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Immediately 8am strike on dot, the sound of a ringing alarm took over the whole house without stopping and the standing fan worsened the situation as it blew her duvet away from her body Suddenly Bolt her dog bounced on her, licking all over her face...

" Come On Bolt, I need to sleep, just give me five minutes" She said with her eyes closed But Bolt didn't listen he kept on licking her face, when he saw she didn't stand up he started barking loudly She squeezed her face instantly and groaned out loud showing her unhappy expression and she stood up immediately, took the alarm, switched it off

" Bolt why are you always doing this to me" She caresses his face rubbing her hand around his face gently

She played with him for a while then she went to take a bath She entered the bathroom and came back shortly, wet with a clean white towel around her, and her hair dripping of bath water

Immediately she got close to her mirror she grinned out loud, laughing out her lungs.. if people saw her they will think she was a mentally unstable person She stopped laughing and smiled at herself looking into the mirror

" I should get ready" She beamed and walked straight to her closet It took minutes for her to dress up, then she went back to the mirror, took her hair dryer, it took about two minutes, then she used her hair stretcher to straighten her hair

She packed her hair into a single ponytail which she loves a lot She sat down on a bed to wear her sneakers but bolt came to her, because he already know she was about to leave him He nuzzled her nose but she sensed what he was asking for

" No Bolt, we can't go for a walk this morning when I get back then we can play together" She told him Then he removes his face from her nose and sat beside her rolling his tail

" Don't worry I won't break my promise" She said which he understood and went to dragged her bag

" Good boy, I love you so much, but don't disturb mom when she feeds you and be a good dog when I leave" She said

Bolt tilts his head to indicate that he is listening, She rubbed his face with love and left her room

She got to the living room, dropping her bag and left for the kitchen but she saw a notes beside her lunch box, then she read out " I left for the parlor earlier because I had so many order I need to see to, Bolt already ate this morning and take care dear" She read out

" Awwn, Thanks mom I love you too" She took her lunch box which also have her morning food inside She went back to the her room, came back down with bolt because she can't leave him alone at home, took her bag and left She always leaves him with a trainer who is their next neighbor, she knocked at his door, but it took a while before he opened up

" Ohh Cindy I'm sorry for taking your time I was busy with something" The trainer said "

It's fine, I know you have many dogs to take care of, And here is another friend of yours" She said holding bolt with his belt

" Of course he is my favorite" The trainer smiled and took bolt

" I will see you later bolt" She said

" And you look more pretty today" The trainer said

" I will take that as my first compliment" She beamed and left

The trainer smiled and took bolt inside

🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷 *THE EDWARD'S MANSION*{ MAXWELL ROOM }

His room was the biggest room in the mansion, it looks like an apartment, it has a big lounge inside, a gym with all the equipment, a studying room which looks like a office, a large closet of clothes, a big bathroom with a jacuzzi bathtub, and many more He sat down on this bed replying some business dms when his cute sister rushed in wearing her college uniform

" When will you learn to knock" He said

" I will when you decide to close your door" She replied with a smile

" You know I don't like closing my door, this is my private space so I can do whatever I like" He said

" Then I can do whatever I like to because this is my brothers room and I can decide to pack all my stuff and come here so we can be together" She replied

" No way, you know I love my personal space, you can stay with dad at the other side and l will be here alone" He said

" Hmmm I know you will say that, I just came to see if you are done but it seems you are still busy so I will ask my buddy to take me to college" She replied

She called her lady driver, her buddy because she treats everyone equally

" Ohhh, I will take you tomorrow dear, I forgot but you can't blame me I have a lots of works pending, so I am very busy this days" He said

" It's fine don't worry I will join the company soon so I can give you a helping hands" She replied

" I know right, you will be late for college, get going" He said when he saw the clock

" See you later" She bid farewell by pecking him on his cheeks

She rushed out immediately before he could say anything because she knows he hates it when she pecks him

" She can never change" He said and continued with his work

🎀🎀🎀🎀 One hour later, when he was done with some pending work, he stretched his body showing some muscle because he was wearing a white singlet

