The Unwanted Son In-Law's Fight For His Family.

CHAPTER 6

"Mum, I don't know what to do about that," Michelle said, with a worried frown on her face when her mom asked for her opinion on how they would solve their company's issues. She was already feeling exhausted from the meeting.

However, she couldn't drop the call as her family's business was in a difficult situation.

"Have you reached out to the executive? He can help us get the contract." Elizabeth said with a serious look on her face.

Michelle sighed and then said, "I have, mother and he turned me down. He asked me to have an affair with him and I can't do that, mother." Michelle explained, still with a frown on her face.

"Yeah, you shouldn't give yourself to scrawny men like that," Elizabeth said and Philip who was also on the video call snorted loudly.

Michelle was surprised that her mother didn't see giving out her body as a good idea. The mother she knew was in for anything that would bring in money.

At that moment, the door opened up and Michele's head whipped to look at the door. She saw Mark walk in with a smile on his face.

Immediately, she knew something was up and she was about to ask him a question but then she was interrupted.

"Why are you distracted, Michelle? It's bad enough that you can't use your body to get us the contract. You should pay attention." Philip said, through gritted teeth.

He was going through a lot of stress and he just wanted to let out his worries, using his sister.

"What's that, babe?" Mark asked, in a low tone, enough for Michelle to hear alone and she mouthed that she was on a video call.

Looking at her phone, Michelle replied to her brother, "If I can't give out my body, you should be able to give out yours. I heard the executive is bi. It works for us either way."

"Y-you," Philip said, in a shaky and angry tone. His finger was pointed at Michelle and veins popped up in his head.

"Enough!!" Elizabeth shouted, banging the table and Michelle shook due to the noise.

Her phone was about to fall off but then she was able to hold on to it.

"The company is in big trouble and we need to get a contract soon and you both are throwing insults at each other. Is that a way out?" Elizabeth shouted over the phone.

Michelle was quiet with a wronged look on her face and at that moment, the couch dipped a distance from her.

It was Mark but then he made sure not to let them know that he was beside Michelle.

On his face was a soothing smile. He was trying to comfort his wife.

Michelle nodded her head slowly to Mark's unspoken words. She then turned toward the screen, "What do you suggest, mother? You are the brains behind the company." She said, passing the ball in her mother's court.

Michelle knew her mother will feel proud and pumped since she had just praised Elizabeth, subtly.

"Why don't you abort the baby, Michelle?" Elizabeth said suddenly and Michelle frowned. She could see Mark shift beside her but in the end, he decided to let her handle the situation.

"What do you mean, mother? I can't abort my baby." Michelle said, in a pained voice.

She couldn't fathom that thought and she wondered if Elizabeth had aborted her, she wouldn't be where she was.

"You should consider the family, Michelle. We need to get the contract to scale out of trouble." Elizabeth tried to explain, her face looked really serious at this point.

"And I'll achieve that by aborting my baby? How does that sound, mother?" Michelle asked and she could feel Mark's hand slip into hers.

He wanted to jump into the conversation but she held onto his hand tightly, indicating he should calm down.

"Of course, aborting the baby will enable you to get married to Mr. Alex. He is rich and powerful and he can help us get the contract with his resources." Elizabeth insisted.

"I'm married, mother," Michelle replied, through gritted teeth.

"Oh please, your so-called husband can't give anything useful to the family. It's one important reason you should get a divorce." Elizabeth said, snorting and Philip burst into a peal of mocking laughter.

His fat chest vibrated through his clothes due to the sound of his laughter.

For a moment, Michelle glanced at Mark and she saw that he was unfazed by the insult, instead, he had a smile on his face.

"Mother, I just got something," Philip said in an overly loud voice and Michelle's head whipped to look at him.

On the other hand, Elizabeth raised a brow at Philip, in curiosity.

"I think this is going to help us out, so our precious little girl here can keep her body to herself," Philip said, rolling her eyes.

"Go on," Elizabeth said, only concerned about Philip's first sentence.

"Okay, here goes. One of the biggest automobile companies, D Motors, has put a big contract in the market. And trust me, mother, it's a lot of money." Philip informed, reassuringly.

"That's great news," Elizabeth said in a thrilled tone, standing up to her feet, sharply.

"Quick, get all the information you can get," Elizabeth ordered.

"Uhmm, mother, it's going to be a bit hard to get the contract. There are so many people bidding for it." Philip explained, scratching the side of his head, lightly.

"What? Are you scared? Aren't you the all-capable one?" Michelle asked, snorting. She then rolled her eyes mockingly.

Philip was about to reply to Michelle but he was cut short, "If any of you gets the contract, he or she will be appointed as the next CEO." Elizabeth declared and immediately the call ended.

"What!" Michelle and Philip screamed at the same time, due to their mother's words. Immediately, Philip ended the call at his end and Michelle turned to Mark.

"Did you hear that?" She asked and Mark nodded.

"I'll be right back." He said, placing a kiss on her lips.

Michelle watched him with surprised eyes as he walked out of the common hall toward their bedroom.

On the other hand, Mark had a rare smile on his face. The automobile company they had talked about was now under Mark's name.

He had the fate of his foster family's business in his hand and he could do anything he wanted.

However, his wife stood the chance of becoming the next CEO and he would anything to help her get that position.

Taking out his phone, he tapped on the butler's number and immediately placed a call to the butler.

