The contract

Chapter 11 The contract The soft humming of the air conditioner and computer filled my room as I held the cup of coffee in my hands looking at the busy city below me. It might look as though I was enjoying the view, but in truth, I have a lot on my mind. The lunch from the previous day hadn't left my mind. The public display of affection between the two, their insincere show of friendship, especially the tension in Royce's glance. He wasn't key to the friendship with me and I know it. And the icing sugar- his phone call which I eavesdrop I had excused myself from the table and needed to use the restroom. While I had finished my business and was about to return to my seat, I heard him mutter curses to the other person on the side of the phone. And then he mentioned Crest Oils. That had piqued my interest. It was a well known Oil company known for its firm root and everyone wants to be a part of it. From his tone, I knew the deal had fallen through but and there was nothing he could do about it. I had turned back and went back to my seat pretending as if I heard nothing. For some reason, the deal rang a bell but I couldn't place my hands on it. I tried my best to remember why it sounded so familiar and then I remembered. It was the same deal. The one I had sealed and wanted to give him as the wedding anniversary gift three years back. How cruel can life be. I knew how hard he had been trying to spread his wings into the Oil and gas business and had made a deal to get it for him. I knew no material things would matter to him and so, I had pulled all strings and got things in motion but he blew it up that night. The partnership would have helped him and elevated him to potential heights if that night hadn't ended in betrayal. Well, now that things had changed, I could use it to my advantage and get it for myself. It wouldn't be such a bad idea to take my father's company to the zenith. I'm going to use this as an advantage and grab this for myself, I muttered to myself. But then, a thought struck me. Instead of making myself an enemy of Royce why not use this to get close to him? The failed acquisition would infact have a ripple effect on RoyBen Hotels and Suites. If word gets out that he failed in spreading his tentacles, it would hurt his company and bring it down. Something I didn't want. I want him to keep going,so that his fall would be sweet and hard to watch. I picked up my phone and dialed Christian's number. The thrill of the line as it rang quickened by heart. There's so much I could do with this contract and I just couldn't wait. 'Christian," I said immediately he picked up. 'Do we have any one at Crest Oils?" 'Yes we do. Percy has someone on board, do you need something or you are looking to get into Oil and gas." He asked. 'Of course not, could you find a way to know why Royce couldn't get their contract. Also, I'd appreciate it if our guy can get the contract back to Royce" I said. 'You mean you want Royce to get the contract. What happened to taking it for yourself and making him sweat hard?" He asked with concern 'Yes Christian. Make sure Royce finds out about our involvement. I want this done very clean, make it look like a clean business deal, something that'll make him believe that he earned it and that I vouch for him," I explained 'You sure you won't regret this? That's like helping him to the top,"he asked. 'No, I won't. When it's done send me a fax and make sure to keep it from him. I'll be the one to tell him about it. Please get to it and get back to me as soon as possible," I said and hung up the call. I waited patiently and in the process began to pace the length of my office. After about an hour, Christians call came in 'It's done Myra and I've sent you a copy. I've told our man to hold on till tomorrow before informing him" 'Good," I said. I was about to end the call when I heard him spoke again 'This is really dangerous, Myra. Royce is smart. He might decide to look into it." he said 'No he won't. Royce is proud and what did they say about pride? Downfall," I said and hung the call without giving him room to reply. I sat back on my seat and sat Infront of my monitor. I refreshed my mail and saw the mail. Connecting it to the printer in my office, I printed the copy of the contract. I took them into my hands and exhaled slowly before smiling. I could feel the weight of the contract and the power it'll give me over Royce in my hand. Didn't they say trust is the cornerstone of all businesses? The contract was enough to make Royce trust me and that is exactly what I'd make him do. It would allow me to get close to Royce and Britney. In their minds, they'll think they've had me in while all I'll do is maneuver them. I'll make sure to plant seeds of trust, soaked in poison for them both and they'll never suspect a thing. I'll let him take his guard down and picked at his wings till he has nothing What next I have to do was to get to him as soon as possible before Crest Oils did. I quickly picked my phone and dialed Priscilla's. It hadn't been easy to get her back, especially since Royce and Britney made sure to cut off everything and everyone associated with me. Christian had outdone himself and had gotten her back on board. She didn't want to accept the offer though but I met her and explained that I am a friend of her old boss. I told her that I merely want to help Bella get her father's company back on its feet as an old friend. I also told her that Bella always spoke about how capable she was at doing her job. All of the excuse was enough and she agreed to work for me. Fortunately for me, Priscilla and one of the Secretary at Royce's office are friends 'Priscilla, could you speak to your friend at RoyBen Hotels and find out where Royce is?"I said and hung up. She messaged me that he was at his office but would be going for a meeting outside the office in an hour. I stood up from my seat and put on my coat. It's time to get started on the game. I picked my hand bag and walked with purpose as I exited the office