" I should have my bath" He said and walked to his washroom It took some time before he came out because he did his skincare routine inside his washroom He opened his closets, he took out a black tuxedo suit with a tie and a black leather monk-strap shoe and wore it He sprayed his expensive body spray, perfume and cologne all over his body and went to his mirror, he styled his hair as always, took his black leather bag and phone and left his room He doesn't have his meals at home since his mother demise He entered the elevator went to the first floor because he stays alone in the second floor When he got to the first floor he saw his father, eating at the dinning table All the maids bowed her hand down to greet him, but he never responds to them

" Good Morning Son" Mr Edwards greeted " Good Morning to you papa, how are you doing today" He asked and he always calls his dad ( PAPA )

" As you can see I'm healthy" Mr Edwards replied with a cute smile

" I need to leave, I have so many pending works to do, I have to visit the restaurant today they have some issues there, I got a text from the manager" He said

" Mr Smith told me about it too, Go and make me proud as always" Mr Edwards replied

" Thanks Papa" He said and left immediately

" That's my son, I know you are happy to see the growth of your son, Sandra" Mr Edwards said and continued with his food

Mr Edwards stays at the mansion all days because of his health issues at old age, the family doctor comes time to time to check up on him He has been lonely since when his wife died, he vowed never to get married because he can only have love for one woman His children, which is Maxwell and Poppy has been his only hope to stay alive for many years, but he want to get his son back because he doesn't love how he changed from being a kind hearted man to an arrogant man He always prays to get his old son back before he dies and he hope he meets someone like his mother who can change him as soon as possible

♾️♾️♾️♾️ *STEVEN MANSION* { HIS BEDROOM }

He woke up, yawning out loud, when he opened his eyes, he saw the lady he came home with last night He rolled his eyes in annoyance, and lashed out on her immediately

" How dare you wrap your stinking body with my clean towel, Are you insane? Who do you think you are? What effrontery do you have? Who are you? You this lowlife woman, you are a scum and a bitch who sleeps with rich man like me just for cash, you left you poor husband to come sleep with me and you are behaving like you own me you must be mad you this mentality unstable married woman, Never in your foolish life try this with me again, No you can even try it with me because this is the last time you will ever come her bitch, Get lost bitch" He screamed

He opened his drawer took a dozen of cash threw it at her

She immediately took her clothes and left out naked with tears on her eyes

" Useless Witch" He said and wore a glove took the towel and throw it into the waste bin, he opened his closet, and left with a new pair of towel She quickly wore her clothes outside his room and rushed out of his mansion still crying When he was done taking his bath, he came out, wore a casual office wear and a brown leather shoe, a black shades and left his room He went to his kitchen, opened the fridge and brought out a bottle of his Vitamin C supplement and went out He got out and his driver rushed with immediate effect, opened the back door from him and drove off

➿➿➿➿ *EDWARD'S-KINGS COLLEGE*

The college of the rich, it's also owned by the " EDWARD'S FAMILY " Many rich kids from different countries attends the college because it is best college in Scotland The college is full of high class, the rich, and most especially bullies The school is known for having the best education a child can have, they have all the resources a child needs to succeed in life Richard Berryhill the son of the second most wealthy family also attends the college who is Steven younger brother The college also gives privileges to middle class families and the poor by providing scholarships for twenty special kids Poppy got down from the car and bid her buddy goodbye, As she walks in all eyes were on her

Some gave different compliments which she laughs off

👥 She is so pretty

👥 I wish I was a family of the Edwards

👥 Her skin is so flawless what skincare products does she uses

👥 I love her curly hair

👥She is so beautiful Suddenly Richard appeared, and all the girls gasped

👥 Omg, he is so charming

👥 His lips are like strawberries

👥 I love his looks

👥 His smile are captivating

👥 He is my crush Richard smiled at them, while some got choked by his cute smile

Someone appeared after Richard left, his name is Oliver William He was given a scholarship to study at the College

