Chapter 38

ARGON

They came, just like they promised.

I stood at the door of my office as the agent from the business award organization, came and demanded for the trophy.

"It has to go, " The agent said, motioning his hand at me to bring the award.

With a heavy heart and shame, I signalled Jerome to do the needful. "Give it to him, " I said, trying my best not to look at my workers, who were staring at me and mumbling secretly.

Jerome brought the award forward, giving it to the agent, who immediately took it and left without saying any other word to me.

I took one last look at that trophy that was taken from me. My sweat, my treasure... It's all gone.

"Don't worry, Alpha. You'll get it back one day. They will have no choice but to bring it back to you, " Jerome assured me.

All I could do was hum, hiding my deep feeling with a strong face out.

"Well, it's not a big deal. Let's resume with work. You all, get back to work, " I ordered, showing