2024-05-07 06:08:45“Grandpa Nike, can I say something?”
The entire Nike family was silent at the moment. Almost everyone wanted to hear what this good for nothing son-in-law wants to say.“Don't just waste my time.” Grandpa Nike was interested too, to know what Sebatian have to say.Sebastian firmly said, “I promise I can help the company in the appropriate way, you don't need to listen to Brian's request.”.This live-in son-in-law spoke with certainty. Could it be that he indeed can help the Nike company from crisis?Brian did not believe the promise Sebatian just made. He smiled coldly, and said, “How can you do that? You can't even help yourself, and you want to help others.”Sebastian stretched his hand and pointed to himself. He then said, “I have enough money in my possession that can take the company out of crisis.”At the moment, it was so shocking to everyone that they kept silent, and said nothing.But after some time…“You?” Cindy was surprised at first. She then held her belly, and broke into a burst of laughter.Then, she she stopped laughing hard. She looked at grandpa Nike direction. “Grandpa, I thought this useless poor thing was just poor. But he's also very funny Grandpa.Immediately after Cindy said that to Grandpa Nike, Romy and Jade laughed too. They all looked at Sebastian line they were looking at a fool.Romy then said coldly, “How the hell will you produce such sum of money. You're just a live-in son-in-law.”Jade also mocked Sebastian, “I told you earlier that it you have such sum of money, I'll call you dad.”Luis became so furious with Sebastian, she stood up and said, “That's enough, enough with your jokes. Now go in there, and get your filthy things out!”“Sebastian, there's no need for all these. You shouldn't act based on what you're not, it might lead you to trouble some day.” Juliana appeared worried. She thought that Sebastian was doing too much already.All along, Juliana had never liked Brian, even when he decided to help the company from its crisis. Ever since Grandma Nike advised her to marry Sebastian, she had vowed never to divorce him.Brian glanced at Sebastian casually. The minute he saw how Juliana still cared for him from her speech, he could not hide his frustration. He said, “Get out already, you can never do what I can do, so pack your things and leave. Go stay with your rich friends you do beg from.”Immediately after Brian mocked Sebatian, it suddenly occurred to him that Brian must have gotten the two hundred million dollars from the investment funds meant for the company.It was during the investor meeting at the Prime Enterprise that it was agreed that the manager for the funds department will be in charge of the investment funds. Even when Brian was thrown out of the meeting, it was still agreed that the investment funds will go to his department.Sebatian was on his way out of the house when he looked straight at Brian. He said, “I promise you Brian, you'll definitely go bankrupt soon!”Suddenly there was another round of laughter and mockery from members of the Nike family.“You are also a magician?” Jade lied on the floor, laughing helplessly.“He's everything he wishes to be, what a waste of a man.”Sebastian was on his way out when he took out his old phone, and called Abigail. He requested for the latest statement of the investment funds within an hour.Abigail in turn called the Brian who was in charge of the investment funds to forward the statement of the investment funds within an hour.Immediately Brian received the call, he was so uncomfortable anymore. He said to himself, “Why this time, why now?”Brian knew he was in trouble, because the statement of the investment won't be balanced. He had transferred two hundred million dollars to another account, which would reflect on the statement of the investment funds.He wasn't ready to take back the cheque from the Nike family, he still cherish and relish the respect, and power given to him from the Nike family.After some while, Abigail called Brian's number again.“Brian, can you please forward the statement to me immediately, the President needs it.”Brian was shivering already. He didn't know where else to look, or what to do.”“Brian, are you okay, or is there something wrong?” Cindy noticed Brian being so uncomfortable all of a sudden.Brian's eye kept twitching while looking at the people of the Nike family. All was about to go wrong for Brian.After a while, the call from Abigail came yet again. Everyone present were wondering why Brian was getting so many call in a short moment.“Brian, I'm going to forward this case to the President. He had requested for the statement of the investment funds, yet you're delaying it.”“Please just give a little while.” Brian face was already sweaty. He thinks the worst is about to happen, he knows it will.Immediately Abigail threatened to forward the case, she hung up, and called Sebatian's number. She explained to Sebastian how Brian was unable to forward the statement to her.Grandpa noticed Brian's gesture too, he asked, “Brian, are you okay? You probably don't look fine.”“Never mind grandpa Nike, it's just work and it issues. I will be outside now, please excuse me.” He went outside to reflect on what else to do.On stepping outside, his phone rang yet again. He took a glance at who it was, and shivered the most.“Brian, what have I been told? You can't forward the statement of the investment funds? Now listen, everything will be taken away from you, your account and properties will be seized, frozen and liquidated. You'd better hope nothing has happened to the investment funds.”William Prime wasn't ready to joke around with Brian. He was ready to inflict pains in Brian if he had tempered with the investment funds.Everything Brian was trying to do to make things go right a bit, was not working. Things are about to get worse for him, and he definitely knows that.His phone beeped after a while, it was a message, not just one again, this time there were a series of messages on his phone coming in.He had a look at the phone, as he reads every message coming into his phone. Suddenly, the phone in his hand fell off from him unconsciously, he had his head in his hand.Hopelessly looking, he said, “The live-in son-in-law has just laid a powerful curse on me.”
