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All the reporting firms and reporters that joined in the fun with the exception of the reporter who found his conscience after the court hearing ceased to operate the day after the court hearing; some declared bankrupt while others were acquired and converted into businesses that had nothing to do with journalism and mass media communications.The Walters and Burkes got together at Chris’s place for a family breakfast before the Burkes left. Adam and Elizabeth were also in attendance with Elizabeth on her best behaviour. The adults sat in the formal dining area while the youngsters had their breakfast in the informal dining area.“Wasn’t that a bit cruel?” Henry asked Chris without the slightest sincerity when he sat for breakfast the next day. Inwardly, he was full of appreciation for this brother-in-law of his; he was too much to his liking.“Cruel??” Chris lifted his eyebrows arrogantly “The basic skill for a reporter is the discernment of authenticity of the news they are reporting
The next few weeks passed peacefully for Chris and Emile while the final preparations for the banquet for celebrating the 50th year of the Walter Empire were being completed; No effort or expense was spared in preparing the banquet of the era where all partners regardless of how small or how big the partnership was, were invited with the same etiquette nor were any dignitaries forgotten.Emile and Nola were responsible for making sure their family were the best dressed and were completely wiped out by the time they finished everyone’s outfit; House of Dupont, Burke and Walter fashions stopped taking new orders in the month leading up to banquet.Emile and Nola decided to modify the trend of couple dressing to family dressing; Embroidery done in the darker or lighter shade of their cloth with a fine silver border was the common theme while the ladies dresses had more embellishments. The other common feature was the style and colour scheme.While Emile’s end was busy yet peaceful, not ev
Daniel had no idea how he came back to his hotel room, nor did he know how long he slept for. He sat in his bed in the hotel room looking at George with a confused gaze. He stared at George for a long time before slowly opening his mouth to ask “Is the court hearing really over? Did I ….”“Boss, let’s go home.” George spoke in a dejected tone.“Home???” Daniel’s lips curled down in self-ridicule “Do I have one anymore?”“Boss, we missed this boat. Let’s not delve on it….” George paused as he wasn’t sure if Daniel was listening, he observed Daniel’s reaction and slowly opened his mouth once again once he confirmed that Daniel had heard what he said.“Boss, shall I book our return flights?”“Um” Daniel nodded before stopping him “Wait…. I want to see my kids one last time…. even if I have to beg that arrogant bastard.” The last part of his sentence was said under his breath in a whisper.George didn’t think this was a good idea, but he complied considering his boss’s state.Daniel got Ge
Daniel didn’t know how to respond; he looked at them helplessly before speaking in a low voice “I don’t know what Mr Walter told you.” Daniel couldn’t get himself to call Chris as their father… that title was his… he paused as he gathered his thoughts looking at the duo that were red with anger, with a gaze filled with love.“But know this, I didn’t… I never said I didn’t want you nor did I say I hate you.” Daniel looked at Chris Jnr who was an exact replica of his younger self as he repeated “I didn’t know you existed. Otherwise, I would have bought you home earlier.”“Do you think you can fool us just because we are just four years old?” Emm pushed Daniel who was leaning closer to them. He didn’t have any thoughts that he shouldn’t have, all he wanted was to hug his kids.“Heh! If you knew, we would have already been reduced to ashes and gone into the reincarnation cycle.” Chris Jnr scoffed as he too pushed Daniel who was kneeling besides them.Daniel lost his balance and fell backw
“Boss, Neil and the rest have landed at our homebase.” Night Wing informed Chris once Daniel left.“Are they coming over?” Chris asked as he stood up.“Yes, they were on their way, should be here any minute. Night Vigil informed me about 5 mins ago.” Night Wing responded as he followed Chris towards the basement.Two tiny heads popped at the head of the stairs; they ran down to hug Chris legs seeing that Daniel had left “Daddy, are you angry? Should we apologize again?”Chris knelt down to pick the duo, he tapped Emm’s nose with a doting smile as he reprimanded “Little ghost, who are you apologizing to? Didn’t you wait upstairs till everyone left?”“Hmph” Emm hmphed as she crossed her arms and lifted her head defiantly.“Daddy, you are not being honest.” Chris Jnr too folded his arms as he looked at Chris with an accusatory gaze.“Oh???” Chris hooked his eyebrows with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes.Chris Jnr: “Didn’t you tell us that we have to be honest? Then why did you make us a
Marcus rushed back hearing that Chris Jnr and Emm were going to Devil Island; he didn’t wait to hear or process the rest of the information as to why they were going. The only reason to be sent to Devil Island other than during school holidays was punishment; he didn’t need to think before rushing back.“Little uncle, I am responsible. They didn’t know anything. They only came along with me.” Marcus stood in front of Chris with a flushed, sweaty face, like a martyr, ready to meet his maker.“Responsible for?” Chris along with the rest of the people in the room all had an amused expression while both Chris Jnr and Emm face palmed in unison.“Responsible for…….” Marcus nodded as he rolled his eyes around thinking what the little imps could have done in the short span of yesterday evening when he last saw them and now, he repeated “Responsible for…….” as he looked at Chris Jnr for cues.“Daddy, you are not allowed to bully eldest brother.” Emm stomped her feet pouting. She couldn’t stand
Breakfast table at Chris’s villa was filled with chatter and laughter with the addition of the Burkes; topics of discussion ranged from politics to finance among men while the topic of fashion reigned supreme among the ladies. Lai-Li looked at everyone around her in wonder as she listened. This world was new to her, but it didn’t seem to disgust or bore her, in fact she found herself enjoying the company of Emile and Abbey; the addition of the Burke women was just an icing on top. Lai-Li had gathered the impression that well-born ladies were arrogant and often looked down on everyone around them from her limited interaction with the outside world. She was initially uncomfortable when Master agreed to accept Chris’s hospitality but soon found Emile was a total contradiction to her understanding of well born women of high social status. She had originally placed Emile in the compartment of an anomaly; but she was constantly re-writing her understanding of the outside world as she mingle
“Hubby, what do you think your son is conspiring about this time?” Emile whispered to Chris while they got a moment to themselves between socializing with the guests.“Not just my son, even my little princess.” Chris chuckled “If I bet, I would even bet that she is the ringleader.”“What do you mean?” Emile tugged Chris’s arm with a curious twinkle in her eyes.“Although my son is very good, he is not that great when it comes to the topic that they are conspiring on, so the mastermind can only be our little princess.” Chris tapped her nose dotingly as he explained.“Thinking back to the request for a pass for a friend a few days ago and how our little princess pestered you to know the colour chosen by second brother, I would bet that the person at the receiving end of their conspiracy is their eldest brother.”“Huh?”“Watch and see for yourself, if you don’t believe your husband.” Chris feigned a wronged expression.“Hubby, I believe you but…” Emile pursed her lips “Don’t they like the