CHAPTER 6

Days turned to weeks, and weeks weaved into months. Emberton corp excelled in business and competition.

There was hardly a single business as successful or as intimidating, and with a CEO like Scott Emberton, it only got better.

Scott had always fired his employees in the past, and always had replacements for them seconds after they left, he could have anyone he wanted work for him, it would only take a snap of his finger. However, he didn't find it so easy replacing one particular employee.

Not because he couldn't, but because he choose not to, for some reason he had imagined she would come back crying to get her job back, if she did, that would have made him feel a lot better about himself and he might have made her swallow her words, which were affecting him more than he could explain. But she didn't, and everyday the same words pricked at his conscience.

" Well you're a waste of my time too !! .. you can keep your ID ! you can keep your office space ! you can even keep your own goddamn salary because I quit " Scot pondered over the spat with Lauren, completely lost in his thoughts, which made the sudden telephone ring all the more startling.

He took a moment to settle his thoughts, he had subconsciously been tapping the table with a pen before he heard the phone ring, he dropped it gently, picked the phone and answered.

" Hello Cindy " he answered calmly.

" Good morning sir, " Cindy, Scott's secretary responded cheerfully, she was one of the many who could condone the arrogance of the man Scott.

" Good morning sir " Scott answered sounding exhausted.

" Sir, are you alright ? " Cindy asked noticing his tone.

" I'm fine, thank you " Scott answered.

" Well, Mr Douglas just called, he said he would like you to meet him at his place this evening " Cindy answered.

" Ok, that's fine, tell him I'll be there " Scott answered then dropped the phone.

Scott was no doubt a rich man, but even in the circle of the rich, there were some who made the game look a lot easier. They weren't very popular, not to the public at least, but to those who knew the ins and outs of the bigger circle, they were more than important.

Douglas had earned a good connection with a few big names over the years, he had flattered his way and often times earned the favours of these bosses of solitaire, the one's who rolled the dice and made men like Scott seem like school boys, Douglas had always had his ears peeled for valuable Intel, and right now he served as the middle man between Scott and the godfathers.

Today Scott drove his black Rolls-Royce, one of his favorite in his list of cars. He didn't intend to impress, but he couldn't help the arrogant playboy inside of him.

The gate opened when his car got close enough, the gates were automatic and of course they were expensive. Douglas spared no expense . Scott weaved his way around the driveway, but not without noticing the new arrivals Douglas had equally obtained, a couple of high class four legged beauties just like his own.

" You competitive bastard " Scott mumbled with a smile on his face having noticed the cars.

" Yo Scott ! " Scott heard the familiar voice of his friend and looked up, he got a pretty clear view of his bare bodied friend even though he starred through the windshield. Douglas stood on his balcony wearing an unbuttoned vintage shirt with a champagne in his hand. Typical Douglas, he was the party animal any day.

" What are you waiting for ? come on up, I've got news for you " Douglas urged Scott and walked back inside the house.

Scott came down from his car, closed the door gently and walked towards the entrance of Douglas's house.

" Hey.. Scott my man " Douglas greeted him with a wide smile and a pat on his shoulder " it's been a while right ? " Douglas asked sounding excited.

" I love what you've done with the place " Scott complemented, " noticed the fountain and the new wheels " Scott added.

" They're badass, crazy fast, just the way I like them " Douglas said smiling.

"So you wanted to see me, I thought it was urgent ? " Scott said sounding serious.

" You're an impatient bastard you know that ? i haven't seen you in a while, take a breather, smell the roses, " Douglas adviced and walked backwards slowly, spreading both his arms as though he were on top of the world.

Scott took one look at Douglas and his protruding tummy, courtesy of his unbuttoned shirt, Douglas had added a few more weight and he looked like he was letting himself go. But the ladies couldn't care less, because just then a young girl, stripped of her clothes except for just her underwear walked into Douglas's open arms, she drew his face to hers and laid a lingering wet kiss on his lips.

He kissed her back and pulled her even closer to him, deepening the kiss.

" Ahem ? " Scott cleared his throat, " am I interrupting something ? " he asked.

