100 Days With Mr Romero

Gideon stared at the documents before his table in confusion n. In fact, he was frustrated.

He had sent a proposal to ZINOX bar a month ago after they declared that they were letting out one of their bars. Gideon’s proposal was later sent back to him. He lost the deal.

Gideon was furious when the news came because he was more than certain that the right of the bar will be granted to him thus expanding his ownership and branches but his hopes got shattered when the news came.

Now, on the table before him was another rejected deal he wanted to sign a week ago with BIGONS cafe. They sent him a letter announcing the canceling of the deal stating in the statement they sent that they were going for another brand who had their interest in mind.

Gideon fumed and was repeatedly hitting his table. He loosened his neck tie and clean the sweat dripping from his face even though the air conditioner was on.

Gideon couldn’t remember loosing out any deal or contract until lately when investors started turning him down and his proposals were sent back. He didn’t see it coming and he wondered where the problem was emanating from.

As far as he is concerned, he is the talk of the town in respect to his chain of clubs and bars and he is not bent on relenting. He had been working really hard since last year to expand his business and own New York City but it seems his dreams are heading for the mud.

Gideon dialed Judy’s phone number summoning her in his office immediately. Judy instantly got up and headed to his office after hanging up the call.

“Come in. ” he told her after she knocked.

“Good morning. ” she greeted him and sat on one of the chairs opposite him.

Judy’s attention was drawn to Gideon’s table and she noticed the scattered documents. She saw how Gideon’s neck tie was falling off and he was sweating. She looked up and saw that the air conditioner was still on.

“Are you okay? ” she voiced out.

Gideon rubbed his forehead, he finally took off his neck tie and placed it on the table before him.Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

“I’m not okay Judy. ” he yelled at her.

“I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to scream at you. I’m terribly sorry Judy. ” he apologized scratching his head.

Judy nodded in understanding.

“It’s okay Sir. ” she replied feigning a smile.

“Look at this. ” he called her attention to the papers on his table.

He then turned the documents around and moved it closer to Judy who quickly picked them up.

“Oh my God! ” proclaimed Judy with her eyes rolled up and down the file she was holding.

“This is a mess. ” she declared.

Gideon agreed with a nod.

“What’s happening Judy? ” lamented Gideon.

“We lost a deal. ” he said.

“Again. ‘ he hinted.

“Calm down Sir. ” Judy said demonstrating with her hands.

About a month ago. ” began Judy while Gideon watched her paying full attention.

“When we lost that deal with ZINOX bar, I conducted a research trying to figure out who snatched the deal from us. ” narrated Judy.

“Any results? ” inquired Gideon who sat up.

“Yes. ” she replied.

“There is this new brand in town sir who is into the exact kind of business we do. ” revealed Judy.

“Of course there have always been rival brands Judy. ” Gideon interrupted her.

“Listen Sir. ” she said.

“This is a new brand that moved to town few months ago. ” explained Judy.

“The brand took the deal from ZINOX away from us. The brand I am taking about is currently making waves in the city and from all indication, it is rapidly making a name for itself thereby attracting more partners and investors. ” Judy further explained with her hands stretched forth on Gideon’s table.

“So who is this brand taking over my glory? ” questioned Gideon.

“From my research, the brand is called LIA. ” Judy replied.

“Lia? ” demanded Gideon.

Judy nodded.

“I’ve never heard about it. ” confessed Gideon.

“It is new and it is stealing the show. ” stated Judy.

Gideon fell back on his chair and heaved a deep sigh while Judy observed how tensed he looked.

“We need to re -strategize. ” hinted Gideon.

“I will communicate with our research unit and give them an Intel of what is at stake. ” Judy assured Gideon.

“They need to put all hands on deck and they need to be fast about it” Gideon stated.

“We can’t afford more loses. ” he added.

“I assure you sir we will get to the root of this matter. ” said Judy.

“Meanwhile, I will do my part to get more information on this Lia brand. ” she further assured Gideon.

“We need more information about the brand. ” Gideon said.

“Judy you need to find out who owns the brand, their branches, business associates and investors. ” assigned Gideon to Judy.

“I will Sir. ” she promised and nodded.

“I’ll leave now. ” Judy announced her exit and left Gideon’s office.

Gideon cupped his face inside his palms pondering about the possibility of his business crashing in New York.

He knew how important his business is to him. After refusing to accept funds from his mother which she claimed he inherited from his father, Gideon obtained a loan which he repaid in due course. He knew he could stand anywhere and boast that he started his business from a scratch and that is why he always ensured he worked hard and invested into it.

After Ryan’s death and Emmalia’s exit from his life, his business crashed and Gideon bore the loss but he promised himself that it won’t happen again. He then vowed to make his business flourish no matter the odds.

With this LIA rival brand making waves in the city, Gideon knew he needed to place all hands on deck. He began arranging the scattered documents on his table.

Meanwhile, Judy was in her office recollecting the state in which she had seen Gideon earlier. She hated how sorrowful and worried he looked.

She made up her mind to uncover who the owner of their latest rival brand is.