The Fight For Maxwell

Maxwell was a handsome, fair-skinned, gentle, and disciplined man, loved by the people. He was appointed as the new manager of Mount-Top Insurance Company after the mysterious death of the former company leader. During the appointment, Bright and Sofia were chosen to work directly with him as personal assistants. The event was grand, filled with fanfare, laughter, and admiration. Ladies surrounded him for pictures and exchanged affectionate gestures.

One day, while Maxwell was heading home, his car broke down. He had to take public transport. Coincidentally, two staff members who wanted to speak with him after their meeting entered the same vehicle. They greeted him with bright smiles.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Maxwell," they said.

"Thank you, ladies," Maxwell responded.

"You're welcome," they replied.

The first lady introduced herself. "My name is Efi."

"That's nice," said Maxwell.

The second lady added, "My name is Deborah, but my friends call me Debby."

"Nice to meet you both," said Maxwell. "I think you weren't at the meeting this afternoon?"

Efi responded, "No, we were sent to deliver a document."

As the car moved along, both ladies, who were seated beside Maxwell, began to touch him subtly. Feeling disturbed and restless by their inappropriate gestures, Maxwell eventually told the driver, "Sir, please stop here. I'll get down."

The ladies protested, "But sir, you haven't reached your destination."

"I know," he replied. "Thank you. I'm fine here."

After Maxwell alighted, the driver drove off. The ladies laughed.

Efi said, "That guy is so handsome and smells amazing. I must have him."

Deborah replied, "Not so fast. Let me have my chance."

Efi suggested, "Let's play the game-and whoever wins, gets him."

Still standing at the spot, Maxwell chuckled to himself. "What kind of ladies are these? In every garden where there is an Adam, there must be an Eve and a snake. I will never eat their apple, no matter how hard they try. Let me go check on my car at the mechanic."

Later, Efi arrived home and told her father, "Daddy, I need a car-one of the latest models. I'm tired of using public transport. It's embarrassing."

Her father asked, "What happened? Why this sudden request? Is something wrong?"

"No, sir," Efi replied. "But you know how most guys are these days. If a lady doesn't meet their expectations, they won't even consider her for a relationship. I need a car so I can look attractive and appealing. I'm no longer a child-I'm a lady, almost ready for marriage."

Her father laughed. "You're so funny, my daughter."

"It's not a joke, sir. I need to look presentable to any man that wants to marry me."

"Okay, I'll get you one."

Efi thought to herself, My dad doesn't even know my real plan. Marriage? I'm not ready. I just want Maxwell to notice me. I can tell he's an untouched fruit-and I want to be the one to taste it.

Days later, Efi drove to work in a brand-new Lexus Jeep. She celebrated with coworkers during lunch, which caught Maxwell's attention. After lunch, she went to Maxwell's office with a seductive smile.

"Good afternoon, sir."

"Afternoon," he replied.

"Can I have your private number?" she asked.

"I don't think that's necessary," Maxwell responded.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Who is it?" Maxwell asked.

"It's me," Deborah replied quickly.

"Okay, come in."

As the door opened, Efi was walking out and crossed paths with Deborah. They exchanged cold looks. Deborah walked in.

"How may I help you?" Maxwell asked.

"Maxwell, it's me-Debby. The lady you were in the car with the other day."

"Okay. What can I do for you?"

"Whatever you think is right, sir."

"How do you mean?"

"I just want to share some sweet words with you," Deborah said.

Maxwell smiled. "Sweet words?"

"Yes, sir."

Just then, Sofia, Maxwell's personal assistant, walked in and said, "I just got an idea for the new project!"

Maxwell interrupted Deborah. "Debby, please excuse us. I have important matters to discuss with Sofia. We'll talk later."

As she turned to leave, Bright also entered. Deborah left reluctantly, muttering, "So this house rat, Sofia, came in and ruined my game? No! I can't let this continue. I must get rid of her soon if my plan is to work."

Outside, she ran into Efi again.

"Efi, come here!" Deborah called.

"I've already told you-the guy belongs to me," Efi snapped.

"No, he doesn't," Deborah shot back.

"You're lying!"

"No, you are!"

Their argument escalated until a lady named Jimmy walked up to them. "What's going on here?" she asked.

"None of your business!" they both yelled.

Jimmy said, "You're not fighting over Maxwell, are you? Because I know both of you too well. I'll kill anyone who gets in my way-Maxwell is my man!"

Deborah replied, "You must be dreaming. Go wash your face."

