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CHAPTER 3-SECOND SIGHT

Finns POV

As I got out of my latest model of Bugatti at the entrance of my company building, I was pleased to see how there was not even one Press represented there. It is proof of my top-notch security team who took my obsession with privacy personal. Valiente Co is a landmark which cannot be missed found in the industrial heart of the city. I walked briskly towards the entrance after parking my car since I loved driving myself. On my entrance, the whole place started bustling with activities more than it was before I entered. To those outside my company, am a mystery but to my employees am a known and loved CEO. I tend to their needs and provide them with more than enough pay checks and bonuses and in return they respect my privacy. This is how it has been in the past years. I was brought out of thoughts by Norma, the receptionist saying something about someone waiting for me in my office as I walked to my private elevator. My office is on the last floor of the company building which is on the 80th floor. My elevator was barely off the first floor when I saw the back of a woman with midnight black hair in bun, a white blouse and cream penciled skirt paired with white heels. She was walking with one of the human resource personnel. Something about her was familiar but she already out of my site. Putting her at the back of my mind, I wondered who was waiting for me in my office. I should have asked Norma. My office is made entirely of glass which enables me to have a view of what is going on around me. It can be made transparent and opaque. As I exit the elevator and walk towards my office, I wonder who could be waiting for me since I couldn't see inside the office damn, I hate surprises. I just hope it's not one of those wannabe journalists though I doubt they can pass through my security team undetected. Standing in my office doorway, I came face to face with the woman I now call mother, Ember Valiente. Luckily for me I have some of her features. The same blond hair, brown almost chocolate eyes, and the same birth mark on our cheek. Seeing her brought back many memories.

Memories

During my last year of college, I was involved in an accident which shattered my dream of being a professional footballer, but it also gave me a mother. I was still in the hospital when a stranger came into my room claiming he was the lawyer of my mother's cousin. According to him, my late mother had an immediate cousin with whom she kept in contact with all those years till she died who's name was Ember Valiente He also said that when the news of my mother's death reached her, she tried to get in contact with me but that was futile due to the fact that we were always on the move because of my father. Soon after the lawyer left, she came herself to visit me. She soon changed my life. Ember Valiente became a very rich widow at a very young age with no children. After I was released from the hospital, she planned for her to adopt me and I became Finnard Valiente. Since she was aware of my passion for football and my inability to play again due to the accident, she encouraged me to use my knowledge in other fields in which she supported me with all her resources hence Valiente Co.

Present

Looking at her face I wondered what brought her to the office this early in the morning. She rarely comes to the office unless it's important. "Hello Mom" I said. "So, when were you planning on coming over for a visit son, you know it gets lonely in that big house" she replied to my greeting. 

"Sorry, I've just been a bit busy lately. I'll make it up to you."

"You better do. Anyway, I came to tell you that Roman holdings has put some of their shares up for sale. I figured you would want to know. "

I cannot believe my ears. I had told Mom about the Roman's and how they treated me and how I was interested in buying their company now that I have the means to, to prove a point. Over the years, my desire to own that company was never fulfilled but with the shares I'll buy I can become the majority shareholder which gives me the upper hand over dealings made by the company. Roman holdings are as well as mine already. For the first time today, I smiled. "Thanks Mom " I told her with a kiss on her cheek. She left soon after saying she had an appointment with her doctor. I hope it's just for her regular check up. 

I must start deciding for the buying of the shares. I called Rita my secretary to send the head the finance department to my office and to schedule an appointment with the finance department of Roman holdings to discuss the purchase. I know I will have to meet with Ruxin Roman sometime since he is the CEO but I'll make sure it's after the transfer of shares is complete and the deal is done so that they cannot back out. I can't wait to see the expression of his face when he realizes that the boy, he looked down upon years ago is now the majority shareholder in his company.

Cali's POV

Getting down in front of Valiente Co, I couldn't help but admire the building. I wonder how the view will be like from the top. Little did I know I would soon find out. I continued inside the building and walked towards the receptionist. Her name tag said Norma. She is a pretty brunette with sparkling blue eyes which reminded me of Amber. I introduced myself and she smiled and told me to wait for one of the human resource personnel to take on the tour. I then thanked her and took a seat. My eyes roamed the reception area, and I couldn't help being more impressed than I already was. It was expertly designed even more than my family's own and that is something. My thoughts were interrupted as someone mentioned my name, as I turned, she introduced herself as the resource personnel and asked me to follow her. As we were walking, I felt the need to turn back. But I saw nothing out of the ordinary. There was only a blond-haired man talking to Norma at the reception area who was not there when I was sitting there. The lady I was walking with turned to see me looking at the man and told me he is the CEO. I had to admit he is attractive but there was something about him I couldn't put my hands on. I wish I could see his face, but we had to continue the tour.