( Questions and answer )
John could only ignore Joseph who's gaze at his direction with pity
John only roll his eyes internally at Joseph naive self though what he told was true
It doesn't mean he was extremely close to the old lady when she was alive
He just wanted to make the story a bit sad but yet hopeful
Something with a emotional touch which could enhanced his image and that of his company
He soon noticed Madison relaxed but soft gaze which held a tiny bit of admiration
" It's working ? "
He thought with gladness all he needed to do now was to act indifferent to the next question
" Why this building ? "
She asked curious
" I heard from the old residents around this neighborhood that this building was once a factory which got burned down years ago"
She asked curious by such choice after all business men tend to build their companies in places which seemed favorable unlike John whom choice was an isolated neighborhood and a burned factory
John nodded like he had expected the question
" Because It was extremely cheap something alongside with my budget"
He replied truthfully
" Huh !! "
she had expected something enterally different
But she had never expected someone like John to spill out such secrets
" Seriously ? "
She doubtfully asked
" Yes !! I had to use up mostly all my grandma and my savings to buy up this empire we now sit on by the time the construction was finished
I was left with almost nothing I even had to sell off most of my properties to buy most of the equipment you now see "
He paused his eyes deep and lost in unpleasant memories
" I wasn't that proud about the state I became after selling most of my properties to the extent I had mostly regretted and doubted my decision since things became hard on me
I even had to squeeze in with Joseph and his room mates after I was thrown out of my rented apartment "
He replied truthfully remembering the embarrassment he had to go through
even Joseph couldn't understand why John spill out such a embarrassing secrets but eithway he didn't want to interrupt what had already started
Madison mouth was slightly open with disbelief
after all from the information she had gathered John background was grand and different from the tale he was sharing
John father ( me peter ) was once a pilot to a wealthy family now resigned was now a famous historical lecturer at PW university
though he had long divorced John mom and now happily married once again
Her source still confirmed he had occasionally been seen around John workplace
As for his mom ( Mrs Anita ) wasn't just anyone simply
Married to Paul the founder of the ( W Smithfield food restaurant ) popularly know as the black cool
Apart from being married to a already wealthy family she was also a famous model and had won miss beauty three times in a roll
With such a background how could he had lived up like that
" Life must had been hard why didn't any of parents try support you after all both seem relatively wealthy "
She pointed a fact wanting to see if he was simply lying
Only to receive a low indifferent chuckle from John and a sigh from Joseph which pin her curiosity
" Was my resources wrong ? "
She thought
" I wasn't really favor by both my parents "
He sighed softly
" as long as I could remember I spent most of my childhood at God grace orphanage"
He spill out another truth which left Madison speechless and filled with gossip her eyes glitter with interest which was what John wanted
" The orphanage ? "
Madison pressed excited to hear more she had just expect this interview as the rest and wasn't even looking forward to it
but now get blood boiled in excitement something that haven't happened for a long time
This wasn't just about John the young CEO it was now a hot scope of Mrs Anita greatest secret
" Yes to prove am not lying you can simply ask someone to go and check it out yourself
it was a small orphanage but it held most precious memories "
He smiled bitterly within
" How did you end up there ? "
She asked impatiently waiting for more only for John to stood
Her eyes follow him in confusion
" Time is up it's already 3:58 "
He reminded Madison who simply cursed the clock herself but quickly calm her self while standing as well
One could clearly see the curiosity on her stance as both shook hands regretfully
" What about tomorrow morning"
She asked turning off the device
which caught Joseph off guard a one interview seems to be changing into two and this time it was Madison herself who was interested in them
" Unfortunately I think "
" There's no need to think i will come by the morning "
She quickly interrupted John who forged ignorance for mere seconds before nodding
" Of course you can but I have to warn you I will be busy "
He smiled bitterly to Madison who waved her hands without a care
Such scope was worth waiting she couldn't allow someone else steal her hardwork
John watch Joseph escort Madison out who kept promising to be back the next day before hearing the lock clicked
His posture relaxed while sitting upright not feeling an inch of guilt after all his mom was always a pretending snake
As for his father it was a strange tale of guilt and regret he had always hated both of them
If linking a secret or two to get another chance with Madison he would throw both under the bus without an inch of regret
His eyes narrow at with determination as he plot his next move