97. Tragedy

"Alex, come to my office," ordered Elliot to his future son-in-law over the phone.

[Sorry, I have something to attend to. I'll come another time,] Alex declined. Elliot furrowed his brows. It was the first time Alex had gone against his words. In the background, Elliot could hear the whirring of helicopter blades spinning fast.

"Are you out of town?" he inquired.

[None of your business. By the way, why did you call me Elliot? Are you planning to end our partnership? Remove my position from Merrick Corp?] guessed Alex, surprising Elliot with his accurate assumption.

"You're thinking too far ahead. Have you forgotten to take your calming pills today?" taunted Elliot. Alex chuckled on the other end, sounding like an entirely different person.

[Oh, Elliot... This time, I'll let you feel like the all-knowing father. By the way, if you want to cancel my marriage to Camilla, your cheap and foolish daughter, I'll do it gladly. But as for the unpaid costs, they're on you, right?] replied Alex.
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