Return Of The Tycoon Billionaire

Chapter 8

“You've been glued to the television screen for more than an hour now, you do know that it could hurt your eyes.”

Amira said out of curiosity, it was her day off and she planned to have a good rest.

Lucian was not supposed to be in the house that day 

And she wanted to have the house to herself while he was out for work.

Kuavin hit nervously into his fingers. His eyes remained focused on the tv screen

Nothing of importance was showing at the moment, but he has his reasons for staying in that position all morning 

In less than ten minutes, the redevelopment of the region he bought with Mr Nixon's two hundred thousand dollars would be announced.

Sweat beads formed on his forehead, despite the heavy whirl of ceiling fan above.

The news anchor for the sunrise television news started the announcement and Lucian edged forward on his seat

“We are live today as the governor of the state has released the news of several areas that would be developed soon. And amongst them are.”

Lucian's ears pricked as he listened with rapt attention.

Amira just observed him in still quietness.

Lucian dropped to his knees as the news anchor called out the name of the areas. 

Silverbrook was not mentioned.

“No.” He gasped

“That's not possible.”

“What's going on?” Amira asked when she sensed the disappointment in his voice.”

Lucian gripped the little television by the sides

“Tell me Lucian, what's going on?”

Lucian released his grip on the TV.

“Mr Nixon's money, all gone.”

Amira stepped forward as the realisation of what must have happened dawned on her

She had been having suspicions since

Lucian's sudden interests in properties at silverbrook

The were all he browsed about on his phone

She had her suspicions, but didn't approach him about it. Since she could not imagine where he'd get the month for the purchase from.

“Don't tell me, you borrowed money from Mr Nixon for this.” She pointed at the TV screen

Lucian covered his face in disappointment.

That guy back in the building sounded so sure, and the place looked promising enough for a redevelopment.

He wondered how the government could have missed it.

All of Amira's scolding and comments became distant in his mind's eyes.

“Also, the moment you've all been waiting for, the biggest redevelopment of the year.” The news anchor continued.

“That will be no other place than Silverbrook. The government has promised-”

Lucian looked up dumbfounded, he wasn't sure he heard right

Not until he saw the words displayed on the TV screen.

He jumped to his feet. Took Amira in his arms and twirled her.

“What in the world is wrong with you.” She complained.

“We have got to think about paying Mr Nixon his money.”

Lucian dropped her excitedly.

“We don't have to, okay, Mr Nixon is very rich now, Silverbrook will be the first to go under redevelopment.”

Amira was too stunned to say anything

“I can't believe this, you were actually correct. You were right in purchasing properties there.”

Lucian quickly reached for his phone.

“I'm sure the value of the place is already rising. My goodness, it has already hit seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars within minutes of the announcement.

In twenty four hours it's going to hit millions.”

“Wow.” Amira mused again.

She was still in shock about the wild turn of events.

“Don't you think you should start selling now?” 

Lucian grinned widely, his new success made his body tingle.

“Patience, my dear Amira, now is the time to exude patience, I'm going to let the value go higher than this.”

Amira was surprised that Lucian's prediction was still spot on.

It hasn't been up to a month since he started working at Nixon's and he was already back to being the business man he used to be.

“I need a favour, Amira.” Lucian said, all smiles.

“Erm, okay, what is that?”

“By tomorrow, you'd go with me to Mr. Nixon's. I have a business proposition for him.”

“What is it about?”

“You'd know it when we get there, no need to rush.”

At Nixon's place, the old man sat crossed legged in his office.

Amira and Lucian sat across from him

“I heard that you made good money from the properties.” Nixon started

Lucian glanced at Amira quickly, he wanted to be the first to tell Nixon about it.

“Ohh, don't look at her, I made it my duty to know where my money was going, plus. I watch the news.”

Lucian laughed nervously, grateful that Amira didn't betray him, the last thing he needed was someone else he trusted going behind his back.

“Mr Nixon, I won't beat about the bush, the properties at silverbrook are worth over two million dollars currently. Which is more than enough to start a business.”

Nixon raised his hand to stop Lucian from speaking further.

“I'm going to cut you right there young man. I have no interest in any other business. You can take the yield from the investment, and return the two hundred thousand.”

Amira and Lucian exchanged glances.

“Mr Nixon, think about this, it's a way for Nixon's janitorial to be more than this.”

Lucian tried to persuade him

“If it wasn't for your contribution and belief, I wouldn't have done it in the first place. You earned your share of this.”

The old man's heart was already resolved.

“No thank you, I don't have the strength to dabble in big businesses. You go ahead and do what you must to rise to the top again.”

Lucian stood up and stretched out his hand to Nixon.

It was a respectful gesture, and he has never felt so much respect for anyone as he had felt towards Nixon at the moment.

He belonged somewhere great, am

ongst the business legends in the country and this was just his starting point.

“What do you say, Amira? Ready to be my personal assistant again?” Lucian smiled