LAKE
“I trust you will take good care of the company and our staff, Rusher.” I signed the document appointing him as the temporary CEO of IMI.
“I don’t know if I should be offended or grateful.” He grabbed a pen, scribbled down his signature, and gave me back the document.
I chuckled. “You can appoint a COO yourself. I highly suggest Finch.”
“I was thinking the same person, mate.”
“Good. I have to go.” I rose from my chair and buttoned my suit.
“Sorry to hear about your father. I wish him a fast recovery, and I’m glad you two are on good terms now.”
“We’re testing the water, but it still feels surreal, and we managed to end the day without punching each other’s face. A few weeks ago, I was shouting at him and accusing him of something horrible.”
“Maybe I deserved that money, mate.” He grinned.
“Work your ass off.”
“My arse works hard than you, arsehole.”
“Really?” I stared at him until he barked out laughing.
“Okay. Fair enough. You work harder than me. Now go. Good luck, mate. See you soon.”
Owen drove me directly to Winston Holdings. As soon as we arrived, I didn’t know there would be media waiting for us in the lobby. Thankfully, Owen and Homer quickly came in between so I could get to the elevator. The security was present to stop them from getting close to the elevator.
“What was that all about? Who leaked this meeting?”
“I don’t know, sir,” Venus said. “Certainly not from us.”
“This is WHI’s strategy to boost back the price in the market.”
Once the door to the conference room swung open, I entered. Homer and Owen stayed back. Venus followed me. My attorneys, financial advisor, the boards, and my father were already there.
“Good morning, gentlemen. Sorry for being late. I just appointed my COO to take over my seat. How’s everyone?”
The good to have you back and welcome back just slipped from their mouths with ease. They welcomed me with smiles and handshakes. They looked satisfied with my comeback. I hoped it would stay this way- no tension, no arguments, just pure business.
“How are you?” I asked Dad, sitting next to me.
“The same as you asked me early in the morning,” he replied with a pat on my arm. Who would have thought the villain in my life and my wife’s would turn into a fluffy, cuddly teddy bear? He just became the father I’d ever wanted.
Maybe he was right after all. I would thank him later. I just had to go through that tough love to toughen me, to show me the right path before I could have the good father I always wanted.
A stack of papers was placed before me with a pen.
“We reviewed the contracts. Just how you demanded the changes made,” said one of my lawyers.
“That’s a strong word. I only suggested.”
My father smiled. “You actually demanded it, Lake.”
“Okay. I guess I did.” I smiled back. Before accepting the seat, I asked if I could only work five days a week plus four hours on Saturday. As much as I loved making money, I wanted to spend my time with my wife now she was pregnant. I couldn’t neglect my family for my job. It was my priority, and it would always be.
“Well, we can’t wait for you to run the company,” said one of the boards.
“As promised, I will buy my share at the same price or lower, based on the current market price. I wouldn’t go more.”
My financial advisor gave me a go.
“Enough of the anticipation,” the other board said.
Of course, I wouldn’t buy without proper investigations into the financial status. It improved a little since last month. I hoped I could lift and boost it up during my management.
I grabbed the pen and started signing the contract.
I haven’t finished signing, but my father has already said, “Thank you, Lake.”
“You should pack your bag then, Dad. That’s the deal.” I beamed at him.
We popped some champagne at the conference, I shook hands with the department heads, and then my father took me to his office.
“You can make some changes as you wish. Thank you for doing this, son.”
I looked at him and grinned. “Maybe I’ll make the chairman position permanent.”
“You’re the only one who said it’s just temporary.”
We sat on the chair across from each other and sighed together.
“I’m happy we’re doing this,” he said calmly.
“Yeah. I feel like I’d never had peace of mind until we’re okay. Maverick said to me before it’s tough love. Realizing we got here today, I guess she’s right, and there’s always reasons why some things happen the way they are.”
“She’s a good person. I should have given her the benefit of the doubt.”
I smiled. “Maverick is a good person, one of the best in the world. My friends told me I’ve matured since I met her.”
“That’s the kind of relationship that should be treasured and protected.”
“Yeah. And you’re going to be a grandfather.”
He nodded subtly. “I like the sound of that.” He paused before he called me, “Son, it’s okay with you that I’m seeing Aurelia?”
I chuckled, shaking my head in amusement. “I can’t stop you from seeing anyone you find attractive. I only wish you could find a little bit older than me, but who knows, maybe your happiness is with her.”
“She’s actually older than you.”
“By three months, Dad.”
We laughed at each other. It seemed it was the first time we laughed without the pressure, the pain, and the angst in my chest.
“See you at the tarmac tomorrow?” He rose from the chair and offered a hand.
“Yeah.” I hugged him instead. “Get some rest.”
***
“So, you and your dad are best buddies now?” She looked over her shoulder.
“I love the idea that we’re not throwing down the gauntlet.” I put a little pressure on the hamstring on the back of her thigh. “It feels good that I didn’t have to work so hard to perfect my job. I mean, I do my job seriously, to perfection, but he didn’t have to come to judge it.”
“Yes. That one. God, it feels good.” She writhed as I applied pressure and pushed my thumbs up her lower ass.
“Better than fucking?”
“Shut up. Don’t do that while your hands are on my ass.”
I laughed. “I love your ass, baby. How’s your work today?”
“I missed you. While we were having lunch earlier, Mira said something was missing.”
“I missed you, too, my love.” I moved down to her calf, gently massaging it.
“God. How do you know how to massage? Let me guess, you slept with your masseur.” She moaned.
“I know where this conversation is going, Maverick. I just want to give you a massage. No need to walk down memory lane with my previous sex life.”
“Apologies, master. I’ve no complaints. You’re talented. I get that. In fact, I should send them gift baskets on Christmas.”
“Shut up.” I spanked her ass. “Tell me if you’re wet, I’ll make you come in my mouth.”
She rolled on her back, came to my lap, and straddled my hips. “What’s next?”
“Do you actually want me to fuck you?” I wrapped my arms around her, extending my legs, then I slipped my hands inside her shirt, pulling it up, exposing her sweet gorgeous tits.
“Maybe I am.” She wasn’t wearing a bra, and her pink nipples were calling for my mouth.
I licked my mouth as I looked at her intensely, and her chest began to rise and fall. Then I moved my face to his tit, darted my tongue out, and licked her nipple. “Soon, I’m going to have a rival with these tits, baby. I’m taking my chance now.”
I didn’t wait for her to reply. I opened my mouth, captured her tit, and sucked it hard. Her head instantly threw backward, her fingers gripped my hair, and her hips began rocking against my rigid cock.
“Fuck, babe. I think this pregnancy is making me horny.”
I chuckled. “That’s good because I always thought of fucking you whenever I was working. Undress me, baby.”
“Happy to oblige, but wait.”
I groaned. “What?”
“Lie down. I want you in my mouth first.”
“Fuck. Me.” I grinned as I lay on my back. “Hurry up, I want you too.”