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Sebastian, William Prime, and Abigail were all furious when they learned that the Nike family had been granted bail. The three of them wore outraged expressions as they sat in Prime Enterprises' spacious conference room.Frustrated, Sebastian slammed a fist down on the glass table. "This is unbelievable! We were aware of the Director General's corruption, but this? allowing criminals with serious charges like theirs to be released on bail?"Abigail folded her arms tightly and reclined in her chair. "It is disgusting. Drug trafficking, organized crime, and conspiracy are serious crimes. If they walk free, it means they wield more power than we thought."William Prime sighed deeply after reading the court's ruling quietly on his tablet. "This demonstrates one thing, the Director General is not operating alone. Someone convinced him to make the courts dance to their tune."Sebastian shakes his head. "Who might that be? Who has the power to persuade the court to ignore such serious crimes
Chapter 285
Greene sat at his desk, processing everything that had happened while his fingers drummed on the wood.Even though he was tired and the night was getting longer, he could not afford to slow down. Gray had gotten away once more, and now he was receiving information from an unidentified caller.He was in need of answers. And he needed them quickly.He reached for the phone on his desk and dialed a number."Parker and Forster, my office. Now."Parker and Forster came in a couple of minutes later. As Forster folded his arms and wore a serious expression, Parker closed the door behind her. They had both been on his team long enough to recognize when something significant was happening.Greene did not waste any time."I just received a call," he said, leaning forward and resting his elbows on the desk. "An unidentified source says they know Gray's location."Parker's eyebrows went up. "Did they provide you with information?"Forster nodded from his position next to her. "Where is Gray exac
Chapter 284
As Sebastian, Abigail, and William Prime left Prime Enterprise and entered the government building that housed the Director General's office, the tension was evident. The imposing tower served as a stark reminder of the power housed within. But they were all unwavering in their determination. There was nothing that would stop them from seeking answers.Clearly taken aback by their unexpected arrival, the front desk receptionist asked them to wait while she verified their meeting. They spoke briefly over the intercom, and then she pointed to two guards standing at a door further inside the structure."The Director General is expecting you," she announced nervously.The guards unlocked the doors and ushered them down a long corridor lined with pictures of former officials. Their resolve to face the man behind the questionable order echoed in every step of the seemingly endless walk. They finally came to a big oak door. After knocking twice, the guards forced it open, exposing the Dire
Chapter 283
After hanging up the phone with Anthony, Sebastian sat still in his chair for a while, his thoughts racing with incredulity and frustration. Although there was a lot of tension in his office, he did not waste any time moping. He got up from his chair, grabbed his office phone, and called William Prime's extension. "Uncle William, please come to my office right away," Sebastian said in a stern and demanding tone. He hung up without waiting for a response, then dialed Abigail. "Abigail, please meet me in my office now. It is about the Nike lawsuit and the commissioner." --- In a matter of minutes, William Prime infiltrated Sebastian's office with a worried expression in place of his customary composure. Abigail trailed closely behind, her face displaying a mix of interest and anxiety. Although he was still standing and pacing close to his desk, Sebastian motioned for them to sit down. "I just got off the phone with Anthony," he said, his voice tight. "He told me that the
Chapter 282
As he tapped on the holding cell's metal bars, the officer stared at Cindy, Romy, and Senior Nike. "You might want to hear this," he said in a casual yet excited tone. Senior Nike looked up from his seat, his face tired but intrigued. Cindy and Romy looked at each other, their faces hopeful but tense."So, what is it?" Senior Nike inquired, his voice steady despite the weight of their recent ordeal.The officer was holding up a phone. “Miss Angelina's work has been going above and beyond. The application for bail has been filed. Although it is not yet complete, it is a positive step.”As the words took hold, there was a brief pause in conversation. After that, the three felt a wave of relief as though a switch had been flipped. For the first time since their arrest, Senior Nike's stern manner softened as he exhaled deeply. Romy smiled with a mix of surprise and delight, and Cindy's face brightened as she clapped her hands together."We are leaving this place," Cindy declared, her vo
