley was radiating an energy that is familiar to Dickson and it's not cool at all.
Have you made all the necessary preparation for the meeting? Kingsley asked Dickson the moment they stepped out of the elevator...
"Yes. Everything is on check and also what you requested me to do is in progress" He replied as they walk at shoulder level.
"Good" He gave a brief reply.
"I'll see you in 20," Dickson said after checking his time before parting ways with his brother and going to their various offices.
......
Everyone was gathered in the conference room. The conference room can take about 500 people with its desk arranged in a U-shape.
Everyone was panicking because they didn't know what awaits them this time around. Dickson walked into the conference room before his brother and he went straight to his seat opposite the seat meant for Kingsley.
Dickson is an arrogant boss and most times, hard to approach. The moment he stepped in, the murmur that had fill the room earlier subsided and you could barely hear any. In less than 5minutes, Kingsley walked into the room, and everywhere was dead silent like a graveyard.
He sat down and adjusted his Mic for everyone to hear him since the population was larger at the meeting.
"Good morning everyone" He said with a voice that sends cold to everyone's spine but they all replied of cos.
"First of all, I want to know why the shares have dropped drastically just in the space of two days that I wasn't in the office. What happened, Mr. Graviel?" He asked the sales manager authoritatively.
"Sir, three of the company investors pulled out on Monday" The 45years old man said with a shaky voice.
Reasons? He asked after rubbing his forehead in frustration.
They didn't give a.....
What nonsense are you spewing Mr. Graviel? Kingsley hit his hand on the desk, startling everyone one of them.
Sir, I sent in a memo to your secretary to set up a meeting with you on Tuesday but she told me you instructed her to keep everything on hold till you're back at the office.
Arant nonsense. Wasn't Dickson at the office? Why are you all suddenly incompetent? He yelled at them and everyone went mute.
Do I have to always do your jobs? Why am I paying you then? He asked angrily but no one dares to talk.
"You all have suddenly become lazy and reckless towards your duties and responsibilities. I think some of you have had enough of your jobs" he said and suddenly utmost fear gribbed them.
Which of the investors pulled out? He asked after a brief silence.
"The black woods, DFF and INTEC" Mr. Graviel said.
"I want you and your team in my office after this meeting. Make sure you come to me with a solid plan and strategy. Else, kiss your ass goodbye out of The Douglas Empire" he said sternly and they nodded in freight.
Dickson? Kingsley called and Dickson stood up majestically from his seat holding a paper.
Lucas Estalio (Sales department)
Fernandez Miguel(Audit department)
Christiana Black. (Sales Department)
Benito j. Benito (Human Resources)
Cabrera Macdowell( Auxiliary)
Ernesto Juls ( Marketing department)
Priyanka Salman (Operations)
Steph Dior (Sales department)
Adrian Brown(Sales department)
Megan Steel ( Storage)
Ariana josh(Logistics)
Dickson mentioned the names and glanced at them with a devilish look.
"The aforementioned failed to take to correction and kept on with their evil act. They snitched on the company and now it's time to dance to the music"Dickson said with fierce.
Sir..." They all wanted to speak but they were thrown into silence when Kingsley spoke.
"I've come to realize that I've been dining with traitors who are hell-bent on dragging this company down but it's time for you to see who the real boss is and I'll love to see how Alicia Douglas will be able to get you out of the prison" He said emitting fire.
*Door swing open and the detectives came into the conference room and took them out. By this time, the reporters were already outside waiting because the news of the shares had already leaked out and was all over the internet.
The meeting ended and Kinsgely left for his office with his brother.
...
*Bianca on the phone with Alexander*
Hey
How are you feeling? He asked
I feel great. Thank you so much.
"Cmon you can't keep thanking me this way. You didn't deserve what happened to you, Bianca" He said calmly.
"Yeah I know but let's just say it happened and here I am" she said.
"It's all your boss's fault. He should have been more careful. He should have made it clear to his fiancee that you both have nothing going on" Alex said.
"Yeah but I don't think it's his fault tho. He did nothing wrong. He's suffering the most from all of this and I do feel bad about it" She said sadly.
"He's the son of Douglas, he'll find a way to deal with it. So don't worry about that" he said.
Okay.
Yeah, so what are you up to? He asked.
"I'm just here. I miss the office. I'm tired of staying at a place. I know I should be resting but I just can't " She said.
"Okay, how about I come to take you out tomorrow for a stroll? It will make you feel better" He suggested.
"Nah it's okay. I'll be fine besides you've done more than enough for me already" she said.
No, I insist. I want to get to know you better too. Don't you think? He asked softly.
"Okay then" She smiled.
"Great. I'll pick you up by 3 pm and I'll bring you back home before you know it" he said.
Alright.
"Okay. See you tomorrow and take good care of you" he said.
Sure, I will.
Bye.
Call ended...
She smiled and picked the remote to watch the news when the headline was about the Douglas Empire.
"THE DOUGLAS MULTIBILLION DOLLARS EMPIRE IN CRISES"
She became worried after listening to the news. She picked up her phone and check the time it was 6:15 pm. She called Mandy but she wasn't responding to her calls and so was Kingsley.
She waited up for them but they didn't return till she dossed off.
Mandy got back home and met her sleeping in her room but didn't bother to wake her because she needed to rest herself after such a long day.
....
Bianca woke up and she checked her time, it was 25minutes past 10 pm. She didn't know how she slept that long.
She wore her flop and walked out of her room. She knocked on the next door since her room was next to Kingsley's room on the 3rd floor. Mandy stays on the second floor.
She knocked at it again but there was no answer and just when she was planning on giving up, the door swung open.
"Hey," they said simultaneously.
Are you okay? Kingsley who was still on his white shirt and trousers asked.
"Yeah, I was checking up on you" she said.
"Come in" he ushered her in.
"Thank you" she said and stepped into the room and watched Kingsley go back to his seat and continued to sip his Alcohol.
How was work today? She asked as she sat adjacent to him.
"Not bad" Kingsley gave her a soft smile.
"I saw the news" she said calmly.
"Uhmmm" he nodded.
"So what would you do about it? I mean the shares, and the replacement and the court case" Bianca asked.
"Hmmm" he sigh and placed his head on the arm of the chair he sat on.
"I don't know. I'm tired" he said like he was carrying the whole world on his shoulders. He looked really pale and exhausted.
Bianca watched him closely and moved closer to him and held his hands.
"You will be fine. Just hang on and keep fighting" She said with a comforting voice while Kingsley was busy staring at her like he was lost.
"I know I can't do much to help but I want you to know that I'm always here to help when you need it" she said.
Even now? He asked with his gaze still fixed on her.
"Uhmm" she nodded.
"Then, do me a favor right now" he said still looking at her like he was trying to see through her soul.