At BENSON GROUP, Mr. Taiye Jackson commands the attention of the conference hall as he leads a meeting with the various boards of members from his other companies, all of which bear his name.
With a gentle voice, he leans in close to his personal assistant and instructs them to introduce the new leader to the group.
They anxiously gather in the meeting hall, eagerly anticipating the arrival of the newly appointed CEO.
Despite his name being announced, none of the workers have caught a glimpse of him just yet. Mr. Taiye Jackson served as the CEO, following in the footsteps of his late father, Mr. Benjamin Jackson, who founded the Benson Group of Companies, also known as the "Benjamin and Sons Group of Companies."
Anticipation fills the air as everyone eagerly awaits the unveiling of Mr. Taiye's only son, Liam Jackson, and his approach to managing the company.
There are whispers about his demeanor - distant, lacking in filial piety - and the employees anticipate that his return as the new CEO will bring with it arrogance, cruelty, and a lack of gratitude.
However, it cannot be denied that he is diligent, tirelessly managing his private ventures in the United States. His father recently revealed his retirement plans, urging him to come back and oversee the multimillion-dollar enterprises in their home country.
Liam initially declined, expressing his reluctance to go back to his homeland, Nigeria. He doesn't appear to find anything captivating there, apart from his mother, who is a devout Christian woman. She always dresses modestly and faithfully attends church to pray for her husband and child, as he is her only offspring.
It became clear to him that his mother had faced numerous challenges in her early years of marriage with his father. His late grandfather, Mr. Benjamin Jackson, strongly opposed the union between his son, Mr. Taiye, and Mrs. Juliet.
Despite the attention Mr. Taiye received from other women and the hurtful comments about his wife's fertility, he remained faithful and chose to marry only Mrs. Juliet, demonstrating his genuine love for her.
He remained loyal to his wife, Mrs. Juliet Jackson, despite his family's objections and their belief that she couldn't conceive another child after 10 years of trying.
His wife experienced numerous losses, and Liam understood that his mothers anxiety about his father's potential departure and remarriage played a role.
She tragically lost all the babies she had carried in her womb, except for him. At the ripe age of 30, he finds himself in the company of his 60-year-old mother and 68-year-old father.
Liam still loves his parents, despite his father deceiving him by falsely claiming to be ill. He went to great lengths, orchestrating a clever ruse involving a phony doctor who contacted him with news of his father's declining health, urging him to come back from the States.
Upon his return to his homeland, he was filled with frustration as he observed his father's robust health, his active movements, and his participation in business class meetings. He's furious that his father had deceived him into coming back and denied him the opportunity to return to the United States.
Currently, within the headquarters of the Benson group of companies, they house various divisions including oil manufacturing, gas implant, steel production, and other essential amenities. Their company has gained global recognition for its operations.
Liam is in a private room on the second floor, meticulously adjusting his necktie. He's dressed in a crisp white shirt, black trousers, and his suit is neatly laid out on the table. His father had mentioned the possibility of introducing him to the various boards of members and partners involved in their business ventures.
Exhaling with a sigh, Liam reluctantly grabs his suit to put on. At that moment, his newly-assigned assistant, Brown Anderson, who has been by his side since his very first day at the company, taps on the door to his private room. "Enter," he says in response.
"Boss, it's time to start the introduction," Brown informs him. He nods and adjusts his black suit with precision. As he emerges, his father's spokesperson declares to the esteemed individuals gathered in the grand meeting hall, "Please welcome Master Liam Jackson, the newly appointed CEO of Benson Group of Companies Limited."
The room erupts in applause as he strides to the front and ascends the podium. His father, seated in the front row, watches proudly as his assistant, Mr. Silas Greystone, passes him the microphone to address their staff.
"Thank you everyone for accepting our invitation and being present to witness my appointment as the new CEO of BENSON GROUP. Well, I believe it's important for us to uphold our values and put in the necessary effort to further develop our company into a more reputable and trustworthy brand.
Thank you everyone for being a part of my exciting new adventure. Thank you," After passing the microphone back to Mr. Silas, Laim gracefully descended from the podium. The applause grew louder as he made his way to his seat, with a few prominent figures rising to greet him with handshakes as he approached.
Liam politely greets them with a handshake before taking his seat. They also settle back into their seats, while his father, Mr. Taiye Jackson, offers a subtle smile and rises to deliver his own speech. Silas will then conclude with the final closing remarks.
"Thank you everyone for accepting my invitation and joining us today to celebrate this exciting new chapter with our newly appointed CEO, my son Liam Jackson. I want to express my gratitude to all the dedicated individuals who have contributed their efforts towards enhancing our company's reputation and fostering a culture of transparency.
It is through their hard work that we have established ourselves as one of the leading production companies in Nigeria. I kindly request that everyone, regardless of their tenure or retirement status, show respect and collaborate harmoniously with our recently appointed CEO.
