Nathan's POVNathan's phone rang on the way back to the office. He sighed and took it out of his pocket, wondering how he was going to tell Scott that he wasn't yet home but was on the way.When he picked up the phone, the caller ID that appeared on his screen saved him from the explanation, even if it wasn't who he expected.He noticed Amber move closer to him as he looked into the phone. "Why is my brother calling you?" he whispered with a frown etched on his face.It was rare for Myla to call him. Hell, he could count the number of times that Myla had called him on one hand. If Myla called, it was always work related and the call barely lasts up to a minute.Nathan shrugged. "I'm not sure," he said as he answered the phone and turned on the loud speaker."If it's about your brother, he's with me and he's safe." He grumbled into his phone as he answered the call.After meeting Myla, they formed a type of camaraderie in which they teased each other. He had a hunch that Myla and Natha
Nathan's POVWhen the men standing outside the boardroom spotted Nathan, they all tightened up and stood straight by the door. He understood their posture, it wasn't every day that they saw the boss of the company.Nathan furrowed his brow at the one he recognized. That was one of Scott's bodyguard and he always followed Scott anywhere he went, so there was no doubt that Scott was inside the boardroom. "Are they still in there?" he questioned the bodyguard.The man nodded and pushed the door slightly open, allowing Nathan to peek inside. He didn't need anyone to tell him as the voices from inside the room reached his ears.The room's occupants were having a furious debate, as someone he doesn't know clears his throat inside the room. Nathan arched a brow, looking at Amber, " who is he?" He whispered to his assistant.Amber shook his head, " none you need to concern yourself with …" he replied.What Amber meant was that, the man was not important enough for Nathan to know who he is.
Nathan’s POV“Graciously allowed,” Scott grumbled, shaking his head as he added more cereal to his bowl.Nathan hummed in response, continuing to drink milk from the glass he was holding. They were at home, discussing about what had transpired in the boardroom earlier that day and Scott was teasing him about it.He scoffed,” I just had to have the last word… I mean, what were they expecting, that I would cower at their presence…” he mumbled.Scott shook his head, “ well, you exceeded everyone’s expectations…since when did you become so domineering “ he said, a smile dancing on his lips.Nathan glanced at his brother and rolled his eyes, “ I don’t know…” he muttered. That was actually the truth. Though he knew that his senses had been taken over by Nathaniel Hayes, but somehow, he felt that he still delivered his speech better than Nathaniel Hayes would have. Scott snorted, “ I should have expected this though. I know you’ve always remained reserved because of dad, especially when it
Nathan’s POV Was Nathaniel Hayes finally taking over his body?As much as it horrified and terrified him, he felt a sense of relief that he was finally recalling something from Nathaniel’s history. Something that connected him with people around him, with Scott.He blinked in astonishment as something wet touched his cheek. “What the hell was that?” he exclaimed, wiping his moist cheek. Scott didn’t have to respond because he already knew what his brother had done.His palm was white in color.“ shit! Did you just kissed me?” He sighed and wiped hard on his cheek. Being close to Scott was causing him to experience emotions he was unfamiliar with. Emotions he could quite name or pinpoint. One that seemed strange yet felt comfortable.For as long as he could remember, he had no family or relatives. He had grown up in so many different foster homes and orphanages that he had lost track of how many families he had lived with.Some had taken him in for the money, others out of pity and so
Elton Ross' POV Elton hit the ball with the golf stick and watched as it flew high into the sky, landing far away from where he was standing, but in a pool of water. When he heard an applause, he turned to smile at the staff that accompanied him. Of course their job was to make him happy and also make his golfing experience at the golf course worth while. Even if he had hit a bad ball, they would still cheer for him. Poor people and their inherent ability to please the rich, he thought with a scoff.They were there to make him happy, not to judge his shooting or golf abilities. He approached Nicholas, who had escorted him to the course while he changed his gloves." This one is wet, get me another" he ordered, flinging the gloves at the staff closer to him. The staff caught it and scurried away to get a new glove.He nodded at Nicholas, "How long will it take before the project is given a go ahead? Hayes Holdings needs to speed things up," Elton murmured.He had been angry when he
Elton Ross POVElton inhaled his daughter's fragrance and smiled, she obviously had been with a man who isn't the one in the golf course with him.Still holding on to her, he muttered in her ear, "Cut it off. You're being too obvious."She chuckled lightly and released him, returning to Nicholas' waiting hands. Piper had taken after both him and her mother. He reasoned that she had both his intelligence and her mother's exquisite taste. She would always pursue wealth, irrespective of who was holding it."Babe, can we go now?" she begged.Nicholas blinked, first staring up at Elton and then at Piper. Elton could see the turmoil in those eyes, not knowing who he would listen to.He had invited Nicholas to play golf so they could talk about business and other opportunities and somehow, so he could pry into what was going on at Rivers Estates. An opportunity might arise anytime, he thought."I borrowed him to talk business, Piper; wait for us." Elton murmured to his daughter. Piper moane
Nathan's POVNathan struggled to hide a yawn again, ducking his head slightly to avoid getting caught. It wouldn't look well on the CEO if he was caught yawning in a meeting, but CEO or not, he was feeling dizzy.The company's internal meeting had been going on for hours, and he would do anything to get out of there. Of course, no one, especially Scott, was taking it easy on him, given how they had almost fell for the so-called tight deal proposed by Rivers Estates.It was as if Scott was being strict on himself or trying to punish himself for disappointing the company that way. He caught Scott's brief glare that urged him to sit up properly on his seat.He sighed as he also noticed Samuel's fleeting glare at him. Samuel has been ignoring him since that day in the boardroom. He should be commended for giving up his valuable time to go through that so called tight deal again, rather than hated for it."Considering how the recent discovery has moved the start-up date for the project t
Nathan's POV" I think we need to start looking at moving on with this project without Rivers Estates in it…" Nathan said.There was stillness in the room since no one dared to speak after he had spoken. It was so quiet that they could hear the sound of a pin of it dropped.Nathan could tell from the way Samuel opened and closed his mouth that Samuel was eager to talk and counter what he had said, but of everything that Samuel was not, it was a foolish man. He was also a sensible man and he knew when to talk and when to hold his peace. Samuel also knew when something was a lost cause.Scott exhaled after a while as he placed his hands on the table and stared at Nathan. "I'm guessing that decision is final," he said.Nathan arched his brow. "Yes," he murmured, only Scott would have the courage to argue with him on that decision, but he knew his brother would not. Scott would support whatever decision that he made.Scott nodded and relaxed in his seat. "What's next?" he mumbled.The ne