"Are you talking to me like that?" Jimmy fumed. "I'll rearrange your face if you're not careful."

Efi interjected, "Two rats fighting over meat they can't even taste, let alone eat."

Jimmy hissed, "The end will justify the means."

They all stormed off angrily, while the ever-gentle Maxwell was still in his office brainstorming how to help the company win the national contract.

One day, while on his way to Toronto, Maxwell stopped at a fuel station and spotted Deborah refueling her Jeep. He quietly turned off the road to avoid her, but she had already seen him.

"That's definitely Maxwell," Deborah thought. "He turned because of me. I must have him."

She left the station and pursued him, but Maxwell, noticing through his side mirror, turned into a grocery store to shake her off.

Deborah parked nearby. "Where did he go? What was I thinking? Why can't I just focus? No! I must find another way. I'll be the first in his office tomorrow before those lionesses show up."

The next day, Deborah arrived early at the office, holding a file as a cover to enter Maxwell's office. But she only met Sofia and Bright.

"Ahhh," she exclaimed in frustration.

"What's the matter, Debby?" Bright asked.

"You won't understand," she replied and stormed out.

A few minutes later, Maxwell arrived and greeted Sofia and Bright.

"You're welcome," they replied.

Sofia said, "About ten minutes ago, Deborah came here with a file, asking for you. But when she realized you weren't around, she refused to leave the file."

"She came here?" Maxwell asked.

"Yes," Bright confirmed.

"This lady must be up to something," Maxwell said.

"What's going on?" they both asked.

Maxwell replied, "I think she desperately wants a man-but not me."

"Hmmm, I can sense that," Bright added.

Sofia smiled. "She's not too bad, though. You could consider a relationship."

Maxwell replied, smiling, "Thank you."

---

Question:

Will Maxwell love anyone among them?

Who will have Maxwell at the end?

Two days later, Jimmy went to Maxwell's house with a basket of assorted fruits. Before she got to his doorstep, she injected a particular fruit with a sleeping drug, intending to give it to Maxwell if she got inside his house.

She knocked on the door. Maxwell opened it and was shocked to see her. Immediately, he stepped outside, locked the door behind him, and put the keys in his pocket.

Jimmy: Good afternoon, Maxwell.

Maxwell: Good afternoon, Jimmy. How may I help you?

Jimmy: I brought these fruits for you.

Maxwell: Thank you.

Jimmy: You're welcome... Can we go inside? So I can help you set the fruits?

Maxwell: Go inside? For what? No, you can't come in. I'm busy.

Jimmy: I know but, I wouldn't over stay to disturb you. She gave him an attractive smile.

Okay. Maxwell open the door and Jimmy walked him with the basket of fruits.

Jimmy: sat down, dropped the basket of fruitts on the table. Maxwell, you haven't celebrate your position at the new manager to anyone of us.

Maxwell answered, I did. Only to few among many.

Jimmy replied: that's why I'm here for mine. She smiles. She set the table only to heard a knock at the door

Maxwell asked, who is there. He got up, open the door and realized it was Efi.

Good afternoon sir

Maxwell replied, afternoon. You're welcome. Efi enter the house see Jimmy at the sitting room. Both their mood changed, several thoughts run through their mind. Jimmy took the injected fruit to herself.

Maxwell offered them drinks and they all have a conversation. At a point Maxwell phone rang. He picked, Hi Sofia,

Jimmy and Efi developed an angry look as Maxwell mentioned Sofia. How are you? Asked Maxwell.

Sofia answered, I'm fine sir. I and Bright is about coming to your house, so I decide to call you first in case you're not around.

Maxwell replied, I am at home, both of you can come. Call ended.

Maxwell, hi ladies, please I'm having an important meeting soon. You can starts going. I'm sorry.

Jimmy and Deborah left while Deborah went out with the injected fruit.

"Out side Maxwell's House"

Efi: What did you come here to do?

Jimmy: How is that your business?

Efi: Get out of my way. And let me warn you, don't cross my path. Don't even think of it. I'll crush you.

Jimmy: You started this fight. We shall see

---Onward Shop----

A colleague walked into Efi's shop.

Colleague: Friend, what's up? Hope today's good. You look dull-what's the matter?

Efi: Cynthia, take a good look at me. Am I not beautiful? Am I not well-endowed?

Cynthia: Of course! You look good, attractive-over-endowed. You're the most beautiful among millions. Baby, you're hot! Guys should be breaking their necks just to look at you. You have the money and you're loaded in all areas!