👥 Who is this newbie

👥 I haven't seen him before

👥 He is so cute

👥 I'm sure he is from a rich family

👥 He is so good looking Oliver who was a shy boy just quickly rushed In because he wasn't used to a noise environment

➰➰➰➰ CLASS**

Richard has four friends who are named Jack, Adam, Leo, Mason who are from wealthy family as well

Jack, is a gentle nice guy, and the fourth best in his class, he is also very attractive

Adam, is a troublemaker who laughs at things that ain't funny, He is also brilliant and good looking

Leo, is the spoilt brat among them, he always comes average in class, bullies the poor college student a lot, and he is nice looking

Mason, the quiet guy, he is also brilliant, hardworking and handsome There is also two best friends from a wealthy family in their class

Madison, a beautiful girl, who likes to show her dimples when she smiles, and very outspoken, she is the female lead of the bullies, she hate the poor child especially the scholarship ones

Natalie, a pretty girl, she is good in sports and in her academic studies but the second lead bully, she does whatever she wants and does cares about others

Poppy got into the class took her seat which is at the front while the others came into the class when the lectures were about to begin The new students came in and just sat next to Poppy because their was a empty seat at the right, Richard sat down at her left

Someone people started whispering but he ignored them Mr Brown, their chemistry teacher came in, and asked Oliver to come to the podium

" Introduce yourself" Mr Brown said He was reluctant as first but he later spoke up " I'm Oliver William your new classmate" He said " He is the most brilliant boy I have seen, he scored 100% mark at his scholarship exam I was so impressed with you performance keep it up" Mr Brown said Then bad compliments flew away

👥 What is this college made of why will I be in the same room with a scholarship boy

👥 I thought he was from a rich family

👥 This is pathetic

👥 I can't believe this

" Shut up!" Mr Brown exclaimed And the class went silent like a graveyard

" Go back to your seat Oliver" Mr Brown said People glared at him but he took his sat

After an hour, Mr Brown went out of the class Leo stood up and went straight to Oliver

" Hi Ollie, nice to meet you" Leo said

Oliver was so happy that someone at least was so kind to him but he didn't know it was a trap

" I'm fine and you?" He asked

" Of course I'm good" Leo extended his right hand for a hand shake

Richard, Adam , Jack and Mason couldn't believe what they were hearing and witnessing, Even the others where in disbelief Oliver was about to shook hands with him but suddenly Leo grabbed his collar and smirked Oliver was so shocked about what was happening but he couldn't process it

" Really, you think I was being friendly to you, I can't never associate myself with someone like you because you are just a beggar to me" Leo said

Oliver controlled his tears from falling They started taking pictures, some posted it on the school platform and it spread like wildfire

Richard and Poppy have seen enough so they both yelled at the same time

" Shut up Leo" They said at the same time

" What is your problem Leo" Adam said " You can never change" Mason added The class went silent Richard removed Leo hands from Oliver collar, he adjusted Oliver's collar

" I'm so sorry Ollie" Richard said " I'm sorry for Leo's behavior" Jack said

" Come with me" Poppy said and held Oliver's hand and left Richard quickly looked around and faced Leo

" Must you behave badly with anyone"? He asked

" He is just a poor slave why are you taking this serious" Leo replied

" Why would we not take it serious, you are still the same spoilt brat" Adam said

" Mind your words" Leo snapped

" And if I don't want will you do" Adam snapped back

" Common guys, Chill out, don't fight you two" Mason said

" And Leo stop all this and apologize to Ollie" Jack said

" Over my dead body" Leo hissed and walked away

" He will never change" Richard said and the three left the class

" I don't understand why Poppy family likes bringing slaves to this college" Madison said

" I don't understand, this lowlife are staining the good reputation of the college we have to do something" Natalie replied

" Don't worry we will make their lives a living hell" Madison smiled and they both went out of the class

💢💢💢💢 " I'm so sorry for what Leo did I apologize on his behalf" Poppy said feeling so sorry

