Chapter 278 - True Pain (1/2)

”Don't be ridiculous!” Henry Hirogori bellowed, his fist slamming against the table.

Lillian held onto her husband's shoulder. She purposefully rubbed her bosom on his arm, smiling tenderly.

”Darling, calm down, he didn't—” But there she stopped, suddenly, for he gave her a swift look so venomous and threatening that the words caught in her throat and she remained quiet.

”You stay out of this!” He shoved her off before his cold eyes swept to his eldest son. ”Do you have any idea what you're saying? Giving up your role to the company, are you serious?!”

Despite his father's rage, Kenji appeared calm. ”I am. I have given this a lot of thought these past few months. I'll leave the company under whoever you see fit.”

”What about all the partnersh.i.p.s you've settled? The projects you had made for the company?” Henry Hirogori looked angrier than before

”I will assign those to trusted colleges,” Kenji replied in his usual cool tone.

Immediately, Henry's cheeks flushed, and his facial muscles became rigid as he stomped towards his son. Grabbing him by his collar, he jerked Kenji close to his face, gritting his teeth as he said, ”I told you once before if you do anything to sully the Hirogori name…” His voice slowly grew louder, ”I will never forgive you!”

”I didn't come here to ask you, father. I came here to tell you.” Kenji glared at him.

”What?!” He spat.

Then, he slapped him. Henry's large hand carried a heavy force as it turned Kenji's head to the side roughly. The skin stung, and his lip throbbed sharply where his father had caught it with a ring. He had not been struck like this since he was a child.

He was always obedient. Listening to his father's every word. Never wanting to disappoint him, he ignored his desires, his wants, and his passions. But rather than the shame he thought he'd feel, all Kenji could feel at the moment…was pain.

It had been a while since he felt true pain.

”Kenji!” Lillian reached for her the young man's face, tears welling behind her long lashes.

Pushing aside his the woman's hand, Kenji wiped his lip and stared straight into his father's ruthless eyes.

”Regardless of what you say, I'm going to leave the company. I will leave the house and take all of my belongings with me.”

Shock appeared on his father's face. His teeth clenched.

”Pathetic. Fine, if that's what you want then go ahead.” He turned his back to him, no longer able to look at his son in the face. Not without showing his disgust. ”I don't want to see your face ever again.”