2024-05-15 22:00:16He assumed it was the area's thugs berating prey so he decided not to interfere but the groans came again, this time it was faint and weak.
He took a few slow steps forward to where the sound was coming from, his face dripping with trepidation. A few steps closer, he gasped at the horrible sight before him, an old man lying in the pool of his blood, surrounded by dead men.
Scrutinizing the dead man's physique he could divulge they were the old man's bodyguards. Alfred's heart trembled in fear, the thought of running away clouds in heart but then he caught a glimpse of the old man's hand shaking.
He resolved to save the almost lifeless old man. He took a few steps towards him and hunched down, positioning his index finger on the man's wrists, he felt his pulse.
“Oh! Thank Goodness,” He mumbled after detecting there was still life left in him.
With the only strength left in his body, he hauled the old man who may be possibly weighing 260 pounds to his damaged car. Scrutinizing the old man's attire and the car which was smashed by criminals behind the attack he could deduce he was an influential man.
The thought of why he was in that state came jogging on Alfred's head but he waved it off. Saving him was his utmost priority. He scanned the car and the car key was still there, he shoved it into the car and it came to life. Thank Goodness the car wasn't totally damaged.
The drive to the nearest hospital took thirty minutes. The car rolled to a stop at the front of Paxton’s hospital. He dashed into the hospital to call for an assistant.
“Please I need you to come help me get a dying old man out of the car into the hospital,” He implored the help of a nurse, but the nurse stared at him disdainfully. Glancing at Alfred's outfits, she inferred that he might have run away from the psychiatric department.
“You mentally deranged patients always like running away, don't worry I'm going to call help to take you back where you belong,” She scoffed, glaring at him with anger seething through her.
Alfred looked at her bewildered, then he took a glance at himself and bit his lower lips after figuring out what she was hinting at. He tightened his knuckles, forcing back the rage that was welling up in his heart. He tried to be courteous one more time.
“Ma’am I need you to help me get the old man that is almost at the point of death in the car.”
The nurse darted her eyes at him, her voice dripping with venom, she yelled.
“Could you please keep your mouth shut, you are disturbing the peace of the hospital. I already told you that I will call for help.”
Alfred realizes that engaging in more dialogue with the nurse will do him no good and the old man doesn't have enough time either. He raced to the car and opened the door, with all his resilience, he hauled the man into the hospital.
“Oh! Jess!” The Nurse shrieked at the sight of Alfred carrying the old dying man into the hospital, she immediately sprinted and brought a stroller and the man was placed in it.
Staring at the old man's face the nurse gasped for air, she couldn't believe who was brought in by the man who looked mentally retard.
The Nurse immediately called for an Emergency and the old man was taken to the VIP room, medical care was administered to the old man without requesting anything from Alfred.
Alfred was stunned at how the hospital medical personnel got busy immediately when the old man was brought into the hospital, he called the attention of some of them but they never gave him a second look. They were running a halter scatter to save his life.
The next day, Alfred who slept in the hospital waiting room, woke up with his stomach growling loudly, he hadn't eaten anything for the whole of last night. He dashed outside the waiting room to check on the old man but was perplexed by the tight bodyguard securing the hospital, especially the old man's room.
A few stepped towards the VIP room Alfred was halted by one of the bodyguards who gave him a haughty glare with a hoarse voice he questioned.
“And who are you?”
“I'm.. I'm..” Alfred stuttered.
“I want to see the old man I brought in last night.” He finally uttered.
“I see, so it was you who placed him in this condition, right!” The bodyguard scoffed gazing at him superciliously.
Alfred arched his eyebrows in bewilderment.
“Sorry! I don't know what you are talking about,” Alfred muttered.
“You are in trouble, you son of a bitch, you have a lot of explaining to do once Mr. Jadin wakes up.” The bodyguard scowled.
The name resonates in Alfred's ear. He'd heard the name a lot as one of the most prominent men in New Chelsea city but he couldn't believe that was the man he rescued last night.
“Please can I see him?” Alfred persisted.
“Get the hell out of here you pauper, or else you are going to be treated as a criminal,” The bodyguard sneered.
Alfred took a step backward, figuring out he wouldn't be allowed to see the man. He decided to leave everything behind and look for what to do next.
A few steps out of the hospital, Alfred was startled when someone nudged him from behind, he turned around to stare into the face of the nurse he had encountered last night.
“He demands to see your presence,” She blurted out with an intimidating glare.
“Who is that? please!” Alfred asked politely.
“What stupid question is that? seems you have gone knot, Who did you bring in last night?” She snarled.
Alfred figured out that engaging in more conversation with the nurse would only result in ridicule, left her, and jogged to the old man's VIP room.
With a shaky hand, he held the knob of the door, twisted it, and walked into the well-ventilated room.
The room was lavishly decorated with a magnificent bed, it looked more like a master bedroom of an opulent man and not a hospital room.
