Vivian~
I took out up my phone and texted a number and after that, I dropped it back in my pocket then looked up at everyone. After Chris had revealed that one detail I had been looking for, I knew that was just the end of it all. I had spent close to an hour here and needed to go back to see my Mom.
“Terminate all their contracts and unlike Mr Stanford, each of them will only return with nothing after everything has been deducted”
“What!” They all screamed in unison and I narrowed my eyes.
“What? Why? It’s obvious you all involved in fraudulent activities to dupe the company by staking 50 million dollars shares but in turn, the total Money that had been duped from the company is 600 million dollars, all outlined under a ghost share,” I added.
” And if you still want to contend with it, perhaps file for a lawsuit but be well aware that I have the CCTV footage of the drug smuggling, the fake edited video disruption and the exact time 300 million dollars was moved out of the company account all aligns exactly at two minutes after each events, on the Same day, I learnt that a meeting was scheduled but you all didn’t attend” I pointed at them questionably.
“And Mr Edward, please how much was the last money that went out of the financial account like I asked earlier?”
“200 million dollars ma’am” He replied and I nodded and turned to face Mr Norman who had been staring at me proudly the whole moment.
” Now this is it, I’ll give you a brief detail Mr Norman. 200 million dollars was invested as the expenses but it was hijacked by the shareholders, their own stake contracted and signed but they had stolen the money they invested as shareholders which makes them retrieve 600 million in their pockets, and if anyone here threatens to contend further after my analysis, then see me in court after this. As for now, this conference is ended, if you have anything to say, Stanley would attend to you ” I surmised.
“Send them out!” I cajoled and the men instantly stood up from their feet and hastily rushed out perhaps to avoid the embarrassment.
Just like that, everyone left after the other until finally, the conference room became empty with just I and Mr Norman.
” I knew my perception was right but you outdid that! You’re incredible my dear” Mr Norman stood up and walked towards me before enveloping us in a tight hug. I was already tired and exhausted, my eyes beginning to feel heavy and drowsy and my hips suddenly felt heavy.
Was it the baby again? I asked myself as I clutched to Mr Norman’s embrace until he pulled off and stared at me ” Are you okay, your body is cold and you suddenly look pale” He asked and I smiled faintly. Just a while ago, I was rejuvenated but now everyone was gone, it felt as if I had been holding against what my body was actually going through.
“I’m_ I’m fine father, just tired” I replied, forcing a smile on my face but he didn’t seem to take in my answer.
“If something is wrong let me know and thanks to you Vivian, I’m glad you helped me today even though it had been a test of your competence” He divulged and my eyes widened in surprise.
“Huh? What do you mean?” I demanded, feeling baffled by the reveal. I had actually thought the situation was out of his management and had sincerely helped.
“I’m sorry Vivian but I had to do it because soon enough, I’ll be stepping down for Max to take over. I want you to be with him and help him out and even though it seems like he acts tough at times, trust me, I know my boy and I Know things that can break him easily but then, having you by his side would make things a lot easier for him and for us” He said.
“And what about Daniel? I thought you wanted them to compete, display their competence and in the end, you’ll handover chairmanship to the one that is most fitted for the position?” I added, my eyes narrowing weakly at him.
“Yes, you’re right but then, I was never going to handover the company to Daniel. Even if you and Max had separated, I would let the government have it rather than giving it to Daniel” He walked back to his seat, crossing his leg over the other as his eyes scanned me.
“This is truly unbelievable father!” I say ” I mean, what you did is actually dangerous and could prompt something very bad ” I said recalling the conversation I heard from Daniel and his fiance as fear enveloped me again.
“I know and that is the main reason I can’t give it to just anyone Vivian and even though Daniel is my son, I would rather let it to the government than hand it over to him”
“But why if I may ask? Just like you said, he’s also your son?”
“You’re right but I know my two sons well enough. Daniel is an ambitious one and would never let anything standing his path. A company is runned by someone who understands the meaning of integrity, sincerity, Justice, accuracy and hard-work and unlike Daniel, he lacks all those ” He sighed, his gaze dropping down to the ground as if wanting to recall something.
“But Max is different and even though we might obviously not have that close relationship anymore, I know he values our family’s inheritance more than anything, Max has values, he can distinguish between good and bad, he hates insincere people” He continued and I nodded, remembering when Max had told me that liars disgusted him.
” How do you know all these?” I was forced to ask, feeling kind of impressed at how he could tell through his children; he was a really observant parent.
“Because the moment Max’s Mom died, I had to know it all”