The Mafia & The Billionaire

Third Person

“Boss, I think Mr. McGregor will be a tough opponent,” Richard said honestly while facing his boss, who had just arrived and ordered him to come to the hotel where he was staying.

“Because he’s rich?” asked his boss, raising an eyebrow.

“Not just that, boss. He’s too confident and wants the company board present when I try to get the information I need,” he explained.

“So, that means he trusts the board even though he knows some of them are against him.”

“That’s right. The board members are easy to talk to, actually. We can meet any of them,” Richard said.

“But not all of them will agree with us, right?” the boss asked, looking for confirmation.

“Yes, boss.” His boss nodded and touched his chin as if thinking. “How’s the progress with buying other stocks?”

“It’s going well, boss. Some agreed, and I can settle anytime, while others haven’t yet.”

“Good; I want to have as many shares as possible, even if it’s not the controlling share,” the boss replied in understanding. He knew they wouldn’t be able to get all the board’s support, knowing that McGregor had been the company’s pillar for years.

“It’s already in motion, boss. We just need to make the payments,” Richard assured, while his boss grinned, looking sure of victory.Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

Meanwhile, Daisy and Lorenzo had just bailed Mavie out of jail.

“I’m really sorry, Dad,” said Mavie, almost crying.

“Make sure you fix yourself, Mavie. This is the first and last time I’ll do this for you. You don’t even know how I got the money for your bail!” Lorenzo said angrily.

“Yes, Dad.” She looked like an obedient sheep on the outside, but inside, she was angry at the man she thought would help her but didn’t and started thinking about how to get back at him. “You’ll pay for this, Josh!” Mavie thought to herself angrily.

After leaving the police station, the family went home. Daisy went to the kitchen to prepare food while Mavie went to her room. She wanted to think of possible ways she would get even with Josh, who suddenly disappeared after his friends and Mavie were caught by the police.

Lorenzo stayed in the living room to call Richard. “Mr. Dylan,” the man greeted when he answered after several rings.

“Mr. Richard,” said Lorenzo. “I want to thank you for helping my daughter.”

“No need to thank me, Mr. Dylan. You know there’s something I want in return.”

“Even so, we’ll benefit from your plan too.”

“I’m glad you understand our situation, unlike your wife,” said Richard, who was planning to anger Lorenzo.

“What do you mean?” Lorenzo asked, confused. Richard then told him about his conversation with Daisy and how she tried to set up Mavie with their boss. Lorenzo looked angrily toward the kitchen, where he knew his wife was.

“Don’t worry, I’ll take care of them,” Lorenzo said, embarrassed.

“It’s fine, Mr. Dylan, as long as we understand the situation and our goal. Maybe it’s natural for Ms. Daisy to want things she’s used to.”

“Even so, it’s my responsibility to remind them of our current situation. Thanks again, Mr. Richard.”

“You’re welcome, Mr. Dylan. Call me if you need anything, and I’ll do the same.”

“Alright, thanks again.” Lorenzo ended the call, stood up from the couch, and went to the kitchen, where he found Daisy humming while cooking.

“Are you trying to embarrass me, Daisy?”

The woman looked at him, confused by his sudden question.

“I don’t understand; what do you mean?”

“Why did you ask Mr. Richard for things?” Lorenzo asked angrily.

“What’s wrong with asking? They’re using us, and we’re not even benefiting from it?” the old woman argued.

“What are you talking about? Don’t you realize how much we’ll gain if they succeed? We might regain rights to Serendipity, if not the entire management of it!” Mr. Dylan replied angrily. “I don’t know what kind of thinking you have! Because of you, your daughter comes up with such crazy ideas!”

“And why are you blaming me? Why don’t you blame that witch, Serene, who took everything from us?” Daisy talked back angrily. She didn’t like the idea that Lorenzo was missing the fact that everything started to get messy in their life when Serene reappeared.

“What are you talking about? You’re such a fool; we’re the ones taking her property! So use your brain if you want us to go back to the life we used to have!”

“If you didn’t agree with what Marissa wanted, then maybe you would also have a right to her properties!”

“Do you think Marissa is as foolish as you? Can’t you see how smart she is to secure her child’s future? That’s something you don’t have because all you know is how to spend it!” Lorenzo shouted angrily. He didn’t know why he had to deal with her. All his life, he had made sure to give her everything she needed and wanted.

Daisy couldn’t speak even though she was very angry because she knew she couldn’t leave Lorenzo. She had nowhere else to go. Besides, she believed and hoped they would succeed in their plans, and she thought this was just the beginning of taking back what she had lost for herself and their family.

“So get yourself together, Daisy. You and your child. That is, if you want to get out of this mess, we’re in right now.” With that, Lorenzo left his partner.

The truth is, he was sad about what had happened to his family. Daisy was the only one he truly loved because he thought she was the only one who loved and believed in him. He ignored the chance to love Marissa because he thought his wife might trick him, as he could feel that she wasn’t telling him many things. So, he continued his relationship with Daisy.

Lorenzo left their house and decided to go to his younger brother, who was now in charge of their family business. He thought he had a right to it because he was also a son, and he wanted to get his share for Mavie and Daisy, knowing they were struggling too.

“Rafael,” Lorenzo greeted.

“What are you doing here?” his brother asked.

Lorenzo looked around Rafael’s office, which was smaller than his office at Serendipity. “Is this the company now?” Lorenzo asked arrogantly.

“What do you mean?” Rafael asked, annoyed. He did not understand why his brother had come, especially since their father had disowned him.

“It’s small, but we can make do.” Suddenly, Mr. Dylan spoke. “I’ll be managing it now, but I can give you a position in production because I know how skilled you are at carpentry.”

Rafael laughed loudly at what his brother said. “Do you think it’s that easy? You’ve never thought things through, Lorenzo, from the past until now.”

“What did you say?”

“It’s true! You don’t think. Dad warned you and told you to stay away from that woman, but what did you do? You chose to take your share from the family and left with her after bringing down Dad’s company! And now you just show up and tell me you’ll manage MY company?”

“What company are you talking about? This is our family’s company, and I have a right and a share here.”

“The problem with you is you only think of yourself. That’s why you don’t even know Dad’s company has been gone for a long time. It’s MINE now, MINE!”

“You’re crazy, I’m Dad’s son, so-”

“Don’t push for your rights because you won’t win. You’ll just waste money and get nothing. Leave right now if you don’t want me to drag you out by security!”

“You’re brave and arrogant. Let’s see what happens in court!” Lorenzo threatened before leaving the office. He wanted to take advantage of their weak father to force his brother to give him control of their family’s furniture business.

Lorenzo knew he had made mistakes before and didn’t deny them. After managing Serendipity for so long and keeping it successful over the years, he thought he could also run their family’s business.

Lorenzo didn’t know that Marissa’s people were already working to ensure that something would be left for Serene. Since she knew the man she married didn’t love her, she had already prepared for her child’s future.

They didn’t know that Marissa had thought Serene might not have the chance to study the company well if she stayed under her parents’ control. Marissa assigned trusted people to watch over the company and secure its future.

Lorenzo left, convinced he had a right to his brother’s furniture business. He quickly went to a lawyer to file a case and claim what he believed was his.

He didn’t bother Richard because he knew he was only focused on Serendipity. The furniture business was his personal fight for his family.