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Chapter 33: Going After Esther
The morning sun spilled across the wide glass windows of Jefferson Group’s top floor. Jordan sat at the head of the long mahogany table, his face calm but unreadable, a pen rolling slowly between his fingers.On his right sat Doris, sharp-eyed, her tablet glowing with notes she had compiled overnight.On his left was Jenna, her gaze fixed on him, watchful as always.The meeting had no outsiders. Just the three of them. Jordan leaned back, folding his arms. “Alright,” he said softly. “Tell me what you know.”Doris cleared her throat and adjusted her glasses. Her voice was steady, every word deliberate. “From the years I worked with Zoe, one thing was clear; her mother, Esther, is the real driver behind her decisions.”“Zoe appears to be the CEO, but most of the major calls are whispered into her ears by Esther. She never moves without her mother’s nod. Every deal she signed, every fight she picked, Esther was there in the shadows.”Jordan’s eyes narrowed slightly. He tapped the pen onc
Chapter 32: The Law Suit
The next morning, the Jefferson Group was unusually alive. Whispers filled the air as staff caught sight of Jordan walking into the building, alive and steady, with Doris Okeke trailing behind him like a shadow.Some staff paused mid-task, their jaws falling in disbelief. A few whispered under their breaths, others stole glances, and some even nodded in relief as though a heavy load had been lifted.Doris herself was almost dazed. She clutched a tablet close to her chest, scrolling through data she had dug up since last night about her new boss. She had thought she knew Jordan, had thought his empire was limited to Jefferson Group and iNet Group.But as she read through the list of assets, subsidiaries, and international partnerships linked to his name, she felt a shiver run down her spine.The man was a giant, controlling more than she had ever imagined.Most shocking of all were the quiet partnerships still tied to Bennett Industries. Doris leaned against the elevator wall, shaking
Chapter 31: Restless Night
Zoe moved back and forth across her bedroom, her bare feet brushing against the rug, her arms folded tight across her chest.The shadows of the curtains stretched long across the walls, the silence in the house weighing heavily on her.Every few steps she paused, bit her lip, and then continued pacing as if standing still would choke her.Her mind kept circling back to Esther’s calm voice earlier, those words that refused to leave her ears. “If Jordan is alive, then you must not lose your head.”But how could she not? Jordan’s shadow was everywhere, creeping into her thoughts, clouding her every breath.The sudden knock at her door jolted her. She froze, her heart beating fast. Before she could respond, the door opened slightly, and David slipped in, his shirt unbuttoned at the neck, his eyes heavy with worry.“Zoe,” he said softly, stepping in. “Please don’t shout. I just wanted to see you.”Her eyes hardened immediately. “What are you doing here again? How many times have I told you
Chapter 30: Unexpected Job Offer
Doris sat upright in the chair, both hands clasping the file she carried. Her voice was steady but soft.“I didn’t leave Bennett Industries,” she said, eyes meeting Jordan’s directly. “I was fired.”The room stilled. Jenna shifted slightly, her pen pausing over the notepad.Jordan’s eyes narrowed, though his face betrayed nothing.“Fired?” he asked, leaning back in his chair.“Yes, sir,” Doris continued. “My boss felt I was no longer relevant. She said my role had lost value, so she let me go.”Jenna glanced at Jordan, curious about his reaction. Jordan, however, leaned forward again, resting his elbows on the desk.His voice was firm but curious. “You could have hidden that. You could have said you resigned. Yet you chose to say you were fired. Why?”Doris drew in a breath. “Because it is the truth. If I hide it today, it will find me tomorrow. I believe honesty, no matter how painful, is better than half-truths that crumble later.”Jordan studied her face, the calm with which she sp
Chapter 29: The Return of Power
The morning sun had barely risen when Jordan stepped out of the sleek black car in front of Jefferson Group headquarters.A guard rushed forward, almost dropping the clipboard in his hand as his eyes widened. His mouth opened to say something, but no words came.Jordan simply nodded and walked through the glass doors, his tall frame cutting across the marble-floored reception like a man who owned every breath of the building.At first, silence fell. Then came the whispers.“Jesus Christ… it’s him.”“I thought he was dead.”“Does this mean the rumours are true?”“Oh my God, look at him. He looks stronger than ever.”Some clutched their files to their chest, staring. Others bent to their colleagues, whispering in disbelief.A few, the ones who had remained loyal through the storm, smiled faintly, relief written all over their faces.Jordan didn’t flinch. He didn’t greet. He simply walked straight ahead, his polished shoes hitting the ground with steady authority.His presence spoke more
Chapter 28: Whispers of Fear
The moment Zoe stepped into the building, the air shifted. Heads turned, conversations hushed, only to restart in low murmurs the second she passed.Whispers carried through the open hallway like smoke that refused to vanish.“She’s here.”“Have you heard? They said he’s alive.”“No wonder she looks unsettled.”Zoe tightened her grip on her bag, her heels striking harder on the marble floor. Her face was stiff, her jaw clenched, her eyes straight ahead.She refused to look left or right. But every step felt heavier, each whisper scratching against her skin.When she reached her office, she pushed the door with force, the bang echoing down the corridor.Inside, she dropped her bag on the desk, breathing heavily. The murmurs still rang in her ears.She pressed the intercom. “Send Felix to my office. Now.”Within minutes, Felix appeared, tall and lean in his grey suit, files tucked under his arm.He closed the door carefully behind him, his eyes flicking briefly to her face before loweri
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