Chapter 135 - The Beginning Of The Change (1/2)

In the study room of the Oasis mansion,

The vast modern styled room had an enclosed books cupboard making the room look more spacious with just a desk and chairs at one side of the room.

As Liam entered the study room, exhausted Secretary Harrison left the room, dismissed for the day.

Casper was busy checking a file while his PA stood at the side waiting for the orders. Liam couldn't understand why his father kept the PA to follow him 24 by 7 despite knowing he works for Gianna.

Well, Casper was aware his PA reports to Gianna about his whereabouts. He kept the PA around him to let his wife know he doesn't care about anybody, much less another woman.

”Dad…” Liam greeted. There was no smile or fear on his face. It was like he was being forced to do this work.

Casper didn't bother looking at his son. ”Did you convince him?” He came to the point.

When Casper got the news Liam was planning to meet Alvin, Casper had asked him to convince Alvin to go back home. The place was never Alvin's home.

Liam had mentioned it to Alvin, ”Alvin won't come.” Although he would like to live as a big happy family, there was no happiness. Even Liam preferred Alvin to stay away from his mother as the latter won't let him live peacefully.

”Useless,” Casper muttered under his breath.

Liam heard it and ignored it. People who couldn't do Casper's work are useless for his father. Liam was used to it.

”Alvin warned you to behave.” He simply stated.

'Thud.'

Casper slapped the file on the desk and his face twisted in an ugly scowl, ”How dare he!?”

Liam faintly smiled, ”Dad, he is capable and you know that.”

Casper fumed hearing his elder son daring to talk back to him. He gritted his teeth and glared at Liam. He was aware Liam hated this business and being controlled by him. Liam was merely doing it as a responsibility of a son.

Casper stood up and growled at Liam, ”Are you a man?”

Liam just stood there. The man in his dictionary was different from the man in Casper's dictionary. He couldn't change his father's view and he wouldn't change his view for his father.

”People out there are hungry for wealth. They fight for power. Don't you feel threatened by your brother? Why don't you have zeal?” Casper who tried his all to make Liam motivated failed every time.

Numerous times, Casper used Alvin's name to fire the desire to win and crave power in Liam. The latter was like a placid lake amidst the forest. Liam was disturbed by nothing. The interest Liam shows in business or power was zero compared to Liam's attention on his daughter and wife.

Casper was appalled each time thinking where he failed in bringing up his son. He was always career-driven and hoped his elder son would be the same.

At the same time, Casper always ignored his younger son. He wanted to avoid his birth history coming up and staining their images. But Alvin grew up much stronger than he expected.

Casper was scolding Alvin as he was useless in academics, Alvin came first in his class to prove Casper wrong. He had snickered that Alvin was just a bookworm, Alvin was spectacular in sports.

Casper laughed at Alvin saying he was nothing without Matthews. Alvin left the house and proved him wrong again.

According to Casper, he lost to nobody but his younger son, his illegitimate son whose birth history shouldn't be known to the world.

Liam who would have silently listened didn't hold back this time. He hoped his father would understand that they aren't little kids to be controlled. ”I don't want to be you, Dad.”

To the person who is self-obsessed and gave high importance to his own opinions and views, Liam's words were like an insult.

Casper's fury peaked. He was sensible to understand he couldn't use physical force. He snarled at Liam, ”Don't forget I am your father.”

Liam felt like laughing at it. He held back and became the puppet his father wanted him to be, ”Yes, Dad.”

How could he forget Casper Matthews is his father who never showed him a fatherly love?

If he can't teach his elder son, how could he be called Casper Matthews, the business tycoon of the Country Narnia?

He went through the different leather folders on the desk and picked one. He threw it at Liam and passed his orders, ”Leave tonight and seal the deal.”

Liam, who caught it, didn't have to check what was inside. It was an oil project from a deserted country. ”Yes, Dad.”

He left the room and sighed when he stood at the door. He didn't regret talking back to his father, instead, he pitied his secretary who will have to follow him.

He smiled when he looked back at the closed door. His father was a fool to think of this business trip as a punishment.

As soon as Liam entered his bedroom, he indulgently whispered in his wife's ear who was putting their daughter to sleep, ”We are going on a vacation.”

A beautiful smile bloomed on the petite face of his pretty wife before she burst into hearty laughter leaning to his shoulder.

”Lim, you knew Dad would do something like this, didn't you?” She asked between her laughter, shaking her head in resignation.