" It's fine, I'm used to be called different names" Oliver replied hiding his tears

" You can cry in front of me I won't take your pictures" Poppy teased Oliver laughed which made Poppy smile

" You have a cute smile" Oliver said " I got many compliments about my smile, but thanks" She replied

" You are Poppy Edwards right?" He asked

" Hmm Yes, why did you asked?" She replied

" I can't believe you are so nice to me, it feels like I'm dreaming" He said

" Some rich people are also nice just like Richard, Adam, Jack and Mason just that Leo is the odd guy out of this friends" She replied

" I know right, I was also surprised Richard stood up for me " He said

" He has been a nice guy" She replied " Ohh really that is nice" He replied

" Okay see you later" She said and left

" She is more cuter in person that the pictures of her on internet" Oliver said and smiled

< INSIDE THE COLLEGE ~ { THE CLASS }

After the end of their lectures, The physics teacher bids them farewell and a good night wish, then left the class The students packed their bags, and they left for their various destinations one after the other Oliver said goodbye to Poppy and others except Leo who stormed out without waiting for his friends

" Don't mind him, he will be alright" Adam said

" Sure, but I don't want him to hate me more than he does because you guys stood up for me when he insulted me" Oliver replied

" Friends fights so it is fine and have a good day" Jack said

" See you tomorrow buddy" Mason beamed at Oliver, who shyly smiled back

" Good bye Richard" Oliver said, while Richard nodded

" See you buddy" Jack said and left with the others Poppy packs her books, neatly into her bag, and was about to leave, then Richard quickly obstructed her view

" What are you doing? She asked looking at him

" I just wanted to see if you are okay" He replied

" As you can see I am pretty much okay" She said, walking forward but she was put to hold by Richard again

" I'm not done talking" He said " I don't want to talk to you and you perfectly know the reason why so please stop bothering me and move out of my way" She replied

" But I want to talk to you, and we have to discuss" He said

" Must I keep repeating myself each time that my brother doesn't want to see you with me likewise yours" She replied

" I don't care about my brother and you should not listen to yours too" He responded

" You can't tell me what to do, I own my life and I will do whatever my family wants" She said

" For how long? Your brother and mine are just the same Poppy cut him off immediately

" My brother and yours ain't the same and you know that so stop being so blind to the truth" She replied and walked off

" Why do I always make her angry? I behave crazy sometimes" He shook his head He sat down for a while, then he stood up and left

💢💢💢💢 7PM' THE WHEELERS ICE-CREAM PARLOR> Cindy got out of the public bus looking tired and went straight into the parlor When she got in her mom had a few customers so she went quickly into the washroom She sat down on the WC for her while because it was a tiresome day at the store She flushed the toilet, close the door, wash her hands with antiseptic soap and rinsed it gently, then she rubbed her hands with a tissue which she threw into the dustbin as she was about to leave When she got out, it was only remaining a customer whose orders were still pending, she just quietly sat at the customer side and waited for her mom After a few minutes, her mom was done, her mom went to the doorstep and swiped the < OPENED > To ~ CLOSED ~

" I can see you are exhausted, I made your favorite ice cream flavor" Her mom said Cindy quickly junked up with a smile on her face

" You're the best mom ever" She said and took the vanilla ice cream cone from her mother and licked it quietly with a cute blush on her pretty face

" I know right" Her mother smiled back and left to gather her things Cindy continued licking the ice cream cone till it finished, she frowned when it was all gone Her mother came outside with her bag and they went to take a bus straight home THIRTY MINUTES LATER** They got home, Her mom went to open their apartment but Cindy went to get Bolt from the trainer She knocked on his door, which he opened quickly

" I have been waiting for you for quite some well" He said

" OH sorry, We came back late today" She replied

"It's fine and...... Bolt cut their conversation off, he happily bounced like a bouncing castle on her, she knelt down so she wouldn't fall, she caresses his face smoothly rubbed his face

" I've missed you dear" She said caressing his face mildly

" I can see you guys are having your separate time, and I gave him some food"

