One Night With Mr Braxton

” Asher Braxton loses control of Braxton International? ”

” Braxton International in Chaos! ”

” Braxton International – Who is the real heir?”

” Asher Braxton impeachment process!”

” Braxton International, leadership in ruins! ”

The next day, news splashes filled the headlines of both the national and international community. The business world was in an uproar regarding the publicized news of the happenings in the Braxton Empire.

” You have thirty minutes! Thirty minutes to clean out this ridiculous news! Make sure every mass medium is spotless and take care of as many that dared to make those publications!”

Asher threw orders from his home office. He was having an emergency meeting with the PR team of Braxton’s international regarding the sudden global news uproar about sensitive internal matters.

” Yes sir! We are currently working on it but there seems to be an outstanding issue. Some of the news mediums have requested an interview session with you regarding the internal matters and as a professional, I believe that in this case, a personal appearance would be best suited. Of course we can always place a seal on the news but we don’t want to come across as bullies.” The PR team leader spoke, hoping to get an affirmative response.

All through the night till that very moment, there hasn’t been a moment’s sleep with the chaos happening on air with regards to the company. It was a terrible situation and was affecting the company’s image terribly.

Other than the bants on social media regarding the internal affairs, the business world had suddenly taken a different turn and the allies were all actively decamping to the enemy side. In the sense that no one wants to lose, the shares of Braxton International had taken a major hit.

Top shareholders in a bid to retain wealth were selling off their possessions having heard of the threat on Asher’s position. No one wanted to leave their money in the hands of an unknown nonentity.

In other words, their trust on Asher Braxton was so much that at the release of the news of his supposed downfall, Braxton International received a major blow and was close to losing its leading position if something was not Done.

” I didn’t employ you to tell me what to do. If I needed an advisor, I would have employed one for myself so do your fucking job and stop whining!” Asher said angrily and immediately hang up the call.

He didn’t have time to waste on silly business. He had taken his time to build Braxton international and made it the success it was today but now it was all being threatened.

One thing he couldn’t watch was for his labor to go down the drain. The Braxton family was a big one and no doubt had a lot of enemies which often translated to being his enemies as he was the driving force of the empire.

Asher sat down on his office chair, contemplating on his next course of action. He had an emergency meeting to be held with the higher ups to address the situation at hand. A meeting that was scheduled to be held in a matter of minutes.

Due to the situation, he was going to be attending in his home. He was ready to do what he knew best and so prepared himself. A few minutes later, he was actively involved in a meeting that was to determine the future of the empire moving forward.

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” Why is he not talking?! It’s obvious he doesn’t have regard for us! This is the copy of the will as sent over by the lawyer. The one that he so determinedly hid from us which renders him incapable of holding on to the seat as the head of Braxton International.” A man hollered at the group of directors seated while pointing at a screen which held the presence of Asher Braxton.

” This shouldn’t be a matter! Mr Braxton dedicated his life towards the growth and expansion of Braxton International today, why should a dead man’s word hold any water? We all knew the state of the company while it was headed by the elder Mr Braxton and today due to the immense contributions of Mr. Asher Braxton, we get to boast of the number one spot and fat bank account!” Another argued.

” It doesn’t change the fact that he isn’t the legitimate leader and owner until he fulfills the clause attached to it! Believe it or not, there might be an even more capable hand out there, the late elder definitely knew what he was doing when he wrote this and we owe it to him to see it through.”

” Listen, we should be clear on whatever it is we are to do. Every passing second this case remains unresolved, we lose much more than we earn. We aren’t trying to go bankrupt by keeping this case opened and so we need to get to a resolution. Time is running out.”

” Exactly! That is why Mr. Asher Braxton should remain impeached and someone capable to take over duties and protect our interests.”

” Hahaha! Don’t be funny. Who is more capable than the one who drove us to this point? Let’s all make good use of our words and brains, okay?” The director mocked, sneering at his colleague.

Upon hearing the slightly shady words, the director of finance picked offense, knowing his colleague’s not so subtle shade was directed at him.

” Oh shut up! You are such a push over! How much did he pay you to defend his cause? Have you lost all sense of sincerity and truth? I, Mr. Dante, refuse to be pocketed! You hear me? I will not be silenced! Not by you or anyone else. Take a look around, even the elder Mrs has left the state. It’s obvious he can not handle the position.” He said, pointing furiously at the screen which held an unmoved Asher.

One would think he wasn’t in the room, or even witnessing the banters over him. He remained deathly still but with a calculating countenance. Other than the company directors, other significant members of the family and business were present, everyone looking forward to the resolution of the conflict.

” Enough already.” An elderly man said, drawing the attention of everyone. He was one of the partners brought into the fold by Asher Braxton during the early days of the business. He was a business mogul himself who dealt with supporting businesses and earning percentages from the profit.Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Clearing his throat, he continued. ” I was brought on-board by the impressive Asher Braxton who poached me and won me over by asking for just one week to turn my one million investment into ten. Today, I believe that my sitting here is a testament of his capabilities in business.” He said and briefly paused as though waiting for anyone to counter his claims.

When no one spoke, he continued; ” seeing we all know what he is capable of doing, it’s only best we give him a chance to prove himself, recover our money and move us up the ladder of wealth, don’t you think?” He asked with a tone that made for no debate.

Murmurs were heard in the room but they all filtered down to an agreement. Of course everyone wanted to climb the ladder of wealth!

” Seeing we’ve all come to a conclusion, I believe the ball is in your court, Asher. Are you willing to take up the mantle?” The man asked with a corky brow, looking directly at a silent Asher Braxton.

” Give me one week.” He said and hung up.

Everyone was stunned when the screen suddenly turned dark. Asher Braxton had once again exceeded their expectations! He apparently didn’t care or regard anyone!

” You see! He’s still as arrogant as ever! One week? He couldn’t do it even if he were a god! Humph!” The director of finance said to the room and within seconds, they all receded to their duty post, everyone looking forward to the next seven days.