Travis entered the ward with his angry gaze set on Malcolm. He hated the fact that the guy was surrounding his family.
But before he could say anything, Joanna beat him up to it."So where did you go to, Travis?! The hospital sent someone to ask for their fees! If Director Baker wasn't here, if he hadn't helped us settle the debt, then the would really have kicked us out of the hospital!" Joanna was livid at the sight of Travis.Her gaze held disappointment.He just left without care in the name of looking for money to borrow as if that's possible. Who does he have? He's just useless and she regretted it! What the hell blindfolded her that made her so infatuated with Travis despite his stability in the financial world."Mom, please don't yell at daddy. I know he's stressed our too so please don't yell." Maya pleaded with a pouty expression. She could tell her parents were about to start another squabble…rather her mom, since she's the only one finding faults in her dad when she considers her dad perfect.Travis had been a little ticked but hearing his daughter defend him, the anger in his eyes dissolved.He walked closer to her, squatted, then he placed a gentle kiss on her forehead before patting her fondly on the head with a smile on his face. "Hey princess, really glad to see you're awake. And you shouldn't be worried about me. I'm not stressed at all. Never. I'll find a compatible bone marrow for you and then my adorable daughter will be wholly fine and will be able to leave this hospital."A big smile appeared on Maya's face. "I know you can do that, dad. You never fail on your promises. I'm so happy that I'll get out of here soon. I miss home."Travis smiled back at her. "Yeah."Maya looked at her mom. "You see, mom. You shouldn't always fight with dad. I always told you dad could do it and I know he will. I believe in him!"Seeing her daughter's gaze, Joanna couldn't help but break into a smile. Enough that could make her daughter relax.But the look she threw at Travis was filled with animosity. How dare he make such a promise when he's incapable of even paying their daughter's bills. Unbelievable!Such a terrible father he is!Maya would soon see the excuses he would give to her when he couldn't keep up with his promises.Travis is the last person that they should place their hopes on. It will be like hanging on a chandelier for dear life.Then Malcolm decided to chime in, "it's normal for a father to not want to disappoint his child. Not wanting to disappoint Maya is understandable but lifting hopes, especially to a kid is a bad thing. Especially seeing how impossible it is. I'm not sure you were able to find money to borrow but do not worry because I've paid the medical bills. You don't have to thank me or anything. After all, she did call me uncle." He made it known with an air of arrogance, not bothering to hide any of the contempt in his eyes.At that, Travis straightened himself. A dangerous gleam appeared in his eyes when he looked at Malcolm. The guy won't stop.Why the hell is he butting his head into his family?He will not let him get what he wants. He won't give him the chance to ruin his family. No way!And seeing the cold glare Travis had on Malcolm, Joanna frowned and reproached him. "Don't do that, Travis. We should be thanking Director Baker for helping us! You should be grateful but why are you so apathetic and unappreciative?! If he hadn't paid that five hundred thousand dollars, then Maya wouldn't be here! We would have been chased out of the hospital! Apologize to him right now!" She ordered.Travis looked at her and scoffed. "Why should I apologize? I never begged him for any money. He should have just minded his business…""Travis…""Isn't it five hundred thousand? Well, I have it." Travis made it known.Malcolm laughed, the mockery in his eyes almost overflowing. "You have five hundred thousand? You, a security guard? Who would be so blind to lend you five hundred thousand dollars?!Joanna's face was icy-cold and the gaze she leveled at Travis grew increasingly full of disgust.Look at the kind of insult he's bestowing on himself. So embarrassing!How long is she gonna keep getting affected by his useless life? Every arrow shot at him is shot at her too and she hated it.Faced with Malcolm's barbs, Travis sneered and simply opened the black briefcase he held. Stacks of dollars appeared before Malcolm's eyes."This is exactly five hundred thousand dollars, Mr. Baker. Take it and get lost!" Travis's voice was icy 'cause naturally he held no smiles for this man. His intention on his wife was clear as day and he can't act blind toward it, especially when he has the money to take care of his daughter.Yes! He has the money!He can give his daughter everything she wants.
