The Extravagant Maverick Parker

Helping Sophia Hampton

In his patience, Maverick was waiting in the elevator. While standing in the electric cubicle, he sometimes checked some notifications on one of his social media accounts. He scrolled down the timeline, passing through several photos posted by his followers.

"DING!" A loud ring nudged his ears as the doors opened, allowing him to step out. With his little confidence, Maverick got out of the cubicle. He carefully identified his surroundings as he attempted to find the middle hall.

The moment he stepped on the floor and passed the rows of employee tables, a few workers darted their gazes to him. Some of them also threw their opinions under whispers. They were always like that whenever university students visited the company.

Although they seemed to be noisy, it did not distract Maverick's attention. His focus was solely on completing the interview to finish the project assigned by the lecturer. Having reached the door of the director's room, he carefully knocked since he tried to behave politely.

"Come in." Franco's deep voice was perceived. It contained determination and demand although it was not loud enough.

Furthermore, the sleek wooden door was opened. Maverick's tense expression appeared as he stepped inside and greeted in a polite tone, "Excuse me, sir. I'm sorry to interrupt your busy time."

Franco, sitting behind his desk, tugged a warm beam as a greeting to the young man he had just met. As he caressed his gaze to him, he replied, "No problem. Today, I'm not busy as a bee."

Then, in a warm tone, he continued, "Please have a seat here."

Maverick nodded gently. He obeyed Franco's order by sitting across from him. Before he started the interview, he extended his hand and introduced himself, "First of all, my name is Maverick Parker. I'm a student of the Business Management Faculty at Sunny Drive University."

Franco, with his slightly wrinkled face, did the handshake with him. His orbs expressed astonishment since he knew Sunny Drive University was well-known for its brilliant students and graduates.

"Oh, wow. I have a young intelligent businessman soon-to-be here, as a guest." Franco tried to melt the intense vibe he felt by throwing a simple joke. Therefore, it made Logan beam a little as he tried to maintain his composure.

In fact, Maverick wanted to burst into laughter, but he had to set a good image since he was there as a representative of Sunny Drive University. He did not intend to tarnish his campus's good image to the public. Instead, he showed his modesty.

"Well, I'm not so brilliant, but I always hope to be successful like you, sir." Maverick expressed his admiration for Franco directly. He really had an ambition to own a company although his uncle and aunt might be a hindrance one day.

Franco, full of himself, felt prouder. It was beyond his expectations to have a fan who was still a university student. Generally, he found that fans were also businessmen, but they were new comers that attempted to cooperate with him.

"Come on, young man. One day, you'll be like me, I believe." Franco encouraged in a friendly tone. He pretended to be a good model in front of Maverick although he was not actually good due to his bad deeds to Sophia Hampton, his wife.

Maverick tugged a gentle smile as he heard the encouraging words. In a few minutes, he started the interview. With a small notebook and pen, he noted down the vital information related to the company's statistical business explained by Franco.

In the middle of the talks, the door was knocked a bit. Then, it was opened by a young woman in her nursing uniform. She was coming with Sophia in the wheelchair. At that point, she queried in her frown, "Are you busy, honey?"

"Oh, not really. It's just a small interview with a university student," Franco replied in an excited tone. Even his eyes showed enigmatic desire. It seemed that he had planned something related to Hampton Corporation.

At that moment, Maverick was about to throw the next question, but it was interrupted as Franco uttered, "Wait for a moment here."

"Okay." Maverick had no choice. He was just a guest there. All he could do was wait and witness what was happening in front of his eyes.

Moreover, at the same place, Franco approached Sophia with a sort of document and a pen in his hands. On his wrinkled face, there was a cunning stare and beams crafted. He must have planned a thing that might not be anticipated by Sophia.

He believed that Sophia would sign the document without even reading it. Therefore, he handed in the document and told her, "Honey, can you please sign this document? It's another expansion proposal."

Sophia, acknowledging the company she had built, frowned in surprise. For her, personally, Hampton Corporation had a few office branches outside America. She felt it was enough to be in that number of offices since the business flow was stable and well-built.

"Expansion to where?? Honey, we should not waste the balance. We need it for other things." Sophia expressed her frustration.

Franco did not lose his hope. It was a common thing for him to hear Sophia's yell. He then assured, "But, this one will make our business grow more massive. I will be very pleased if you sign this proposal."

"Well, I'll take a look at the clauses first." Sophia did not grant his wish. Her gazes to him was full of questions. She wondered what he had planned after acquiring some business her family had built.

"Okay." Franco finally obeyed. Yet, it did not mean he would back off from his dangerous ambition.

By the time he was waiting for Sophia to read the document, his personal secretary, Mike, appeared at the open door. The young man, in semi-formal attire, glanced at Franco and informed, "Excuse me, sir. There is another guest on the ground floor. He claims to be your old friend."

"Okay. I'll get down for him." Franco nodded. He immediately rose from the sofa and got out of the room.

From then on, Sophia stared at Maverick who determined the information he wrote in a notebook. Then, she examined some clauses stated in the documents for another time. After she got the points of it, she arranged a quick strategy.

"Excuse me, kid." Sophia broke the silence as her stares were locked on Maverick.

"Yes, Miss? Anything you want me to help with?" Maverick turned his head to the old woman and offered a hand.

"Can you help me to take this document with you?" Sophia tried to be direct. She made sure that she did not waste time.

"With me??" Maverick pressed his tone. He wondered why Sophia wanted him to take the document. At the same time, he was doubtful whether he should help her by doing such a thing.

"Just take this document, and call me at the number written on the last page I have written." Sophia's tone became more dignified.

TO BE CONTINUED.