Avery Petson
1034 Words
AVERY PETSON
Why would grandpa come back to the office? Just when I thought I was finally taking over the company due to my grandfather's illness , he suddenly recovered.
How would I possibly give up my position when I worked so hard to get it.
"Did you hear the news? Mr Person is coming back to his position after two years of being away, what would happen to Avery '' one of the employees whispered to her partner not knowing I was behind them.
I cleared my throat and walked past them so they would be clearly aware that I heard everything they said.
When I had finally regained the good reputation that this company had lost. He is back.
I paced faster towards the meeting room checking my wrist watch from time to time to monitor the time so I won't get there late.
On entering the meeting room I saw my grandfather's assistant standing at my original seat which means my grandpa was on his way. I picked a seat close to his and sat down, I just hope he doesn't make any harsh decisions on his first day.
"Avery, I see you were quick to know your place". One of my father's employees sat opposite me.
" What do you mean?." I asked, like I did not just understand what he was insinuating at.
My grandfather kept this company under my care after my uncle and father had wrecked it, placing it in a bad condition. And ruining the reputation of this industry, my grandpa never appreciated that. It is the fact that I was the only grandson who stood by him when everyone left.
Talking about the devil and here he was. He walked in with a few guards as he staggered with his walking stick to support him. His gaze fell on me with an awkward smile on his face.
"Avery''. He called me. I stood up quickly and supported him to his seat. Without saying any words to him, he should sense the anger in me and mostly how angry I am with him.
Few minutes later all the company employees needed in the meeting room rushed in. Mostly in a panic stage because I was back on the seat after several years.
"Firstly I would like to thank my grandson Avery for his efforts to keep this company in good shape. Despite everything that was happening in the industry you still managed to keep this particular agency in good hands". My grandfather said to me,
" Thank you ". I blunted out, this wasn't the kind of appreciation I worked hard for.
"I heard the company is preparing for a new movie but there are problems coming from the copyright of the actual novel". He just got here and he was quick to start talking business. Is he trying to say I won't be able to handle any of that?
"Grandpa. I already got that under control, the owner of the novel lives in the states and all we have to do is talk to her into signing the novel fully under us". I explained it to my grandpa. From the look of expression on his face he was not satisfied with my idea.
"If you are planning all that. Why haven't any of your plans been out to actions, just words' '. This was why I never wanted him here. He would always want to tell me how I should go about things.
"Grandpa, I can handle it". I said through gritted teeth. I was trying all my possible best to hold it all in.
" Not this time, you might just jeopardize everything, I would send two of our workers to go to that author and have a few words with a deal for compensation". He said to me while the other employees just whispered amongst themselves. I know they all think he is right.
" But grandpa, are we not trying to avoid making this company look bad if you are going to bribe your way through the author, do you know what people would say? Just let me handle it." I tried to convince him but I also knew it was going to be a total waste of time
"I don't need you to lecture me on my company. I have been running this empire even before you were born so you can't ever be smarter than me." He said. I couldn't go against him anymore. He was back and the first thing he did was ruin what had already planned out.
"Next topic on the agenda please" he said. I can't wait for his plans to go wrong so he would know not everything has to be done through bribery.
After that hell of a meeting. I decided to take a rest before anything, but before I could do any of that. Two employees rushed into my office.
"Why would you barge in without permission?". I asked.
" Your father gave two of the jobs to go and find the author and mostly make her sign the contract". They replied.
" Hope you are all happy about that. Just be careful and make her sign the contract. Or else things would get worse than it is right now", I warned. They nod respectfully and leave my office. How would I deal with all this?
"Avery" my grandpa called entering my office just as I was about to sit back on my seat.
" To what do I owe such a visit" I said to my grandpa". I said to grandpa who just took his seat.
"Why didn't you tell me that you couldn't handle everything on your own?". He asked.
" I could handle it".
" Then why can't you handle an ordinary copyright".
" I thought we were over this matter in the meeting earlier" I asked.
" You can't do this alone". Was the only thing he said before proceeding to leave.
" Don't bring them back". He can't bring my brothers into this now.
"He is on his way, maybe you should do me the favor of welcoming him back". He already sent him here before telling me.
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