He said " Thanks, isn't he the best trainee? She asked bolt

" Of course everyone in this neighborhood know that" He grinned softly She stood up and held bolt with his belt

" Bye" She waved and left with bolt When she got home, she went up to her room to freshen up and after that she went down for dinner After few minutes, she was done with her dinner, she carried her moms plate and hers, went to wash the dishes and came back to the dinning

" Mom good night, and sweet dreams" She yawned " Have a nice dream" Her mom replied and they both left for their respective rooms

🎀🎀🎀🎀 10PM, EDWARD'S MANSION^ { RICHARD ROOM } Poppy sneaked in and quickly lie on the bed, while Richard was having a cold shower He took few minutes, then came outside in a white towel

" You again, haven't you disturbed me enough this morning, What are you looking for in my room at this time of the day?" He asked

" What do people do in a room?" She asked " Stop playing does minds games it would work on me" He replied

" Then fine, my room was so cold, so I decided to come sleep here for the night" She responded

" You must be joking right, So of all the rooms on your side you couldn't find a room to sleep in, if yours is cold , you could have switched off the AC of your room" He said

" I lost my remote so I couldn't switch it off, and this is the best room to be among the rooms in this mansion" She replied

" Popz, just don't dare me tonight, you know I can't sleep if someone is with me in my room I love to be alone" He said

" That is non of my business, learn to sleep with people and I am not a stranger, I'm your cute little sister" She smiled and winked at him

" Stop smiling and please let me be?" He pleaded " Then go and sleep in your bath tube, I slept there ones and it's so cool and nice" She said

" I can't, and I give up you can sleep with me" He replied

" Wow, I won, yea, yea" She shouted " Be quiet everywhere is so silent so stop shouting " He said Richard opened his closet, brought out his white rope and lie down on the bed, covered himself with the duvet, he switched of the lights and he slept off Poppy who was pretending to sleep, stood up, pecks his forehead and smiled

" Goodnight brother" She said, and left his room quietly She never had the intention to sleep in his room, she just wanted him to sleep early because he got back stressed and she knows he will not sleep, and just continues his pending works which was left undone in his office so her plan was to make him sleep earlier than before ♾️

♾️♾️♾️ *STEVEN'S MANSION*

His driver helped him In because he was so drunk Richard who has been waiting for him to get back, helped him with his driver to the couch

" What happened to him? Richard asked

" He went to a bar after his work and he got so drunk" The driver replied

" Okay thank you for taking care of him" He said

" Don't Sir, it's my work so don't thank me" The driver replied "

No it's your work to drive him not to nurse him like a baby" He said

" Ok Sir I need to leave" The driver replied

" And please stop calling me Sir you are older than me I should be the one calling you with respect, and it's already dark take my brothers car home" He said

" No Sir, Boss will fire me if I do so, then take my car then" He said, took his car keys from the center table and gave it to the driver

" Thank you so much Sir" The driver responded and left with the car keys

He walked back to his brother and shook his hand, he made him stand up, and he managed to take him to his room He made him lie on the bed, covered his body with his duvet

" When will you become a better son and brother?" Richard asked no one in particular He switched off the room lights and left, he entered the next room and also slept peacefully

➰➰➰➰ *MORNING* { STEVEN'S ROOM }

Richard entered the room, wearing his college uniform, he carried a cup of lemonade juice to subside and minimize the effects of the alcohol he drank last night, he dropped the cup gently on his table with a cover on top of the cup As he was about to exit through the door, he heard the usual voice

" What are you doing here, How did you get here, What gave you the audacity to come into my mansion" He yelled feeling a slight headache

" I don't have to answer all those questions, I need to get to college early" Richard said calmly

" How dare you! I'm your elder brother so you need to answer all my questions with immediate response, and I told you not to go to that dumb college but you refuse, you are the son of the < THE BERRYHILL > so behave like one, there are numerous college across the country but you still went to that college, Shame on you brother, I can't believe you are my brother, it seems you were adopted and not my biological brother" He replied