" This is the life Scott, " Douglas said with his usual cheerful smile, tightening his grip around the girl's waist.

" Who's this hottie ? " the girl suddenly asked in a seductive tone, looking at Scott with lustful eyes, " you won't mind a threesome would you baby ?" she asked looking at Douglas, " would you Doug ? " she asked again and fixed her eyes on Scott. But Doug didn't find her actions funny.

" Hottie ? threesome ? what are you some kind of cheap call girl ? " he asked sounding disgusted and pulled away from her when she tried to explain. " Go pack your stuff and get out of here ! " he shouted.

" No baby, I was only joking, " she defended herself.

" I said get out, ! " Douglas fumed and pointed his finger to the door as if he was showing her the way out.

" Baby please " she begged.

" Rufus! " Douglas called.

Rufus, a tall, broad shouldered, heafty one time wrestling champion was Douglas's bouncer.

" Yes boss " a barritone voice answered, the man stood on the top floor and looked like a mini giant, he had a dog chain around his neck and fists that looked like they could level anyone in a second.

" Rufus I want you to escort this lady off my property, I don't ever want to see her again understand ? " Douglas commanded.

" Sure thing boss " Rufus answered and started his way down the stairs.

" I suggest you get some clothes on, " Douglas adviced, turning to look at the girl, who now appeared irritated at his behavior, she turned so quickly that her hair slapped him in the face before she walked away.

As soon as it looked like she was out of ear range Douglas craned his neck to make sure and covered a side of his mouth as he whispered something to Scott.

" I wasn't really offended, I just needed a way to ditch her ass, you know what I mean? " he asked followed with a mean laugh.

" That was rude " Scott answered plainly .

" Yeah, like you've never done that before ? " Douglas said, giving Scott an apprehensive look, before he walked down to the bar and grabbed a bottle of wine and a glass.

" Wine ? " he asked once he had them in his hands .

Scott sat on the couch holding a glass of champagne in his hand, when Douglas suddenly came from behind him and threw a magazine across from him which landed on the glass table a few feet away.

" What is this ? " Scott asked, picking up the magazine .

" Take a look " Douglas urged Scott as he dropped on the couch by his side.

" That's Pierre lorrent " Douglas said, trying to sound french, while Scott studied the picture of the man on the cover magazine.

The man ( Pierre lorrent ) was dressed in an impressive tuxedo, at the same time sporting a pair of fine detailed brouge shoes, he looked to be in his mid sixty as suggested a few white strands on his head and a grey beard, he had a classically french billionaire appearance, as stoic and yet as commanding as any, but Scott didn't have any personal relationship with the man, he had met him once at a party but that was all there was too it, until now that Douglas had brought him up.

" What about him ? " Scott asked clueless.

" What about him ? Scott are you crazy ? you're looking at the most successful man since the history of godfathers, I mean he practically is the name godfather, this guy probably owns more golden spoons than Benjamin Franklin, " Douglas said throwing his metaphors as usual, " I'm telling you, you bag a deal with him and you're set for an eternity " Douglas concluded and took a sip from his glass.

Scott took a second look at the man on the magazine, and lifted his eyes to Douglas.

" So how do I find him ? " Scott asked.

" Now you're talking " Douglas said and sat up on the couch looking excited " but you know the usual right, I help you and I get my fair cut right ? " he asked, and Scott rolled his eyes and nodded a yes.

" Right so my sources tell me he's in the Bahamas, but he'll be attending a party next week in France, the party's invite only, but I know a guy, you walk your way in, sweet talk him to lay a few investments and you're sold, it'll be all party from there on out " Douglas said and took another sip from his glass, all the while paying a close attention to Scott who appeared to be juggling the possibility of the deal in his head.

" Okay, " Scott finally looked up, there was no harm in adding a few more investments to his corporation, plus he needed the air, maybe France would make him forget about Lauren.It was worth a shot .

Will Scott find more than he bargained for in the city of love ?.

Will Lauren be able to pull it off with the demanding CEO ? find out in the next update