It is evident that he has returned from the States to join us with the goal of expanding our company's global presence. Let us all support and adhere to the decisions he makes for our collective growth. Thank you all once again, Silas. I'll leave it to you to conclude today's meeting."
After Mr. Taiye finished speaking, he passed the microphone back to Silas, who proceeded to share some fresh updates regarding the products and their prices. Following that, he concluded the meeting with his final remarks as the attendees and staff rose from their seats and departed the meeting hall, marking the end of their encounter with the new CEO.
Liam stayed in the meeting hall with his father once the crowd had thinned out. He rose from his seat and approached his father, who was engaged in conversation with his friend, Mr. John Patrick, one of their managing accountants.
Liam approaches his father, seeking a moment of his time. He wishes to conclude his discussion with his friend, Mr. John Patrick, who holds a position of responsibility as one of their trusted managing accountants, overseeing the company's finances.
"Alright, I'll be with you in a moment," Mr Taiye replied, as Mr John finally shifted his attention towards Liam. "Oh Master Liam, congratulations on your recent promotion," Mr. John smiled warmly at Liam.
"Thank you, sir." "It's a pleasure to meet you all and be a part of this team," Liam responds.
"You can always rely on us, Liam. I am delighted to witness you stepping into your father's role, as he is not only my boss but also a dear friend. I have faith in your ability to guide us towards a future of greater prosperity, surpassing the achievements of your father and grandfather."
"Thank you, sir," Liam smiles faintly, appreciating the kind words from his friends, colleagues, and even elders. Their encouragement serves as a strong motivation for him to continue working diligently.
"You're welcome, Liam. Goodbye, Mr. Taiye." Mr. John expresses his regret to Mr. Taiye about missing his daughter's school convocation, despite receiving a call from her to attend with her mother at the university.
"I simply couldn't pass up the opportunity to witness your son's grand introduction as the new CEO. I took the liberty of requesting her mother and elder brother to attend her convocation in my place. Needless to say, she may not be too pleased with me for that."
"Oh, my sincerest apologies, Mr. John. I hope she comprehends," Mr. Taiye apologizes.
"Yes boss, she will," Mr. John nodded with a faint smile on his face, eager to depart.
"What if I make amends for that and introduce her to my son, potentially expanding our family bond to marriage?" "I'm sure she will be pleased with that," Mr Taiye suggested.
Liam's face twisted into a frown as he stood in place. He stood patiently next to his father, eagerly awaiting the end of his conversation with his friend, Mr. John.
"Oh, thank you Boss, but I highly doubt she'll agree," Mr. John promptly declines, fully aware of his daughter's stubborn nature and his desire to avoid any conflicts between himself and his boss.
"Why is she refusing to accept? Liam is quite the charmer, attracting the attention of many admirers. What was her area of focus in university again?" Mr. Taiye inquires, and Liam's expression grows more serious as he gazes from his father to Mr. John.
Liam has no interest in women, and he is not pleased with his father's attempts to arrange a meeting with a lady he has never met and doubts he will have any connection with, solely because of their fathers' friendship.
Mr. John Patrick grins at Mr. Taiye, mentioning that she pursued Business Administration at the University of Nigeria."That's acceptable, then. Kindly request that she send us her CV once she returns home. I'm confident that we have ample openings available for individuals who are new to our organization. I eagerly await her reply.""Father!" Liam abruptly interrupted his father's speech, his expression growing even more serious."You can't simply charm me with her yet," Liam remarks, and his father grins in response."I understand, Liam. I am merely attempting to acknowledge Mr. John Patrick's kindness and dedication in collaborating with us for more than two decades," Mr. Taiye replied, as Mr. John simply offered a faint smile to Liam before politely departing. "I will be departing now, boss. Thank you and congratulations once again, Liam."Liam acknowledged Mr. John's final remarks and proceeded to join his father at the front of the meeting hall. He stood near the exit door and
Anita returns home with her parents after they attend her convocation ceremony at school. Her mother is elated, while her father maintains his usual stoic expression as he drives them home.He admires her for not letting her beauty affect her success, but he's still puzzled by how she's the most attractive among her siblings.Despite his wife's inability to bear a son, he remains unfazed. According to their customs, a married woman is allowed to inherit her father's property. He sighs while driving home, as the university is conveniently located nearby.Upon returning home, Mr. Joshua enters their modest compound and parks. Their residence is a simple, single-story house with 4 bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and 5 bathrooms.Mr. Joshua Baker is the current owner of the house, having acquired it directly from the landowners. Anita and her mother Mrs. Tonia Baker, exit the car, and her sisters Flora, Esther, Favour, Lisa, and Glory remained inside and did not come out to greet their pa