Efi: Then why would a guy look me over and still send me away from his house?

Cynthia: What? Was he blind? Or gay?

Efi: This guy is fine-"fine" is an understatement. Babe, he's cute. Ahhh, just thinking about him makes me melt. His smile, his voice, the way he carries himself-it bursts my brain. The only problem is... he's our new company manager.

Cynthia: Wowww! So you're crushing on the newly appointed leader? I knew it! Only a guy like that could make you look this worried.

Efi: Please, Cynthia. Are you here to mock me?

Cynthia: No, no! This isn't about money-money can't get this one. Babe, this guy needs strategy.

Efi: It's hard. He's so sensitive and disciplined.

Cynthia: That's because you haven't pressed the right buttons yet. Here's what you should do: find a way to become part of the company executives. Then act like you're no longer interested in him. In every meeting, give the best suggestions. He'll relax and assume you've moved on-that's when you strike. Once you get him once, he won't let you go.

Efi: Wow. That's brilliant advice. If this doesn't work, I'll just have him kidnapped soon.

Shortly afterward, Efi found a way to become part of the executive board as the Welfare Director, thanks to her competence.

---

-----Mr. Pedro's House----

Jimmy: Mr. Pedro, the assignment is for you to help us get Maxwell.

Mr. Pedro: Which Maxwell?

Jimmy: The newly appointed leader.

Mr. Pedro: Hmm. That's a serious task. What do you want me to do exactly? And what did he even do?

Jimmy: Don't worry about what he did. Just use your cunning as a lady to implicate him. We'll take it from there.

Mr. Pedro: If you pull this off, you'll get $10 million straight to your account.

Jimmy: It's done. That's real money!

Jimmy thought to herself:

This is an opportunity to get Maxwell. But how will I deliver him to Mr. Pedro-the uncle of the CEO? I love this guy. But here's $10 million! If I get the money, I can relocate, start a new life, and marry someone else. But what if it fails? What if it leaks? I'll be seen as a traitor. And what if Maxwell actually starts to like me? Can I go through with this against my father's wishes? I need help.

Jimmy: Daddy, I'm confused.

Mr. Pedro: How daughter?

Jimmy: I've had feelings for this guy for weeks now. I love him.

Mr. Pedro: Love under my feet! What nonsense! I told you to deliver my enemy to me and you're talking about love? Are you out of your mind? Before he harms me again, I must retaliate.

Jimmy: No, sir.

Mr. Pedro: Good. Since he became manager, I've been denied my monthly payoff-which no manager has ever done. Get that guy and you get your money.

Jimmy: Sir, what if I can get him to marry me? That could solve everything.

Mr. Pedro: No! Get him or I disown you forever.

The next day...

Mr. Pedro (on the phone): Daughter, how was your night?

Jimmy: Fine, sir.

Mr. Pedro: What's your plan for today?

Jimmy: Nothing much.

Mr. Pedro: Good. Get yourself ready. I'm sending you to Maxwell's office.

Jimmy: Okay, sir.

Jimmy dressed flamboyantly and prepared for her mission.

Mr. Pedro: Take this letter and deliver it to that naughty boy called Maxwell. Then finish him off!

(He sipped from a cup of gin, laughing)

Jimmy: It is done, sir.

She headed out to Maxwell's office.

A knock on the door.

Maxwell: Who is there?

---

The questions now are:

Will Jimmy carry out the plan?

Will all their attempts fail again?

Who among them truly deserves Maxwell's love?

"It's me, Jimmy. I have a message from Mr. Pedro to deliver to Honorable Maxwell," Jimmy said.

"Okay, wait a few minutes," replied Bright.

"Okay," Jimmy responded.

Inside the executive meeting room, Efi was restless. I hope it's not one of those girls again, she thought. She excused herself and stepped out of the meeting hall, only to discover that it was Jimmy standing outside.

"Ah! It's you. I suspected it," Efi said.

"I'm not here because of you," Jimmy replied. "I just came to see Maxwell."

What can I do to block this girl? Efi thought. Then an idea struck her. She returned to the meeting room and said, "Let's allow the lady to come in and explain her assignment to Maxwell."

"You're right," the others agreed-just to prevent Jimmy from having a private conversation with Maxwell.

Bright went out and invited her in. However, Jimmy refused. "It's a private message meant for Maxwell alone," she insisted. "Besides, we are all co-workers here. I have the right to a private conversation with him."

"Okay," Bright said.