Thankfully, he had exchanged contacts with the butler, earlier.

In two rings, the call was connected and the butler's voice rang out, "Yes, young master."

"Hello, it's about the contract that was put out. I want you to include my wife's name as soon as possible. Contact her when everything is done." Mark ordered.

"Do not worry, she's capable." He added before the butler could make any complaints.

"Yes, young master." The butler replied, and the call was disconnected immediately.

In one swift second, Mark threw his phone on the bed and then turned to walk out of the door.

He walked back to the common hall and he could still see his wife sitting on the couch.

However, she had her laptop in hand and she was typing frantically on it.

"Eager to be the CEO, huh?" Mark asked and immediately Michelle glanced at him with a serious look on her face.

"Of course, I could secure a solid future for us and our unborn baby." She answered and then turned to continue typing on her laptop.

Mark had a pained smile on his face at his wife's words. He was more than capable to secure a good future for his family, he just wanted to tell her that he had gotten a job.

However, the moment he was about to say something, there was a loud ding and it indicated that Michelle had gotten a work email.

"What is this?" Michelle said to herself as she clicked on the email.

At first, she wasn't serious about it but then her eyes suddenly bulged at the words she saw.

"Are you okay?" Mark asked, knowing the butler had done his job perfectly.

"I just got an invitation to submit my proposal for the contract," Michelle said in an overly loud and happy tone.

Mark realized that the butler didn't want to be direct. He had sent an invitation instead.

"I need to tell mum about this," Michelle yelled and rushed to Mark, kissing him all over his face.

She then dialed Elizabeth's mobile number, quickly.

After three rings, the call was connected and immediately Michelle yelled, "We got an invitation, mum. We are getting that freaking contract." She informed.

"What the hell!! How did you get that?" Philp shouted. It happened that he had gone to see Elizabeth after the video call.

"You better not make any mistakes, Michelle," Elizabeth said, in a shocked tone.

*

Mark Clarkson decided to visit the butler so he would show him his company and other properties and also get to appreciate him for helping Michelle out. They left early for the company that awarded Michelle the Contract.

That was the first place he wanted to visit and that would be where he would be managing until he settles everything going on with his family and his in-laws.

They walked straight to the manager's office who invited them in after the first knock.

"Hello, Mr. Peter, longest time," the manager said with a smile.

"Yeah, it has been a long time now. I came with the company's main owner. I have finally found him, he is the one," The butler said and pointed at Mark.

"You are welcome Sir, it's an honor to finally meet you," The manager said.

"The honor is mine," Mark said as he looked all over the place.

"I can take you to your office and introduce your new secretary if you want. Mr. Peter had already talked about you to me," the manager said.

"Nevermind, I'm not resuming work this week. I have a lot of things to sort out. Let's do that next week," Mark said.

"No problem sir, your wish is my command," the manager replied.

While they were talking, the manager's assistant came in to inform the manager that some businessmen were around to meet him.

He excused himself and left to meet the businessmen, leaving Mark and the butler alone.

"He is a very nice man, he had been handling the company for years now and had never tried to steal from it," Mr. Peter said.

"Do you think taking over the company from him now is a good idea?" Mark asked the butler.

"You are the owner of the company, you can do as you wish," the butler replied.

The manager came back with a frown on his face which was visible.

Mark and the butler looked at him and decided to find out what the problem was.

He explained to them that the businessmen didn't buy his financial marketing idea and wanted a different idea but unfortunately, they cannot provide another idea.

Mark volunteered to help out to the surprise of the butler and the manager. They tried to talk him out of it but he insisted they allowed him to talk with the client.

They only followed him inside the meeting hall to listen to how he would bring up another financial marketing idea that would buy the businessmen's interest.

Mark walked into the hall to meet the client with full confidence. He was sure of himself so he didn't shake or feel scared.

He exchanged pleasantries with them and went straight to the point. He explained what financial marketing was, and brought ideas on how to gain and lose.

He talked about so many things that left everyone stunned, they never believed he could be able to come up with such an idea.

At the end of the day, thru got the contract with the businessmen before they left. They promised to continue working with them until they get tired and decide to end the contract themselves.

Mark felt very happy about his first win, he never believed he would be able to do it, he had only summoned up the courage to try.

The matter involved him because it was now his company and his responsibility, he had to do something to save the deal.

"You were so amazing today sir, I wish we had you all along. We would never suffer to get contracts or lose any," the manager said.

"I only applied a different method and tried my best to it," Mark replied with a smile.

"You are welcome sir, I cannot wait to introduce you to the staff," the manager said.

"No, not yet. You would still be in charge for now. I would think of something and tell you my decision regarding how to work here with you guys next week," Mark replied.

"Why sir? We need you here. Only your presence today made us get a big deal," the manager asked.

"I want you to keep my identity a secret. I don't want anyone to know about me until I decide to expose myself. I would still give orders and help you win contracts but continue being in charge," Mark explained.

"I understand sir, I would do as you had said," the manager replied.

He shook hands with Mark before he started leaving with the butler to visit other of his parents' properties. He also took him to his parent's grave where he dropped some flowers for them before they left.

"Thank you for today, Mr. Peter," he said as the butler dropped him off at his street.

"You are highly welcome. We will talk more on the phone," the butler replied.

They waved each other goodbye before Mark walked down to his house.