Rejected as a Commoner, Wanted as an Heir

The reveal

****Christian****

My father had called for an impromptu meeting in his office. He promised it's going to be short, brief and straight to the point, relentlessly urged us all to be present. It was an hour past the time agreed and he's yet to show up. Audrey and his step mother were also present, awaiting his arrival. We said nothing to each other all the time we were together. It was okay by both parties because As much as I didn't want to associate, they weren't ready to as well. As if in line with my thoughts, he came in, accompanied by two other men.

'I'm sorry I made it late' He apologized firstly before slumping on his special chair. Linda approached him, embraced him in a hug and kissed him slightly.

'I thought you were going to wait so we can come together' my father whined, his thumb caressing her face.

'I had to do something honey. I promise to make up for it...' she winked.

I scoffed inwardly, simply irritated at how calm, sweet and holy she was trying to appear in front of m