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*The next day*

Jerome got ready early to attend the meeting, with a mind made up, ready to receive the worst from the board members.

Arriving there, he was welcomed by the glares from them, as he quietly took his seat.

"We are here for you, to solve the problem that you brought upon us, yet your ego cannot allow you to make it on time, seriously?" Mr Moses said, joining his hands together, angrily.

"I'm sorry, Uncle," Jerome replied.

"Let me guess, you were with your useless wife, taking care of her, huh?" Mr Moses asked.

Jerome slammed his hands on the table getting everyone's attention.

He took a deep breath, calming himself down.

"I will appreciate it if you don't Involve Stacy here. She is not to be blamed. I admit I'm five minutes late, do you have to make a scene out of it?" Jerome inquired, looking straight into Mr Moses' eyes.

"Five minutes is something, Jerome. You should try and take your responsibility seriously." Mr Moses said.

"Okay, enough with the words exchanges, that'