The Rightful Successor

Chapter 31

"You want me to return to work. What for?" He inquired and Liam went stiff for a minute.

"This isn't the best time to act all high and mighty when we both know that you need the job. How will you feed your family if you don't work?" Liam replied after gaining momentum. He was not in the mood to talk much.

Alex stared at his brother who was fond of trying to make sure that he felt lesser than him. "I hope you understand what you are doing. Calling me to resume when you don't want me to. If that's not self-contradictory, then I don't know what it is." He replied.

Liam shrugged softly. "Well, that's by the way. What I came here for is to make sure that you know that I'm serious."

"I'll think about it."

Liam scoffed, this was what he hated his brother for. The man was too proud for crying out loud. "It's one thing to be broke and another to be proud. when these characters combine, they don't always turn out right." He muttered.

Alex turned, "Well, I've heard you. It's better than being r