Secretly The Billionaire Boss by Debbie chocolate

Chapter 229: Stripped

“Sir?” David stammered, unable to bring himself to raise his head.

Grey smiled softly. “Maria, I want the list of all the executives that had meetings behind my back in my

office right now,” he ordered.

“Yes boss,” Maria responded in a shaky voice.

There was this usual aura around Grey after he was done with the transition that made her find it hard

to relate with him easily as she normally does.

Grey was in front of her, dressed like a trillionaire. There was no way she could treat him the same way.

She had grown to fear and respect him the more.

Grey entered the VIP elevator with Charles, Maria, Jimmy, and Richard.

“Here they are,” Maria rendered and stretched out her notepad.

Grey took it and stretched it over to Charles. “Since you employed them, you will find the best

punishment for them. Though, I will be the one to punish David,” he added quickly.

Charles shook his head slightly and took the notepad.

“Maria should set up a meeting between all the executives that had the meetings to remove one of my

employees behind my back,” he muttered thickly.

The elevator door opened and everyone walked out. The Hercules office was at the highest part of the

building and it comprises the whole floor.

“What will you like to have? Should I send an assistant to you?”

“No, Jimmy will be here to help me out.”

Maria’s phone rang suddenly. “Hello Violet,” she said into the receiver. She went quiet for a moment.

Seriously? Alright, I will speak with the boss and get back to you very soon.” she hung up and looked at

Grey. “Miss Caramel is here but she wants to see you.”

Grey looked up at her.” Hasn’t she been here earlier?”

“No sir. I was actually expecting her as you told me to. I don’t know why she’s coming at this time and

now, she seems to know you are around. So, she wants to see you,” she explained.

Grey thought about it for a moment. “Let her in but I will be discussing with you inside as well.”

Maria nodded and stepped back to call Violet back.

Grey looked at Richard. “You and Jimmy will have to excuse us because I don’t want Caramel to see

you guys with me,” he stated.

The two bowed and walked out of the spacious office.

“Should I leave as well?” Charles asked suddenly.

Grey shook his head. “No, stay. You are the second in command anyways and you are my friend.”

The words found a nice place in Charles and he smiled as well. Well, he had always loved Grey as a

brother and he had swore to protect him forever.

Maria moved closer again and looked at Grey. “Is there anything else to do?”

Grey shook his head briefly. “You can set up the meeting now. We will have it the moment I’m done

with

Caramel,” he informed.

Maria nodded and walked out of the office.

“Is Caramel truly the woman you love?”

Grey regarded Charles for a moment and smiled softly. “She Is. How did you know?”

“Richard told me about what he did and thinks it might make you upset.”

Grey relaxed in his chair. ” Richard has this attitude of going out of the way for something. I’m keeping

him close because he’s brilliant.”

Charles laughed.” That is your way of expressing your gratitude?” He teased

Grey laughed. “What gratitude? It’s in the middle. I’m not pleased by it but I’m not angry by it,” he

insisted.

Charles nodded, with a smiling face.

A soft knock sounded on the door, it opened immediately and Maria stepped inside. “Boss, Miss

Caramel is here,” she announced and stepped aside for Caramel to enter.

Grey watched Caramel as she walked nearer. “Good day, I’m Caramel. I’m the woman you danced_”

Grey laughed. “I know, you don’t have to explain.”

Caramel blushed slightly. “I know you are a businessman and wouldn’t even remember such trivial

things was why I wanted to explain, “she expressed.

Grey nodded once. “It’s ok. You can sit,” he gestured towards the chair in front of him. He watched her

sit before he proceeded with words. “I already told Maria to expect you. I was shocked when she said

you are just coming now.”

Caramel nodded briefly. “Yes, I had a personal issue to settle this morning. I’m sorry for coming late. I

hope I haven’t missed the offer. I came with my CVs in case you are doubting my potential,” she pulled

out a file.

“Let me have it,” Maria said quickly.

Caramel turned to stretch it towards her. Maria collected it but didn’t look through it. Instead, she looked

up at Grey.

“I don’t need to check that before I know your potential. I’ve done some underground research on you

and

I realized I could actually trust you with my company. So, I’ve decided on the position for you.”

“Oh, thank you so much,” Caramel smiled.

Grey observed her for a moment, pulling back with every ounce of his strength from pulling down the

mask and kissing Caramel.

“You will be the new project manager!” He announced.

Caramel eyes went wide with shock.” What? Project manager?”

Grey nodded briefly and looked at Maria. “See to it. And tell someone to bring me a bottle of wine for

me. and Charles.”

Maria stood and bowed slightly. “I will see to it immediately,” she looked at Caramel. “Miss Caramel,

let’s go so that I can show you to your assistant.”

Caramel was still shocked.” Just like that?”

Maria nodded. Yes, let’s go, and she led her out of the office.

It didn’t take long when the door opened, and Jimmy entered with a bottle of wine and two glasses.

Smith couldn’t make a decision. He couldn’t even think clearly.

After some minutes that felt like forever, Smith decided he would have to meet with the advertising

company and maybe have a talk with them.

The money they decided to return was low and wouldn’t even help Smith.

But going was also a disaster because the CEO refused to see him. Smith had to return to the office

after some minutes of trying to see the CEO.

Their company was going fine beforethe emergence of Victoria skincare.If Mia was really right, thenhe

had truly lost to Gray.He didn't want to admit it.He still wanted to find a way to get back on his feet.If

Seth was in town, it would have been easy for him.Or maybe not, because he didn'thelp him too, during

his trial.And, well, he and Chris weren't on talking terms.But Smith still wanted to try and speak with

him.Chris would definitely make adeal that would benefit him.Even if he still wanted Avery, smith

wouldn't mind.He doesn't care what it might take.He could even drug Avery and make Lucy meet

Chris.With Avery. Anything.He has a lot of tricks he could pull.The door opened suddenly, jerking him

out of histhoughts, and he looked up at his uncle.Smith's heart skipped several beats.You underscore,

uncle.What the heck is all this?What have you done to LX?I will underscore f underscore findsomething

to do, he stammered.Lucy shook his head.I'm so disappointed in you, Smith.How could this happen?

Under your leadership, even Avery run it smoothly.How could you use all the LX funds?How could you?

He yelled.He was fuming in rage.LX has no funds.Ln has no funds too.And everyone knows what that

means.For this, you are hereby stripped of your position.You don't dare have a sayin the family

company, he declared.Smith's eyes went wide with shock.