" How dare you call me an adopted brother, don't you have any shame, you called your real brother an adoptive son, I can't believe this, I won't blame you because you have never for once behaves like a big brother to me, all you do is to sleep around with different women, you are the one ruining the family reputation, and you can't tell me what do to with my life, so mind your business" Richard responded

" See the way you are speaking to me, Wow I can't believe this, one know dares to do so or else I will beat death out of the persons life just be thankful that you are my family, if not your face will be full of blood and bruises by now, and mind you I'm not ruining any reputation, I have been maintaining our legacy for the past many years" He said

" Maintaining, while disrespecting woman anyhow, you must be kidding me right now, just drink the lemonade on your table" Richard replied and walked out quietly

" What does this boy thinks of himself" He said, standing up from his bed, he stood up and went straight to the table, took the lemonade juice and drank it in a go Then he went to the bathroom, few minutes later, he came out, got dressed and was ready for work He took his phone and saw a few emails from some important clients, then he left for his office with his driver

" How did I wake up late? Why did I forgot to set the alarm yesterday, today will be a busy day at the store and I am not there yet, today will be my first time of being late to the store, Jeez, this is so pathetic" She said

While walking to the bus stop She got to the bus stop, sat down and waited for a while but no buses showed up, then she checked her time

" Fuck, it's already late, the buses would have gone back to the bus station, and I don't have enough cash to order a cab, and to make things worse my bicycle wheels is wobbly" She said with a frown on her face

She stood up, pacing around looking for what to do Suddenly a white Lamborghini splashed a stinking dirty water on her dress, she screamed out in anger

" Are you blind" She yelled but the car kept moving, then an idea came into her mind, she smiled She quickly opened her bag, took her catapult with a stone, which she usually use to make the bullies pay for their deeds, she swiftly positioned it well and immediately strikes the stone against the back glass of the car She beamed after hitting the car with the stone

" Next time you won't try this nonsense with me" She smirked, looking at her stained clothes The car stopped immediately it got hit " Boss I think someone threw a stone at the glass" The driver said

" Of course I know, How dare! Reverse the car immediately I must teach that brat a lesson " The boss said

The driver reversed the car back to the front of Cindy The boss wind door the car window at behold it was Maxwell

" How dare you, do you know what damage you have done? Do you know how much this car cost? Maxwell asked

" I can ask you the same as well, Do you know how much I got this dress?" She questioned

" This is bullshit, I'm talking about my car, you are talking about your damm clothes" He replied

" You ruined my clothes with this stinking water, and you couldn't even apologize you just drove off, so that serves you right" She responded, pointing at the big pothole in her front

" Do you know who I am?" He asked Then she took her bag, opened her pause, took out the cash she had in her pause and checked looking at his face

" You ain't even drawn on the currencies I have at hand, so how will I know you" She replied

" Just get lost" He said and wind up his car window and the driver drove off

" My day have been ruined from the beginning and now my dress stinks so badly" She said covering her nose

Thankfully, her moms parlor is just five minutes walk away from here She decided to walk there faster, because people will make fun of her and they might think she is mad She cursed him for putting her into a tight spot

➰➰➰➰ { THE CAR }

" You should have told me, if I knew you splashed a dirty water on someone then I wouldn't have spoke so rudely to her, you should have drove more carefully, she must be really embarrassed in those dress" Maxwell said

"I'm sorry boss, there was a big pothole at the bus stop" The driver replied

" And so, you should have drove with caution, I'm not worried about what she did because she was so angry, Just drop me at my office and get the car repaired" He said

" Ok Boss" The driver said and drove ahead

💢💢💢💢 *THE EDWARD'S-EMPIRE* { HIS MAIN OFFICE }

The driver drove to the parking lot, the car halted while Maxwell got down, he adjusted his suit and walked into the big reception The receptionist greeted him but as usual he never respond Many employees greeted him on his way to the office, he didn't answered them he just walk off When he entered his office, his employees started whispering, some drop a bad comment on him like

👥 He always feels to big

👥 He is not an Almighty but behaving like one

👥 I just don't like his vibes Some said good things about him like....

