Singto looked out of the window of the private jet with gloomy eyes...Kanya sat in the seat opposite him, watching her love sick son. She smiled to herself..it had only been two hours since they left and her son already looked like this..how was she going to make him last the week?

Arthit had dropped them off in the airport..Singto touched his lips thinking of his lover..They had kissed passionately in the middle of the airport...he smiled shyly to himself thinking of the kiss..

A blush creeped up his neck.. Singto had initiated the kiss..which was wat made him even more embarrassed..he was not a person who would openly go for PDA, but this time the thought of being away from his love had made him impulsive..he had just grabbed Arthit's neck and smashed their lips together..

And after realizing wat he had done in the middle of atleast 500 spectators in the crowded airport, Singto had tried to pull back. But Arthit held onto his head locking him from any movement till he had his fill of the younger's lips..

Singto sighed again..

"Tats the 46th time you're sighing Singto. Had I known leaving him would be so painful for u, I would have invited him along too.."Kanya teased her son..

Singto mumbled something along the lines of he's too busy with work to come..

Kanya just shook her head smiling and pulled out her tab to go sit next to Singto..the remaining of the flight she distracted him by explaining about her properties and all the other assets..the companies, the people who were there and wat he could expect from them..she even gave him tips on wat to say and how to behave..Chinese etiquette was way more complicated than Thai..

Three and a half hours after they had boarded the flight, they were in a stretch limousine speeding towards Kanya's home. Infact they had an entire motorcade following them..

Singto was overwhelmed by the magnitude of the security that he had seen in the airport.. They had a special air strip with private entrance..Their own Z - level security... He felt like he was an important person just by the treatment he was receiving..but he was not comfortable with it..he liked being normal..with all this he felt suffocated..

"Mae, is this much security really needed? I am just a normal teen not a Prime Minister or something..isn't this a bit too much?"

"You're more important than the Prime Minister, Singto .Here in China wat the Suthiluk and Ruangroj say goes..Their word s equal to the law. So yes it's necessary..You had better get used to it while you're here, as this s how they're gonna treat you." She smiled, knowing exactly how he felt..

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Singto looked around the boardroom...the huge table was surrounded by men, old and young, all eyeing him with critical curiosity..His mother sat at the head of the table cool and calm, as she listened to the annual report of all the companies being presented...

Once the presenter had finished,she turned around looking at her board members.."I think we have made good progress this year..if u have any suggestions or opinions on the report please feel free to voice them out."

There was a low murmur of voices as everyone agreed tat the yearly turn out was indeed good and nodded their heads..None voiced out anything negative.

Satisfied with their response Kanya stood up and cleared her throat..Silence fell around the table..

"I would like to introduce to you all the future nominated CEO and heir of R.S Enterprises..Singto Prachaya Ruangroj- the joint heir of the Suthiluk and Ruangroj properties under my name..."

There was a collective gasp around the table and a bundle of protests..All of them wanted to know how she had made him the heir, on wat basis,  who was he?..if Somwang had authorized this representative, etc...so many questions thrown at her all at once, she didn't know which one to address among all the chaos...

Seeing his mother in a dilemma Singto stood up and banged both of his hands on the table." Silence please..I know you all have questions and Mother will answer each one with proof, so kindly ask ur questions one at a time..we are all adults here..let's behave like one..thank u.." and then he dropped back into his seat as everyone looked stunned..

The mere boy had gained all their attention and shut them up in his first attempt..

"Thank you members, those who have queries may please address them to me one by one..to avoid overlaps let's start age wise from eldest to youngest." Kanya said to the group now tat they had settled..

To every question asked she presented proof and valid credentials showing that Singto was her adopted son, that Somwang had authorized his adoption. The papers,the will and authorisation letter allowing her to name him heir of all properties was passed around the table as each went through them thoroughly..

They were legal and foolproof and thereby the board had no choice but to agree.

"Madam CEO may I raise an objection.." a voice and raised hand was visible in the farthest end of the table..

Singto craned his neck to see a handsome man of around 28 yrs, short,neatly dressed with tortoise shell rimmed glasses, standing up..

"Yes, Nat..wat do you have to say?"Kanya asked tired of all the discussion, wishing it would end already..

"According to the rules made by the company when the merger happened, there was a clause included that when the new leader s going to be appointed it won't be cause of inheritance but merit. Meaning if the previous CEO was a Ruangroj and placed another Ruangroj in the seat after him,the Suthiluk name may die out. To avoid tat both sides would have equal opportunity. Therefore ur heir still has to prove his worth against the Suthiluk side.."he said grinning deviously...

Nat Satdakorn Suthiluk was Kanya's 2nd cousin's son..technically he wasn't even a Suthiluk, he had only taken the name while joining the company.  But he had worked hard and proved his worth to the company and many members supported and knew him..if he staked his claim based on that clause,  then she had no choice but to let Singto prove his worth as the Ruangroj heir..

"Wat are you implying Nat?"she asked eyeing him doubtfully..

"Wat he says is right Kanya, we do have a Suthiluk representative in Nat, so you cannot give the title directly to Singto. He needs to prove he's capable, infact better than Nat..only then we can approve him.."The eldest board member answered for Nat..

Nat was now beside himself, he smirked glaring at Singto and Kanya..He had come into the company with the intention of taking it over. He knew Somwang had no heirs and if the question of succession arose he would be the only direct heir of both lines. He had worked so hard towards this and now he couldn't watch Singto grab it all so easily. He would fight for it..by hook or crook R.S enterprises would be his..

"Members, I understand the rules, but Singto is still in university. How can u ask him to compete against a man ten years older,with more knowledge and experience in this field?"Kanya tried to reason..

"Kanya, let's give him a task and see how he's able to perform..if we are satisfied we will authorize his nomination as CEO..he will be given a month to prove his worth.." another member spoke up and looked around the table asking for approval...most of the board was shaking their heads..

Kanya wanted to protest again.. she had promised Singto he could go back in a week maximum..now how would he stay a month..and the task...he had no business knowledge..she was worried..but could she override the boards decision?

Seeing her inner turmoil, Singto placed his hand on her knees..nodding her head to accept the challenge and assuring her everything will be alright..if she protested anymore things would only get worse...

So with no other choice in hand she nodded..agreeing to their proposal.. The board would decide on wat project to assign Singto and let them know soon. He would have one month to complete it from the date of assignment..

The meeting was concluded with that and everyone started leaving..

As he walked out Nat came close to Singto and whispered, "Be ready to pack your bags and leave foreign scum".

Singto clenched his fists and turned to retort back but Nat was already out the door chuckling to himself..

I ll prove you wrong cousin, if u want war then war it shall be,but won't backdown without a fight..Mae is counting on me..Singto had made up his mind..

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Hey guys,

Hope u had a great weekend..

It's taking me longer to write, but I did get this tangy new twist in the story now..

Wat do you think?Will Singto prove himself with the task he's set?

How far will Nat go to become the CEO?

Wat will happen with Arthit who is going to be facing the mafia alone without Singto?

Do let me know your comments..as ever my story s writing itself so don't blame me for the never ending twists..😉

Till next update, take care..love you all..thank u again for loving this book,reading and voting..