The Unknown Billionaire

Chapter 60

The day after tomorrow marked the moment Vere had been waiting for the day he would finally meet with James to discuss the arrangements for buying the company. It was a day that held significant weight in Vere's life, a culmination of preparation, planning, and persistence. That morning, Vere and Ronnie woke up unusually early, eager to go over a few details before the meeting. The two greeted each other as they found themselves awake at the same time.

"Are you ready and excited?" Ronnie asked, breaking the morning silence.

"Yes, Ronnie," Vere replied with a confident smile. "Finally, this is the plan I’ve been waiting to execute my entire life. It means a lot to me."

"I know, Mr. Wayne," Ronnie said, sharing in the excitement. "I’m thrilled as well. Today is going to be a great day because I know you’ll finally reclaim what’s rightfully yours. James and his bosses won’t own the company anymore."

Ronnie paused for a moment before continuing. "By the way, Mr. Wayne, James messaged me last night on behalf of his bosses. Only he will be attending the meeting."

Hearing this, Vere looked at Ronnie, deep in thought. After a brief silence, he made a sudden decision. "Hey, Ronnie," he began, "I’ve made up my mind. I want you to go and settle this for me in my absence. You’ll represent me, alright?"

Ronnie was taken aback. "Oh? Why, Mr. Wayne? What’s wrong?"

Vere sighed and leaned back slightly. "I’m just not feeling up to meeting that... individual today," he said, his voice laced with an undertone of resentment. "There’s a lot of bad blood, and I’d rather not face him."

Ronnie’s eyes widened in surprise. He had never heard such strong words from Vere before. "Did I hear you right?" Ronnie asked cautiously.

"Yes, Ronnie," Vere confirmed. "You heard me correctly. I’ll sign everything in the documents and give you full authorization to handle the purchase of the company. Do you agree?"

After a moment of hesitation, Ronnie nodded. "Alright, Mr. Wayne. I’ll take care of everything and call you once it’s done."

"Great," Vere said, offering a small smile. "From this moment on, I want you to take charge of all my business meetings. This will be your job."

"Got it, Mr. Wayne. Thank you for trusting me with this opportunity. I really appreciate it," Ronnie said, his voice filled with gratitude.

After their brief conversation, Ronnie bid farewell and left for the meeting. As the door closed behind him, Vere sat alone, his thoughts swirling. Doubts began to creep in. Should he go to the meeting or not? "Vere," he said to himself, staring into the mirror in his room, "if you don’t go, it means you’re not brave. And I know I’m brave."

With newfound resolve, Vere decided to attend the meeting after all. He quickly changed into the expensive business suit Olivia had bought for him, ensuring he looked every bit the part. Ten minutes later, he was ready. Driving his sleek car, Vere made his way to the building. Twenty minutes later, he arrived, parked his car, and whispered to himself, "Finally, I’m here. This will be mine again."

Vere rushed to the elevator, his heart pounding with anticipation. As the elevator doors opened, he stepped out and walked briskly toward the conference room. Just as he was about to enter, he collided with someone heading inside.

"Get out of my way," the person snapped.

Vere looked up to see James, who was his personal assistant before who betrayed him, a man who had always carried an air of arrogance. Vere paused outside the door, taking a deep breath to calm himself before finally stepping inside. As he entered, Ronnie was already mid-conversation with James and their respective attorneys. Everyone in the room froze in surprise at Vere’s sudden appearance.

"Ah, wait," James said, his tone condescending. "Aren’t you the one I bumped into outside? I don’t think employees are allowed in here. This is a serious matter."

Ronnie quickly interrupted. "Excuse me, Mr. James," he said firmly, "I’d like to introduce you to Mr. Wayne. He’s the one buying the company."

James’s jaw dropped in disbelief. "What?" he stammered, struggling to process the revelation. "You’re Mr. Wayne?"

"Yes," Vere said calmly, his voice steady and authoritative. "I am."

James’s expression shifted as he quickly attempted to recover. "Oh, I’m very sorry for what happened earlier, Mr. Wayne," he said, his tone suddenly polite. "I sincerely apologize."

Vere nodded, a faint, knowing smile playing on his lips. "It’s fine," he replied, his words laced with subtle sarcasm.

With that, the attorneys began finalizing the paperwork. Vere and James signed the necessary documents, officially transferring ownership of the company to Vere. Once everything was settled, James and his attorney left, leaving Vere and Ronnie alone in the conference room.

"You really surprised me today," Ronnie said, laughing.

"Well," Vere replied with a grin, "I was feeling better, so I decided to witness this moment with my own eyes. After all, it’s not every day you take back what’s yours."

The two shared a laugh, the weight of the day’s events settling into a feeling of triumph. Finally, the company was back where it belonged, and a new chapter in Vere’s life was about to begin.