Chapter 41 chapter 41
Chapter 41
One week later…
“Have you guys heard the news? Goodness, this is going to blow up the whole business world.”
“What happened?”
“The Boardroom Beast is finally back!”
“What did you just say?”
That was the kind of conversation that was going on in every corner of every office building in Sterling City.
Not just Sterling, the news of the Boardroom Beast comeback has shaken the business world worldwide.
This was a name that every businessman dreaded. It was a name that made even those at the top of the food chain tremble in their seats.
“Boss, the Boardroom Beast is back. He has been working behind the scenes for far too long. I wonder what made him make a public appearance all of a sudden.” Jason’s assistant, Leon, said.
Jason looked up with a shocked expression. “What did you just say?”
Leaon looked at his boss and continued, “News is spreading all over. In three days, he would hold an only-invite dinner to announce his comeback. And the dinner party will be held here in Sterling City.”
Jason stood up in his chair, his heart beating out of sequence.
‘The Boardroom Beast!’
That name had shaken up the business world a few years ago, and almost everyone wanted to collaborate with whoever was behind that name. But after causing an earthquake, the name vanished as if it were all an illusion.
Who would have thought that it would come to light again?
Jason looked at his assistant and commanded, “Leon, no matter what it takes, we have to impress the Boardroom Beast. A single business contract with him, and our Thompson Group will never be the same again.”
“Boss, I heard that he has a project worth ten billion dollars, and he is looking for people he could work with. If we can get a spot, then no one will ever say anything about Thompson Group again. We will practically be untouchable.”
“Leon, I don’t know what you are going to use, but make sure you find out what Boardroom Beast likes, and make sure you get it, no matter what!”
“Yes, boss.”
Leon left, and Vivian entered. She looked at Jason and asked, “What is with this Boardroom Beast that everyone is talking about? Is he really that great?”
“Yeah, he is. If we work with him, it would be a new dawn for the Thompson group.”
“I heard no one really knows what he looks like.”
“Yes, he has always worked from behind the scenes, but in three days, he will be making a public appearance. I have to get an invite no matter what it takes.”
Vivian was not really interested in all the business stuff. She had come for an entirely different thing.
She looked at Jason and spoke in a perfunctory voice, “Babe, you are great, and I know that the Boardroom Beast would want to work with you, after all, you are the best in Sterling City so far.”
“It is not as simple as you think. Every businessman all over the world would be groveling at his feet. I would be honored even if he just remembered my name.”
Vivian went over and sat on Jason’s lap. She was about to kiss him, but Jason dodged.
He stared at her and reprimanded, “What are you doing? We are in the office.”
Vivian pouted, “Babe, what is wrong with you? You have been so distant for the past week. Since you heard that Natalie was back, you have really changed.”
Jason frowned upon hearing that, “What are you talking about? I have just been busy with work. You know that that scandal messed me up big time, and I needed time to stabilize the company, okay.”
“Really? Is it not because you are thinking about your ex-wife, right?”
“Vivian, will you stop spewing nonsense? You are the one who told me that Natalie was back, and I haven’t even met her yet. What makes you think that I am thinking about her?”
Seeing that Jason was getting really angry, Vivian stopped provoking him. If he got annoyed and decided to divorce her, then she would be done for.
She looked at him and changed the topic, “Did you find out anything about that man? The one who embarrassed us at Bluemoon Hotel?”
“No. I haven’t come up with anything.”
A scheming light passed through Vivian’s eyes. She so badly wanted to tell Jason the truth, but she feared that she might shoot herself in the foot if she did so.
Exposing Sean’s identity might lead Jason to Natalie, and that was the last thing she wanted to see. Before Jason had a chance to meet Natalie, she was going to make sure that she disappeared from their lives forever.
Her father had said that Natalie wants to reopen her mother’s case, although they were confident that they had destroyed all evidence, they would never be at peace unless Natalie was out of the picture.
Having thought of something, Vivian quickly left Jason’s office.
She went to the bathroom and made a secret call, “Have you found out anything yet?”
“No, miss. That man is shrewd. I guess he already noticed us, and he has been evading us.”
“You still don’t even know where she works or what she does?”
“Yes, miss. We still don’t know anything.”
Hearing that, Vivian cursed, “Useless piece of shit! You can’t even accomplish this small task, and you call yourself the godfather of Sterling City.”
Being mocked, the man sneered, “Ma’am, if you consider yourself powerful and invisible, then why did you come looking for me. I am done being your errand boy. You can do it yourself.”
“You!”
The man hung up the phone before Vivian could say anything.
Vivian’s expression turned venomous as she spat, “Natalie, don’t blame me for being ruthless. But I cannot let you destroy everything I have worked so hard to build over the years. It is either you will leave Sterling City on your own accord, or I will have to force you out. Either way, I cannot let you stay here, no matter what!”