Mrs. Tonia greeted Anita with a subtle smile, before stepping aside for Glory to pass with the tray of soup. Anita then proceeded to enter the kitchen. She remained silent in the presence of her mother, yet her expression conveyed a deep sadness that her mom could empathize with."Anita," Mrs. Tonia exclaims, her voice filled with a mix of frustration and concern, as she calls out to her. "What's going on, Mom?" Anita inquired, strolling alongside her mother."I just want to assure you that your father genuinely cares about you, as he does for all your siblings, and he supports your aspirations," Mrs. Tonia reassures Anita, gently holding her hand."Hmph," Anita sighed. "I understand, Mom, but that doesn't matter to me. Whether or not Dad approves of me is inconsequential. I will forever regard him as my father, and that's all.""Anita." Mrs. Tonia calls once more."Mom, where is the fufu?!" Flora enters the kitchen and catches Anita's attention as she heads towards their mother at th
Mrs. Tonia did not say anything as Flora left the room; instead, she sighed and walked over to sit by Anita on the bed, while Favour and Esther also left."Do not be harsh with your sister. Fighting with her was unnecessary," Mrs. Tonia said to Anita as she sat beside her on the bed."I know mom, but they keep disrespecting me too much and are getting out of hand," Anita said."It is okay. I understand, but do not change yourself because of them. "Keep being my sweet and calm daughter," Mrs. Tonia urged."Okay mom." Anita sighed as she looked at their mother, and Glory moved up to sit on the bed with her."I need to depart immediately and join your father. Mrs. Tonia said, "Glory, go ahead and pack your bags and come join Anita here.""Okay, mom," Glory replied, standing up from the bed and walking out of the room, going to the room she shares with Lisa. Flora was already in the room, arranging her bag of clothes into the wardrobe, but she didn't say anything to Glory, who stepped in
Anita couldn't say anything more after their mother left them and returned to the room to be with their father. She sighs and looks back at Flora, who appears concerned, as they return to the couch."What do you think is the problem?" Esther inquired, but Flora shook her head and responded, "I'm not sure, but I'm concerned about something serious."They sit back on the couch, waiting for their father or mother to come out and speak with them.Anita sighs and finally walks back to her room, as she has no idea what the problem is, but she believes her mother will inform them even if her father does not want to, as she noticed her father was already prepared to leave for work before learning whatever news had crushed him. Anita quietly prays in her heart, "Let it not be that my father has lost his job." She shakes her head and returns to her room, suspecting that her father's scream was related to his office duties. She sits on her bed, picks up her phone, and begins composing her let
Liam stepped into his office, took his seat on his executive office chair, and swirled it sideways while glancing around.He smiled and rolled up his sleeves to begin his new day at work, leaning forward to his desk and turning on his computer to check the company's records while waiting for it to finish booting.Liam tick-tocked the time while he waited for the computer to finish booting, and just then his secretary knocked, and he said, "Come in."Margret entered his office, holding a file, and smiled slightly at him. She looked down briefly before coming to a halt in front of his desk."Yes.. What's that your name again?" Liam inquired as he looked up at her gorgeous yellow face."Margret Jonathan," she murmured, still smiling."Okay, Miss Margret. What do you want, and how can I help you?" Liam inquired, and she moved forward."Sir, Mr. John Patrick brought this file this morning and told me to hand it over to you," Margret remarked, staring at him."Okay, come drop it here." Liam
"Hello, boss," Margret answered the office phone."Come into my office right away," Liam said, and Margret gulped and jumped up from her office chair, dropping the phone line. She noticed Bambam smiling at her as she prepared to attend to the client sitting in front of her.Some clients enter Margret's secretary office to see her, but she swiftly directs them to other staff members working on the third floor office to attend to them, since she knows the new boss does not enjoy being kept waiting.Margret stepped quickly to Liam's office door, knocked lightly on it, and heard his icy reaction. "Come in."Margret gulped as she unlocked his office door and entered his luxurious office to see him."What took you so long to respond to my call?" Liam questioned as he continued working on his computer, his gaze remaining fixed on the monitor screen as his fingers tapped faster on the keyboard."I'm sorry, boss, I arrived late from lunch," Margret said, and Liam paused his typing and looked up
Temisa is at her father's mansion because their home is a typical duplex on a government-owned estate, which her father purchased as a new home."Father, have you submitted my CV and letter of application to the new boss?" Temisa questioned as her father entered the living room. She sat on the large couch, filing and brushing her long nails.Mr. John simply stares at his daughter, as instead of her standing up and greeting him, Temisa sits comfortably on the large couch, polishing her long nails and asking him questions as if he were an errand boy."Temisa, you're quite unbelievable; not even a welcome greeting from you to your father?" Mr. John inquired as he placed his briefcase on the living room center table and gradually untied his necktie."I'm sorry, dad. Good evening, Father. Welcome home," Temisa remarked, dropping her leg off the couch where she had previously rested it and relaxing while polishing her long nails."Where's your mother?" Mr. John inquired, and Temisa said, "Sh