Total pages in book: 72
Estimated words: 67355 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 337(@200wpm)___ 269(@250wpm)___ 225(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 67355 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 337(@200wpm)___ 269(@250wpm)___ 225(@300wpm)
“Is that why you were cozying up to him on the executive trip to Vegas a couple months back. The two of you seemed chummy for having only met through the company. You’re not the type to get close to your employees even the executives.”
“If I didn’t know better, Gavin, I’d say you were jealous. Am I not allowed to be friendly with other people.”
“That’s not what I’m getting at and you know it. I believe he’s been embezzling but not enough that anyone who isn’t paying attention would notice. He’s taking small sums at a time and putting them back for a later date. Kind of makes me think about all that cash he was throwing around in Vegas. I’m going to investigate further and when I have concrete proof that he’s behind this, I’m going to initiate proceedings to terminate his employment and possibly see if its worth pursing legal action.”
“It’s fine if you’d like to further investigate these abnormalities in the reports but I would rather make the final decision as to what will happen to Langston Knight.”
“There’s something you’re not telling me.”
“What exactly do you think I’m hiding from you? Aren’t you satisfied handling the investigation?”
“That’s not what I’m getting at and I think you know it. Who is this guy to you? You’re very meticulous about who you hire and this guy simply doesn’t have the ‘it’ factor to work in the position that seems to have fallen into his lap. And before you give me some bullshit about him being qualified, at his last job he was a middle manager who left his company under mysterious circumstance. I called his last employer, but no one was willing to give any information on him.”
“Sounds like you’ve been busy.”
“And the fact that you don’t seem to be taking this seriously, is making me question your judgement.”
“Don’t.” Gavin’s dogmatic way of handling matters was one of the reasons I admired him which happened to be one of the things that annoyed me about him. Once he got an idea in his head, he was hard pressed to let it go.
As I said, you can handle the investigation. If it puts your mind at ease if you want him out by the end of your investigation, I will abide by your recommendation.”
“Who is he to you?”
“I think the less you know the better.”
“Jackson—”
“I’m done with this conversation.” I glance at the custom-built platinum watch on my wrist. “I have an appointment in twenty minutes so I trust you can see your way out.”
Gavin stands up, his face beet red. “Asshole,” he mutters under his breath but loud enough for me to hear as he heads out of my office.
Our weekly chess match was a way for us to stay connected amid our busy schedules. Our assistants made sure to block off a time for us to meet each week for our game no matter how hectic work was. If we were in different states or even countries, we played virtually.
Normally, the games ended with a friendly handshake or a congratulations. But clearly, I pissed him off. That wasn’t my intention.
But it was part of my plan.
With Troy away on paternity leave, I knew Gavin would go through the financial reports. Most men in his position would delegate the responsibility of going over reports to one of his subordinates. I knew he’d see the discrepancies because I already knew about them.
I’m playing real life chess and my pawn fell into my trap. Yes, I had an ulterior motive for hiring Langston Knight and that reason was his sister Zora.
It’s been 12 years since that night in my bedroom, when she was in my arms, felt her lips beneath mine, tasted her pussy. I remember how sweet she was on my tongue, the sound of her moans, the softness of her curves. It’s what’s motivated me all this time.
My only regret is that it’s taken me this long for me to set my plan into action. But I needed this time, to put myself in a position where no one had any hold over me and I could have what I wanted without consequence.
Not only did I succeed without the trust fund that was held over my head, I no longer need it. In fact, months ago, when I turned 30, I received the paperwork to sign for it. It’s still on my desk, unread. It’s insignificant in the face of the empire I’ve built.
I push away from my desk and walk toward the window to stare down at the city beneath me. The sidewalks are filled with people hurrying to their next destination. Everyone always seems to be in a hurry. The streets are clogged with bumper-to-bumper traffic, and I can practically hear the honking horns filling the air like music.