William's pov
"What are you talking about Bob?,it's seems you're high on meds"
"This is not the time William,I overheard him making a call to some guy over the phone,he said to take care of you" he muttered quietly,the words barely leaving his mouth.
"Ahh,I know my dad for many things Bob,but he is not a killer,he doesn't have the balls,and if I'm being honest,I don't trust you , not after you ratted out my plans to dad"I replied sternly.
"You knew about_"
"Yes I knew all about it,how dad told you to continue our relationship so you could be a spy" I cut in sharply.
He was left dumbfounded, probably wondering how I found out,but I knew it from the very first day they made the plan.
I was on my way to dad's office to hand over a file when I saw him walking,his head over his shoulders to make sure no one saw him going in. I quickly followed him and stood by the door waiting,and I heard everything that was said but I decided to keep my cool.
"If there is nothing else Bob,you can clearly see it's late,I'd like to go back to my wife and kid's,so?"
"Yeah, there's nothing else,but just be careful" he replied with his face turned away , clearly avoiding my eyes due to guilt.
I left the hospital and took the long ride home,the time was 1:45 am but I didn't want to go back,I needed to clear my head,I head back to London tomorrow, and I must make a life determining decision,was I going to continue being a sheep to my dad or was I ready to shepherd my own flock?
I drove around for close to an hour,was Bob telling the truth, does dad really want to kill me?,it's sad that I believed him to some extent,..dad always hated me,I was the offspring of the woman he married yet never loved and I have lived with that curse my entire life.
Even if Bon was lying,I just have to be careful now.
I drove back to the house around 6am, Ruth was already awake,... pacing the castle grounds,she took a glance at her phone every second.
When she saw my car pulling in she finally stood still..
"Where have you been William?, I have been looking for you all night" she questioned.
"I went for a drive Ruth,let's go inside,it's to early for drama"
"Ohh really,that's what I get for caring,you have been out all night,your line switched off,no one knew where you are and you're brushing it off as if it's not a big deal,God knows that thoughts that ran through my head and you come here to say this?"
"Okay fine, I'm sorry can I go upstairs now,..by the way get the kids ready,the private jet arrives in two hours" I dismissed her and walked into the house.
She stood at the entrance, obviously surprised by my response,it was the first time of me being outrightly rude to her.
But I didn't feel bad,I wasn't even in control of my emotions,all I know is that I wanted my dad's firm and everything he owns .I want to leave him penniless so that he rots in the streets of London.
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"Honey, I want to talk about what happened this morning, something changed, what's the matter?You can talk to me,you know that right?" Ruth leaned over to my seat on the plane on our way back to London.
"Nothing is happening babe,I was just stressed, company stuff" I replied avoiding her gaze,her eyes always found a way of making me say the truth.
"If you say so then, just try and get your act together,you don't want to take this attitude to work" she said,... sighing,she relaxed on her seat,her expression showed that she knew something was up.And knowing her she was going to look into it.
I guess I better take her advice and get my act together before I unleash detective Ruth.
A few hours after we got home, I got a call from Lawrence. We were to meet at a bar and discuss how to take my father down,....it's funny how that sounds.
"Hey Homosexual" Lawrence teased as I got to where he was sitting at the bar.
"Coming from you,it's the biggest joke of a life time "
"Why so ?, because you're married?" He asked with a smirk.
"With kids, married with kids unlike you,no lady would ever go for you,it's only the man that love your busty ass"
The smile on his face immediately disappeared,"okay ,fair enough,I see you took my joke a bit too seriously,...let's get started on why we're here".
It was a long evening. Lawrence, smart as always, came ready with a list of clients that would go with us if we decided to leave the firm today,that was 65% of the firm's clients.
"With 65% percent of the firm's clients and 72% of the lawyers including partners,your father would have no choice than to either sell the firm, merge with another or shut down entirely" he explained with a proud smile.
"That's why I love you Lawrence, you're way too cunning and smart,when did you get all these planned?"
"It's been ready for months now,I have just been waiting for you to come to your senses, and heaven knows that I'm more than happy you did" he replied mockingly.
"You brat,I knew you would seize the moment"
"Yea, before I forget, I heard the new associate, what's his name again?, Bob,I heard he spent the Christmas holiday with family, what's going on,it's all very interesting if you ask me"
"Well no one did Lawrence,no one" I got and immediately walked out of the bar.
"Hey come back,where are you off to ?"
I ignored him got into my car and drove off,one thing kept me happy though,I could smell Richard Baxter's downfall from a mile away .