Bruce's Pov:I was preparing on how to stop Uncle Owen from meeting up with me, when he returned from his trip.I have two bodyguards posted outside my office and two bodyguards were in the staff room waiting for me to call them. I will have to go home with my four bodyguards from now on.Last thing I wanted is to get into a confrontation with Uncle Owen and someone records a video of it and posts it online.I received a call from my Father, Mr Chase,he informed me he was in front of the company building.I remember that Uncle Owen the security guards to not let him in ,anytime he came here.I ended the call and called the security guards and told them to let him in.I wonder what he has to say for himself.After about ten minutes ,he walked into my office.We exchanged greetings and we sat on the couch , facing each other.He was yet to say why he came, but I was very patient and just sat there."So how has work been?" He asked me and I scoffed."Fine." I replied as I checked my wris
Bruce POV: I heard her gasp. "Don't you dare call me that again!" She hissed angrily and I scoffed. Now I know for sure that she abandoned me without any remorse. What a heartless woman, for a minute I thought she was actually put on the spot to give me up or lose her life, but the way she's talking without a care in the world, she is indeed crazy and wicked just like my Dad. I guess the saying birds of the same feathers flock together, is just right on point. She was with my father because both of them were just wretched bastards. Since she thinks that what she did was not wrong, I decided to be petty. "Why won't I call you that ,from what I heard you are my mother, so I should address you properly." I told her. "Don't you dare call me your mother, because I am not your mum, didn't that useless man Chase teach you anything reasonable, I can't believe he would actually give you my phone number!" She hissed. "If you don't want me to address you as my mother, then you might as
Bruce's POV:I was very certain now that apart from embezzlement, uncle Owen was also doing something else that was bad.I don't know how he has been able to avoid the meeting of the board of directors.He was called to the meetings held, but he just ignored them. He now has body guards posted in front of his office door , so that uninvited guests won't come in.I wonder why he's this good at running away from trouble, it's exhausting.He hasn't tried to pull on a stunt with me again, but I know he is planning something.Uncle Owen won't easily leave his position for anyone, I know he was going to put up a fight ,so I was ready to face him.Roxy has been acting a bit distant since that dinner at the restaurant.She helps me whenever I need help, but apart from that she goes running away, when I get too close, it's not as if I am intentionally getting close to her.Well it's a shame.I went to the cemetery with flowers.Getting close to Dora's grave, I saw an unfamiliar figure standing
Bruce's POV:I rushed over to where Mr Dominic was staying.The doctor told me that his condition has already been stabilized and I didn't need to worry.He was still breathing , however it was a close call,but he's alright now.After hearing the words of a doctor and checking for myself and to see that his heart was beating, even though it was slow ,I was reassured he was fine.I sat beside Mr Dominic and told him how things have been hard for me since he got into a coma.I told him of what Uncle Owen has been doing, I told him of Nina and her mum and I told him that I might have met my brother in law and he also remembered and cherished Dora like I did.I wasn't yet sure if Calvin was my brother-in-law ,I need to do some research.I honestly hoped he could hear me and maybe give me a reply to some problems I had,but I was met with silence.I exhaled."You know I called my mother the other day and asked to meet up with her and she refused. I guess I don't even care that much about me
Bruce's POV: Being patient is one thing I knew I was good at, because I have endured so much. I didn't even try confronting uncle Owen about what happened to Calvin ,my brother in law. I waited and I was rewarded for waiting so patiently, because two days after the incident was reported to the police station, the police officers came to our company building and they were looking for Uncle Owen and he wasn't at work. I don't know if someone tipped him off, but he didn't come to work that morning and it was suspicious, because he always made it to work early , sometimes he comes ahead of the company opening time. Since I was the one that reported Calvin's kidnap and called the police to arrest the kidnappers. The board of directors and some important personnel came to speak with the police men, and we were finally made aware that uncle Owen is wanted for embezzlement, paying people to kidnap Calvin,my brother in law and murder. Everyone was so shocked at what the policeman said,
Bruce's POV: I always wondered why Uncle Owen would always feel as if he was the only person on earth, just because he was the CEO of the company. Now that I got in the position as the CEO and head of a company ,I could understand why you did not want to leave this position. I had so much power and authority and everything I said was final, given that I was the only person blood related to Mr Dominic working in his company and I was also a major shareholder. I was respected by everyone and I made new allies,even though I was still careful around them. To make the company building more secure for my safety, I changed the security guards in the company, because I think they have loyalty to uncle Owen. I don't want such men working for me, I could easily fire them without facing any consequences ,but firing Uncle Owen's supporters was harder than I thought. Every trap I laid for them, they would successfully jump over it, first of all I tried to monitor when they were coming to w
