It's been over a year now since Maria left Edward James and they've not crossed paths. Neither of them have sent the divorce papers, Maria had helped the R&CC fashion company to be on equal rank with the Js Design and fashion company.
The brain behind the Js Design and fashion company did her magic after so many years of letting go of the draft papers, she did it with just three piece of designs and it brought back Js Design to the spot light.
After so much deliberation among the fashion expert; the Js Design was given the crown of designs and fashion while R&CC is first runner up. It was truly a hard decision to the design jury.
So far Js Design is back to it's feet but the James empire isn't, in fact it's wine brewery has lost 45.8% in the stock market in just a year.
The launching of a new wine is sending the Js wine company into a ditch by the day.
This had Edward James paralyzed at a point but he never showed it, he had sent out investigators to investigate this new company but he found nothing against them. Funny enough when he travelled on a business trip he complimented the wine and wished to partner with them, well so he thought but never knew he can't eat his cake and have it.
"Young master we got some clue" assistant Dave said to the ice cold man seated behind his desk.
"Hmm" was the only reply, still Dave reported his findings.
"It's on the south mountain and it's been occupied by Monks and they grow the best grapes but, these Monks have been attacked on regular basis. That not withstanding the vineyard is rich with_" he was saying
"Book me an appointment" Edward James told his assistant.
"Yes boss" replied Dave and he left to book an appointment with the Monks, he as well wants to see for himself the human that was able to shake the young master Edward.
As of last week their stocks reduced by 45.8% but just this morning it's 55% making the Js 45% at this rate they need to act fast. Two other companies in the wine industry is now bankrupt due to the arrival of INFINITY Monk.
At South Mountain, the monks were observing their prayers when the intercom rang several times but wasn't answered.
The caller had to drop his message; it wasn't until after three hours that the head Monk decided to return the call and it seems the other party had been waiting for the call as he picked up immediately the phone rang.
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"Master come on in, you didn't say you'd come" Maria said as she let the elderly Monk in her Island living room.
"I want to surprise you and am sure it worked" said the Monk.
"Yes you sure did, glad to have you here" Maria said to the Monk with smiles.
After pleasantries Maria made them both some Chinese herbal tea which the Monk loves and she had come to love it for it's natural refreshments and nutrients to the body.
"The Js are requesting to meet" the Monk master suddenly said, though Maria had thought of it's possibilities but she still had her doubt.
'am I sure I want to meet with him now. Maria stop thinking, Edward James always gets what he lays his eyes on' Maria berated herself.
"When is he coming?" She found herself asking and she face palmed herself inwardly.
"Do you want to meet with him?" Asked the Monk
"Am not sure" she stated
"In that case let's figure something out_ come I'd love to take some Island fresh air" the Monk master said standing up on his feet.