Casper initially wanted to poach the different company CEO with commendable achievements. He changed his mind because a person unrelated to the company could take a very long time to adjust to the company. Hence he chose a managing director of the Matthews Industries branch.
"Raynott, let me escort you to your new office." Casper personally guided the new CEO toward the office. He wanted the CEO to quickly take charge immediately and understand the situation so that he could focus on other problems at hand.
The new CEO Raynott didn't notice the mild change in behavior of Casper when he offended the man. He tried to flatter the man who was at the top of the food chain, "I was envious of Alvin Matthews who got you as a father and business mentor. I'm glad Ean recommended me for the position." Because Alvin doesn't care about anyone.
Casper halted in his steps hearing Raynott taking the first names of Ean. A cold ran down his spine wondering if Raynott was already in control of Alvin. "Ean?" He uttered through his teeth.
Raynott paused and flashed a reserved smile as he nodded, "Honestly I feared becoming CEO of such a massive company." From a branch manager to a CEO was a major transition. "It was Ean who convinced me that I'm capable of working by your side." He was Ean's brother's friend who studied business together abroad.
Casper's expression couldn't be uglier than that. His efforts to trust in the man vanished just in a split second. He couldn't believe the foolish man assumed that Ean suggested him for the position when he was literally at a war with Alvin.
Casper, who was eager to appoint Raynott as CEO, was reluctant. He couldn't bring himself to take a step toward the CEO's office anymore.
Casper would have accepted if Raynott was greedy for the position. Because greedy people tend to do double hard work to keep their position and be greedier for a better position.
How could he ignore when Raynott was speaking of Alvin and Ean?
What are the chances Raynott wasn't there because of Alvin's sly plan?
Raynott didn't realize he was again going to be the manager director just taking two names on his tongue. He also didn't understand his reaction of Casper so, "Err… Chairman Matthews, did I say something wrong?" He asked cautiously, trying to read the unfathomable expressions of Casper.
Casper concluded his complex thoughts. He didn't want to take the chance. His expression hardened and narrowed his eyes at Raynott. "Leave." He ordered Raynott and went towards his office.
Raynott was confused. He looked front where the CEO board was on the door and back where Casper was going. 'Leave where?' He went behind Casper, "Chairman Matthews…" He called out and strode to Casper.
Casper warned the man, "Get back to the branch if you don't want to be fired." He looked at the lady secretary who was gathering her things after being fired, "And you, follow me." He needed trustworthy people, even if they are audacious.
Raynott and the lady secretary: "..."
Raynott was baffled without understanding anything. He took steps towards the elevator with numerous thoughts swirling in his mind. He couldn't help but dial Ean's number on his phone.
The lady secretary wanted to ignore Casper and leave but the guards forced her to go inside Casper's office.
Casper commanded the woman. "You have an hour to sort these files and report to me." He spared no eye and again began looking into the details of suitable candidates for the CEO position.
The lady secretary was confused. She couldn't bring herself to scold the man since he got busy with work. She looked at the files, an hour was more than enough to sort them. She gathered the files, sat opposite Casper, and began sorting, ignoring Casper making calls and instructing people.
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In Skylark,
Ean rushed to Alvin's office forgetting to knock on the door. He played the recorded call, ignoring Alvin's murderous eyes.
[Ean… Is something wrong with Casper Matthews? He called me to the company, he was taking me to the office room… Suddenly he asked me to leave if I didn't want to lose my MD position.] It was a confused voice.
[Brother Raynott, err-] Ean's gleeful voice was buried, [Did you say something wrong? He has a terrible temper.] He sounded concerned.
There was a doubtful voice, [I- I don't think so. I just said about you.]
[That shouldn't be a problem…] Ean had fooled Raynott by saying Casper was angry at Alvin but him. Because of him, Casper wasn't hearing Skylark. Raynott had believed him like a fool. [Hmm… He might have got some work. Let's wait and watch.] He didn't bother telling the truth or helping the man.
The call ended, and Ean smugly smiled in front of Alvin who had assigned him that task. He softly shrugged his shoulders, "See, I'm more useful than your wife. You should keep me informed about your troubles." He had a lot of connections, okay!?
Alvin: "..."
Useful? He didn't marry his Little Donut to make use of her or her talent. "I definitely hired you as CEO to be useful for this company."
He wasn't involving Ean in the Matthews drama as Ean has to take care of the company. And avoid Casper from harming him.
Ean didn't understand what Alvin meant. Taking his words as praise, he pridefully walked out to get back to his work.
Rob entered Alvin's office with a look of confusion, glancing at Ean who was on clouds. He wanted to ask about it, but he focused on the work. "Boss?"
"We are selling our shares of Matthews Industries." Alvin bluntly stated his meeting with the foreign firm was successful.
Rob was thrilled. He spoke as he quickly squirmed through his iPad and placed it in front of Alvin, "I will prepare the necessary papers. But the shares of Little Master and Young Madam couldn't be sold."
Alvin was aware of it. Not just Matthews, he wanted to buy more shares from different companies for Anya and Zane as a personal investment.
He glanced at the iPad, as his lips arced slyly. Looks like Rob was waiting for him to take action against Casper. He had a list of the companies ready to invest or buy it. Now he has to make the decision if he wants to expand his business or just invest and manage or come up with a wholly different plan.
"Mail me." He instructed Rob and got back to his work.
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In country X,
Miles was restless. He lost the money and some project files in the theft. But what are the chances of it being just stealing?
Hence he didn't dare to use the spare mobiles or activate the cards.
"What is she up to?" Miles asked his secretary.
The secretary reported on the recent information, "Anya Owen has left Skylark. She is now strolling down the E-junkie road looking for the limited edition 'Snow' Happy Game Console."
Then he looked at his iPad and read about the gaming console, "Happy Game released a special 'Snow' version of their gaming console, releasing only 250 to the public. This video gaming console is ideal for kids of age 4-12."
Miles: "..."
He was racking his brain to know if Anya's actions were involved in a trafficking case. But she enjoyed her new year with her parents and husband. Now she was searching for a gift for her son.
Was he being paranoid?