Chapter 36
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Arriving to his office, he had arranged another desk and chair next to his. I sat down like a king on his throne, knowing one day, this was all going to be managed and taken over by me.
"So, what are we doing today, dad?" I asked him.
"I want you to close a deal," he answered with a smirk.
"Wait, what? You're already throwing me out to the sharks when I can barely swim," I panicked.
"You can do this, son. The deal is already almost there, I just need you to bring it all the way."
"What's the details?" I asked him.
"A small hotelier in the south. She has four hotels in total but ran into some money issues from a messy divorce. The bank is about to seize everything but we're willing to buy her out before that occurs. She's a bit on the fence because she's personal but we're paying her twice times the worth and not a dime more."
"I got this," I told my father. We rose, adjusted our suits at the same time and walked into the board-room.
The small hotelier was present with her attorney and an assistant.
"Hello, Mrs. Randall, allow me to introduce my son, Jevan Hollen," dad greeted and shook hands with her.
"He does have your dashing looks," she complimented and I smiled before sitting next to my father.
The attorney started going over the proposal but instead a twice the payment, Mrs. Randall wanted triple.
I watched my father's jaw tighten and I took the momentum in taking over before he tells Mrs. Randall where she can screw herself.
My father only had patience for his wife and his children.
"Mrs. Randall, with all due respect, what you're asking for is ridiculous. Hollen Tower is hereby offering you twice time the amount of the worth of four hotels and nothing more," I stated.
"I'm sorry lamb, but this conversation is for the grown-ups," she said.
"I put him in charge for it!" my father said.
"Why?" she asked.
"We've been at this for over two months and I'm annoyed. Talk to my son or get up and walk out the door." My father pointed to his door.
"My apologies then. In that case, I want a little more than twice the amount. I know Hollen Tower will fix up the hotels and run it and it would blossom because your name would be attached to it. Celebrities like actresses, movie stars, singers. The whole works," Mrs. Randall went on.
"Twice the worth. Nothing more," I said and folded my arms which were a sign of not backing down.
"Fine. Hell, the bank is digging down my back and I can't get this deal anywhere else. I'll sign the damn thing." She grabbed the contract and signed it.
"Nice doing business with you," my father said as he signed his name afterwards.
I photocopied the document and handed it to the attorney. They all left afterwards.
"You were great, son. Well done."
"Thanks dad. I feel a rush. I can't wait to close more deals like this."
"In due time. All in due time."
We left the boardroom and went back to his office where he taught me more and more about the company. It wasn't an easy job and I was amazed how my father did all this and still had time for us, but being the boss had its perks and advantages.
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When the day was over, dad and I went home. He kissed my mom as he reached her and I was so mirroring him, I went to find Adobi.
"I'm home," I told her when I found her on her patio in the guest bedroom she was staying in.
She ran into my arms. "How was work?"
"Work was great. I can't wait to seal deals and come home to you." The last part was a slip but I didn't regret it.
"Are you..."
I didn't wait for her to finish. I captured her mouth with a longing kiss. We had never kissed before. I closed my eyes and allowed myself to enjoy her for real.
"I want you to be my girlfriend."
"Yes, I'll be your girlfriend."
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That night, I tore up Brooke's letter and tossed the pieces in the trash. Nothing from the past was about to get in the way again.
Jevan's POV
The completion of my college education took a total of three years. After earning my degrees in Management and Marketing, Technology, and International Relations, I felt more than ready to take my rightful place at my father's palatial tower.
I took an additional four years to rise to the predominant position of working side by side with my father.
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It is a bright sunny morning in April. I parked my car in my assigned parking space then headed up to my office.
On opening the door, I was greeted with a beautiful face.
A/N (No guys, it's not Blossom) 🤭
"Hello there, handsome," she said with a smile. Her looks didn't changed a bit although her curly hair got longer and her smile got brighter.
"Hi, what brings you here today?" I asked and placed my briefcase on my face before giving her my undivided attention.
She slowly and seductively walked into my arms. "I missed you."
"Adobi, I miss you too baby."
"Last night was amazing. Are you coming by my place again tonight?"
"I can't. I actually have a flight tonight to France for a conference. I'll be meeting my father there."
"Oh. And when were you planning on telling me this? After your return?"
"I'm sorry and I promise I'll make it up to you. Are you angry with me?"
"Not really, no. I just wish you had said something but I can still inveigle you. Can't I?"