Back in the meeting, Bright reported, "It's Jimmy. She refused to come in, insisting that her message is for Maxwell alone."

"Alright. Let her wait outside," Maxwell replied.

Efi sat uneasily. This girl is serious. If I relax, she might get through to him. I can't let that happen.

After the meeting, Efi quickly approached Maxwell.

"Maxwell, I want to speak with you," she said.

"For what?" Maxwell asked.

"Let's go into your office," she suggested.

"Not now. You know Jimmy is outside waiting to see me. That can wait."

"Okay, but wait-Maxwell, I want you by my side. That's why I've been hovering around your office. I'm hurting inside. I'm dying for you. If I can't have you, I feel like I'll die completely. Please, look at me... say something."

Maxwell sighed. "Hmm... Efi, is that why you joined the executives-to seduce me?"

"No," she replied, flustered. "I... I..."

"It's okay. See you next time," Maxwell said.

Efi screamed, "Ahhhhh!" which drew attention.

Sofia rushed to her. "Friend, what happened?"

"I hit my leg on the doorstep," Efi lied.

"Take care, dear," Sofia said.

A few minutes later, Maxwell sent for Jimmy through Sofia.

"Jimmy, Maxwell is calling you," Sofia said.

"Okay, I'm coming," Jimmy replied, holding a bottle of water as she walked to Maxwell's office. Sofia accompanied her.

When they entered, Jimmy greeted and sat down. Sofia was about to leave when Maxwell said, "Wait. There's nothing private my P.A. can't hear."

"Okay," Jimmy replied. She brought out the letter and handed it to Maxwell, who sat opposite her. As Maxwell read the letter, Jimmy used her foot to subtly touch his.

Maxwell coughed.

"Is anything the matter?" Sofia asked.

"No, I'm fine," Maxwell replied.

Then, Jimmy intentionally knocked the water bottle over.

"Oh no," she exclaimed.

"Don't worry, I'll get a mop to clean it," Sofia said.

"Thanks," Jimmy replied.

Once Sofia left, Jimmy opened her shirt slightly, walked toward Maxwell, and grabbed his hand.

"What do you want from me?" Maxwell asked, trying to remain calm.

"I told you I love you," Jimmy said, "but you've been ignoring me for other women."

"Okay, just let go of me first," Maxwell responded.

Jimmy hugged Maxwell and began unbuttoning his shirt. Maxwell was confused and didn't know what to do.

Just then, Sofia opened the door and saw them. She tried to close it again, but Maxwell called her back.

Jimmy quickly composed herself, buttoned up, and sat down quietly.

Sofia thought to herself: What's going on here? Is Maxwell pretending? Is Jimmy not ashamed? Or maybe she's just desperate. After all, many women would love to be with the manager.

Jimmy stood up angrily and left the office. "I'll be back," she said.

Sofia turned to Maxwell. "Sir, this is your time to enjoy life, but maybe you should do it at your house or a lodge."

Maxwell replied calmly, "What do you mean by that suggestion?"

"Nothing, sir," Sofia said.

"I don't believe you. If you didn't see anything, you wouldn't be talking," Maxwell replied. "Ah, you mean what happened with Jimmy?"

"Yes," Sofia said.

"Thank God you came in. If not, she would've implicated me. I had to cover her mouth to stop her from screaming," Maxwell explained.

"Really?" asked Sofia.

"Yes. That was just the first phase of the drama."

Sofia added, "Maybe she really loves you but doesn't know how to say it the right way."

"Love? No. That was pure lust. And such a person is dangerous to marry," Maxwell said.

Sofia replied. "Just be careful in your position. Many people think they should be in your place, not you."

"You're right," Maxwell agreed. "And to think Mr. Pedro sent her... If she weren't related to him, I'd have suspended her already."

"No need for that," Sofia advised. "She'll keep trying. And besides, you're not a eunuch."

"I just need to be cautious. Mr. Pedro is clearly plotting something."

"Yes," Sofia nodded. "He wants to bring a suitor through the back door."

"Thank you, Sofia. Your advice always gives me a way out from ladies"

"Ladies?" Sofia teased.

"Yes," Maxwell smiled.

"Which means there are many after me." "Interesting," Sofia replied.

"One day, it will all end." answered Maxwell.

"Exactly. But how? Will you give in to them-or marry one of them?" Sofia asked playfully.

"Don't worry. You'll find out soon," Maxwell said.

They concluded their discussion. Not long after, Bright arrived.

Questions: could it be true that Maxwell is a pretender or an eunuch?