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Malcolm stiffened to the spot where he stood, the expression on his face freezing as he stared at the money with wide eyes. He would never have imagined that a simple bodyguard like Travis would be able to borrow such a big amount of money in the amount of time that had passed since he left the hospital.Who the hell would be so generous to be willing to give out such an amount to an ordinary pauper who only earned several thousand in a month?!Things were not working out well for him. The reason why he stayed was because he needed to jibe at Travis when he returned penniless and let Joanna see how useless her husband is.He was both surprised and dissatisfied.Joanna was taken aback as well. She dreaded the fact that she was seeing Travis holding such an amount of money. Where could he have borrowed it from? How would they pay back? Is this guy even thinking?So she anxiously asked after recovering from the initial shock, "Where did you get the money? Please don't tell me it's from a
Billionaire in Disguise Seven
Travis scoffed and looked away at the thought of getting fired.His lips curled up as he remembered Malcolm's threat but it didn't matter to him because he was gonna resign anyway. As he arrived at the security supervisor's – John Lee's office, before he could hand over his resignation letter, the man already took the lead by saying, "You've been absent every two or three days. Taking leaves like this company is your oyster. It has severely disrupted the schedule of the security department and we've decided that we've had enough of your incompetence. The General Manager knows about this and you're being fired."Travis sighed and he requested calmly. "Okay. So give me my remaining salary then."Supervisor Lee frowned at him. Is he stupid or what? "I just said you're being fired, so why would you still have a salary? Even your deposit is forfeited!" He wore a faint jeering smile as he made that statement.It wasn't his fault that an ordinary guard like him went and got on the bad side
Billionaire in Disguise Eight
"Oh, Travis! I heard you went to talk to the manager. Did he adhere to your plea?" Malcolm sardonically mocked, loving the fun he was about to make Dylan into.Malcolm and his other friends laughed. The guys behind him were his puppets who do everything Malcolm tells them to do. They are part of his department.But knowing what he already planned for them, Travis wasn't affected by his words so he said, "Just go on with the show. I know you've arranged one. I wanna see how it goes."Since Malcolm was showing himself then let him go all out now that he has the advantage.But he'd see how he would fare when his precious workplace is declared bankrupt.Hearing Travis's sarcasm, the smile on Malcolm's face dropped. He hated it when Travis put on airs with him when being cornered. He hated the fact that even though he was above Malcolm, he somehow ends up feeling beneath him."You keep doing this, Travis. Putting on airs with me even when it's so clear that I'm above you.""Yeah, Travis. D
Billionaire in Disguise Nine
After a long talk with the general manager, Travis decided against bankrupting the company and he proposed to acquire the company.But in the end, after acceding to the general manager's pleading, he decided to not brush him aside completely and instead bought seventy percent of the shares which made him the principal shareholder of the company.Travis returned to the hospital only to find Joanna's angry gaze on him. "It takes time to resign from a job, right?"She had to agree with Travis about resigning cause she knew that they couldn't keep up with taking leaves from work. It was affecting the flow of their work thereby reducing her monthly payment.After all, his salary is just nothing. A stagnant sum that will not be of any use to them.Travis sighed and plainly replied, "Just had to handle important matters.""Important matters? What could be more important than our daughter? Huh, tell me!"Travis shook his head. "No. We shouldn't do this now, Joanna. Maya is sleeping and I'm ba
Billionaire in Disguise Ten
Aiden kept his shocked gaze on Travis for a long time. It's been like six to seven years they last kept in touch and that's because Travis decided he no longer wants any connection to his past.But getting his call, it was like heaven has finally fell on earth. He considered it the most impossible thing.Travis poured half a glass of whiskey on his glass cup and sipped a little of it before breaking down the silence between them, "I know you must be wondering while I called for this meeting.""Duh. That's the only thing on my mind right now, mate." Aiden confessed.Travis nodded and some further, "I need your help with something."Aiden furrowed his brows in confusion, this time wondering what could have happened that would made Travis seek for his help. The guy has so much pride that he will rather die with it. Out of curiosity, he inquired by saying, "And what could that be?""Bloom construction."Aiden darted his eyes left and right, having an idea of what Travis said. "Bloom const
Billionaire in Disguise Eleven
Travis arrived at the VIP wing on the nineteen floor and walked toward the door which had the number two on it. As he opened it, he saw his wife attending to his sleeping daughter.Even his mother-in-law and sister-in-law were in the room.Everyone's gaze fell on him and it was obvious they had something to say to him. He entered inside and closed the door before shoving his hand in his pocket.His eyes fell on his daughter and he asked, "Has she been sleeping?"Joanna shook her head while looking at him with a burning gaze. "She was awake for some time. Asked for you countless times but her well-loved father whom she looked up to was nowhere around her."Travis sighed and defended himself by saying, "I made sure she was comfortable before I left. Besides, I went to meet a friend for you."Joanna scoffed and walked up to him. She sniffed and a bitter chuckle escaped her. "So you drank with that friend when your daughter is here sick?!""You wouldn't understand…"Joanna interrupted him
Billionaire in Disguise Twelve
"What the hell are you talking about?" Joanna questioned with a frown on her face. "I do not want you to ruin this moment with one of your lies."Travis chuckled bitterly and looked at her. "Why? You think you're so special? Who the hell are you that would make Robert Pattinson want to speak with you?"Joanna blinked, realizing that was definitely right."The friend I went to have a drink with was Aiden Pattinson. He was my mate and best friend in high school. We even went to the same college. I cut ties with him a long time ago but for you, I mended it." Travis informed.Joanna, her mom, and sis spared a glance at each other.And Ashley said, "I just feel like you're speaking a language that I don't understand.""That's because you're dumb." Travis dismissed her and looked at Joanna. "He owed me a favor in the past so when I talked to him about the issues with Bloom construction, he said he was gonna talk to his father for me. I made sure to tell him that the only person they will be
Billionaire in Disguise Thirteen
Joanna and Travis finally arrived at Oak villa.Joanna tried very hard to suppress her curiosity as she followed Travis and entered the villa. At first glance, the villa was a few times superior to what her family owned with a bigger area and more luxurious furnishing. There was even an indoor swimming pool. Wow!She was astonished by everything. More amazed by the fact that Travis, her husband, had such a connection. Then she saw a man, a woman, and a younger man standing there with smiles on their faces like they were giving them some kind of ovation.As they got to them, Mr. Pattinson walked toward Travis with a broad smile. "Wow, is this you, Travis?! Look at you all grown up!"Travis just gave him a smile."I heard the news about …""We should talk privately on that matter." Travis interrupted him since he knew what he was about to say.Mr. Pattinson nodded with a smile. "Of course. Let's take a seat outdoors here and let's discuss business.""Do any of you want anything? Beer?"