Bruce's pov:I heard running footsteps."Brother Bruce!" I heard someone squeal as Nina ran into my office towards me."There is your guest, I told her to stay outside until I informed you that she came,she clearly didn't listen." Roxy sighed as Nina ran towards my desk to greet me."It's fine, thank you for bringing her , you can return back to work." I told her and Roxy left."Wow, you really have a lot of work to do in your office. It is so big and beautiful, and the building is so tall, I even got on the elevator." Nina giggled.My dear teenage cousin, I forget how old she is, is it fourteen or fifteen?I wanted to have said she was a kid and asked how old she was ,but she would get annoyed because I think she told me how old she is and I forgot."Yes I am busy." I replied."Wow ,I made you pancakes." Nina told me and gave me the pancakes she made that were in a lunch box."Thank you." I thanked her and took it and put it aside."So why did you come here today?" I inquired from he
Bruce POV:That evening when I returned home, I called Nina's mum to inform her that I would be helping her relatives, it was the least I could do since Uncle Owen was the one that caused this problem."I don't think my family problem should be left for you to handle, you have already helped us more than enough, I escaped from your uncle's prison due to your help, if I continue taking advantage of you when I was the one I got myself into that mess, I don't think I would have the face to see you anymore." Nina's Mom told me in a low voice.I just want to help my Cousin and her relatives, you should have another support , in case something happens to me, your family needs to be established." I informed her.Right now I think I'm the only one she can rely on and given that Uncle Owen ran away, no one is paying her child support.She has no money to herself."You talk as if something is going to happen to you, please don't speak so negatively, Nina would be devastated if something happens
**Sixteen years later** Bruce's POV: I couldn't hear Lisa,my first child and mother arguing about something and then she rushed downstairs to stand where I sat with Mr Dominic discussing what to do about my Father who was again asking for help. It never gets old. He just begs for who will give him money these days and I never help him. "Dad, Mom and I, who is more beautiful?" Lisa's velvety voice made me stare at her, as an unwavering smile adored her baby face. I saw Roxy,her mom, walking downstairs. I think she was listening to hear what I would say because she came to sit beside me. "Lisa, baby, why are you asking that?" I asked her and she pouted and folded her arms. "Mommy says she's prettier than me, so who do you think is prettier?" Lisa asked with a raised eyebrow. I think she knows what I was going to say because she was glaring at me. "Darling you and your mum are equally beautiful." I replied, because I don't want to get in some kind of trouble. "I know you never
Two Years Later.Bruce's POV:I sat on a bench in the garden ,Roxy sat beside me as her head was resting on shoulder and her eyes were shut as she was breathing steadily.I smiled in contentment.Such a sleepy head.She seemed stressed out, but I was glad the stress had ended and we were just enjoying each other's company now.My eyes traveled from her face down to her hands that were resting on her lap and the corner of my lips turned into a smile ,when I saw the diamond ring adoring her finger.She is mine now.I looked away for a second and looked at the pond in front of us ,as I was deep in thoughts.I just wondered how I got here and how I met Roxy.If not for Mr Dominic this wouldn't have been possible and I thank him each day for letting me work for him and meeting Roxy,who is now my wife.Some things went as I expected ,my father's company went bankrupt and he had to sell his mansion and his properties to pay off his workers who sued him and no one helped him.He still managed
Mr Chase's POV (Bruce's Father): The one thing I regret is letting Bruce leave my mansion.If I knew this would happen, I would have let him stay home and never leave.I regretted marrying Bruce off to his in-laws and I don't know how to change the past, because if Bruce's wife didn't die, he would have never become this cold hearted.He would not have met Mr Dominic or Mr Caleb D. Black or his mother and I would not be in this mess now.Mr Caleb D. Black was done dealing with me.He has dealt with me so mercilessly and told me he was teaching me a lesson on how to raise my son.I shook my head.Even though I regretted my actions, even though I wanted to change what I did in the past, it was too late now, nothing could be done, because my company was at the bottom and I was facing multiple lawsuits from my workers.I can't even breathe in peace.They want to take everything I own.They said it was my fault that the fire happened.Gosh I sighed as I sighted my wife who stormed out of
