Oscar's paranoia worsened the longer he stayed at the bar. He wanted to leave but was too scared to. He had texted Kevin, and despite the assurance that he'd be safe, Oscar hesitated. Then, he made up his mind; he wasn't going to stay at the bar forever; he was bound to go home at some point. So, without further ado, he left the bar and headed toward the highway. He didn't have to look for a taxi because a car was already waiting to pick him up. And just like that, Oscar survived the night, allegedly. Before going to bed, Oscar took some time to review the file that Kevin had sent to him. He obtained Adkins Group's support from the Evermore Conglomerate, dating back twenty-three years ago when they had signed under the company. He saw how much the Evermore Conglomerate had poured into making the Adkins what they were today, as well as the returns, and that's thirty per cent of Adkins Group's total revenue. He had yet to tell Kevin why he

The room was thrown into pin-drop silence. Oscar and Kevin were staring at each other while Donald was staring at them. While Oscar didn't know how to respond and remained silent, hoping for Kevin to somehow tell him what to do, Kevin just wanted to maintain the suspense long enough for the landlord to ask..."Your boss?" He almost laughed at the joke because it seemed like one. To him, Kevin seemed too wealthy to be anyone's servant, let alone Oscar Wellington. "I like your sense of humour," he added and turned to Oscar."You can start packing up your things, Wellington...""Did you not hear what I just told you, Donald?" Kevin interjected. This time, his tone was harsh, and he seemed very displeased. "I have just found my boss, and you think it's a joke?" Quickly, his gaze shifted to Oscar. He drew closer and touched his face and hair. "It's really you, sir, I can't believe it.""What are you doing?" Oscar managed to whisper when he ha

Summer 2016,It's safe to say that Oscar worked as a toilet cleaner for nearly six months, losing a few bucks and gaining a few. He made friends along the way and was so diligent that General Norman often rewarded him with a few extra dollars, shoes, and clothes.If he had an appliance that he no longer needed but was still useful, he gave it to Oscar and often recommended him to people who needed home services. This helped Oscar save a lot of money, enough to pay off all his debts, and he was still left with enough to survive.As for Pam's family, he never visited them again after her father broke his wine; he was too scared to show his face to the man, else he'd be tossed across the room and broken this time. Pam did not break up with him even after the incident, and she never stopped visiting, even while he was sharing an apartment with an old lady by Allen's Lake.However, Pam had talked him into going to see her parents one more time, and rig

At 10 a.m. the next morning, Ken walked into the store looking very excited. No one knew exactly why, and they didn't bother asking. He went about touching the shelves, the chairs, and the table to ensure that not a single speck of dirt or dust was found on them.Curiosity rippled through the air, and the staff did not cease talking about it; those who knew how close Grace was to him urged her to find out what the excitement was all about. Someone else didn't care much about the boss's joy, but his little college buddy wouldn't stop talking about it."He's been smiling all over!" Sammy uttered, pacing around the closet like a detective looking for clues. "Like he's got a raise or something; maybe the big boss promoted him... but what position is higher than the manager?""CEO," Oscar chuckled, "I wonder why you bother thinking about it. He is only this excited because someone else has bought the store; there's a new big boss, and apparently he's wealthier

Despite his early preparations, Oscar was asked to wait for over an hour before leaving the apartment. The crew had set up a bunch of security protocols to make sure he wasn't followed, as well as to keep no one outside the Evermore Conglomerate from knowing where he was.Oscar used the time to sign a few documents after reviewing them; this document was to be sent over to the Adkins as a warning, or rather a strike before the flames. Oscar wanted them to feel the same fear they made him feel, the hopelessness that comes with looking up to a man in a higher position and getting disgraced.Once his electronic signature was obtained, he sent the documents back to Kevin, who was responsible for ensuring they went through the proper channels and were delivered to the Adkins. Although Oscar hadn't told him anything, Kevin knew he had unsettled scores with the Adkins and only did as he was told.While it may seem that he had settled into his new role as CEO of the Evermore Conglomerate, one