👥 I wonder why he changed

👥 He was a very carefree person

👥 I feel his pain, he lost his mother at the beginning of his teens, then few years later he became the heir because his father was getting older

👥 I hope he changes to become someone we knew when he was a teen Some whispers to each other ears but some ignored the conversation and went back to their work

♾️♾️♾️♾️ ( HIS OFFICE >

His office is the only one on the 12th floor, so he has the whole floor to himself He has two receptionist at the front of his office, his office has a gold door, it's wide and spacious, it even has a garden veranda outside with brown couches, a center table and different flower vases Inside his office, he has different aesthetic decorations on the walls which has a beautiful view He hung his suit on a suit hanger, then he put his bag under his desk storage He took the landline, pressed the number one button which signifies " URGENCY

* Instantly someone knocks on the door

" Come in" Maxwell said His PA, opened the door and came in, he bowed his head in respect

" I need a ginger tea, and I gave you some files yesterday where are they?" He asked

" I' I'I' " Yes the files are........ I'I'I

" Those files....... Mr Andrew, stuttered, he was out of words " What are you trying to say, Wait hold on, Are you not done with those files?" He asked

" Boss, it got late yesterday so I couldn't finish the last files but I'm done with the rest" Mr Andrew said reluctantly He was even shivering in fear, he was so scared of getting fired

" Boss, give me five minutes, I will be done, please don't get me fired, I'm begging you sir" Mr Andrew said

" Just five minutes if you ain't done then, you know the consequences" He replied

" Yes boss and I will ask the Tea man to get you, your ginger tea" Mr Andrew said

" No, bring the ginger tea in five minutes when coming back" He replied

" Understood boss" Mr Andrew said and quickly left the office

~ FIVE MINUTES LATER ~ A knock came on the door " Just come in" He said Mr Andrew came in... bowed his head again He dropped the ginger tea on the table and presented the files to Maxwell

" Next time this happens I won't take it lightly, I know you to be competent that was why you were hired in the first place, so be careful if you don't want to get fired" He replied

" Thank you boss" He bowed his head in respect " Follow me to the security office I need to get some serious job done" Maxwell said and stood up, Mr Andrew followed him quietly

➿➿➿➿ THE SECURITY OFFICE** Mr Andrew opened the door, while Maxwell walked in The security men stood up immediately bowing their heads in respect

" I just need to see the cameras of each floor in this building" from one branch to another" Maxwell said

" Yes boss" One of the security men responded

" Now all of you are done for" He said in his mind

" Stop here, this was when I walked into my office" He said

He gathered all the CCTV footage off everyone into a flash drive and left and he was followed by Mr Andrew

" Call of the branches in the building, except the receptionist area" He said and entered his office

Mr Andrew quietly gathered everyone, who were more than sixty people, some sat down at the reception because his office is only located in the 12th floor, so it has a big reception, while some stood at the door of his office

They all wondered why they were called but no one had a clue about what was going to happen

Some were already shivering, some were so scared and so on Mr Andrew told the 11th floor to go in, they were 10 of them, so they went in

➕➕➕➕➕ When they got in, they bowed their heads down in fear Maxwell stood up with his laptop on his hand and gave it to their leader, they watched it but he couldn't comprehend it

" Boss I don't understand anything" Their leader said " Are you blind, what are they doing in this video? He asked

" My workers were discussing about something which I don't know about " The leader replied

" Will you guys talk or should I He paused looking at their faces which was in fear, He smirked

" Boss we, we, we..... " We were just discussing about... yes talking about...... " Boss we can explain... I.I.I

They stammered... knowing fully were of the outcome

" Since you guys ain't ready to speak up then I will do the talking" He replied

He removed the flash drive from his laptop, then he played the video again but this time, their conversation was heard, they were all shocked and wondering where he got that from except from their leader and his assistant because they were not involved in the conversation

