Drakes POV
Ten security guards sealed off the reception hall, trapping me in their center with a heavily built guy who looks like a heavyweight champion. I’m guessing that he is their best soldier, and they have chosen him to take me out. I have a fully loaded gun safely hidden at the back of my suit I also have a knife strapped to my ankle, which could do some damage if needed. But as I focus my eyes on the pathetic fools, I knew it would be a waste if I pulled out my gun on them. Using my knives or any other weapon would be too messy. So I decided to use my fist instead. Trust me, when I’m done with these idiots, they would all wish I’d pulled my gun on them instead.
I prepared to strike my first assailant in the groin with a balled fist; he grabbed my arm and twisted as I swung. I recoiled in pain but got over it. I grabbed his legs and pulled him down onto the concrete. His head slammed against the tiles and his blood spilled over.
They saw their champion bleeding and bruised, so they all ran toward me to attack. I handed out a series of punches and kicks, I fought like a pro and I always hit harder than my opponent, hitting with anger and hatred. It took us a few minutes to break through their defenses, by the time Liam arrived here with my boys, I had already taken them all down and they all lay on the floor groaning in pain.
“Get them all locked up somewhere, I need to know how and why they were bought over. Who knows, they could give me a lead to follow up and find that bastard, Austin Foster.
I was informed that my dad and Mr. Caswell Roberts have arrived, so I left Liam to handle these guys, and I took the elevator up to the fifty-sixth floor to await their arrival. As I walked down to the reception, I heard the staffers scampering around, going back to their workstations, trying to look busy.
But I can see through their actions, I can tell that they are scared of me now, I can literally see some of them trembling in fear as I walked past them. My father would not be too happy about my hostile takeover, but I’m sure he wouldn’t mind, after all, he did ask me to stay back and take over the company, didn’t he?
“Secure the perimeter, I don’t want any surprises.” I instructed the guys with me. Liam had already placed the guys in strategic positions around the building, but I still need to ensure that the building is secured. If these guys have been working here for a while now, then there is no telling what they are capable of. I can’t even tell if I’m working into a trap, so I need to be extremely careful.
We took the elevator up to the top floor where we have the boardroom, my private room, and my private office. I went straight into the board room, and I walked straight to the huge seat at the end of the table. That seat belongs to my father, and it has remained vacant since he retired. Even Riley has never used this seat because he knew it never belonged to him.
I looked around the table, assessing every one of the executives that were seated around the table with me. As I sat here in their midst, I just realized that I don’t trust anyone of them, they were complete strangers to me. I handled Riley’s position for a little while before I left the city, so I knew a few of the high-ranked staffers. But I couldn’t find any familiar face today, and I know deep within me that Riley and that slutty bitch have something to do with this. This reminds me, I still haven’t addressed his whore.
I could see her perched on a seat, right next to Riley. They both sat at the other end of the table, glaring dangerously at me. I must admit that she exudes confidence and poise, and she looked smart. Too smart if you ask me. I fixed my eyes on her, letting her see the anger in my eyes. But she didn’t see it, or maybe she just decided to ignore my anger. She decided to showcase her stupidity by trying to seduce me. She leaned on the table, giving me a good view of her cleavage. I almost laughed out loud when my brother caught her trying to seduce me, yet he didn’t say a word of warning to her. It made him look so stupid, I had to wonder if he is even in his right senses because this behavior is so strange. Riley is a jealous lover, he has always been. He could never stand it if a guy stares at his woman for a long time. Yet he sits there like a zombie and lets his woman make advances at me?
Something is certainly wrong with this dude…
But I won’t call him out just yet, I’ll give him some time to rethink his decisions and decide if he wants to do the right thing, or not. I sat there in silence, letting my presence weigh down on them. Dad and Mr. Roberts came in with the HR team and they spoke to the executive, clarifying my position and Riley’s. The board of directors and shareholders were connected to this meeting via zoom, and they sounded pleased to see that a new chairman has emerged.
