He Took the Woman He Loved to a Poor Workplace to Test Her… Even His Billionaire Father Was Shocked

PART 2:

 Some people know exactly how to wear innocence. Give her time. The truth always reveals itself. Tamara, why are you so certain? Because if she truly loves him, she has nothing to fear. But if she’s pretending, she won’t survive the test. Goodbye. No ordinary woman will take Zimaco away from me. Never. Find out everything about the woman Zimaco is seeing.

  I want her name, where she works, where she lives. and I want it today. ‘ You’re thinking about what Tamara said, aren’t you? ‘ No, I’m thinking about what she didn’t say. ‘ What do you mean? ‘ Did you notice she never asked whether Zamaco was happy? She only wanted to know who the other woman was. ‘ Jealousy can make even a good person lose direction ‘ or reveal who they truly are.

‘ You’ve known Tamara since she was a little girl. Do you think she would hurt someone just to get what she wants? ‘ I honestly don’t know anymore. Power, pride, fear, they change people sometimes so slowly even they don’t notice. ‘ Should we tell Zimco she was here? ‘ Not yet. ‘ Why? ‘ Because I don’t want him making decisions based on suspicion.

 If Tamara has truly changed, time will expose it. ‘ I just pray no innocent person gets caught in whatever is coming. ‘ My son, this road you’re about to walk, I hope it doesn’t cost you more than you’re prepared to lose. Sister Salami, the  school said today is the last day to pay my examination fee. ‘ Don’t worry, you’ll write your exams.

‘ But you already paid the house rent. I know money is not enough. ‘ Listen to me. As long as I can still wake up and go to work, God will always make a way. ‘ You always say that ‘ because I’ve seen him make a way before.  Sami, are you leaving already? Yes, mama. Good morning. Please don’t misunderstand me.

  I haven’t eaten since yesterday. Thank you, ‘ sister. That’s your lunch. ‘ I’ll be  fine. Please eat before taking your medicine. My daughter, one day God will remember this kindness. He already has. He gave me another day to be useful. ‘ Sometimes I don’t understand you. You always give away what you also need.

‘ If what I have can stop someone else’s tears, then I haven’t lost anything. Morning Zumaco. Morning Ebie. ‘ Good morning sir. ‘ Morning everyone. ‘ Have a good day Zimaco. ‘ You too. [singing] Good morning, sir. Good morning, Peter. How is your wife feeling now? She’s much better. Thank you for asking.

 Family comes first. Never forget that. Sir, there’s one more thing. Go ahead. Mr. Mara came looking for you yesterday. She waited almost an hour. Did she leave a message? No, sir. She only said you’ll keep trying until she sees you. Should I book an appointment if she returns? ‘ No, not  yet. We’re all [singing] ready for ‘ Dad,  you rarely come to my office because today I’m not here as your chairman. I’m here as your father.

Is something wrong? Tell me honestly. Have you ever wondered what your life would look like if nobody knew your surname? More times than you can imagine. Good. Because very soon you may not have to imagine it anymore. ‘ Tamuno,  you’ve hardly said a word since morning. ‘ I’m thinking about our son. ‘ You’re always thinking about  him.

 But tonight, something is different. ‘ Do you know what frightens me the most? ‘ No. ‘ It’s not losing my company. It’s not losing my wealth. It’s watching our son spend the  rest of his life besides someone who only loves her name. Tamil, not every woman is like the last one. ‘ I know, but how do we know which  one is different? ‘ You’re carrying too much fear in your heart.

‘ Fear didn’t come first.  Experience did. ‘ You still haven’t forgiven yourself, have you? ‘ When Zimco’s engagement collapsed, I kept asking myself one question. Where  did I fail as a father? ‘ You didn’t fail. Some people simply hide their true character. ‘ Exactly.

 That’s why character must be discovered before vows are exchanged. ‘ What are you trying to say? I’ve been thinking, what if just for a short time, Zimaco lives without our family name? ‘ Lives without his name? I don’t understand.  ‘ What if people meet his heart before they meet his wealth? ‘ Tamuno, are you saying you want our son to pretend to be poor? ‘ I’m saying I want the next woman who enters his life to make a decision without Billion standing beside him.

‘ And if she discovers the truth later, won’t she feel betrayed? ‘ She might. That’s the part that troubles me. ‘ Then why risk it? ‘ Because I’ve seen marriages destroyed by lies about love. I’d rather face one painful truth before a wedding than a lifetime of regret after it. ‘ I pray we’re not trying to protect our son only to break his heart again.

Dad,  mama said you wanted to see me. Do you know why I planted this tree? Because you like gardening? No. Because I knew one day it would bear fruit. But before it could grow, I had to protect it from goats, from storms, from careless hands. Children are no different. ‘ Dad, what is this really about? Tell me something honestly.