Chapter 281
Greene unhappiness was unhidden, as an overwhelming sense of failure pervaded the air as Greene and his group filed out of Gray's deserted hideout. As the group left the ramshackle building, the sun was sinking, illuminating the streets with a grim orange tint. As they returned to the black SUVs parked a few meters away, the only sound they heard was the crunch of their boots on gravel. Greene continued walking forward, his thoughts racing with frustration and unresolved issues. Once more, Gray had escaped their grasp, and this time it felt intimate. He believed that the timing was ideal and the mission was flawless. Someone had told him, and Greene could not get rid of the suspicion that the system itself was the source of the betrayal. "Back to the station," Greene said curtly as he climbed into the front passenger seat of the leading vehicle. Parker cautiously glanced at him as he slid into the driver's seat, but remained silent. His eyes were fixed on the road ahead, his jaw
Chapter 280
In her office, Angelina’s phone rang. She picked it up immediately, recognizing her cousin’s number.“It’s done,” the Director General said in a low voice. “The commissioner has agreed to submit a request for bail, though it’s far from certain that the court will approve it.”A wave of relief washed over Angelina, but she knew better than to celebrate prematurely. “Thank you, cousin. I know this wasn’t easy.”“Just remember, Angelina,” he warned, “this could backfire on both of us. If the Nikes don’t show up for even a single hearing, we’ll be implicated in their escape, and the fallout will be devastating.”She nodded, though he couldn’t see her. “I understand. I’ll make sure they know the gravity of the situation. They won’t risk it.”As she hung up, Angelina sat back, her mind racing with the next steps. She was painfully aware of how high the stakes had risen, but she was determined to see this through. She dialed the Nikes, instructing them to be prepared for the bail hearing and
Chapter 279
Angelina paced in her office, her mind spinning with possibilities. She knew the stakes were sky-high, and any chance she had to protect the Nikes was slipping away. Her only option now was to secure a bail for them, if only to keep their case out of the public eye for a little longer. Taking a deep breath, she dialed her cousin, the Director General, her fingers tightening around the phone as it rang.He answered after a few rings, his voice as calm and steady as ever. “Angelina, what is it now?”“Cousin,” she began, her voice steady but with an underlying urgency, “I need you to do something else for me. I know it’s a lot to ask, but please consider it.”He paused, as if bracing himself. “Go on.”“I need you to arrange bail for the Nike family,” she said, every word carefully measured. “If they’re kept in custody, their reputation will be tarnished beyond repair. Their businesses, their livelihoods, will crumble before they’ve even had a chance to defend themselves.”The Director Ge
Chapter 278
Greene and his group charged into Gray's hiding place, braced for battle, their movements coordinated and soundless as they broke through the door and spread out. There was a strange stillness in the air, like the calm after a storm, and the room was oppressively dimly lit. They moved quickly, checking corners, staying vigilant, and keeping their weapons at the ready, but with every second that went by, the team felt more and more uneasy. Greene quickly realized that Gray was not present.Greene straightened, his jaw clenched in frustration as he looked around. He had thought Gray would be in the shadows, huddled in a corner, about to run. Rather, the space was lifeless, frigid, and empty, as though Gray had departed long before they did. Some papers were strewn about, a chair was overturned, and there was a slight smell of cigarette smoke, all evidence of hurried packing. He had definitely been here recently, but he had left before they could apprehend him.Greene took out his phon
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