Chapter 159 - The new CEO

*THUD* 

The bouquet that Richard was holding dropped from his hands when he saw Kevin enter the room along with the Vice President of the company.

Wearing a light blue suit along with a white shirt, he was looking exceptionally handsome and was reflecting a very overbearing aura. 

Richard couldn't believe what he was seeing. The man whom he had been criticising since so many months cannot be the sole heir of such a big empire right? Life cannot be so unfair with him. 

The head of different epartments started stepping forward to show their respect towards the new CEO and also congratulating him. 

" Richard what are you staring at? Quick pick up the flowers." Mr Miller whispered but when Richard did not buzz and kept on staring at the new CEO, Mr Miller picked up the flowers from the floor and welcomed the new CEO on behalf of their department.

Walking towards his seat, Kevin gestured everyone to sit down on their respective places. 

Everyone sat down except for Richard who was still standing where in was in a daze staring at Kevin.

Sitting down in his chair, Kevin crossed his legs and started tapping his fingers on the table without saying anything.

When the VP cleared his throat, Mr Miller quickly got up and dragged Richard towards his place murmuring," What is wrong with you? Can't you see the CEO is waiting?" 

Coming out from his daze, Richard cleared his throat and said," I am sorry boss." 

Looking at the man sitting on the CEO's chair, Richard had made up his mind that he was someone who looked similar to Kevin and was not Kevin himself. Wasn't Kevin just a lowly military employee? How could he be the sole heir of such a big empire? 

" Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to introduce our new CEO and our future boss, Mr Kevin Austin." The VP said.

'KEVIN AUSTIN' when Richard heard that name, he felt chills running down his spine. His hands and feet started turning cold as ice. He could feel beads of sweat forming on his forehead. Though it was chilly outside and inside the room as well, Richard was feeling hot all over his body. His face and ears had turned red. He wanted to run out of the room and hide somewhere. He had never felt so embarrassed and scared in his entire lifetime. 

Just then Kevin got up and said," Good morning everyone. As you all know my name and what I am here for, I will skip the formalities and come directly to the main point." 

Pausing for a while, Kevin said," This empire was created solely by my parents and they have worked very hard for this. Though my father allowed me to what I wanted to first but from the very beginning, I knew that one day I will have to sit on this chair and take charge of everything. My father has been running the company quite smoothly and I don't want to break that flow. Everything will function as it is except for a few changes which will be notified to all the employees accordingly. No major changes but that doesn't mean no changes at all."

Sitting down, Kevin continued," Now let's start talking about the project which we will be collaborating with the Wilson enterprise starting tomorrow. All of us know that Glory and Wilson enterprise have been rivals for years now but it's time to change now. No rivalry between Glory and Wilson enterprise starting today. Both the companies will work together and not against each other. We will be sending a few employees to Wilson enterprise to discuss about the upcoming project and they will be doing the same. Now let's start the presentation."

The VP nodded his head and said," Each department has prepared their own presentation for better understanding. If you will like the presentations we will merge them together and then present it during the joint meetings." 

Kevin nodded his head and said," Go ahead."

" We will start with the execution department." The VP said before gesturing the head of the department, Mr Miller to begin.

Mr Miller nodded his head and said," From the whole execution department, I heartily welcome Mr Kevin Austin. Now I would like Mr Richard Grinome who is the best employee of our department to explain the whole presentation to each and everyone present in the room. Mr Richard is a really hard working man and has prepared this presentation on his own." Before patting Richards back.

" Let's start presentation." the VP said.

Mr Miller nodded his head and waited for Richard to get up and set up everything but Richard did not buzz. He was still sitting on his chair in a daze.

" I think Mr Grinome is having a cold feet." Kevin said with a smile on his face.

When everyone started murmuring and whispering amongst themselves, Mr Miller frowned. He then grabbed Richards arm and pulled him up.

" Go and give start the presentation." Mr Miller shouts before pushing him out of his seat.

Richard almost staggered and fell on the ground if Josh wouldn't have given him a hand.

Richard could not feel his legs. His legs were cold and wobbly. He could feel a weird sensation creeping all over his body. 

Glancing at his watch, Kevin said," I have an interview around eleven." 

" Are you alright?" Josh asked Richard.

Richard somehow managed to compose himself and his overwhelming emotions and nodded his head before walking forward.

As he was setting up the laptop, Richards hands were shaking vigorously dropping everything here and there.

From time to time, he would look towards Kevin who was sitting with a very calm expression on his face which scared Richard even more.

Several minutes later when Richard was still fiddling with the equipment's, Mr Miller gestured Josh to help him.

Josh stepped forward and helped Richard set up everything before going back to his place.

Taking out a handkerchief from his pocket, Richard wiped his face which was now covered in sweat and looked very pale.