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“Forgive me, young master, please order whatever you wish sir, you don't have to pay for it, accept my offer as an apology for my misconduct earlier.”He extended the card back to Alfred.Alfred collected it calmly and slouched down to his seat.“Thank you, sir,” he muttered and instructed the waitress to give them whatever they wanted. The waitress was confused about the whole scene, she nodded her head to the instructions and left. The customers couldn't help but throw a few glances at them.“Oh my! How did you pull that off? Jasmine, who was quite a while ago, exclaimed excitedly immediately after the manager left.Alfred grinned at her and said, “Let's not talk about it today, is your day,” He heaved a sigh of relief “I'm really sorry, they almost ruined your day.”“It's fine, I know that lady as a venomous woman, she always makes trouble wherever she goes,” she said, rolling her eyes.Alfred became curious, his expression skeptical, he asked “How do you know her?”“Well, her fa
Chapter Nine
“And who is this peon, how dare you talk when I'm talking, I'm saving your sorry ass from this leech but you choose to side with him,” Mallory said, casting a condescending glare at both of them.“You need to put a halt to your drama and go find somewhere to sit,” Alfred tried to be courteous one more time. “I'm not going to sit down here and watch a pauper like eat in this Restaurant, it's an insult to the scion of affluent families,” She said raising her voice, this caused the people seated around them to stare and laud her.Alfred was stunned and agitated at the same time, he couldn't believe that the woman he once loved and respected could turn cold and hostile towards him. He tried to quell the rage welling in his heart. Just then the waitress brought their orders. Mallory turns to the waitress.“Don't you know the ethics of this Restaurant, how can you save food for a pauper like him, how do you expect him to pay,” Mallory taunts, pointing at Alfred.“And who said I can't pay
Chapter Eight
“Get the hell out of this building. right now!”“Ma'am please you can't fire me, I'm sorry, please forgive me,” Nicolas Flame crouched, pleading for her sympathy. Miss Ree glared at him scornfully and commanded the security to kick him out.“Take him out of this premises, right now.”Nicolas Flame, figuring out that Alfred could save him, scrambled to his feet, pleading for his forgiveness.“Please forgive me, I didn't mean to insult you. Save me from this shame, I will spill out the truth about the money, You never stole the money.”What!Everyone gasped for air, on hearing the Manager declare openly about the theft. Alfred darted his eyes at him with rage seething through his face.“I said kick him out,” Miss Ree roared, her face turned livid.The bodyguard hurled him out of the company, Everyone watched with trepidation written all over their faces. Sydney on hearing that his friend was innocent felt guilty for not believing him, he made an attempt to approach Alfred but he was h
Chapter seven
“Any problem sir,” Miss Ree peeked at his awestruck expression.“No no.”“Okay, your Father owners 30% of the companies here in new Chelsea city, and among others that are collaborating with him in and out of the City, some are doing exceptionally great, like for example IVY company with an annual revenue of Two trillion dollars, followed by Fiver, NikeTech and so on. In the Jadin’s Empire headquarters, we managed and monitored the progress of each company. This is the headquarters of all the companies owned by your Father.” She explained.“The reason I had to suggest you work as sales personnel is so you have the incites of the sales and purchases of each company. See to the smooth flow of cash in and out of the companies.”“I see, can I get a copy of this sent to my email, I need to examine them thoroughly,” Alfred muttered.“Okay sir, I will do that right now.”“And I would like to visit the Semond company tomorrow.”“Okay, do you want to inform the manager about your coming?”“No,
Chapter six
“Will you be starting up tomorrow sir?” Miss Ree inquired.“Yeah, I will come and take a look at how the Empire works.” “Ok sir, see you tomorrow then,” Miss Ree stretched out her hand for a handshake, Alfred grabbed her hand feeling the warmth and softness.“I will take my leave now,” Miss Ree took hold of her pulse and bade them goodbye before stepping out of the mansion.A few minutes later, the butler came to drop Alfred off at his new apartment. He bade his Father goodbye, pledging to make him proud before departing from the magnificent manor.The Next day, Alfred arrived at The Jadin Empire headquarters before 8 am, He was ushered into the HR office by the receptionist after a rude interrogation. He stood in front of the door with a tag, written boldly on it, ‘HR: MRS. EVAN’, He knocked on it. A vulgar and hoarse voice came from the inside,“And, Who is it?”Alfred adjusted the plain shirt he was putting on, looking composed and calm. He held the knob of the door, twisted it, a
Chapter five
A black Bentley Mulliner Batur came to a stop a few feet away from where they stood. One of the bodyguards opened the door and bowed his head as they all glided in. After about two hours, the car came to a halt in front of a magnificent building. Alfred found himself wowed by the exquisite ambiance. He has never seen a building so luxurious and grandiose, let alone about to step into it. The whole mansion screamed opulence. The door was opened by one of the bodyguards and they alighted. Hundreds of bodyguards and maids aligned to welcome them, each bowing their heads as they stepped inside.Alfred found himself at a complete loss for words as they walked to the living room. The inside of the mansion was luxuriously decorated with ornaments that reflected the golden painting of the building. He has heard a lot about Mr Jadin's opulence but this was the first time he is a witness to it, but what even amazed him the most is that he is now part of the family. He was snapped out of hi
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