" You guys must be wondering where I got this recording from but you don't have to worry" He said

Unknown to them, he kept a secret recorder hidden inside their offices and everywhere in the building to monitor them The eight employees, quickly knelt down

" We are sorry sir, this will never happen again" One of the employees said They all started to beg for forgiveness, pleading their boss but he refused to listen

" The eight of you are all fired, this is a business institute not a market ground, but you turned it into a market place, and you all dared to speak rudely behind my back, what effrontery? This will be a big lesson to the remaining employees, you have so many pending assignments but you left that, and started saying several things about me, I own his company and I can do whatever pleases me you don't have the right to gossip about me" He said

" You know what I don't have anything more to say, just vacate my office with immediate effect" He snapped They wanted to plead again but he used his hand gestures so they shut up and left, leaving their leader and his assistant

" Get back to your work" He said and they left Another branch was called inside till they were left with nothing He fired twenty five employees and they vacated his company immediately and never to come back Mr Andrew came in immediately

" Get their termination letter and send it to them, and prepare a board meeting with the hiring managers straight away" He said

" Yes boss that will be done right now" Mr Andrew responded and left All the remaining staffs, went back to their works right away and their offices went silent like a graveyard Mr Andrew schedule the meeting with the hiring managers as he was instructed and went back into his office

🎀🎀🎀🎀 FEW MINUTES LATER*

Maxwell went straight to the board room to meet with the hiring manager who were already sitting before he got there When they saw him, they stood up, bowed their heads in respect He sat down, drank a cup of water and spoke up

" Let's just cut to the chase, you know what just happened recently so I need a thirty hardworking replacement for them" He said

" That would be done boss, we were just discussing before you came about hiring some new employees" The head of the hiring team replied

" Good, then it's up to you, I want the best of the best staff soon" He responded

" Of course, you won't have any complaints" Another hiring manager said

" Good-luck on that" He replied and walked off

👣👣👣👣👣 *THE WHEELER'S ICE CREAM PARLOR*

Cindy already messaged her boss, that she couldn't make it to work, which her boss understood and gave her the day off, she was so happy when she got the message from her boss She decided to help her mother with deliveries today after changing into something neat, she had some clothes at her mothers parlor so she wore one of it and went out to go for the deliveries

" Mom, I'm ready, how many deliveries do you have?" She asked with a smile

" Just two and the stores are just five minutes walk from here" Her mother replied

" Then there is so need to take the scooter I can go on foot" She responded

" No take the scooter it will be more faster" Her mother said

" No more I will go on foot" She replied

" It's fine then" Her mother gave her the orders and she went out

🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷 She got to the first store, which was a boutique store, she delivered the ice cream order and collected the fees, then she left there for the second orders She stood beside the road, about to cross when a black Ferrari car parked at her front, as she was about to move away, the car door opened which made the order she was carrying slipped from her hands, she even fell down, hurting her butts, the cold ice cream spilled on her body, she screamed because it was too cold The owner of the car just ignored her, walks off and stood beside a restaurant making a call His driver came out, he started begging Cindy but she got more angry she stood up, took a packed ice cream, opened it and went straight to the car owner, who was backing her and still on a call When she got slower to the owner, she poured the cold ice cream started from his head to his shoes

He screamed out feeling the cold ice cream as it wet his body, his phone fell down, his phone screen cracked immediately he met the floor Cindy laughed out loud, Suddenly the media rushed out with their camera, taking pictures And some people started making videos and pictures of them, even the paparazzi were there

🫂 Mr Steven Berryhill, what happened to your suit

🫂 Who is this lady with you

🫂 Why is there ice cream all over your body Steven was so embarrassed, he glared at Cindy who just smiled enjoying all the questions from the reporter His driver quickly came and blocked Steven Steven moved slower to Cindy, when he looked into her eyes he lost his voice, he was unable to say a word, he rushed into his car and the driver followed and drives off As the media, and paparazzi moved slower to Cindy

she quickly escaped to avoid questions and more pictures of her being taken