CHAPTER VII

“Oh! My! God! That in there was amazing!”

“Yes it was, you were great out there!”

“I know right! But seriously thank you so much for the opportunity…I never really thought anyone would give me such a chance let alone nail it!”

“Well as a local bank, ideas like yours just smell like more money…”

“Money smells a lot like strawberry cakes right now huh?”

The two gentlemen both burst into laughter. Twenty-four-year-old John had scored his first investment deal. John had just hung up after calling Nancy to give the news when the whole board that he was presenting to came out to the foyer.

“Mr. Kaiza, you are quite the investment genius son…”

“Thank you sir, it was such an honor!”

“Your presentation was very refreshing and…”

“Ah! John, I see you have met my father…”

“W..wha..what?” he stammered, “The David Kilisho is your dad?”

“Not dad…father!”

“I don’t understand!” John said looking confused.

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