Love, Lies and Billionaires

“Won’t you do something about this? William has taken Nathan once and it’ll take him nothing to do it again, Alexander.”

Alexander was quiet. He just sat in his swaying office chair, flipping through files on his desk. Maren was restless and angry as she paced, waiting for him to say his first word since she entered the office.

She stopped and settled herself on the chair on the other side of the table, making him lift his head to meet her weary gaze. “Please Alexander”

Dropping the pen he held, he sighed and opened up another file on the table. “This is the compilation of the activities which go on in three of William’s companies,” he said, flipping through the documents.

Maren watched in marvel and anticipation as a lot of thoughts ran through her mind at once.

“Two out of three have secret compartments used in money laundering.” He said and flipped through more pages. “Here contains the statements of victims of unnecessary assaults on workers from one of William’s companies.”

Alexander said and looked up at Maren before closing the file.

“Where did you get these?” She asked, impressed.

“Courtesy of my father,” he replied and took out a stick of cigarette from a drawer. He lit it and took a puff of pride. “There’s all the evidence to keep Nathan away from him.”

“Why didn’t you say something about it earlier? And why haven’t you implemented it yet?” She asked impatiently. “You know William is a dangerous man. He couldn’t be planning some stupid shit right now.”

Alexander remained unmoved but kept his eyes on her as more smoke was released from his mouth and escaped through the large window.

“What then…”

“Nice hole”

All attention was turned to the male voice whose owner stood at the door, looking around.

“This is just the perfect place for a pussy to come hide from responsibilities,” William said and walked further into the room, to where Alexander and Maren sat watching him.

Maren looked at Alexander, who had his eyes fixed on William, but his expression remained unchanged.

“I’m glad both of you are here,” he began and placed him hands into his pockets. “That way, I won’t have to repeat myself. Or rather, so my message will be passed across efficiently.”

He paused and looked at both faces, visibly enjoying the irritated aura in the room.

“What are you here for, William?” Maren asked, her impatience getting the best of her.

William smiled and walked a little closer to Maren. “If you must know, I need my son,” he stated. “I’m taking this to court.”

Maren’s heart skipped a beat, which seemed to leave a dent that stung. The longer it lingered, the more it felt more like a heartache. Still, she kept her eyes on him and maintained her composure.

All was silent for the moment except for the faint hissing sound of the cigarette Alexander quenched in the ashtray.

“You would do no such thing, William,” Maren warned, staring daggers at him.

“Oh, but I will” a mischievous grin played at his lips as that was the reaction he had matched down there to see. Although Alexander’s was disappointing, it was expected.

“And your chicken of a husband wouldn’t be involved. It’s a family matter,” he spat, turning to Alexander.

Maren also turned to Alexander, who seemed like he was avoiding eye contact, as he was so focused on the liquor he was pouring himself.

“You don’t have to take it this far, William,” Maren said, her voice failing to hide the fact that she was trying to plead with him.

He just chuckled dryly. “Well then, since your ‘husband’ has decided to go mute, I’ll take my leave,” he said and turned towards the door.

“Mr Sinclair,” Alexander’s voice finally came. William stopped in his tracks and turned around. “See you in court”Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

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“Mr William Sinclair, according to recent rumours, your ex fiance refused you any part in your son’s life. What are your thoughts on that?”

“It was said that Mr. Blackwood, your ex fiance’s husband, is having a struggle with you over your child. Sir, what would be your next action, Mr Sinclair?”

“Mom, are you still watching this shit?” Maren groaned as her mom sat In Front of the TV which apparently, only she used. Although she had chosen to watch that station, she had an irritated scowl on her face.

“He’s so disgusting,” Maren remarked as she settled in the chair beside her mom.

The scene showed William, who was crowded by reporters as he was leaving his company. It was as though he wanted them there to question and crowd around him, as there were only a couple of guards keeping them back.

“He’s such a pathetic attention seeker,” her mom added, her eyes sending spears at him through the TV.

“Sir, according to eyewitnesses, you were spotted having a conversation with Chief judge Whitlock. Are you taking the situation about your son to court?”

William stopped suddenly, and the camera was quickly positioned in front of him to get him at the right angle. And microphones of different shapes and sizes were placed near his mouth for him to speak into.

He looked directly into the camera and flashed a mischievous grin. “Whatever rumour you’ve heard is not completely true,” he began. “But I can assure you that in two days’ time,” he stuck out two of his fingers to show two.

“We will know who’ll get to care for my son between me and Alexander,” he said and stared straight at the camera with war in his eyes.

The more Maren looked into his eyes, the more her goosebumps spread across her body.

“Fuck him!” She said and turned off the TV. She sank back into the sofa, her mind accommodating different thoughts at once. If she said she wasn’t scared, then she was a dirty liar, but she knew she had to stay strong no matter what.

“Did you know about this?” Her mom asked after a momentary silence.

“Yes. He showed up yesterday at Alexander to break the news,” Maren replied.

“And what is Alexander going to do about it?”

Maren sat up and turned to her mom before standing up to leave. “He’s ready for him”