 Do you still believe marriage is only about love? No. Marriage needs trust, respect, sacrifice, and friendship. Good. Then answer another question. How will you know whether someone  loves you or the life waiting behind your surname? I’ve asked myself that question almost every day. And have you found the answer? No.

 Sometimes I wish I wasn’t born into this family. Never say  that again. Your mother’s prayers, your grandfather’s sacrifices, everything we built was never meant to become your burden. Then why does it feel like one? Every woman I meet sees  Briggs before she sees Zimaco. That is exactly why I called you here. Suppose, just suppose, you had the chance to discover  who would still choose you if the Briggs name disappeared.

 Would you take it? How could that even be possible? ‘ Come to my study tonight. ‘ There’s something I’ve been planning for months. ‘ Good evening, Dad. You asked me to come. Sit down, my son. Whose picture is that? Mine. Many years ago, before the company, before the mansion, before anyone knew my name. This was really you. Yes.

 People passed me every day. Some greeted me, most ignored me. No one imagined I would become anything. Do you know what I miss most about those days? No. The honesty. People treated me according to who they believed I was, not according to what they hoped to gain. Zimaco, my son, if you had one chance, just one.

 to discover whether a woman loved your heart before your wealth. Would you take it? [snorts] If I say yes, what exactly are you asking? ‘ I’m asking you to disappear. Not forever. Only long enough for your future to find the truth. Disappear. No Briggs name, no luxury cars, no chairman’s son, no bodyguards, just Zimaco. Dad, this sounds less like a plan and more like the beginning of a very dangerous story.

 Sometimes the most valuable things in life are found only after taking the greatest risks. Open it. What company is this? Rivco Agricultural Processing Limited. They’ve been operating at a loss for almost 3 years. Their owner wants to sell. The workers haven’t received complete salaries in months.

 Several customers have already left. The bank is preparing to seize the property. This place is dying. Yes, tomorrow I’ll begin negotiations to buy it. You’re buying another company. No, I’m saving one. Look carefully. Do you know what I see? A struggling business. I see hardworking people who were failed by poor leadership.

 You’ll become bit an ordinary warehouse employee there. Nobody will know who you are. Not the manager, not the workers, not even the former owner. And after the test, after the truth is revealed, we’ll rebuild everything. New machines, new offices, better salaries, medical shot from the beginning. At least someone benefits from all this. Exactly.

 If we’re going to test a heart, let something good come from it. I still don’t like hiding the truth. Neither do I. That’s why  The Secret will have an ending. Not a lifetime, just long enough to reveal character. ‘ Some hearts [singing] shine without ‘ You’re finally calling. ‘ Busy day. Parliament meetings never end.

‘ You always have an excuse ‘ and you always forgive me. M. ‘ So, have you spoken to Zamaco? ‘ Not yet, but I will. Nobody walks into his life and takes what’s meant to be mine. ‘ You’re very confident. ‘ Confidence? No. I simply don’t lose. ‘ Okay. Talk soon. Bye. Who prepared the inventory report for the Belsa shipment? Sir, Sammy did.

‘ Not a single mistake. ‘ Thank you, sir. ‘ Young lady, good work. ‘ Thank you, sir. ‘ I have another assignment. Can you handle it? ‘ Yes, sir. ‘ I’ll get right on it. ‘ Community business development conference, Lagos Chamber of Commerce. You want me to attend? ‘ Yes. Several companies will be there.

We’re hoping to secure new logistics contracts. You’ll represent us, ‘ sir. That’s usually for senior staff. ‘ Ability should always come before position. ‘ Can I trust you? ‘ I’ll do my best.  ‘ That’s why I chose you. Love storm washed it all away. ‘ So ‘ this is home now. Never leave.  ‘ Tomu, ‘ look at that place.

  It’s worse than I imagined. ‘ That’s exactly why I chose it. ‘ He’s never lived like this before. ‘ Then he’ll finally  understand how thousands of our workers live every day. ‘ Part of me wants to call him back. ‘ Young man, who are you looking for? ‘ Good morning, sir. My name is Zimaco. I’ve come to resume work.

‘ You’re the new operations assistant?  ‘ Yes, sir. Welcome. ‘ I hope this company survives long enough to pay your salary. Poor boy. He chose the wrong company. Maybe he didn’t have another choice. ‘ Sami, I was looking for you. ‘ Good morning, ma’am. We’ve just received a complaintant about one of our oldest business partners, Rifco Agrial Processing Limited, late deliveries, poor coordination, financial instability.

 Our board is considering ending the contract. But before we make that decision, I want facts, not rumors. I’ll investigate properly. Good. Don’t visit today. Give them a little time. Let’s see whether they improve first. ‘ Yes, ma’am. ‘ The warehouse supervisor is over there. Don’t worry. He shouts at everybody. Then I’ll try not to give him extra reasons. Good luck.

 Who are you? Good morning, sir. My name is Imako. Today’s my first day. First day? You’ll probably leave before the first month ends. I hope not, sir. ‘ Wear that. No special treatment