ch 12 (Xerxes/Esmeray pov)

"Wow- so this is your office"

"Sir I'm sorry I told him he can't come in, I-"

"It's okay, Lydia..What are you doing here?"

"OH I just came from having lunch with some of the aunts and uncles. We were not far from here so I decided to drop by. Is this authentic?" He asked taking a clay jar by Ken Price given to me as a gift.

"Cut the bs. Why are you really here?"

"*laugh* brother can't I just stop by and visit? After all this will all be mine soon. You might as well start preparing to hand everything to me."

"For someone who comes from a whore mother you are really confident" it only took that comment to piss him off and before I knew he was ready to throw a punch. Not before being stoped by my security guard.

"Let him go, we don't tolerate animal abuse around here"

"Yes sir."

"Animal abuse? Really? Who is the animal here? After all we don't know who father loved-"

"My mother caries the Deimos name, she's the lady, meanwhile your mother carries a name no one knows about."

"Xerxes, brother you are really confident. I have more chances then you. After all not only do I have a beautiful wife, I also have children. What do you have? "

"He has the support of someone who can easily kill you and no one will know about it" Spoke Mira Esmeray's assistant, explaining the sudden change of temperature in the room.

Mira is like Esmeray, cold, distant, arrogant but she gives off a different vibe. She is nice, too nice at times. Think of Harley Quinn except all the killings.

"Ceo Deimos. Forgive me but my boss has sent me to come get you and Madam Deimos. Please."

"Now?"

"Yes...it's urgent"

"And you are?"

She looked at him, scanned him up down and said "im the one who'll enjoy dismembering your body"

"Let's go. You know the way out. And don't do anything stupid I have eyes on everything" trying to give hints of hidden cameras without actually saying anything.

I won't lie Mira's appearance has me on the edge. Why would Esmeray send for me this early in the morning?

"A sudden meeting was called without her knowledge. Since you two are planning on marriage its only right for you to show up."

Fuck. How will this play out? My grandmother doesn't know. We don't even know when or how or if this is possible. Not to mention the whole ordeal with that bastard.

Is it possible this will work? It has to after all we are about to announce whatever we have.

"Xerxes, why are you here. I was brough-"

"Grandma please, all you need to know is that whatever happens in there don't act surprised." Reassuring her she composed herself and before we knew it our names were announced. The doors opened, we walked in. At that moment I knew I couldn't change things, I couldn't go in the past.

I have to play the part of a good husband from now on. Everyone looked shocked, their faces going pale, their hands shaking. Guards holding their weapons.

What exactly is going on.

"Ceo Deimos Madam Deimos please take a seat. Now shall we continue from the top or shall we cut to the chase. Or will there be any more surprises? "

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I was in my office when out of the blue Mira bursted in. Questioning her she informed me about a meeting that's being held without my Permission.

"Esmeray what Is this about a metting?"

"I sent for her"

"Mom, I can't explain things in detail. Know that....I have things under control but I need you to be Madam Ling and I am talking about that Stern Madam Ling. The women who made father fear for his life."

"...whatever it is I have your back"

Composing myself I headed to the meeting room. I had a squad of bodyguards follow me.

I busted the door open, and suddenly my body shifted. As if a demon took over me. My squad got into position without me saying a word. Everyone froze, giving glances at each other knowing their plan was ruined.

I walked, the sound of my heels echoing all around. I poured myself a glass of whiskey took a sip, looked around one more time before taking charge.

"..we are holding meetings without my Permission now?....please continue."

"...Ceo Ling...we didn't-"

"Don't bother explaining. What is this!?" I asked taking some papers. A contract? These bastards were going over a contract without my knowledge.

"A contract. Between who? I ASKED A QUESTION!"

"....Me!" Spoke a familiar voice. Grandmother.

"Lock the door..so you want these properties? And with what money, last time I heard you have nothing"

"I have some shares in the company...those shares should be enough to pay a good portion"

"...shares? NO, you can't have some shares want to know why? Because it was made clear that no one in the family is allowed to. So what I Want To Know Is Who Allowed This!?"

"We did...Ceo Ling she is willing to buy these properties why not sell them to her?"

"Who gave permission? WHO GAVE HER PERMISSION AND WITH WHOS APPROVAL!" Screamed my mother in pure anger. Her and my grandmother don't see eye to eye. She was mistreated and abused growing up. It all stoped when my father showed up.

The Lings have many rules one of them being no family members can have any shares or be apart of the company unless with granted permission. Permission no one gave.

"..Madam Deimos-"

"It's Chairwoman Deimos. Don't forget that. I have power in this damn decision. I have power over all of you bastards. Holding meetings behind my back is one thing but allowing this Bitch to have shares in the company is another. Someone better explain things or I swear I'll have these men blow your brains out"

it took only those last words for the men to load their weapons. Panic took over everyone. My mother is not afraid of the media, she's not afraid of going to jail, she's afraid of nothing. Her threats are taken serious by everyone including me.

"Chairwoman Deimos. Please, this is all misunderstanding."

"Then you better start talking"

"..Ceo Ling please explain to your mother-"

"Nope. Don't blame things on me. All I asked was to look for someone who can afford these properties. Not to hold a meeting behind my back."

"...so you were planning to sell properties without my knowledge" Ah shiii, cats out the bag now.