Chapter 3 03: A New Phase

Caleb was about to pick the call, when thirty bullet proof jeeps drove towards him, and surrounded him, leaving him at their center. This caused every passerby who was there to run, thinking that something bad was about to happen.

Two seconds later, a group of suited men came out one after the other, from the jeep. He didn't recognize any of them, except Anthony, his father's male servant.

''Greetings young master, and welcome back. Your inheritance of $700million is patiently waiting for you in the bank, and I'm sure that it has yielded much interest by now 'Anthony informed, as he bowed to welcome him.

''Are you here to bribe me with $700million or what? Will this amount of money bring back the precious life of my late mother?'' Caleb asked, still feeling very angry, due to his heart break and humiliation.

''I'm very sorry sir. I don't intend to woo you with this. But it's just the reality of things now.

Ever since you quarreled and angrily left home, things have never been the same again with your father and his business empire. In fact as I'm talking with you, he's on the verge of losing everything he has worked hard for over the years and for this reason, he quickly made you the heir of all his estates, and deposited a cash of $700million for you as your financial inheritance, and in case of eventuality'' Anthony highlighted.

He wondered what kind of man Caleb is, that he had to leave his place of affluence, over the gutters simply because of some quarrels and misunderstandings he had with his dad.

Caleb was quiet at this point, as his mind was divided between two worlds. He had wished and planned to return home with his wife whom he cherished so much, before she broke his heart. Secondly, he was seeing a future of war. A war between him and some strange dudes, whom he can't really comprehend for now.

''And my dad, what about him?''

''Yes, he said he has been calling your line, but you hardly pick his calls. Meanwhile, you must return home as soon as possible because things have changed. Your father's health condition has deteriorated because according to a medical test, he's suffering from a chemical attack. On the affairs of the empire, it has appeared to us that many staff have been looting away the empire's resources thereby accumulating many debts for the company'' Anthony explained.

''It's alright dear, I have heard all what you have said'' Caleb responded.

He entered into one of the jeeps that was opened to him, and they immediately drove him off. He turned back while in the jeep, and vowed to take revenge on all those who made him suffer.

He was driven to a hotel, where he would refresh himself before meeting his father. From the hotel, he was taken to the nearest supermarket, where he would purchase some clothes that would make him look like the young billionaire he truly is and while he was in the supermarket purchasing clothes, he was surprised to meet James and some of his friends, who came to purchase clothes also.

''What on Earth is this leprous being doing here?''James mocked, seeing Caleb from a distance.

''I guess he's here to solicit for funds or maybe, to beg for clothes' 'Timothy, James' best friend suggested.

James then went close to Caleb who was not even considering him.

''A poor looking dude like you, shouldn't be here. You should be in the gutters''.

''Excuse me!''Caleb spoke, as he drew backward, for him not to cause a public show.

Meanwhile, as they were talking and exchanging words, the supermarket's officials were patiently listening to them. They all ran towards the scene, to see what was happening, since they had been expecting Caleb, the young master's arrival.

''Take this money, and get yourself some nice looking clothes. Poor guy'' James said, as he sprayed the sum of $5,000 on him. He did this in a mocking way, causing patronizers to watch and also take photographs of all that was happening.

As James sprayed the money on him, he turned to go, when he received an annoying slap from the manager of the super-market.

''How dare you fool, talk to the young master in such a manner?. Do you even know who he is?'' Mr. Donald asked angrily, and full of surprise that James has the guts to even speak to Caleb.

''What! And who the hell are you, to slap me? Are you normal?'' Caleb angrily asked, as he felt like fighting back. He was about calling his p[hone, to call the police, when the manager gave him another phase of heavy slap.

James' face at this moment, grew red. His friends wanted to fight, but they immediately kicked them out of the market hall.

''There is nothing you can do, young man. This man you're making mockery of, is the richest man in London, and if not the entire United Kingdom. The worst is that you're currently insulting him in his own super-market''Mr.Donald informed.

''What! I don't think you're normal. This guy who can't even afford to feed himself or take care of a woman, is the person you are referring to as being the richest man in the city?. Are you joking or what?'' James asked as he yelled. He laughed himself to stupor because to him, the manager doesn't even know what he was saying.

''The next time I see your filthy self coming around this super-market again, or any of our branches, you will be miserably dealt with. For your information, Mr. Caleb here is the major shareholder of over 80% of all the super-markets in the United Kingdom.

Meanwhile, for trying to put our boss to shame, you have been totally banned from doing business around any of our super-market''Mr. Donald informed.

''Your picture has been automatically taken, and has been sent to our various branches, nationwide'' The assistant manager said.

James, who thought he was in a strange dream, was about to say something, when he heard a security man's voice from behind:

''Send that bastard out immediately''.

He was immediately kicked out.