STIRRING TROUBLE
"You lied to him, " Zeeb smirked at Carter.
Carter's mouth pulled into a thin line of displeasure, and he never uttered a word.
"I hope you all understand the reason I called for this urgent meeting. Declan, I am not pleased with how you handled this matter. And I want to make myself clear. I will never allow Alpha Lobo to own any shares in Due Corporation. " I asserted.
The shareholders looked scared and embarrassed, hence confirming the suspicion that Alpha Lobo had approached them with a similar offer.
"If you want to see the real Freki power, I dare anyone to do so." I seethed.
"Are you threatening us? "Carter retorted.
"Yes." I walked back to sit in my chair. "And because of your actions, Declan Brooks, I am going to recover the money you owe Due Corporation with your shares. Zeeb Elijah has just deposited one hundred million to pay off your loan. "
"You are bastard Lucian Freki, "Declan roared and stood up.
" Your attempt to transfer your shares to forfeit your loan is called fraud. I have no problem getting the police involved," I emphasized.
"What?" He whispered.
"It means five years in jail. And I know you have no money for bail or to hire a lawyer." Zeeb added to my statement.
"Leave this boardroom, before I change my mind" My voice was icy and filled with threat.
He moved away from his chair, stumbling, and rushed out of the executive boardroom. As the door closed behind him, I could hear the intake of breath and the scent of fear from the board members.
"Zeeb has prepared the documents for the share transfer. Everyone needs to sign them and if anyone has objections, they better speak up. "
It took five minutes for everyone to input their signature to agree on transferring shares to Zeeb. When the document reached Carter, I spoke up" Hold on"
"What now?" He demanded.
"Zeeb hand him the document to understand the current situation," I instructed Zeeb.
Zeeb walked over and handed him the other document while taking away the transfer of the shared document and placing it in front of my desk.
We watched as Carter read the document and how his face was laced with anger. "What the fuck do you mean by this Lucian? " Carter roared as he threw the document on the executive table.
"You read right. Do you know the thing I hate most? Hippocrates and betrayers. You let Alpha Lobo into the company, and last night, you allowed Lyal Lobo to insult me. Where is your loyalty, Carter? Look at the mess you created with Declan. Instead of helping him, you pushed him into a cliff"
"You think you are so great, Lucian Freki? "Carter laughed. " You will never get away after offending Alpha Lobo"
"This is why Lucian has fired you " Zeeb spoke up.
"What?"
"What do you mean ?" One shareholder spoke up.
"Why?" another shareholder asked.
"Carter leaked out company information to Alpha Lobo. He is not worth being here at Due Corporation," Zeeb explained. " Hence I will also be buying his shares"
"You have always wanted to push me out, Lucian. You forget I am your cousin," Carter's voice croaked.
"Where the fuck is your loyalty?" I stood up and banged the table. I must have used my power and my emotions were all over as Freki rose and roared. I could hear the whimpers of everyone in the room and Carter fell down on his knees in submission.
" You think that you can beat me? You are sorely mistaken. I am not weak, neither am I kind," I seethed.
I was in so much rage, and I felt Anisha approaching as she whimpered. She must have heard the anger and growl from Freki, hence rushed to the executive boardroom.
"Lucian, calm down," she whispered.
I closed my eyes and slowly sat on my chair as I willed my body to calm down.
"Serves them right, "Freki chuckled.
"I fucking lost it, "I explained to Freki.
"About time everyone felt our power. I regret nothing. It was getting too boring," Freki added.
When my eyes opened, they met with a fearful gaze from everyone across the whole room.
I shrugged my shoulders without a care and then addressed Carter. " Leave now. Don't ever set foot in the Due Corporation. Not the main office or any franchise. If you do, you will get to see my wrath and I will not give a fuck that you are my aunt's son. "
He stood up and rushed out of the executive boardroom in fear and, as the door closed behind him I turned to Anisha. " Why did you come?" I feigned innocence.
She chuckled, shook her head, and said " You summoned me with your growl"
"I got a little angry," I bemused.
"A little?" Zeeb muttered.
"As of today, I have appointed Zeeb as the Deputy CEO of Due Corporation." I deflected making the announcement. Anisha will assist him during the transition. "
"Yes, sir," Anisha nodded while Zeeb's eyes burnt with anger. He knew I was just setting them up together while I had promised to let him handle their relationship.
I winked at him with the thought " A little push would not hurt" He huffed and looked away.
"Does anyone object to the transfer of the shares to Zeeb?" I looked around the room and waited for anyone to respond. When no one spoke up, Zeeb handed the document to the shareholders and they all signed it. Once done, I signed both documents and handed them to Anisha.
" Thank you for coming. Anisha, please have Isla and Amelia take the shareholders for dinner at Hotel Captain Cook and whatever else they need for the evening"
The shareholders all stared at me in wonder at how I could change my demeanor so fast from an angry wolf to a docile person.
" Thank you CEO Lucian" The six of them spoke one by one, as they walked out of the executive boardroom.
Once the door closed, Zeeb turned to me in anger and I raised my hand to stop him.
"What I did was necessary," I defended myself.
"You were reckless Lucian," Anisha muttered.
"I agree," Zeeb added.
My eyes twinkled in mischief as I responded to them. " Finally. The two of you agree on something. If you don't want me to interfere, you better work on your relationship" I stood up and rushed out of the executive boardroom grinning like a fool as I heard Zeeb cursing while Anisha gritted her teeth.