A Trillionaire’s Revenge novel Chapter 10

LUKE'S POV

"I asked you a question, Bart," I say, wondering what it could be. Was he taking drugs?

He gives a wide smile, "Nothing serious, sir." He replies, but I don't believe him. Naturally, Bart gave off an awkward vibe and his personality was negative. He always tried to play the good guy but any wise person could see through it. I don't believe him.

"I don't want you doing drugs or anything illegal in my home for that matter so get rid of whatever the hell it is you're on." I continue, "I need you to arrange a bouquet, a very huge bouquet of all the freshest flowers available and send them to my wife before noon, okay?" He nods.

He looks agitated and sweaty but I ignore it and leave. I had a long and interesting day ahead.

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"Good morning, Mr. Carrington" A female staff says to me as I walk the grounds of Carrington Enterprises. I do not acknowledge her greeting, instead I keep on walking with my entourage behind me.

"Good morning, Mr. Carrington" a few other voices echo as I walk around past. I ignore and continue to walk sharply to my personal elevator.

"Sir!" A voice shouts and I know who it is almost immediately. "Your coffee" the voice says and I turn to look. "Extra milk and no sugar added," She says, adjusting her glasses.

"As always. Thank you" I say as I step into the elevator. My entourage stays behind. I take a sip of my coffee as I enter the elevator. Alex, my ever faithful and always efficient secretary and personal assistant. She was an orphan, just like me, so we had a mutual understanding and a bond.

"Good morning, Mr. Carrington" Jordan, the receptionist says. I acknowledge her with a nod. Apart from Alex, Jordan was the only female staff I acknowledged. She had no interest in me and I admired her for that.

I place my briefcase on the glass table and I hang my jacket over the coat rack. Taking my seat, I access the files on my desk. Associates with Caplan Limited, Merger with Devan Textiles, Copper Industries Board Shares and most importantly, the one that makes me grind my teeth in anger Richardson Global; Transfer Documents and available shares.

I had acquired the Richardson's wealth and company through a poker game- something they had no idea of. Judith and her husband had attended the annual Bidding Gala hosted by the Graysons. Judith had been donating millions to different causes to keep her name high up in the ranks of the elite. All I had to do was replace a supposed bidding agreement with transfer documents and in the blink of an eye, she had unknowingly signed off their fortune to me. It was illegal, but there was no way to prove that I acquired the properties with fraudulent means. It was my word against theirs.

"Yes sir, I'm on it." Alex says as I explain what I needed her to do. I look at my wristwatch; it was a minute after twelve. I call home. Emmanuelle picks, "Hello, Luke."She responds. I can hear panic in her voice.