Shattered Part II (complete) ✔️

Shattered Part II - 90

Chad's POV

Waking up early I quickly turn off my alarm and set a different time for Eliza to wake up. I grab some clothes and head straight to the living room to get ready for the day.

When I get to the kitchen I see Mr Donoghue in the kitchen with a glass of milk. He turns towards me and says. "I forgot to buy milk when I went to the store yesterday and we didn't have any."

"Mr Donoghue you don't need to worry about explaining yourself to me. We're family after all. If you need anything just give us a call and we'll get it for you."

"Thanks, Chad." He grabs the glass. "I better get back to the house and make my wife breakfast. On Valentine's Day each year, I make her pancakes with fresh strawberries and honey. It's one of her favourite meals that I cook. Have you started something like that with my daughter?"

"No, sir. However, I'm seeing that it works for and I hope it will have the same effect on Eliza."

He walks out the door leaving me alone in the kitchen. "What should I make Eliza for breakfast?"

Entering the pantry I look at all the stuff I have sitting in it and it makes it hard for me to choose what I'm going to cook for breakfast. Pulling my phone out of my pocket I call Kat.

The phone rings a couple of times before she answers. "Hello, this is Kat."

Me: Hey, Kat. It's Valentine's Day. Do you know what your sister would like for breakfast?

Kat: You can make her bacon and eggs. I've been hearing that it's her favourite meal at the moment. Since the pregnancy, she's been eating that. Don't put too much pepper in it though. She's not a huge fan of that.

Me: Thanks, Kat. Also, I set her timer a little later. So she'll be a little late to the office. I need you there on time to help me decorate our floor for your sister.

Kat; Okay, boss. I'll see you at the office around 8:45. Bye.

She hangs up on me.

Grabbing what I need to make her breakfast I start making the bacon and eggs. Once I've finished I put it on a tray and take it up to the bedroom.

She's still asleep as I place the tray on her side of the bed. Kissing her on the forehead I whisper. "Happy Valentine's Day, beautiful." Then I walk out of the bedroom and head to the front door where I grab the car keys.

I start up the car before leaving my beautiful fiancé asleep in our bed. Reversing the car I leave the garage and drive up the driveway.

When I reach the gate the sensor picks me up and the gate opens. Once it's fully opened I drive through it and head towards the office.

***

At the office, there are a few black cars parked in front of the building and it makes me nervous. The last time I had cars like that in front of the office was when my ex-girlfriend made fraudulent claims against the company and I was investigated.

It took a long time before the company recovered from that and now I have more people wanting to see me about something.

When I get to my parking spot I park the car and climb out.

Kat pulls her car up next to mine and then she climbs out. "Why are the suits here?"

"I have no idea. I'm not aware of anything happening in the company so there should be no reason for them to be here."

She places her hand on my arm. "We'll work through this together. Once we get all the information we need."

"Okay," I grab my briefcase and we head towards the elevator. Pressing the button we wait for it to arrive on our floor.

Ding, the door opens and we step inside.

A voice comes over the intercom in the elevator and they say. "Sir, you have a few agents waiting for you in your office. They had a search warrant and I wasn't able to tell them to wait for your arrival."

"Thanks, for letting me know. Next time we have guests like that just call my cell and give me the heads up. I don't like surprises and this one is something I'm not ready to deal with."

The elevator reaches our floor and we step out. Pulling out some ribbon I give it to Kat. "Can you hang these while I deal with the unwanted guests?"

Opening the door to my office I greet the suits. "Hi, I'm Chad Whitehall. How can I help you today?"

The guy with blonde hair pulls out a piece of paper that's folded and hands it to me. "We've been investigating a tax agency called Spencer's Accounting and your name came up as a client and we're here to see if your willing to hand your books over to us. That way we can find out whether or not you've been paying the right taxes."

I open the piece of paper and see that it's a warrant for them to take in the books. "Is there any way that I can do that myself? Or get someone to look further into the books for me?"

"Unfortunately we won't be able to let you do that. We need to take everything you have by the end of the day. Can I give some advice?"

"Sure,"

"Fire that accounting firm. They're not doing you any favours. I'm sure there are other people that you can get to look into your books."

"I've changed companies. My fiancé runs the firm on the level below me. She's recently taken on my books and I don't think she's been through much of it yet. When she gets in I'll let you know."

We talk for a short time before the elevator door opens and two woman walks out. One is my cousin and the other is my fiancé. Turning towards the men I say. "I'll walk you out." I move towards the door and open it for them.

They shake my hand before saying. "We'll be in touch shortly Mr Whitehall."

"Okay, I look forward to it." My eyes are trained in them as they head for the elevator. Once they are safely inside I turn towards jag and say. "I need security to alert me the next time they come into the office. I don't like surprises and that one was a hell of a one."

"Who were they?"

"The FBI. They were informed about some stuff happening under my roof and I was unaware of it. Now, I have a lot of work to do." I rub the back of my neck., trying to ease the tension. "This couldn't have come at the worst time. I have two of my best girls pregnant and I can't risk either of you working yourselves to the ground. Mom and Dad will help with what they can. That's all the people I can trust to have my back."

"What about me, cuz? I'll help you." A voice says from across the room.

My head lifts and I take notice of my cousin. A smile spreads across my face. "What are you doing here, Taylah?"

"Coming home for good. I was hoping that you'd have an entry-level job open for me?" She turns towards Kat and Eliza. "It looks like you'll need someone to have your back up here when they go on maternity leave."

"I do. However, I was going to get Mom to help out for a bit." I pause for a moment. "Having two secretaries have done wonders for the company and I would love to have you working closely with me." I take her in my arms and hug her. "I'm glad your home."

"Me, too." She walks back over to Kat before adding. "Where's the lucky lady you've been seeing? I was hoping to see her before I headed home."

At that moment Eliza moves towards me and kiss me. A smile spreads across her face. "That would be me, Taylah. We're the lucky ones to have found him." She places her hands on top of her belly.