Ambition

Chapter 2 Revenge

I walked into the New York post unsure how this was going to play out. 

15 years ago Quantum corp had Bought the New York Post for about 3 million and now i was going to take advantage of that.

i walked into a narrow cubicle where a girl was sitting bored, Hello i said my voice slightly echoing she frowned at me who are you? she asked casually, follow me i sad deeply, she looked around as if searching for escape options, Who are you she repeated more demanding this time. i turned to walk away knowing that the news reporter would definitly follow me, they are a curious bunch.

she followed me ,hey where are you going, i turned into a dark corner and stopped and turned. i work for Quantum i said, she blinked slightly startled, then if you are who you say you are why are you here?.

Because i believe we can create a mutually beneficial relationship i said smoothly. she looked at me you mean stories? she asked oh yes i have a few very juicy ones.

then what is in it for you? she plainly, i would be a fool to reveal my plans to a news reporter i said, fine she said whats your story? not here i said looking around, here, i gave her a little piece of paper.

whats your name? i asked finally isla she said straightening up Isla William Good day Isla williams i said cheerfully the i walked away,

Don't be late i said in a light teasing tone.

-Isla Williams POV-

Everything had happened so quickly and i wasn't sure what to make of it so i opened the piece of paper.

in it written was New York Station 9 Park Avenue, I wasn't sure what to make of it so i slipped it into my pocket and looked around so nobody saw, then turned out of the corner and the Man was already gone.

-Rhea Vasquez POV-

Sir i asked as i walked into Garret Brown, the CEO's office You asked for me? ah Rhea he said looking from his sheet and taking his glasses off please sit he said cheerfully, whats the problem? he sighed and the foreplay was over, listen Rhea i was just minted as CEO four days ago but approval charts have been trending downwards, employees aren't comfortable with the change and Quantum.Corps Approval chart has gone from 142.87 down to 119.32 that's the lowest it's been in 12 years. 

He sighed again we need a big win, the best way to expand Quantum.Corps influence is to eat other companies, namely StarGo, he said pressing his lips together, I blinked you wanna take a bite at them? i asked well StarGo is a big fish but Quantum.Corp is an Whale i mean it's a gamble and i'm sure the Board will be uneasy, don't worry he assured me it's a good option, i looked clearly not invested in it, are you sure you want that kind of company? it might put a bad look on Quantum. 

He looked at me directly, it's got Music, TV Channels, Sport what's not to like? i sighed and looked down i suggest if we do end up buying it, we might have to restructure who's at the top and whatnot, You know i take your advice to heart Rhea he said. now go to you'r office i need to address the board.

-Frank Birch POV (3 hours later)-

I sat down on the cold steel Bench of New York Station 9 Park Avenue, i checked my watch, it was 8:45.

then i spotted her Isla Williams in casual jeans and a brown jacket, hey she chipped up Sit i said patting the grey bench, okay she said with a tubey voice, and she sat, so you promised me a story? but it sounded more like a demand than a question yes i said darkly and pulled out a couple of sheets out of my jacket pocket, she quickly flicked through them her brain processing what she was reading her frown deepening, Michael Smith she asked, the new COO? yes i said and what a jolly man he is, but why are you leaking this to me? why do you think? she thought for about five seconds before her eyelids rose like she had come to a new understanding of existence because you wan't the position i looked at her showing no expression Do i?

she quickly stuffed the papers into her bag umm she said her eyes darting around the station as if she had forgotten what she was going to say. but i stood first, we're in the same boat now Isla i said cutting her off take care not to tip it, i can only save one of us from drowning.

and with that i left her on the bench.

---the next Day, Frank POV---

I woke up early about five O,clock and got out of bed, i ate a quick banana as i was determined to eat the day and put my dark navy suit on with a blue white checked Tie and i opened my computer.

i then searched up New York Post top articles and to my surprise i found at the very top an article titled Michael Smith true colours on homosexuality revealed. is he really fit for COO? i Breathed in Natural i whispered and then closed the computer without actually reading the article.

---1 Hour Later---

Once I was finally at the office I scheduled a meeting with Katherine Fields my obvious choice for COO.

Now you may be thinking hang on, i thought you were going to become COO? no that's out of question, too convenient however once you make someone COO they owe you for as long as they may live, she would prove to be a powerful weapon, although she's a smart women perhaps too smart.

--30 minutes later--

Rhea I said cheerfully, as i walked into her office  she looked up startled this wasn't scheduled she said quite annoyed also you should learn to knock, i was about to speak but Rhea cut me off i know i know about Michael she muttered yep approval ratings have dropped to 108.33 the lowest in 34 years, 

Jesus i muttered under my breath, i know it's a disaster she said, we're going to have to get rid of Michael, oh that's terrible i said trying to sound sincere she scoffed oh don't pretend to care Frank.

anyway we've been thinking about possible candidates there's kenny lawrence, jack lannegan, Katherine Fields i said cutting her off she stopped what? she said plainly Katherine Fields would make an excellent candidate i said smiling.

she frowned thinking she was Head of Sports News Operations before Resigning, she scooted in her seat not a bad choice she said slowly I-I guess she is a possible option, well i said what i need to say i'll be off now she blinked slightly confused as i exited the room smiling to myself.

--2 hours later--

Katherine i said cheerfully sitting down on the opposite couch we'd met once before, We have some Red ooh i said dramatically Merlot 2013 as i slightly shaked the bottle, you can't buy me with expensive wine she said sighing oh i'm not buying you Cathy it's a simple nice gesture, for all i know there could be poison in it she said holding out her glass while still looking at me.

i poured her and I a glass of Red then relaxed and took a sip so she said with a very serious face why am i here, straight to the point i mused, well i don't have much time she replied very well i said not looking at her.

the office of COO I said taken she stated casually but I read her and I could tell she was interested from the way her eyes fluttered when i mentioned it, i took another sip of wine not for long I said with the articles and all, she took a sip you really believe Michael Smith's out? she asked out for good i said but you're so prepa- she stopped and it dawned on her you planted it she said sounding slightly horrified and slightly impressed a small smile tugged at the edge of my mouth.

say.. i did want the job-"i don't want to think i want to know" I said cutting her off her mouth straightened after about ten seconds of reading my face which i kept neutral she sat back, "you have a deal".

cheers i said and we clinked glasses.

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Hey everyone, (to the two people who actually read this lol)

this was pretty long and took a while again sorry about the bad punctuation

Peace

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