Hours later after the news of veronica's misfortune had surfaced. Some men in black suit marched into the modeling organizations. They were led into the company by a dominate aura man the rest tolling behind him.
"Take me to your CEO" he ordered not sparing a glance at the receptionist.
"I am sorry sir, but he is not on sit" a man said trying to match his pace.
"Take me to him now!".
"Sir he is in a board meeting now".
The man halted glancing at the fragile framed man at his side "If you don't like your job, i advice you walk out yourself".
"Hmm...this way sir" the man said leading the way.
The room which was filled with noisy debaters quieted down as the man stepped in.
...Good evening ...
"Name your price i am buying this company tonight" the man interrupted.
The board members were shocked unable to utter a word.
"I am sorry but i am not selling my company " the CEO said.
"Mr Lawrence, i give you a minute to make up your mind, sell it or watch it go down in five seconds".
The air around became stiff, almost like time stopped. The entire board members felt paralyzed still saying nothing as nobody was willing to get involved.
"Here's the document, sign them and everyone will be at peace".
"No! i can't".
"Mr Lawrence, don't be rash or you will lose a lot" he said starting a countdown
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"Stop, i will sell it" Lawrence agreed his hair and shirt all damped with sweat.
"Good idea". he said a victorious smirk on his lips.
"Now sign and meet my pa ,discuss your price and get your cheque "he said walking past him to the CEO's chair.
A man with a suitcase walked forward from the men in black handling over a file and a pen to Lawrence.
He took the pen with shaky hands scrambling his signature on the file.
The man sat on the chair, leaning on his hand which was supported by his elbow. "As you all can see, i am your new CEO, i now own all the branch, in and out of this company, my rules will now be obeyed" he said addressing all board members.
"Is that clear?" he asked.
They all stared silently not knowing what to say.
"I said i that clear?".
"Yes sir" the members chorused.
"Good, i appreciate you all for the good work" he said charming them with a smile as he got to his feet.
He walked around the huge meeting table, stopping at Lawrence's side. His hands rested on his shoulder giving him a pat "Lawrence don't sweat under this heavy air conditioned room, or do you have a disease" he asked.
"Well if you do this money is more than enough to pay up for your treatment and even all the needs for your fourth coming generation" he said retracting his hands to his pockets.
The lawyer zipped up the suit case and walked back to the midst of the men in black.
"You are now my secretary and i will deduct five percent from your pay" The man said hos back to the congregation.
"Failure to resume to work tomorrow will result to a strike and that goes the same to everyone" he added before walking out with his men strolling behind him.
He halted in his step without raising his voice, it rang in the almost empty hallway and quite room" veronica's suspension should be brought down followed by an apology from the organization and a new position as the new top model" he said.
His message was heard by all, loud and clear before he proceeded in his steps.
I don't even know why that piece of paper was picked as top model was chosen in the first place he thought with furrowed brows.
Lawrence fell to the floor his eyes blood shot, his hair dripping from sweat. The board members kept starring some in disbelieve, some calculating if they had lost.
"ZACK SALMA !!!!!" Lawrence yelled his voice chill with a hint of bitterness.
Zack smirked "Now that's what i have always wanted to hear".
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Betty ran out of the mob turning around the corner, she bumped into George while gasping for air.
"I bet they drained you of some sweat" he said patting her back.
"It turns out the snitch was felicia" George said.
" I knew it, i knew she was up to no good" betty retorted.
"Your report was so smooth how did you go about it?" George asked.
"I am just cool i would say".
George smiled. "Let's be on our way now".
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Good morning news ....
It is quite unfortunate that the super model veronica sandas has been suspended for six months.
this came as a shocking news to us, but what is more shocking is the incident that led to the admission of model veronica into the hospital. "What could have happened ? . she is still in a state of coma till now.
"What could be the cause of all this , well let's find out in the next coming news.
Zack starred long into the tv, his eyes void of emotions.
"Nico".
Nico staggered on his feet "Yes .. yes sir".
"Find out if this is true, be fast about it" Zack ordered not moving an inch.
"Erm ..yes sir, it is true" Nico stammered gulping down the saliva that threatened to choke him.
"You knew along and you didn't say a thing to me".
"I....
Sound of crashing filled the room, broken glass shattered bouncing everywhere.
"Jesus... Nico yelled scrambling out of the living room as fast as he could.
" Oh my God, mr nico you are bleeding" the maid said running closer to him.
"Tell the driver to prepare the car" nico replied staggering forward.
" But you are bleed...
" Tell him to prepare the fucking car, now!" Nico yelled interrupting her.
" Yes" she replied running away.
" Damn, i certainly didn't see that coming" nico murmured lowering himself to the kitchen floor while holding his bleeding hands.
( Footsteps approaching ) .
Nico scrambled to hiding at the back of the fridge.
" Don!".. nico exclaimed.
" Nico why are you fidgeting at the back of the fridge?" Don asked .
" Seriously! Is this the best you can do,messing up the employees kitchen" don added.
Authors pov...
Don is one of Zacks heafty body guards and one of the mist richest employee.
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" I am sorry" nico replied pulling himself out.
" How long have you ran out?".
" Erm, like five minutes ago".
" Hmm, let's get you treated, you don't want to get infected" don said sweeping him off his feet and into his hands as he carried him outside .
" I feel like a bride" nico said with a witty smile.
" Say that again and imma throw you down" don replied his expression impassive.
" Hmm sorry".
Minutes later Nico's hand was all cleaned and bandaged neatly.
" Thanks a lot Don " nico said expressing his gratitude .
" You are always welcome buddy" din replied.
" I wonder why he is always that way?".nico asked with a long sigh.
Don smiled resting his hand on his knee " you will never know boy " Don repliled getting to his feet.
" C'mon, why the long face, your pay is enough to arrange a successful burial for you" Don said flashing a wityy smile as he streched out his hand to him.
" Funny joke" nico replied receiving Don's hand with his good arm.
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Minutes later at the hospital zack drove into the premises meeting trouble.