VINCENT'S POV
Find out who made Mr Zulu record that video and cancel all our partnership with the Sanchez company, I said to James. I also need you to find out who circulated that fake photo in the company, I added.
Yes boss, he replied and left.
My phone rang and I picked it up to see that my dad is the one calling, I already know why he's calling so I answered and said: I'm coming home this evening.
You better do, he replied and dropped the call.
MIKE'S POV
It's already evening and I'm yet to see Vincent. The only problem I have with this son of mine is that he likes going against my orders. I saw his mother(Nancy Holland) running to and fro annoying me even more.
What's all the fuss about? I questioned her.
We're preparing dinner, is that what you call a fuss? She questioned me back. What kind of dinner is it that the chefs can't make? Why are you running up and down? I questioned again.
My son is coming home, so the dinner has to be special, she replied.
A son that never thinks of visiting you, I countered.
He's busy with work, besides he's coming today isn't he? She replied, making me lose interest in the argument.
A woman with a little brain, I murmured.
What else can you say against me, old man with an old brain, she countered.
I'm just fifteen years older than you, I said to her. That's why I called you old man because you can pass as my father but here you are being so childish, She answered making me angry. I would have given her a piss of my mind but I saw Vince drive into the compound so I reserved the anger for him.
He greeted his mother and embraced her as soon as he walked into the house. They began their endless showcase of affection so I left them there and went upstairs to my study, then it took a decade before I finally heard Vincent knock on the door. I didn't respond so he ushered himself in.
I thought I would have to come and remind you that your father is still waiting for you, I roared at him.
He greeted and sat opposite me.
What's with all the commotions in the company? I questioned him.
President Zulu of Sanchez picked an interest in one of our workers but we already have things under control, he answered.
What made Mr Zulu record such a video? I asked.
We're still trying to find out, he replied.
It must be his enemies, I said to myself.
What about the girl? I questioned.
She's innocent, he answered.
I didn't ask you if she's innocent, I need to know why she's still in the company, I requested.
We have no reason to fire her, he replied.
A girl surrounded by such a controversy, what other reason do you need? The rumors are still spreading and those who know much about it still don't know that she's innocent. What about the boy that could have died in front of our company? Do you know the detriment of what it could have cost us? I questioned him.
It's not her fault for those that don't know about the whole story, as for the boy that was injured, the Harris family is behind it, he answered.
How? I asked.
Vivian has caused me some troubles in these past months, she drugged me with OZ4 at a business meeting, he said shocking me.
What?? I shouted. How did you come up with such conclusion? I questioned him.
I had a very terrible headache the following day, I went for a test and OZ4 was found in my blood. I don't know how else I could have gotten it if not from the drug, he answered.
Is there any evidence that she drugged you? I asked and he handed me his phone with a video playing on it.
She used her influence with our family to get into the wine cellar, then she switched off the light but unbeknownst to her, our CCTV has features that can capture things in the dark, He explained.
On the video, though not clear enough, Vivian could be seen injecting something into the wine. Then on the next part of the video, she was captured patrolling outside the wine cellar obviously trying to make sure that the waiters serve the wine to Vince.
How can she use such a toxic substance on you? I asked.
She didn't stop there and now she went out of her way to escalate our company's problem just for her own selfish gains, answered.
Thankfully, the boy they injured didn't die, but how on earth did Vivian get her hands on OZ4, I asked.
I was also surprised so I investigated and found out that her family is still selling OZ4 even after it has been banned. He replied.
What the hell!! I shouted, shocked. How can Mr Harris keep such a thing from me, I asked.
He won't tell you because he knows how much the Hollands value legit businesses, he answered.
Vince, are you sure of this? I questioned, still finding it difficult to believe.
You can investigate it yourself, he said.
Well, I will see what I can do about it, as for Vivian…I looked straight at him. You know why she did this, I said to him. Any girl in her position could possibly do worse after her fiance of more than a year has refused to pay attention to her, I added.
Are you saying her actions are justified? He asked me.
No, I'm saying that you're the reason for her actions, I replied.
By the way, even if your engagement with Vivian falls through, I will still find another suitable partner for you. Whatever you have with that Hayes girl shouldn't bring a problem between you and your marriage partners, I declared