The Billionaire's Torment

Chapter 10. Father in law

Nora's POV

I sat on the living room floor, my back against the couch, earphones in my ears, eyes closed. Majority of my peers listened to hip hop and reggae. l preferred soul music, it soothed my spirit.

Hands removed my earphones, a face appeared in my sight. “Come, let's go to my home office.”

Max helped me to my feet. I followed him into his office. My wondering eyes saw a family portrait on the wall, “ who are the others, l recognise Mrs Ratliff, Martha and you.”

Max came and stood behind me, his cologne swirled around me, “ the silver fox is my father, on the chairs are my grandfather and grandmother.”

“ Do you have to always look fierce? You are scowling in the photo.”

Max massaged my shoulders, when did he develop the need to touch me? But deep down l liked it, it was better than our usual cold treatment that we subjected our lives to.

I turned and peered at him, “ so, what is it?.”

Instead of answering he caressed my cheek, his eyes intent on my face. “ From now on keep a