THE UNSTOPPABLE BOSS

Chapter 5: A wrong confrontation.

The two guards stood before Marcus, stopping him before he could take a step out of the door. They gripped their baton tightly as if waiting for a command to pounce on him.

Maverick tightened his grip on Lily's wrist staring back at the men confidently.

“What is this all about?” He glared at the men, his grip firm on Lizzy's wrist.

“It’s about you.” Mike's voice came from behind before he totally came into view and stood before him. “You need to tell me who you duped with such a huge amount of money.”

Marcus frowned. “How the heck is that your business?!” He glared at him.

Mike Chuckled and took a step closer to him. He was determined to make Marcus get embarrassed one way or the other.

“I see you're the stubborn type. You'll confess once the cops get here.” Mike had earlier called the cops, informing them he held a suspect hostage.

Marcus gritted his teeth. Mike was trying to falsely accuse him and that was one thing he hates most!!

His anger spiked, expressing boldly on his red race. “Who the heck do you think you are!! Tell your men to get out of the day now otherwise..”

“Otherwise what?! Huh?” Mike interrupted him with a mockery laughter. “You’re just a nobody who thinks he's somebody because he stole a million dollars! What a delusional thief!!”

“Remember you're just a manager! You can be stacked! You're just a common slave to your boss and I am calling your boss right away!!”

Marcus stormed to the counter to collect the owner of the smarts tech store from the sales attendant. How would he know Mike is like the owner too because his brother owns the store.

As he surged forward with Lizzy, he heard Mike's crackling laughter.

“What exactly are you going to say? To beg for more money?” He laughed. “You must be a joker to think my brother will pick your call.”

“We should get out of here.” Lizzy whispered fearfully.

“I’ll do you the favour of giving you the number.” Mike laughed and called out the number.

He will surely be humiliated! Mike concluded thoughtfully.

The phone rang severally in his ear, anticipating to hear from the other end of the call but he was disappointed because no one picked.

He didn't give up. He dialed the number for the second and someone picked up almost immediately.

“Sir. Walton is currently in a meeting. He can't take any calls now.” A feminine voice came from the phone. That was Sir. Walton's PA.

Marcus cleared his throat. “Listen, this is a matter of urgency. I have a deal for him.” Marcus said confidently.

Mike Chuckled hearing what he said.

Silence fell over the phone for some moments as the PA thought for some seconds before breaking the silence.

“What deal is that and what is your name?” She asked.

Marcus's patience slacked. He only wanted to speak with Sir. Walton himself.

“That’s not necessary. I just want to speak with your boss!!”

Mike guffawed as if Marcus had just cracked the biggest joke of the century.

The PA became angry. Marcus was obviously not ready and he only wanted to waste her precious time.

“Am sorry sir, I'd like to end the call n..” She was saying, her intention to end the call clear from her voice.

Sensing the intention, Marcus quickly interrupted her before she could finish the statement. “I'd like to buy Smart tech and am offering $50 billion dollars!” Marcus stated the huge amount of money as if it was nothing.

Mike couldn't hold his laughter. His cheek puffed as he tried hard not to laugh but he couldn't withstand the whole comedy drama Marcus was showcasing. He bursted into laughter even workers and customers joined him in the mockery laughter.

He is the biggest joker of the year!!

Lily pinched Marcus, a way to inform him to let them leave to avoid any forms of embarrassment because she thought he had made the statement accidentally.

Silence emerged again on the phone after Marcus declared his intention.

“Are you trying to waste my time here?” She broke the silence, doubting the possibility of the credibility of his declaration.

“I'm not joking!” Marcus said sharply. “And I am paying the $50 billion dollars now if you're ready to make the store available for purchase.” Marcus continued with an unwavering confidence.

Mike had almost collapsed with laughter. He held a nearby iron as he became intoxicated with laughter.

“Alright. Sir. Walton has been looking for a buyer and I think he'll jump at this offer. I’ll give him the phone now.” She said with a trace of joy in her voice. Even though Marcus couldn't see her face, he sensed she was grinning.

““Hello..are you serious about this!” Sir. Walton's thick voice came sharply from the phone.

Marcus smiled, his mind swelling with pride. “Yes and I can make the transfer right away.” He said.

Sir. Walton swallowed hard, his astonishment obvious as he went silent for a moment.

“This is huge sir! You can make the transfer now while I confirm and proceed with the documents.”The excitement in his voice was obvious.

Marcus had offered twice the actual worth of smart tech store! Incredible!

Marcus quickly made the transfer of $100 billion dollars without flinching a bit.

Mike approached him with a red face due to excessive laughter. It was a satisfying comedy.

“You’re a good comedian dude. I wonder why you haven't gone viral despite knowing how to crack jokes.” He mocked him.

Two police men entered to bungle Marcus away.

“He’s the suspect. Arrest him and make him confess!!!” Marcus pointed at Marcus.

He didn't even flinch unlike Lizzy who had almost melted, shaking with fear.

Suddenly, Mike's phone rang. His eyes widened when he saw the call from his brother. His brother hardly calls him unless it's for a crucial discussion.

With a quivering hand, he picked the call. “Hello..hello sir..” He said with a shaky voice, his anxiety unmistakable.

Listening to his brother on the phone, his eyes widened in shock. “What!! Someone bought the Smart..”

Before he could complete his statement, his brother's lawyer entered hastily and asked for Marcus. He brought out some documents which he signed and shook hands with the lawyer before he left.

Marcus almost burst into laughter, seeing the shocking expression on his face.

The phone slipped from his ear and crashed to the floor as the realization hit him. He fell to his knee in such a way his forehead touched the floor with his two palms clasped together.

Seeing their almighty arrogant manager kneeling before a worthless Marcus, the workers Express their surprise by murmuring.

“Am sorry please.. please pardon me!!” He cried out from the floor.

The one and only reason he had to be pompous and rude had just been cut off totally because he knew Marcus would definitely sack him and his brother had swore never to have anything to do with him because countless times, he had misused opportunities given to him by his brother.