Chapter 11

•Robert's POV•

Giving my staff the news wasn't easy. I did check, and my dad was pretty serious when he said he would withdraw himself from his investment and cut me completely off from my inheritance not like I gave a shit. He's only doing this to manipulate me, and I am not falling for that. But I guess I didn't think how my staff would get affected by this. This will hit them the hardest, and they will lose their jobs because of me.

I asked Lydia to arrange a staff meeting in about an hour. By then everyone would be there and that's when I intended to tell them about the crisis. I sat behind my desk staring emptily at my coffee before my phone buzzes.

I give a quick sneak peak and nearly toss my phone in the air. It's brand new, by the way. And did Nathan just send me a dick pic?

Nate: Thought you could do with some motivation for today. Have a pleasant day.

I flip my phone and put it down, so it can face downwards on my desk. Already had a brief look and that alone was enough to get my hot and bothered. I really wish I could be with him right now but today was Tuesday, and he also had a company he needed to run.

I spent the night at his house, and it's safe to say that I had the time of my life. We didn't use any of the toys yet, though. I'm just waiting on Nate for whenever he wants to try them out.

As soon as I lift my cup, feeling that the coffee is cold and will probably taste like shit‚ the door of my office suddenly opens, and my sister walks in. "Robyn!?"

Dressed in her formal business attire. Her ebony hair all straightened out and tied into a ponytail my sister eyed me looking a bit confused. She then steps closing before dropping a cardboard box on my desk.

I look at the box seeing it contain some files, a MacBook bag and other office use items. I assume these belong to her. Though can't help but wonder where the surprise visit comes from. I thought she was in Paris.

"Good morning Robert. Uhm, why are you still here?" She asks me.

I look around and then move a bit to the side to make sure that it is Lydia's desk outside my office and not another person. Then I look at the rest of the office filled with my stuff. This is my office…not the wrong place.

"What do you mean? I work here." I say to her as I sit back, folding my arms. This is how it is with my family. Always feels like we are members of some boardroom and not a real family. Robyn and dad…they belong in the same WhatsApp group.

"Didn't Father tell you? Since he has 60% shares, he is selling them over to me making me the majority shareholder…which means I own this place now."

"What!?" I jump up. 'What the hell?'

"You didn't know?"

"Of course I knew he owned most of the shares!" I snap, not meaning to sound harsh, but I can't believe this. He went behind my back like that…what's he trying to accomplish?

Yes, it's true, my dad did own that many shares because I wanted to build my own business, and he invested in it. The deal was to give him 60% shares but he still made me the owner. And now instead of pulling it away like he said he would he is using Robyn against me instead to let her kick my out.

Robyn folds her arms above her chest before scratching the side of her nose with her manicured nails. "…wait, what did you do?"

"What did I do!?" I scoff and shake my head, grabbing my phone and my Mac. I leave the rest of the stuff after grabbing my jacket, and then I storm out the door.

"Robert. Wait!"

"Okay…gather everyone." I holler down the hallway, passing Lydia as I head over to the main office room.

Lydia coming along as well as the rest of the staff all appear. They notice I look pissed and obvious do get nervous, but they have no idea for what reasons I am angry. I don't intend to fire anyone, but I am firing myself before my sister gets the chance to do it.

"Thank you all for coming here today. I have an important announcement to make. This may be sudden, but I am sad to inform you that I will be resigning." I can hear their gasps of shock and their whispers but don't pay any mind to that as I turn back to glance at Robyn who also came out. "The one who will be taking my place will be Ms Robyn Eucliffe. Some of you know her as my elder sister. Please do welcome your new boss!" I start clapping my hands together before the rest of the crowd follow and just clap their hands, sensing the tension in the air but obviously playing along.

Robyn stared at me, shaking her head. I can tell she wants to say something, but probably not in front of the people. "Robert. I—"

"Please make my sister feel home, everyone. It has been an honor working with you all. You may now go back to work." I finish off ignoring her and then walking off to leave this place.

I reach the elevator and push the down button. Once the doors open I step inside and push the first floor button next only to have Robyn slip in after me before the doors closed.

I groan, rolling my eyes before I shake my head. "What do you want?"

"I didn't know that…you were still running this place. Dad just told me to take over here and that you no longer work here and that's why I was surprised to even find you here."

I scoff. "It seems your daddy does not tell you everything literally doesn't he!?"

"Robert, I am not going to just rip away a place you worked so hard for!?"

"… Maybe I never wanted to be here!" I snap at her.

Robyn stays quiet, looking shocked even that I came off in her like that. The doors soon open, and I release a breath I held in for 5 seconds before I step out. "You can have it all. I am done trying to prove that I am a son worthy of his love. I don't need any of you and I will prove it!"

I hope inside my Jeep not even buckling up my seatbelt. Likewise, I just want to get out of here, so I start driving heading for the exit of the parking lot before driving home.

Arriving at the house, I park on my lawn before hopping out and going inside. I slam the door shut and then go plop myself on the couch.

All my dad ever does is ruin my life, and I am growing tired of it. I guess now all that's left for me to do does try to find another job or something else to do. At least he can't do shit about my savings or my bank accounts. They are mine.

I soon get up and go upstairs to change my clothes wearing a t-shirt and some black tracksuit before I go downstairs to watch some TV or something. I haven't replied to the text Nathan sent, and now that I think about it I should probably tell him about what happened.

So, I grab my phone and start typing. Yet, midway through my sentence I just stop and erase everything. It won't be fair of me venting about my issues while he is at work especially after he sent me this photo. I mean, he probably is in a good mood thinking about all the filthy things he wants us to do tonight. I'm not going to spoil his day with my problems.

If I do tell him how, he'll get worried or angry. I know Nate for long enough now. He's always been this protective over me, even while we were in the same school. He was naturally taller than me back then and always intimidated other boys especially the seniors whenever they tried to bully me. Nate wouldn't have hesitated getting his knuckles stained red for me.

Back then I was okay with it I mean I was just a kid but right now. I just want him to him happy and enjoy his day even while mine, on the other hand, is like shit. At least knowing he's out there thinking about me in a way makes me feel a lot better.

So, I begin typing the message I do intend on sending him:

Me: Thanks bro! I really needed that!

And then I tap send. 'Oh shit!' I only notice by the last minute that I typed the wrong word. Bro! That sounds wrong in so many ways I might even offend him. I need to delete it!

Shit too late. He already read it and he's typing now!

Nate: Bro? Did you just bro me?

Me: Sorry! My bad, it was an accident…

Nate: I'm not letting you off the hook that easily, Robert! Time you learn your place.

I stare at the message for a while longer. Just when I was about to type my reply, he went offline. I don't even know what to say. That text could mean many things. Did he just threaten me?

The idea of him threatening me sounds so hot. I immediately put my phone away before I make more of a fool of myself, and besides he must've gotten a little busy. So, I stand up and walk to the kitchen to make myself some coffee to make up for the morning coffee I missed out on. Since mine got cold at work.

Right after filling up my cup I walk to the living room and soon there's a knock on the door.

I take a sip from my cup staring blankly at the door. I don't recall inviting anyone over, and Nathan could not have possibly gotten here so soon. So, I decide to go check for myself.

Just as I open the door I see my mother standing there. In her hand holding little Ana's.

"Uncle Robert."