"Desmond? Is that you?" When he was still Derek Smith, Derek got fired from his job and one of his colleagues, Desmond, openly mocked him as he was exiting the office. Derek remembered that moment crystal clear; but he also remembered squaring up to Desmond. His facial expression and response to Desmond's mockery was enough to shut up everyone in the office that day. How the tables have turned. Derek is now the son of the most powerful family in Townsville, while the once egomanic Desmond is now a janitor, in his father's hotel no less. Yet, something did not make sense. Why is Desmond here in England instead of back in Townsville? "Desmond. What are you doing here?" asked Derek. Desmond, now the janitor, looked at Derek, surprisingly with no contempt. "Hi Derek, it's been awhile. I see that you are doing well for yourself. I'm happy for you" "Thanks; but why are you here? What happened to your previous job?" Derek was still puzzled. Desmond sighed, "It's a long story. I don'

William was starting to go pale. Reality was slowly setting in. He had just offended someone he should not have offended. His virtual death warrant was signed, sealed and delivered.Within a minute, Owen and Amanda walked out to the restaurant entrance and stood next to Derek.Upon seeing this powerful trio in front of him, and feeling a killer aura exuding from them, William dropped to his knees, sweating profusely and shaking in fear."So, er....what was it you said about offering me a security job?" mocked Derek."Heh heh....I....I was joking with you sir. Of course I didn't mean what I said. I'll be lucky if I am a security guard at Quinton Tower. Please spare me." begged William.Owen had enough of William's antics."Well this is not a joke; and you are nowhere near secure. You just offended the son of Master Quinton. Read my lips Mr Norton! YOU! ARE! FIRED!!!" shouted Owen.William broke down bawling profusely at the realisation that he is now jobless.Carmen meanwhile remained

Monday came along in a flash. Derek joined his parents Peter and Lea for breakfast in the Quinton Mansion. All seemed well with the Quinton family as all three enjoyed their meal while chatting causally with each other. Morale was high and everyone was in the best of spirits. Lea looked to her son and asked, "So son, you've have been running things here at the Quinton Tower. At this rate, how long before you completely take over our consortium?" "Well mum, give or take, I think I'll be ready in say....four to five years." replied Derek. "That sounds reasonable. You do know we have companies all over the world. So, now that you have taken over the companies here in Townsville, which area is next for you?" Lea asked again. Without skipping a beat, Derek replied, "England; and mum if I may suggest, if you have a headquarters in England, let's make it the Quinton Hotel in Brighton." "Is it because of your ex-colleage Desmond?" asked Peter. "Partly, dad; the real reason is because of

Still uncomfortable with what he saw on Jocelyn's wrist, Derek was in deep thought as he rode his private elevator to his office.Ding!The doors opened and Derek walked into his office, where Amanda was waiting for him.Upon seeing Amanda, Derek could not help but be mesmerised. The hot redhead was clad in a long, hot red dress with a matching red blazer and four inch high heels. For a split second, Derek's worries were forgotten seeing Amanda; but he refocused and was back in business mode."Good morning, boss." greeted Amanda."Good morning Amanda. Say, did you dress like this knowing that I was driving in a red car today?" Derek joked.Amanda couldn't help but chuckle, still blushing slightly. "All jokes aside, Amanda. We have much to discuss. Let's take a seat." said Derek, his demeanour becoming more serious.Both Derek and Amanda took their seats. in front of his desk."Ok, first item on the agenda, Madison's proposals. Have you checked if we have received her submissions?" as

"What's this discussion about?" asked Steph.Nick replied, "It's about her cousin Derek.""Oh Mr Derek? My benefactor." exclaimed Steph."Benefactor, Steph?" asked Nick."That's what I wanted to discuss with you both. Recently, my cousin's actions have raised my suspicion." said Madison."Don't get me wrong. I have no grudges against my cousin. If anything I'm happy for my cousin. I just feel that he's hiding important information from me; and both of you are indirectly confirming my theory. "Madison continued, "If he is really hiding information from me, or from us for that matter, then all the more we need to protect him, especially from my family.""Protect him from your family? This is getting confusing." Nick was getting more puzzled by the second."Yeah Madison, what happened within your family?" asked Steph, equally confused. Madison took the time to explain to Nick and Steph the real back story of Derek, how he was adopted into the Smith family thanks to her late Uncle Edwar