9 A Loving Family (1/2)
Adam was called back to the family house by his father that night.
”You're back.” His mother greeted him at the door with a warm smile.
”What does the old man want?” Adam asked as he went inside.
”Do we need a reason to want to see our son?” His mother asked with fake incredulity. Adam raised an eyebrow at her. ”He's in the study.” She sighed.
Adam went upstairs to the study. ”Father.” He greeted.
”Come have a drink with me.”
”You're already at such an age and yet you still drink like this?” Adam scolded, but he poured himself a drink and sat down anyway.
”I heard you're having issues with the jewellery launch.” His father said, not bothering with small talk.
”Tell me, which of my staff members told on me.” Adam said with a smirk. ”You've already retired and left the company to me. You needn't concern yourself with company matters anymore.”
His father scoffed. ”I spent 40 years growing MK. It's like a second child to me. How can I possibly not concern myself with it? Especially after you made so many changes last year.”
”Changes for the better.” Adam reminded gently.
”Have you found a replacement model yet?”
”You seem well informed about the issue. Do you really think that I won't be able to handle such a minor problem?”
”If you can solve it solve it quickly.”
”Just relax at home like you're supposed to. When the time comes I'm sure you'll be satisfied with the results.” Adam said, downing his glass. ”And stop drinking so late at night.”
”I'll trust you for now, but if I feel like you're incompetent I'll take MK back.” His father muttered.