Chapter 23 : Deadline
“Mr. Shihiro was widely known for being a notorious loan shark and owner of the biggest lending
institution in Capital Z. It was said that his triumph more likely came from many illegal activities and
charging injustice high interest rates to his debtors. He was also the leader of the biggest gang troupe
in the city. In one snap of his fingers, debtors who can’t pay the interest will suffer losses of properties
and worst their lives. It was said too, that known VIPs in our city paid huge amount to him to get
protection. Others hired his men for killings and for doing illegal business. People believed that Mr.
Shihiro was the man behind the rampant killings and violence around the city. Our policemen were
remained watchers as high ranker officials were getting hugepensation from Mr. Shihiro.” The old
butler of the house spoke in daze while still in fear.
Arabe was stunned. ‘Could it be that Mr. Shihiro tried to kill her father?’ She thought after hearing
these words from her butler.
This left hanging only in her thought right now as she faced more onerous issues that needed
immediate solution.
“Young Madame, there’s a phone call for you. Your secretary said she can’t contact you in your mobile
so she tried in ourndline. She said it was very important.” One of Arabe’s house keeper cut them.
“Okay. I will answer it.” Arabe replied.
“Ms. Jones. Finally.” The secretary eximed from the other line.
“What is it?” Arabe had already felt nervous as she heard the panic voice of her secretary.
“Ma’am, there is an emergency here. Our shareholders gone crazy. They want to pull out all their
shares in thepany. Also, 3 banks were calling us demanding to pay our unpaid debts immediately
or they filewsuit against us. What are we going to do now?” The secretary was sweating
uncontrobly like she was going to have a heart attack.
Arabe was really drained. Her mind stopped functioning. She held her breath for a long time and tried
topose herself or else theirpany employees will suffer. Her house will be turned to ashes after
3 days. Everything she and her family own will be gone in a blink of an eye if she will not take any
actions quickly.
These all started after her scandal with Bill Sky.
“I will be there now. Call for an emergency meeting with all the shareholders.” Arabe’s fierce tone
made her secretary breathed with ease.
Arabe quickly dressed up. She put on her cap and big sunsses to hide her face from the bashers
and haters outside. She drove to herpany and found everything was in chaos. Staffs were like
busybodies as some bosses were demanding reports and other documents.
She went directly to her office followed by her secretary.
“They are already in the conference Ms. Jones.” The secretary greeted her.
“Noted.” Arabe strode swiftly to the conference.
“You’re here. Ms. Jones, how do you exin that thispany will go bankrupt anytime soon?” This
man was likely in his 60 fired up Arabe once she got into the room.
“Calm down, Mr. Smith. Let’s talk it civilly.” Arabe pretended to be fierce and tough in front of them.
“Then who were those informants who texted us about thepany’s bankruptcy?” Another man
looked like in his 50s asked.
“Don’t worry Mr. Cooper. I can assure you that ourpany is in great standing. And about that
informants, we are now investigating on it as we speak.” Arabe needed to pacify them. This the only
way she could think as a solution for the mean time.
“Your father is not here. We all know that he was the only one who knows the actual total equity of the
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“That answers your question Mr. Burlington. It the rumors were true. Do you think my father will not be
back here immediately if he knew that thepany is in bad shape? I’m his daughter, he will never
leave me to receive the me. The fact that I’m still here, that means all were good and there’s no
need to panic.” In this game, the smartest will win. A good speaker, perhaps.
Arabe’s goal was to calm them down first. She will just think of a great solution after pacifying them.
Money can solve everything.
With the money, she could pay everyone and save herpany.
How can she acquire a huge amount of money?
Where can she go?
Who’s she gonna call for help?
“Okay then. We will give you 3 days to spare us a copy of the current financial statement of the
“3 days would be impossible Mr. Burlington. As we all know he is still on a business trip abroad.”
Arabe defended quickly.
“There’s no impossible Ms. Jones. We are risking our money here in returned for trusting you. Don’t
disappoint us.” Mr. Smith waved his hand to the others and went out ahead, then the others followed,
leaving Arabe the only person left in the room.
Arabe immediately buried her head with her two hands.
Unbelievable! Another freaking 3-day deadline. All happened in one day.
Arabe’s mind was in a deep mess as she could not afford to lose both their house and theirpany
after the 3rd day. With this time limit, there were only two persons that she can think of who can surely
help her right now. One is Jayson and the other one is undeniably Bill Sky.
How could she possibly ask Bill Sky for help? They didn’t have any sort of a rtionship. He will just
Arabe’s heart was to reach Jayson. After all Jayson was nice to her all the time. She just couldn’t
bear using him for her convenience.
But what about Margaret?
No.
Arabe didn’t do anything wrong to offend her. By all her means, she tried to avoid Jayson’s intent to
court her again for the sake of her and her baby.
