Capítulo 96: Forward

Next Morning in City A. The business industry of the city was shaken by big news.

'Cosche Corporation dominates Lockwood Corporation!'

'Proving Their Power: Cosche takes over Lockwood Corporation!'

'Lockwood Corporation is now under Cosche Corporation!'

The news spread across the country, sparking theories and opinions among its citizens.

'Is it just me or do you guys also feel like CEO Alexander did this on purpose?'

'I think so too! After what Jacob did to our Sabrina -_-'

'The hubby stepped out to take revenge!'

"Mr. Grande sure pampers Sabrina. I'm envious :('

'Me too!'

Reading the headlines and comments online, Jacob rushed back to their house immediately.

"Mom what is this?" Jacob asked, showing his phone to his Mom, "Why is Lockwood under Cosche?" he asked.

"Go to your Dad's study room, he wants to talk to you," Veronica said.

"You're not answering my question!" Jacob raised his voice, "Why is Alexander the new owner of our company?" he asked, eager for an answer.

"Just go to your Dad," Veronica answered weakly. She felt like her whole being was drained out of energy due to exhaustion from the things that were currently happening to them.

She didn't have the energy to talk anymore.

Not having the answer to his question, Jacob rushed to his Father's study room immediately.

"Good, you're here," Henry said as soon as Jacob entered his study room.

"What is happening, Dad? Can you explain it to me? I'm so confused," Jacob spoke in frustration.

"How did Valerie react with what you did to her?" Henry asked Jacob.

"This isn't the right time to talk about that Dad! We're losing the company!" Jacob shouted.

"Just answer the damn question Jacob!" Henry shouted back, "We need Valerie okay? She's our only hope for now!" he spoke in gritted teeth.

Jacob's expression suddenly changed as soon as he heard what Henry said.

"She…" Jacob started, "She… she wants a divorce," he weakly said.

"Get her back," Henry immediately said.

"But Dad! I thought I'm going after Sabrina?" Jacob suddenly protested.

"Sabrina, Sabrina," Henry angrily said, "That damned woman is the root of this all!" he slammed his hand on the table.

" Dad…"

"Do as I say Jacob! Go after Valerie!" Henry shouted at him, "At this state, you cannot go after Sabrina yet! Do you get what I'm saying? WE NEED VALERIE RIGHT NOW!" he said, emphasizing the last sentence.

"But Dad," Jacob complained, "How do you think Valerie thinks of me now? She's decided to have a divorce! How am I supposed to get her back if she hates me?" he asked.

"I don't care, I don't care, I don't care," Henry scoffed. He grabbed Jacob's collar and pulled him up, "I want you to do whatever you can to get her back or else we lose the company," he said.

Realizing what his dad meant, Jacob sighed heavily, "Fine," he said, "But once we take back Lockwood Corporation, I want you to step down from your position," Jacob bravely spoke.

"Deal," Henry answered without hesitation, "As long as we get the company back, I'll pass it over to you," he said.

"I can't let Alexander step on us like this," Jacob said, "I will never let him win. I will take back all what's rightfully mine."

AFTER 2 MONTHS.

October 12, 2020

Time flew really fast for everyone. Within a span of two months, a lot has changed.

Alexander had turned Lockwood Corporation into Cosche's subsidiary company. Lockwood Corporation is now called 'Cosche Voiture' which is Cosche's automotive manufacturing company.

In a span of two months, people of Cosche Corporation along with Alexander's effective plans and strategies, managed to make Cosche Voiture the country's market leader in sales of hybrid electric vehicles. They were the first and only company to distribute battery operated cars within City A. Their cars are now on which are now in demand due to it being eco-friendly and user friendly.

Along with the rise of Cosche Voiture is the downfall of Lockwood Family. Although they still hold a fair amount of shares in Cosche Voiture, Jacob who was initially Lockwood Corporation's Chief Executive Officer was now working as a mere manager for Alexander's company.

Valerie has turned him down and proceeded with their divorce. Left with no choice, Jacob had to endure for now because his family had no ace cards right now. He decided to work in Alexander's company with the hope that he might do something that he can use to take him down, but with the two months he worked in CV, he still has nothing.

Meanwhile, Alexander and Sabrina were having a blast. Life for the both of them was going the right way and they couldn��t ask for more right now.

Working together in a movie made the both of them closer and closer to each other. The two months they had spent with each other helped them know each other more and deeply. Their understanding and love for each other grew more. They both explored the sides of them which they didn't know they had.

Kenzie and Grey, finally, are now an official couple. They are now helping each other out managing their bosses. Grey who was originally a secretary in occupation was now a part-time manager, all thanks to Alexander who suddenly decided to become a movie artist. Grey was a manager by day and a secretary at night. But with his girlfriend's help, everything went smoothly for him.

"Okay, all staff members who are not needed here, please exit the site. We will now film the bed scene," Julian ordered everybody.

"Are you ready Sabby?" Kenzie teased Sabrina. She poked her shoulder multiple times and grinned at her like a crazy person, "Are you excited to go in bed with Boss?" she asked.

"Can you stop Kenzie?!" Sabrina spoke in irritation, "Do I look like I'm ready? Do I look okay to you? Feel my hands, they're so cold right now!" she placed her hands on Kenzie's cheeks which Kenzie slapped immediately.

"They're hella cold," Kenzie rubbed her cheek to heat it up.

Suddenly, a staff member entered her artist tent, "Ms. Sabrina, Director Julian is asking if you're ready?" the staff member asked.

"Can you give me five minutes to prepare?" Sabrina asked.

"Okay, I'll inform Director Julian," the staff member said.

"Thank you," Sabrina smiled at the staff member.

"I'll go leave you alone then too," Kenzie said, "Meet us outside whenever you feel ready."

Sabrina just nodded at Kenzie.

"Ugh, I'm not prepared for this," Sabrina whined. She buried her face in her palms, "What am I going to do?" she asked herself.

"Baby, you okay?" a voice suddenly spoke, "I heard you asked for a break, everything all right?"

"Leave me alone Alexander. I need some time to ready myself," Sabrina said without looking. Nobody calls her baby besides Alexander, she didn't have to look.

Suddenly, Sabrina heard a manly chuckle, "Don't tell me this is about our bed scene?" Alexander asked her.

In irritation, Sabrina lifted her head and glared at Alexander, "Leave or you won't like what I'm going to do," she spoke in gritted teeth.

Alexander walked forward to her and placed both his hands on both arms of Sabrina's chair. He leaned forward and smiled playfully at her, "You know that threats don't work on me baby," he said, "But I must say, I'm curious of what you're going to do to me."

Alexander leaned forward near her ear, "Are you going to punish me?" he whispered seductively.