Bruce's POV:It's been quite a ride ,but I was happy we got here.Roxy and I wanted to celebrate our 6 month anniversary.We weren't doing anything too extravagant, we just planned on buying clothes and buying some matching outfits then heading back to her apartment to just chill and eat pizza.It was a good plan for me.Roxy was in the changing room trying on a dress, while I sat outside waiting for.I would ask occasionally if she needs my help and she would decline and I would chuckle.I can't help but be happy that I avenged the death of my late wife Dora and since the person who caused her death was in jail, I felt more at peace and I was enjoying my life now with no regret.I know she would be happy to see me this happy. I was mindful to watch out for any sneak attacks from Mr Caleb D Black, even though he promised to let me go and no one on my mum's side has contacted me.I still feel anxious sometimes and I know it would go away soon, but since there was no attack from him ti
Mr Chase's POV (Bruce's Father): I didn't think that I would be in this desperate position. It made my heart feel heavy. Thinking about it, I don't know what I could have done differently to change the situation I am in now. I have been struggling for more than five months now, but I haven't been able to get myself out of the mess it is in. My company is in ruins and I was facing a lot of problems. The house was quiet, as I just drank from the bottle of wine I was holding in my hand ,as I sat down on the couch in the living room, thinking about my miserable life. All that I have worked for is falling before my very eyes ,but all I can do is watch. I can't save it and I was hearing rumors about my family and getting threats about getting sued for the fire incident that happened at my warehouse. Even though I lost a lot of money, they wanted to sue me before the fire was caused by mismanagement of the warehouse. I scoffed ,as I took another big gulp from the wine bottle. My wi
Bruce's POVAfter some of my in-laws' workers came to work in one of my small companies.Word must have gotten around that the pay was better and they would get health insurance. I got more people that wanted to work for me and I heard more of them left my Father in law's company.After interviewing those that wanted to work for me I employed some of them, while I left the ones that were spies from my father in laws company.Given that my father-in-law's oldest daughter Megan, was arrested for being in possession of illegal drugs and using it, my in law's were facing questions as to if they were involved in illegal activities.Even though my in-laws denied having anything to do with Megan being in possession of drugs, many people did not believe them ,and since they are being investigated.Some of their investors pulled back.My in-law must have gotten tired of insulting me and saw he needed my help.He called me in a panic asking me for help."How exactly do you want me to help you?
Bruce's POV:My in-laws must really have nothing better to do than to just call my phone number all day to insult me.Oh well, I will just have to make sure they become truly jobless, so that they won't have anything else to do, but call my phone number.After the youngest daughter Emily went to that event she trash talked my late wife Dora, even though I have said I have forgiven her.She barely goes out to party anymore ,because her friends see her as evil and she isn't getting many suitors for marriage anymore.I mean who would want to bring such a woman to their own home?You would wonder what she will say about you behind your back. I was happy she was still bearing the consequences of her actions.I was at home and one of my bodyguards informed me that my father was outside the gate , begging for someone to come see him.Seriously, he really had some nerves to be doing thisI went to see him.The bar gates were the only thing keeping him away."Bruce, I finally got to see you,
Bruce POV:We want to work from Roxy's apartment.I know I wanted to stay away from her till this mess was over, but I couldn't help it.I wanted to be close to her.When we got to work I heard from some of my shareholders that Mr Caleb D. Black had approached them and asked them to sell their shares to him.What Mr Caleb doesn't know is that those that had small shares in my company, I bought the shares from them and those that had largest shares in my company.I have told them to be careful while dealing with him.I know there will be casualties and some people might be pressured into selling the shares they have in my company but I trust few of them that won't do that, so no matter how much shares he bought I still had the largest number of shares, because I sold some properties I had to buy those shares.Well I know I will take a hit, but it won't be enough to move me.I trust the people I work with, they are competent.After being informed about what was happening, I began to cal
Mr Chase's POV (Bruce's Father):My secretary informed us that one person, who was a close friend to me, who I convinced to help me, had an accident on his way here.My heart skipped a beat, as Philip turned to her.My secretary informed us that he was in critical condition and it seems like the accident was deliberate.Oh my!I know that Mr Caleb is dangerous ,but I didn't know it was this bad.He wants to eliminate any one that can help me.Why would he be this evil?I did nothing to him and now he was dragging someone innocent into this.I asked my secretary to send a gift to my friend at the hospital.I don't think I have the strength to go and visit anyone, I might collapse if I do.When it was time for closing work, I couldn't help but just want to leave this company and head back home.But even if I go home, the problem will still be here waiting for me to come back tomorrow morning.Not only that I have to answer silly questions from my wife ,if I return back home.Immediately