After her deep thinking, Arabe quickly got up and exited thepany in a sh. There is no enough
time left for thinking too much. She needs to try her luck and should act now by all cost before it’s too
She drove to Hansen Group Building.
The Hansen Group building was the second huge building in Capital Z next to Sky Corporation
building.
“Good Morning. How may I help you?” One receptionist greeted her upon entering the building.
“I’m here for Mr. Jayson Hansen. Please call him. My name is Arabe Jones.” Arabe replied. Her
tone was a bit demanding and it was obvious that she was in a rush.
“Please give me a minute. I will call his secretary now.” The receptionist obeyed her respectfully.
It seems that receptionists here were quite respectful than that Sky Corporation.
“Sorry for waiting Ms. Jones. I was informed that Mr. Hansen’s secretary went down to pick you up
here. Kindly wait and please have a seat on the couch.” The receptionist let go of a sweet smile and
with a very hospitable tone. It seems that the beautiful girl in front of her is a VIP that someone from the
President’s office would make an effort to apany her up.
“Thanks. But I prefer to stand here.” Arabe insisted on standing. She would do anything other than
sitting and watching everything her family owns disappear in a split second.
“I should fire all of them to make you stand there.” A husky voice of a man was heard. All receptionists
turned shocked and pale. They thought that the secretary of Mr. Hansen woulde to pick her, but to
their surprise, it’s Mr. Hansen, their President personally came.
Arabe smiled at him. She was like an angel whenever she smiles. It can captivate everyone,
including Jayson.
“Stopped joking around. I chose to stand Mr. Hansen.” Then she drew closer to him.
Jayson immediately held her hand like no one is watching, Arabe was taken aback.
Everyone who witnessed them specially the receptionists were shocked again. They all knew that their
President was about to engage to their Vice President, Ms. Margaret how’s that possible that their
President is flirting with another woman. Good thing their President is smiling and loosing up his usual
formal demeanor in front of a girl. They had never seen him smile while with their Vice President. He’s
cool and refreshing with this girl around.
“Where do you want to go?” Jayson couldn’t hold the excitement seeing the girl that he only love was
inside his building.
“Hey! Everyone’s looking at us. Please behave yourself Mr. President. I’m here for a very important
matter.” In a low voice, Arabe uttered as she trying to pull her hand back from Jayson.
She was aware that everyone who was passing were ncing at them. Some even nod their head to
greet their president outside his office.
“I don’t care. I’m just happy that you are here.” Jayson whispered in her ear. Arabe was taken aback
again. His hot breath warmed her earlobe. Passersby could easily tell that they were being intimate.
“Jayson. Stop. You can’t just do that. You are putting me in a big trouble.” She still smiled at him while
maintaining a low voice afraid she would be misinterpreted by the people around.
“What can’t I do? This is mypany.” Jayson chuckled while he dragged Arabe towards the
elevator holding her hand.
They entered Jayson’s exclusive elevator.
Arabe let go a mouthful air that she held for a while because of the head turning scene made by
Jason.
Jayson was still holding her hand and gripping it tightly.
“Mr. President, you may want to let go of my hand now.” Arabe was quite at a loss of Jayson’s
boyfriend-like act.
“What’s with the formalities Babe? Come on, drop it or I kiss you here.” Arabe was taken aback again
by his teasing words. Jayson’s actions were not showing any hint of restriction. He’s obviously flirting
with her in the public and he didn’t care of anyone who’s watching.
“Uhmm.” Arabe slightly coughed as like reminding him that he''s already overboard. She still tried to
pull her hand out from him again, but instead of letting her go, Jayson swiftly locked his fingers to hers.
“Okay Jayson I need your help.” In spite of Jayson’s advantageous initiative of the situation, Arabe
remained calm and she didn’t forget why she’s in his building.
“Shhhh…” Jayson seriously faced her then put his thumb finger on her rosy lips to block her next
sentence. Knowing Arabe, she’s not the type to stay and hang out with him for a while after her work
was over.
That’s the reason why, Jayson never asked her earlier, why she’s looking for him. He’s afraid that after
she answered that question, Arabe would walk out abruptly. That’s too unlikely of Arabe to look for
him, Jayson’s heart was jumping for joy.
Arabe was stunned at Jayson’s unexpected gesture. His face was very close to her. His eyes were
lips so bad that he couldn’t help himself getting closer to it.
“Jayson” Arabe uttered in a panic as she knew what’s gonna happened next if she wouldn’t react.
“Ding” The elevator door opened.
“Jayson!” a woman’s voice angrily screaming in front of them.
From the woman’s position, the angle showed that two persons were kissing in the elevator. The girl’s
face was covered by the man’s head and the girl’s body leaned against the wall.
Jayson was annoyingly snapped to his senses. He quickly turned with a sharp gaze and saw Margaret
at the opening wearing a face that can kill.
Arabe’s face was then revealed.