"Wow this is just…" Mr. Chris was stunned going through the business Contract Reginald handed Damion
Sonia, Darius, Tiana, and Klein all had the same look on their faces when they saw the proposal contract
" This is too good, like I don't even know what to say" Tiana said
" How did you get this contract" Klein asked still in a stunned form
" He offered me the contract" Damion answered simply
" But why would he do that" Mr. Chris asked
" Don't know, all I know we have talked before" Damion said
" You know kid you're something else" Darius laughed out
" With this amount of investment we truly be getting back on our feet" Sonia said
" Well, so are we accepting it, doing so will make him a major shareholder" Damion stayed
" Well I don't see why we shouldn't take it, this is an opportunity we can't miss" Mr. Chris said
" Yeah, I mean we would be idiots not to take it right?" Sonia clicked her tongue
" Okay, l guess we're taking it. Klein later we would set up a meeting to sign the contract" Damion said
" Understood, so next on the schedule is the press release for our new products" Klein said
" Darius how is Kendall doing, has she developed any designs lately" Damion asked
" Yes these are some designs" Darius replied and passed around some files
Within the files were pencil sketches of different bags and shoes, but one that stood out was sketch made with colored pencils. It was a royal blue square medium size handbag with golden chains attached to it, beside it was a 6 inches (15.24 cm) blue heels with golden flowery branches in form of strokes on it
" This is lovely" Sonia and Tiana simultaneously said, instantly falling in love with it
" Yeah, this is wonderful" Darius voiced out
" So with this, we can set up a date for a press release" Mr. Chris said
" Yes, it has been a while since we took down previous products, plus our reputation is off the charts so, this press release would be an opportunity to get back on the market" Damion said
" How about 4 months from now for the press release" Sonia suggested
" Am alright with the time, how about you all" Damion asked
"I don't see why not" Mr. Chris said
The rest nodded in compliance as they had no issues with the date
" Klein what's next" Damion asked
" Well just the issue of our previous investors leaving, earlier it was deducted that there was a spy in the company that was guiding the investors away" Klein said
" Haa this is quite a problem, that snake better make sure I don't get my hands on him" Tania gritted her teeth
"For years they gladly took our investments away" Mr. Chris sighed
" I seem to have an idea who it is, but it needs to be tested" Damion
" Huh? Are you sure" Klein asked this time
" Yeah, but as I said it needs to be tested" Damion replied
" Who is it you have in mind" Mr. Chris asked
" Mr. Whales, does it ring a bell?" Damion asked
" But that's impossible, Mr. Whales has been with this company since inception." Darius defended Mr. Whales
" Yeah, are you sure" Sonia asked
" Not sure, but to be able to take away our investment opportunities means the person is in a high position to know about the investment right before we accept it. I have gone through everyone including those that left and all that's left is Mr. Whales" Damion stood his ground
They rest all looked bewildered as the refused to accept the hunch, it was only Mr. Chris that kept quiet as if he were thinking on what Damion said
" So how do you intend to test him" Mr. Chris asked
" Simple tell him of our latest investment plan" Damion said
" Hold up, if he is the traitor, and we do this aren't we risking the investment" Tania said
" Don't worry about it, were going to inform him about the investment proposal and ask him of his thoughts on it, if he says we should go on, then I'll admit am wrong but if he suggests we give it time, then you can guess" Damion said
" I hope what we will do will prove he's innocent" Mr. Chris said
" Okay, I'll phone him to come up, since am employed as an intern here" Damion said
" Hello, please send Mr. Whales up here" Damion called with the company telephone
The whole board kept quiet and stared at nothing in particular, the moment Mr. Whales gives his answer will affirm whether he's the traitor, it took him approximately 10 minutes to get up to the board office.
" You called for me?" Whales asked respectfully, though he's around Chris age
" Yes, take a look at this business proposal we were given and tell us what you think" Chris said as Damion gave him the files
" This…" Whale's eyes widened as he went through the terms and conditions, his hands were slightly trembling as he closes it
" Sir, RC investment company is one of the major companies out there how did we get their attention enough to warrant a proposal" Whales asked
" That's not relevant, should we sign up with them or do we turn them down" Chris asked
" Well the packages are astonishing so we can't turn them down" Whales said to the relief of the members
"But"
"Huh, but what?"Darius asked
" We should hold on and wait a bit, they may be bluffing" Whales said
" Thank you that will be all for now Whales" Chris said waving Whales off, whales nodded and left
" I can't believe this" Sonia said covering her face
" That old bastard snake, how could he do this"
Tania said with a frustrated expression
" I just can't right now". Darius said covering his eyes while Klein just looked outside the glass complex
" After all this time" Chris sighed again
" Calm everyone, he just confirmed part of the test" Damion said
" What? Part of it" Sonia asked
" Yes, Klein set up the date for the signing on Monday, since this is Tuesday he has almost a week time to plan his theft" Damion said
" And if by Monday we receive no call terminating the proposal he's clean but if we do then" Chris paused at the obvious
" I still think this is risky, we might lose the investment" Klein said
" Don't worry we aren't loosing it" Damion assured them
" So what happens after he is found guilty, can I borrow him for a few days" Tania said cracking her knuckles
" I think it's best for all of us if we kept him away from you" Darius said
" Come on let's not be soft right Sonia" Tania asked Sonia
" Sorry am with Darius" Sonia said
Tania turned towards Klein, but he just lifted his hands and looked away, Chris looked down on the table the moment she turned to his direction
" Boss Gustavo, please support me" Tania said teasingly as others refused
" I have a better idea that doesn't involve death and imprisonment? First find out the reason for his betrayal and fire him right after he coughs out who he is selling out to" Damion said
"I agree" Chris said
They rest all agreed to his idea, Tania clicked her tongue and rolled her eyes
" I like mine better, but I guess we can use yours" Tania said.