“You were quite the showman today.” Armand told his nephew as he reclined on his seat. “Very brutal.”
“Was it too much, uncle?” Stephen asked, worried that what he had done would have a big negative implication on the family and the company.
Stephen had initially calculated the risks, and in his mind it was a safe one. He had already turned over the documents for a proper investigation and the police did say that his evidence seemed solid.
“It wasn’t something I would do, but you have your own methods and it’s not in my place to reprimand you.” Armand told Stephen. “But I think it was a smart move.”
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“Charlie.” Anastasia said in a low voice as Charlie lifted his head.Stephen could see that his uncle was on the verge of tearing up.He looked to his left where Anastasia stood, only to see his aunt’s tears slowly falling from her eyes.No matter how angry she was, no matter what harsh speech she had planned for Charlie, seeing him in person, alive moved her.“Anastasia, sister.” Charlie managed to say as he stretched his arms, welcoming her to his home.Anastasia quickly ran over and hugged him as both she and Charlie began to cry.“I’m sorry,
“You’re not going to ask me to suppress the news?” Robert asked Stephen as he and Edward quickly walked behind their friend. “Aren’t you worried that this will paint a bad image of your first few days as Vice President?” They were currently headed towards the prison where Stephen’s father, his uncle, Cookie Ye, and Liam Ye were being held. “There are many people keeping a close eye on Cho Industries and the Cho Family. They are circling like hungry sharks, searching for a weakness.” Stephen said as they stood before the doors of the prison. “Stephen wants to attack them before they attack him.” Edward concluded as he grinned. “And what does visiting your dad and his mistress
William glared at Stephen. The younger man couldn’t help but laugh at the man before him, it was clear from his expression that he had no idea what Stephen was talking about.“Let me spell it out for you, uncle.” Stephen said with a sly smile as he approached his uncle. He leaned down and lifted William Cho’s chin so that the older man was looking in his eyes. “I own the Essen Mafia, and this prison is owned by the Essen Mafia.” Stephen told the man as his eyes went wife with shock. Stephen laughed as he released William’s chin walking back to his seat across his uncle. “You really underestimated me.” Stephen said in a mocking tone. “You know, if you really kept tabs on me all those years you could have nipped this plan in the bud. You could have also discovered a secret that could have been used against grandpa.”William glared at his nephew, choosing not to say anything more. “What, uncle? Did you finally run out of words?” Stephen asked as he smiled. William continued to gla
William Cho was dragged away kicking and screaming as Stephen collapsed on his seat and sighed. He may have put up a strong front when William Cho was in the room, but inside he was breaking down.He was furious at his uncle for letting things get that far, he also blamed his grandfather for allowing his uncle’s jealousy to reach that point.“Are you okay?” Edward asked as he and Robert stood behind Stephen. Stephen remained silent as he nodded.“I just wasn’t expecting what he said.” Stephen sighed. “I didn’t think that his hate for me began the moment I was born.”Edward simply nodded as they left Stephen to his thoughts. After what felt like hours, Stephen lifted his head and looked to the guard at the door.“Bring my father in.” He ordered. The guard nodded and left Stephen and his friends alone. “Are you sure you’re ready?” Robert asked Stephen as he continued to stand behind his friend.Stephen nodded as he continued to look at the door. “He is my father, I need to know.”
“You disappoint me, dad.” Stephen stood in front of the older man. “I don’t know how a man such as you could father children like me and Amalia.”“Maybe intelligence skips a generation.” Robert teased as he joined in the conversation.Vincent Cho wanted to glare at the young man, but he couldn’t, he knew he wasn’t in that position anymore.“Could be.” Stephen hummed. “When you were younger I was so proud to have given the Cho family a son. It meant I had just secured my position as your grandfather’s heir despite my brother’s attempts to take the position from me.” Vincent Cho said as he recounted the past to his son.“But you still went around and had another one with Cookie Ye.” Stephen hissed, disappointed by his father’s choice to cheat on his mother.“I never wanted to marry Claudette Sy, she was too perfect. Her achievements outshined mine! What man wants a woman like that?!” It was as if a switch had been activated in Vincent Cho’s head and the truth began to pour out.“Only i
“Brother, you called me over?” Amalia asked as she entered Stephen’s study. She was quite surprised when Vanessa welcomed her with a smile, but Amalia could see a hint of sadness in her eyes.Amalia couldn’t help but wonder if the couple had fought.“Your wife said I could find you here and she told me to just come in.” Amalia told her brother as she walked over to Stephen.She could see that he was buried in work. His desk was full of various documents and his laptop was opened to the side.“Yeah, sit.” Stephen told her as he kept his eyes on the documents before him. Amalia frowned at her brother’s behavior, she didn’t expect him to be like this today.“Are you and Vanessa fighting?”Stephen looked up at Amalia in shock. He didn’t think that his sister would be quick to jump to the conclusion that what was bothering him was a relationship problem. “What? Vanessa was clearly trying to hide that something was bothering her and here you are locked up in your home office.” Amalia poi
“Vice President Cho?” The head of the marketing department asked when he didn’t get a response from Stephen after they completed their presentation.Andrew looked at his boss and confirmed that Stephen’s mind was elsewhere.“Stephen, they just finished their presentation.” Andrew whispered as not to embarrass his boss.Stephen looked up and nodded.“Slide 10, where you presented all the information about the company, I see some questionable data. I want you to go over it again, it will affect the overall plan. I suspect that it’s understated.” Stephen pointed out flawlessly as if he wasn’t distracted. Stephen rushed after his grandfather, but the chairman continued to ignore him.Not wanting to make a scene, Stephen walked back to his office and packed his things.“Have the driver take you to the Cho Family Mansion.” He told his wife as he made sure all his things were in his bag.“Your grandpa didn’t take it well, I assume?” Vanessa asked her husband.“No.” Stephen answered. “I’ll go ahead. I need to speak to Uncle Armand and Aunt Anastasia, if Andrew did as I asked they should be at the mansion by now.”“Good luck.” Vanessa told her husband as they ended the calRevenge of the Abandoned Heir A Family Discussion