"A named partner? You want to possess the same level of authority I have?", I say in shock.

"That is correct Gianu Cross, make me a partner and I will return", he said eating his meatballs nonchalantly.

"I can't tell if you're joking or not", I say calling his bluff.

"My best friend is a lawyer, due to breach of contract and wrongful termination I could sue the label for millions of dollars and splatter the reputation of the Diamond Star Record Label", said Asher as his eyes got dark.

Asher Reyes, I thought you were weak and timid but it would seem you're quite the tactician, where was this attitude earlier? I don't know if to be impressed or smack you across the table. Mr. Asher Reyes, I'm very impressed.

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~Asher POV~

"Why do you want to be a partner?", asked Gianu.

"Why do I want to be a partner of a billion-dollar record company that brings in millions of dollars every day? Gee... I wonder", I say with an evil grin. 

"So for money?", he asked.

"Make no mistake Gianu Cross, it's money that pleases the masses, as much as one would lie to deny it, money makes the world go round", I say staring him dead in the eyes.

"Let me talk to Human Resources and see what if we could strike a deal", said Gianu.

"Sure but remember if I'm not a partner, then the deal is off", I say to him as I finish my meatballs. 

"Did you finish eating already? Was it that good?", said Gianu with a smug look on his face.

What's running through that mind of yours Gianu Cross? 

"Yes, it was delicious, thanks for the meal, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to shower", I say as I light a candle. 

.......

I put the candle in the bathroom as it lit up the pitch-black room, I take my clothes off as I enter the water falling from the shower.

"This water is fucking cold!", I yell as the freezing water hits my body.

I completely forgot the power is out, so the water heater isn't working. I then flashback to my conversation with Gianu. I asked him to make me a named partner of the label. What the fuck is wrong with me? I was bluffing the entire time and he bought it. Something tells me I'm in for a wild ride with Gianu as the conductor. 

"But for real though, this water is too cold!", I yell out as my body shivered.

...

"Then how about I warm you up", said Gianu as he opened the shower curtain.

"Gianu! What are you doing here! Get out!", I say in shock as I stare at his naked body as he enters the shower with me.

"Turn around", he said.

"What are you .... no", I say as my face went red.

I was blushing again, I couldn't keep my eyes off his dick, it was so beautiful, it was like jumping into a field of perfectly shaped pink mushrooms, surrounded by grass.

He then came closer to me as he looked me dead in the eye, our bodies touched as I could feel his cock rubbing against my thigh.

"Turn around", he commanded as I gulp.

"Every now and then I get a little bit tired...", I sing as he smacked me.

"Don't make me ask again", he whispered.

I could feel his warm breath on my forehead as the cold of the water hit my back. I turn around slowly as my heart started racing. 

"I spoke to Human Resources", he said as he grabbed the body wash and washed my back. 

"Already!", I say in shock.

"I am a man of many means Asher, I will abide by your request but there will be some terms to this", said Gianu.

Holy fuck! My bluff paid off, act cool Asher, act cool. 

"What the terms?", I ask as I turn around.

Now I was face to face with him, he put his hands on my chest as he washed me with body wash.

"The terms are simple, you will be a named partner but I alone will remain at the top, you will be second only to me and the final decisions are all up to me, you will be my second in command, my right-hand man, my partner", said Gianu.

"Doesn't sound like equal terms", I say.

"I have no equal sir Ash", he said looking me dead in the eyes.

I could feel his cold stare branding me.

"What's to say you're not gonna fire me as soon as I step onboard?", I ask.

"Hiring and firing will be left entirely up to you, you now possess that kind of power. As for firing you, you will sign a Non Disclosure Contract, this contract binds you with the Diamond Star record label for 3 years, as long as you don't share confidential information about me or the label, you'll be fine", said Gianu.

"A 3-year contract!", I say in shock. 

 "And naturally, you'll be collecting a partner salary as well as commissions, when you sign the contract you'll receive Twenty thousand dollars for personal expenses, you'll also be collecting roughly Fifty-Five thousand dollars per month and a bonus of 5 million dollars at your 6-month mark. What do you say?", asked Gianu. 

The fuck! That's so much money, I've been working at Diamond Star for about 3 years now and the salary I've been collecting is roughly around eight thousand per month, that's with overtime! This is amazing but what's the catch?

"Think about it and let me know, discuss it with your lawyer friend if you'd like", said Gianu as he continued to rub the body wash. 

"Uhh, Gianu, your hands are on my dick", I say to him. 

"My apologies but it seemed he was excited to see me so I thought I'd introduce myself to the little guy, seems he's not so little after all", says Gianu as he licked his lips.

He then exited the shower as the cold water continued falling on my back, just what is happening right now? This all seems to unreal. 

.........

To be continued in chapter 10