`Revenge Queen

CHAPTER 16

After Maxine got in the villa, she walked past the living room where Jessy was busy typing in her computer.The moment she saw Maxine she stood up to greet her.

"Jessy, are you tired of your job,or do you need me to reduce some work for you?"

"Am sorry ,"she sat back immediately.Maxine has been telling her not to stand up whenever she sees her but she keeps on forgetting ,maybe it was because of ethics between an employer and employee.Moreover,when she looks at you with that fiery red eyes you might think otherwise.Her eyes and her aura speaks everything about her, fear and respect."I already informed the manager at the Xine club of your arrival today."

Maxine only gave her a thumbs up and went upstairs to her study room."Did you see the picture?"This was after she had settled on her desk and sent a picture to Boris, the Russian gang leader.

"Who the f**k are you?How the f**k did you get my number?"He asked.

She was using a voice changer,"I am one of the people you don't wanna cross, trust me."She knew very well she had him where she wanted, but if she speaks of the diamonds that he is holding,Igor will know.

"What do you want from me?"

"I want you to release all the goods that you held back since last month!"She demanded.

"Why the f**k do you think I will listen to you!"

She gave a sinister chuckle that even she didn't know she could produce"Ooooh Boris,you don't wanna test me,that was just a picture I sent to you,I have a load of videos you might want do a recap with!"

"Who are you?"He had started becoming agitated,"I swear if you don't tell me who you are, I will hunt you down."

"You sure about that?"She paused and checked the time,"how about this,you do as I say and I will spare you a lifetime of torture from your in laws."After saying that, she pressed send,"that is just a clip I sent you, if you like, I can turn it to a GIF."

On the other side, Boris pressed play and watched the clip,he couldn't help but shiver.If that video goes to his in laws,he will be dead for sure."Did you trace the call?"

"I am sorry sir,the call can't be traced,"his assistant replied.

Paaaaaah!The sound of the phone hitting the wall and falling down on the floor, was the only thing that brought the assistant back to reality .With a shaky voice he said,"S...Si..sir,how...about we do as she says. Besides,you are also holding back your in laws goods," after completig the sentence, he took out a handkerchief and wiped a non existence sweat on his forehead.

At the other side of the country,Maxine had already arrived at the club,she walked through the elevator to her own private room, after settling down comfortably on a couch,there was a knock at the door,"come in."

The manager was the only one who knew the real owner of the club,he was also the only one allowed to access that area,"madam,you have a guest."After getting confirmation from her, he opened the door wider to let the guest in.

A very neatly dressed man walked in, his hair was styled to the back with gel,leaving a few strands lazily swinging on his forehead.He smiled politely and stretched his hands.Maxine accepted the handshake and offered him a seat."I don't think you are the one who contacted me,"he said.

"It was my assistant, she is somehow busy but will come later.What would you like to drink?"

"Anything is fine,"he stared at her for a while,"you look very young."

Maxine smiled,"I get that alot,I am eighteen years old."She took out a file from her bag and gave it to him,"while I prepare anything for you,you can check my portfolio.I have drawn some designs there.If they impress you,youh can make a decision.I presume my assistant gave you an idea ofwhat I'm looking for."

"Okay," he took the file and started perusing the pages,it did not take him long to see the admiration in his face."I could't guess you are this creative."

"As the saying goes, don't judge a book by it's cover."She carried two glasses and placed one infront of him,"a mojito for you and whiskey smash for me."

"Oh what kind of cocktail is that?" Brandon asked.

Maxine lifted the glass and said,"this is just a mixture of mint,whiskey,sweetener and lemon,"she took a sip and asked,"you wonna try?"

He took a sip of his mojito and licked his lips,"OMG!How did you make this?This is the best mojito I have ever tested!"He exclaimed,"how did you know it's my favorite."

She took another sip from her glass,"I did my research."

Brandon paused for a while and then said,"if you have done your research,then by now you already know I am an outcast from my family."He paused and took a long sip,"your designs are great,and I love them, but right now, I can not help you,I am back to zero, and my company is already bankrupt."

"I know all about that,all you have to do is,announce your company's bankruptcy and close it, then we can start a new one.I can start a company if I want to, but I will too busy with other things to focus.

"So, what do you propose?"

"If you agree to work with me,you will need to close down your former company and become the C.E.O of my company.We will divide the shares into fifty fifty each."She took out a pile of documents from her backpack and gave it to Brandon,"I have already set everything in motion,the only thing remaining is recruiting employees.You can read it,if you are interested sign it."She then stood up took his glass which was already empty and went to the counter in her private room.

After a while, she came back with the two glasses,"the pen is at the side table,"she said to Brandon who was busy searching his pockets.

"Don't you think that I will benefit a lot without doing anything!" He asked.

"I only think the company will be better with you as the C.E.O.I want a partner not an employee,"she said,raising her glass to him.

Brandon raised up his glass too,"to a happy partnership,"he took the pen and signed it.After clinking their glasses together they drank the whole liquid at once.

"After this,we will have to appoint a day to discuss further, that is when everything is settled."

"How about we have another meeting after one month?I guess everything will be done and settled by that time,"he suggested.

"I second that. MY assistant will give you the company details tomorrow, I haven't chosen a name yet,you can make changes whenever you feel like"After that, they had random chats for one hour,"I know you paid for the hotel,but if you feel uncomfortable I have an apartment that I don't use often,you can stay there before you find your own,"she offered.

"Can I think about it?"He asked.

"Well,you can."