Liam fell into deep contemplation. Indeed, he was the one who brought the idea of copying 'no limits' toys brand. He thought that Rosex inc would at most be on par with Starimpact inc.
The end would be them coming into a compromise and paying some couple millions as a token of apology.
But never would it have escalated to this extent.
"Sir. I also recieved a call from your father" just when he was feeling exhausted, Angelo's voice came again.
"What does he wants?"
"He wants you at the family manor by seven pm" Angelo replied.
"Anything else?" Liam enquired.
"No" Angelo replied and smartly took his leave.
He knew his boss was currently having some pent up fraustration in his heart. If irritated, he might just flare up.
After Angelo's departure, Liam put a call across to one of his few friends; Murray.
Murray was also a shareholder at Starimpact inc.
"Buddy! you messed up big time" Murray berated, upon picking the call.
"I know. I know" Liam sighed.
Like seriously? is that how to pick up a call?
"You must have heard the news right?"
"I just did. Honestly, i never expected this to happen"
"Me too. Rosex inc. sure is formiddable" Murray sighed in awe.
All these while, Rosex inc. chose to hide their true colors, causing everyone to treat them lightly.
"So, how are we going to pay that fine?" Liam stopped beating around the bush.
"Is that even a question? you've got to pay up yourself" Murray sneered.
"How can that be?! i am merely a shareholder. This.."
"Don't forget that Fyns toy brand is your company. It is just affilated with Starimpact. We can terminate the contract anytime. Don't think of pulling us into your mess" Murray lashed endlessly.
Although his words were harsh, there were certain truths in them. Liam had sole ownership over Fyns toy brand, even if it was affilated with Starimpact inc.
Plus, all this was Liam's fault. This decision was approved by all shareholders.
"But that bit of money. You can easily pay it up" Murray chirped.
"I don't want to depend on that old man for help" Liam scoffed.
"The suite yourself" Murray hung up.
"Damn you Rosex people!" Liam gritted his teeth.
At that moment, the door opened, revealing Charlotte, holding a duffle bag.
"Babe?" she sensed the invisible sparks in the air.
"What are you doing here? i said don't disturb me while i'm working" Liam's tone became cold.
"You've been holed up here all day long. You must be hungry" Charlotte came closer.
"I.." Liam made to speak, but Charlotte beat him to it.
"I brought you potato chips and rosavelt dippings. I heard they're your favourites" Charlotte cheerfully unwrapped the snacks.
Liam stared calmly at them, before glaring at Charlotte.
"Did i ever complain of hunger? why do you care?"
"But.. but i'm your wife!" Charlotte became exparated.
Isn't this what a wife suppose to do? spoil her hubby with good food?
"Wife?" Liam replied calmly, then scoffed.
"You think too much of yourself" saying this, he directly threw the snacks into the office dirty bin.
Seeing this scene, Charlotte's eyes went misty. Why..
Right from young, she always had a fanatical crush on this man. Her biggest dream was to get married to him and bear his kids.
Unfortunately, he never showed any interest in her, nor those other celebrities females. If not for their engagement arranged by his grandfather, she wouldn't be here at all.
"L-liam, what can i do to earn your love huh? why do you keep treating me this way?" Rose lamented, with a broken voice.
"Earn my love?" Liam's eyes went blank, reminiscing.
He couldn't help but think about that girl in the past, during his childhood. She was the only girl he ever liked.
Sadly, she just disappeared into thin air. And the worst part was, he couldn't even remember her face, like something was preventing him.
But, he could remember the memories they shared quite clearly.
"My heart is taken already"
Charlotte felt like a truck just rammed against her heart. Taken already?! She felt this was a lie, but Liam's expression of reminiscence showed he wasn't joking.
Tears that she forcefully held back began to pour out in torrents.
"Please leave. I don't want my office tiles to get wet. I might trip and fall" Liam scrunched his nose.
He hated seeing a lady cry.
Sniffing, Charlotte slowly made her way out. At the door, her crying face instantly vanished..
Replaced by a look of madness. Her eyes blazed with hatred as she had the urge to kill.
Whoever stole her man, will pay!!
"Old hag, what's up with that expression huh? did my dad reject you again?" she suddenly heard a taunting voice.
Looking over, she was shocked to see Rex walking towards her, or rather say towards Liam's office.
He was flanked by two stern looking burly bodyguards.
"Y-young master? w-why.. why are you here?" Charlotte was shocked to the point of stuttering.
"Is that a question at all? why can't i see my father?" Rex rolled his eyes.
"Move" he hollered at Charlotte who immediately gave way.
Watching as the trio got into the office, a complicated look appeared on her face. That kid was Liam's son, but not hers.
A few years ago, Liam appeared with a four years old son, claiming he was his. At first everyone was sceptical, until later, a DNA test was ran and Liam's paternity proven.
Since then, Liam doted on this son of his to the point of spoiling him rotten. Sometimes, she even felt envious of the attention Liam showered on his son.
Meanwhile..
"Daddy!" Rex smiled as he got into the office.
Liam, who was in the midst of packing his paperwork s looked up with a smile.
"Hey champ. How was school today?"
"Boring as ever. Honestly, i am tired of everyone trying to kiss my ass" Rex rolled his eyes.
"That's how the world is. When you have something great, everyone loves you" Liam sneered.
"Uhm, are you going somewhere?" Rex asked.
"Yes. Grandpa called for me"
"Hmph. He's still trying to convince you to get married to that bitch?" Rex scoffed.
"Hm" Liam hummed a reply.
He didn't correct his son because he felt he was right. Charlotte was a gold digging bitch in his eyes.
Suddenly, Rex seemed to recall something.
"Oh dad, i suddenly remember something amazing that transpired today"
"Oh? tell me about it"
"I saw another guy who looks just like me. Same face, same age. He was like a splitting copy of me" Rex explained.
"He must be your doppleganger. Such an occurrence is quite rare" Liam smiled in a lukeworm manner.
Doppleganger? he had a ton of them. Infact many clout chasing males resorted to plastic surgery so they could look like him.
"Hm. That's what Chaffeur Davis said"
* * *
"Mum, why are we packing exactly?" Lex asked.
Since they returned from the mall, his mum suddenly began packing the little properties they had.
"Our rent is due" Rose gave a simple reply, folding some clothes, two toothbrushes and a toothpaste into a wash bag.
"So where are we going to start staying? the streets? a refuge camp?" Lex teased.
"Cheeky brat. We won't be doing that. I just called your grandpa. He said it's okay for us to come over" Rose pulled Lex's cheeks.
"Oww. But what about Aunt and Grandma?" Lex grimaced, massaging his cheeks.
Rose faltered for a bit. How could she forget those two? they were the reasons she left home. They were also the reason she had Lex.
"We can bear for a bit. Once i land a good job, we will move out" Rose sounded hopeful.
A good job? those things weren't easy to find these days.
"When do we leave?" Lex asked, shoving a small potato into a bag.
"Early in the morning. My guess is that Pym will be bringing some hefty men tomorrow by noon to chase us out"