The Vicious Son-in-law

Chapter 3

Chapter 3

Devan Williams sat behind the magnificent mahogany office desk with a large file in her hands. Ever since she got promoted to a higher position in the Walton company by Lady Williams, her grandma, her work multiplied but she didn’t mind. The harder she worked at the company, the higher the chance of her getting a larger share of the inheritance, so she couldn’t afford to slack.

She glanced at the wall clock across her office, and it was a few minutes past noon. Her secretary had come earlier to tell her about her schedule for today and the first was her meeting with the Director of Russell corporation, Logan Smith, the only son of the owner of the Russell corporation and the heir as well.

It was no news that Logan was attracted to her; she felt the same way also, and she always thought they were going to get married until Warren pushed his way into the Williams family. When Grandpa came home with Warren, she never guessed that he was going to tell her to marry him. In fact, she always viewed him as irrelevant until Grandpa told her of his plans- for her to marry Warren. 

What were his reasons? 

Warren has potential, and that was it. She, as well as her parents, were vehemently against the idea, stating plainly that they couldn’t allow their daughter, who is a public figure in the Williams company, to marry a nobody, but Grandpa’s words were final, and no one had the power to change it.

It was Grandma and the rest of her family members' idea that she and Logan should have a secret affair. Of course, Lady Williams knew what she was doing. She had for long wanted a contract with the Russell corporation but it rarely ended up a success because the Williams company didn’t meet the requirements. She knew that with Logan being actively involved and putting in a good word for them, the company would be able to get the contract with ease and it happened.

There was a soft knock on the door, and it opened slightly with the secretary stepping inside.

“Miss Devan, Mr Logan is here for the meeting. Would you like for the meeting to be conveyed at the board meetings office or in your office?” her secretary asks.

“My office is fine, please let him in, thank you," Devan replies her and tries to arrange the files on her desk. 

The secretary nods and leaves with a polite bow.

A few minutes later, the office door opens, and Logan walks in, closing the door after him.

“Took you long enough,” Devan said and got up from her chair to greet him with a kiss. Logan's eyes roamed over her body with great desire.

“You look stunning as always, Devan," he whispered, his lips brushing against hers and deepening their kiss. Devan moved back slightly.

“Easy there. We are in my office, and we are supposedly having a meeting regarding the contract,” she says to him and he smirks.

“So what? A little fun won’t hurt, will it? Or don’t tell me you don’t feel the same way for me anymore,” Logan replies, feigning hurts and Devan giggles.

“Of course not. Only that this has to remain a secret. Remember, the public thinks I am married to Warren. I wouldn’t want to arouse suspicions. It won’t do any good for our companies,” Devan tells him and kisses him lightly, her slender fingers on his shirt.

Logan’s expression turns disdainful and he doesn’t bother hiding it.

“I still don’t know where your grandpa found that street urchin and why he insisted on arranging a marriage between you both. Of all people, why did he go ahead and choose that nobody who is unworthy of you?” His tone was filled with so much hate.

Devan shrugged, that was one question she had no answer to.

“I don’t know really. Grandpa always made weird decisions with the confidence that he knew what he was doing. I had to comply for the sake of my share of inheritance. Everyone’s out for their own sake, after all" She let out a sad sigh. "Enough of this talk about Warren. It’s bad enough that I have to see him every day of my life,” She remarked, bringing Logan’s lips back to hers.

Suddenly, the door swung open, and Devan’s heart skipped a beat as she saw a distressed-looking Warren. She quickly pulls away from Logan.

Had Logan not locked the door? What in the world was Warren looking for at the company?

“What are you doing here Warren?” Devan asks, trying to keep her voice steady.

Logan interrupted, his expression filled with annoyance

“Courtesy demands you knock before entering an office. Do you have to be taught every single thing? Who the hell do you think you are, barging in unannounced?” He demands, raising his voice and leaving no room for Warren’s answer to Devan’s question.

Warren clenched his fists in anger.

“Devan, could you explain what’s going on here?”

“Logan and I were only discussing the business deal between our company and his." She frowns. "You know I am busy, Warren; you shouldn’t have dropped by unannounced. Where’s the secretary? I thought I made it clear to her not to allow anyone in because a business meeting was going on.” Devan said, trying to hide the fact that a few buttons from her blouse were not in place.

They were having a business meeting? That’s the only explanation she could give him?

“I am your husband, Devan. Do I need an appointment before I see my wife?” Warren inquired without even trying to mask the pain on his face.

“Oh please, you’re boring me with all this talk and we would need you to leave. Inexperienced people like you don’t fit into business meetings like this. You don’t even know a thing about the Williams family business," Logan interrupted him rudely.

If only he knew. Warren looked up at Devan, who had taken a sudden interest in the coffee brewer in her office, trying to avoid his gaze. Yes, he knew Devan didn’t have feelings for him, but a part of him had hoped she would grow to love him eventually, only for him to see her in the arms of another man. Devan couldn’t even stand his touch and yet here she was, allowing another man to touch. The closest she had allowed him was a hug and that was it. 

He came to see her to surprise her with a gift for her birthday that was around the corner and then he was welcomed with this- Devan cheating on him with the famous Logan Smith.