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Chapter Ninety Nine
The night air at the exclusive Corinthian Club was filled with cigar smoke. The wealthy gathered there never worried about prying eyes. Men like Mr. Hayes, powerful yet elusive, belonged to places like this—where deals were whispered in corners, and secrets had a price.But tonight, Liam wasn’t here for leisure. His pulse beat fast under his tailored suit as he sat in the back lounge, waiting. Mr. Hayes leaned toward him, his silver hair catching the dim amber lights.“You’re certain about this?” Hayes asked, voice low. “Once I vanish, Nathan will be thrust into panic. It has to look real.”Liam nodded firmly. “It will. We’ll make sure he believes. No traces back to us. Just like we planned.”The plan was bold, even reckless: stage Hayes’ disappearance here, in a place where his absence would be instantly noticed but impossible to trace. Mr. Hayes would slip out through a service corridor with Liam’s discreet arrangements, leaving behind a ruffled jacket and a shattered glass that sc
Chapter Ninety Eight
The villa was located at a dirt road, swallowed by overgrown trees. Its windows were covered with heavy black curtains, and its walls bore the chill of abandonment. Inside, dust had been cleared only recently, leaving patches of clean floorboards amid cobwebbed corners. The room at its center had been stripped bare—a chair bolted to the floor, a camera mounted to capture every desperate angle.Liam shifted uncomfortably as he ran his hand along the iron restraints. “You’ve gone too far, old man,” he muttered, though his voice carried more awe than protest.Mr. Hayes stood across from Liam, steadying himself with his cane, a flicker of suspicion in his eyes. “Far enough to make Nathan believe,” Liam said coldly. “Your son thinks numbers make him untouchable. He forgets appearances can be manipulated just as easily as paper shares.”Mr. Hayes’ brow furrowed. “And you mean to…?”Liam smirked. “Yes. You’ll play the helpless father, bruised and broken, begging for rescue. We’ll make it con
Chapter Ninety Seven
The conference room shimmered with the blue light of Nathan’s projected charts, yet all Nathan saw was Cassandra. She sat across from him, her brows knitted, her pen tapping lightly against a notepad.“You’re moving too fast on the European acquisitions,” Cassandra said, her tone firm but measured. “West Africa should be the launchpad. Local infrastructure first, regional dominance second. If you stretch yourself into Europe too soon, it might not end well.”Nathan leaned back in his chair, studying her. She was no longer the embittered wife of his rival. She was his advisor, his partner—and increasingly, something more.“You’ve been reading the investor reports again,” Nathan said with a faint smile.“Of course,” Cassandra replied, flipping through her notes. “If I’m going to stand beside you, I won’t do it blindly. I’ve lived in Liam’s shadow long enough. I won’t be anyone’s ornament.”Nathan’s eyes lingered on her longer than necessary. “You’re far from an ornament, Cassandra. You’
Chapter Ninety Six
At the Hayes telecom HQ, Nathan carried the authority of a majority shareholder, 51%, and the sheer force of presence that reminded them he was more than just an upstart heir. He was Mr. Hayes’ son, and by blood and by law, the company was his.Nathan straightened his jacket, letting the silence stretch before speaking. He wanted them all to lean in.“Gentlemen, and ladies,” Nathan began, his voice smooth, commanding. “Hayes Telecom has sat comfortably in local markets for decades. My father built the foundation, but I will build the empire. The time has come to expand aggressively—beyond state, beyond borders.”A murmur rippled across the polished mahogany table. Some nodded, others frowned. Nathan tapped the tablet in front of him, and a projection lit up the wall behind him: Hayes Telecom Global Vision 2030.“Our first step,” Nathan continued, “is digital infrastructure partnerships across West Africa. Followed by strategic stakes in European broadband providers. We will not wait f
Chapter Ninety Five
The press gathered outside Hayes Telecom headquarters, cameras flashing against the morning sun. Reporters jostled one another, their microphones raised as Nathan and Cassandra stepped out of the sleek black car. Together, they walked toward the entrance.It was no longer a secret. Cassandra, once Liam’s wife and quiet ornament of the Hayes mansion, now stood openly at Nathan’s side. Her divorce was nearly finalized, the paperwork days away from completion, and she no longer saw the need for discretion.Inside the boardroom, Nathan’s presence dominated. He spread documents across the table, each bearing the imprint of his authority.“Effective today,” Nathan announced, “the restructuring of Hayes Telecom’s leadership is complete. Division heads will now report directly to me. Liam Hayes is no longer part of this company’s decision-making chain in any form.”No objections came. The board members, weary of resistance, had seen what happened to those who hesitated. Clarke had attempted c
Chapter Ninety Four
Nathan cut him off with a steady hand. “Optics matter less than results, Clarke. Our investors demand stability. Liam has proven himself incapable of providing that. We are not running a charity here—we are running Hayes Telecom.”The firmness in his voice left no room for counterargument. Clarke leaned back, swallowing his protest.Cassandra spoke next, her voice smooth, deliberate. “Mr. Clarke, investors don’t need to see confusion at the top. They need to see a leader who commands results. Nathan is that leader. If the board hesitates now, we risk more than optics—we risk the company itself.”Her defense of Nathan was not only persuasive but strategic; her public alignment gave Nathan legitimacy beyond numbers on paper. Several members who had been wavering seemed to find sudden reassurance in her words.Nathan glanced at her, a flicker of appreciation in his eyes. Cassandra returned the glance briefly, a silent exchange of acknowledgment, before turning her attention back to the b
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