All the while as the meeting proceeded, I didn’t say a word, I just sat there, like a Greek God, staring down at his submissive. I knew they were not comfortable with my overbearing attitude, they looked terrified, and that is exactly what I wanted.
“If that would be all dad, please step aside for a while. I need to address some issues with these workers.” I let out firmly. I spoke a few words with the board of directors and the shareholders. I scheduled a private meeting with them in a few days, but then I had the server disconnected, I don’t want to bother them with details of my meeting with the executives. There is no need to let anyone know that we have moles in our midst, it would be bad for business if that news gets out. I focused all my attention on the ladies and gents seated around the table. I tightened my face, trying to look more fierce if that was even possible.
“As you have been informed just now, there is a new sheriff in town…
And everyone had to sit up or get kicked out of this building. Firstly, I need to see your files on my table before the end of the day, or first tomorrow morning.
I’ll be reevaluating you all, I don’t need deadweight, I only work with brilliant and competent minds. I want to see your performance record for the last two years, and I also need to see the accomplishment of your teams since your appointment as an executive.
Mind you, I won’t take your word for it, I’ll be conducting a private investigation to find out if you are telling the truth, so if you know you are not qualified for the position you are currently holding, I’ll advise you to drop your resignation letter with the HR departments before the end of the day. Save yourself the embarrassment of getting kicked out tomorrow. On that note, Miss Loretta Hensley, I need you out of this boardroom in ten seconds. You are not qualified to be on the 56th floor, and you are not qualified to be called an executive at Osborne groups of companies. You do not qualify for that position, and you certainly do not deserve it. Now get the fuck out of here, before I pounce on you.” I told her sternly, ignoring the shocked gasp I was getting from around the table.
She leaned down and whispered in Riley’s ear, then she stood up and smiled in my direction, making me feel like this is exactly what she wants to happen. I wondered why she looks so excited, but when I gazed at my brother’s face, I instantly understood the games she is playing. She is trying to create a rift between Riley and I, pitching him against me. And Riley is stupid enough to fall for her cheap tricks, he is fuming in rage, and I know he will not let this go easily. Even when I announced the end of the meeting, he still sat in his position, fuming in anger.
“It doesn’t have to be this way man, whatever the issue is, I’m sure we can sort it out, Riley.
For fucks sake man, we used to be so close, what the hell happened to you, why are you acting like a fucking asshole?” I asked. He scoffed at my words, then he stood up and picked up his phone from the table, ignoring me.
“What business do you have with Austin Foster, do you know he is a member of the Russian organized crime or Russian mafia, do you know that he is Bratva?” I let out firmly when he tried to walk out on me.
“Stay the fuck out of my business, Drake. You have no idea what you are up against. I’ll advise you to let the sleeping dogs lie, don’t go poking the sleeping beast.
If you need someone to blame for my current attitude, why don’t you look in a fucking mirror?
First, you took my woman, and while I’m still nursing my injuries, you took my job and fired my employees, including my girlfriend.
I don’t know how close we used to be, but trust me, bro, I’m not going to let this roll off my back. You have the Mafia, and I have the Bratva, so I’ll advise you to watch your back, brother, because I’m coming for you, and I’m bringing fury and hell along with me.
Mia is mine, she has always been, and she would always be. I know her more than you ever will, and I know she will come running back into my arms because she loves me. I know all about her, I know what she desires and I know how to pleasure her and make her happy. I understand her body better than you, I can make her scream in desire and bring her to orgasm. I’ve been doing it for years, brother. So don’t ever think that one night with her is going to change anything!
You may have married her and stolen her Maidenhead, but that won’t stop me from fucking her when I get a chance.” He let out smugly, with a smirk on his face. I pounced on him with the speed of a panther, and I punched him hard in his face, drawing blood. He groaned painfully, his hand flew to his cheek to suppress his pain. He laughed out loudly, making me even more furious.
“You Don’t talk about my woman that way!” I yelled in his face, but he only laughed more and walked away. And just before he shut the door, he said,
“Watch your back, man…