Chapter 45 " C - Chairman Michaels , I don't know what to say ! Just as Thomas began thanking Aaron , his grandmother over to the chairwoman , Thomas grabbed her hand . " Grandmother ! You'll believe this ! I just secured a yon ! This means so much fa mel Tyler walked over . Thomas seeing Tyler had an instant smug expression on his face . Walking -dollar deal with MGT's Chairmant " Chairwoman Lockwood looked at her ridiculous grandson with a blank expression . She couldn't believe how clueless he was . Tyler turned his head in disgust . Thomas , assuming it was due to jealousy as he had just secured the CEO position , wasted no time rubbing it in his face . " My dear cousin , with this new deal , I'm sure I can find for you Tyler couldn't help but laugh , Thomas truly was a fool . Before " What makes you think you're the new CEO ? " be in charge of . With me becoming CEO , I'll make sure to take care of you . " to ld respond , his grandmother spoke . Thomas had a puzzled look on his face , surly she couldn't be serious . He'd just secured a billion - dollar deal , pushing back his concerns and doubts . Thomas assumed his grandmother was joking . Turning back to Aaron , he resumed their conversation . " Chairman Michaels , you'll have to excuse my grandmother , though she may not always show it , she's beyond elated . " Aaron remained silent , watching Thomas gloat and celebrate was making it that much easier to bring on his downfall . The truth of that matter was Aaron drinks . found his behavior disgusting . Claiming credit for a deal he had no parts in was what pissed him off the most . Claiming glory for a deal your WIFE secured is what made him all the more disgusting . As a waiter walked by , Aaron signaled for him to bring over " Lockwood , why don't we toast to the new deal between our companies . " Thomas's face lit up ! This was surely a joyous moment . Grabbing three glasses , he handed one to his grandmother and one to Tyler . Aaron did a light tap on his glass causing others to look in their direction . Suddenly the music playing paused as Aaron walked up to the podium and grabbed the mic , all eyes on him . " If I could have everyone's attention please . " All eyes were on Aaron as he continued . " First , I'd like to think everyone for coming to my annual charity ball . The money raised here tonight will be used to fund the orphanage center here in Banton , Part of the reason I do these events all over the world is to make sure my company continues to help these organizations . " Loud claps and cheers spread throughout the ballroom . Aaron held his hand up signally for the crowd to quiet down as he continued . " Second , as many of you may or may not know , I recently got engaged . So, I'll be introducing my beautiful fiancé soon ! And lastly , I'd like to use this opportunity to announce that MGT Hotels and Resorts will coming to the entire Northern continent ! I'm pleased to announce that Lockwood Architecture Corp will be the leading architecture and designing company ! " Cheers irrupted throughout the ballroom , many screaming congratulations to the Lockwoods for landing such a deal . As the applauds continue , the Crests made their way over to the front . The looks on their faces were stunned . They couldn't believe Thomas actually secured the deal . Davis was the first to congratulate him . " Thomas my boy ! Congratulations to my dear son - in - law ! " Thomas had a smug look as he shook Davis's hand . Looking over at Darius and Daniel whose faces darken , he let out a light chuckle . Danielle kept her eyes on Aaron , she would wait until after the celebrating to make her move . 1/2