The C.E.O'S shattered heart (MxM, C.E.O X C.E.O)

Chapter 55. What if......? Part 3

Zachariel's P.O.V

I had to force the kids to play with me since Alexei left. The children spent most of their time with Madeline. Amelia and my mother stopped by twice a week to monitor the kids. They had also noticed the change in the children's behavior. I didn't notify Alexei about this problem because I didn't want to worry him. I did my best not to come off as a jealous parent. I had already started attracting potential clients. Most of the company owners were curious about how competent I was. It seemed like they had forgotten who I was. Paul had left Anthony in my care once again. I didn't mind looking after my godson because I hadn't started working officially yet.

I was feeling empty and needed to fill the void. I had just finished feeding Anthony when my assistant Derrick walked into my office. He placed a stack of files on my desk, then stated, "Mr. Bolt and his assistant have arrived, sir. Should I ask them to wait in the lobby while you put the baby to sleep?" I looked at the yawning Anthony, then answered Derrick with, "No, guide them in. I want to see their reaction when they see the baby. And call Henrik Sodig to my office. He should be here to observe the meeting." Derrick had already realized that I liked to do things differently. He smirked while walking out of my office. I had discovered many horrible things about Mr.Bolt, but I still agreed to see him. I didn't want to attract negative attention by denying his request. I wiped Anthony's mouth clean, then made sure that he was in a comfortable position.

I uttered, "Come in!" when I heard a knock on the door. Derrick instantly walked into my office with Henrik, Mr. Bolt, and his assistant Ambrose. Mr. Bolt winced when he noticed Anthony. I knew how much Mr. Bolt disliked kids. He was the owner of a flourishing company and was proud of his accomplishments. He was the most talked-about businessman at the moment. Mr. Bolt probably wanted to hire me to make sure that it stayed that way. I smiled at the men, then said to them, "Welcome to my office, gentlemen. Please take a seat so we can start our discussion. As you already can see, my godson is quite sleepy. I don't want to disturb him for too long." Mr. Bolt huffed, then uttered, "I'm sorry. It was a mistake coming here. I can't take you seriously with that child in your arms." I gazed at Anthony, then responded to Mr. Bolt with, "I can guarantee you that my godson won't affect my performance, Mr. Bolt. Why don't you take a seat and enjoy some coffee before we talk?"

I frowned when I heard Mr. Bolt say, "Stop wasting my time, Mr. Joseph. I have more important things to do than listen to your bullshit. I was wrong to give a small business like yours a chance. Don't expect me to visit here again." Mr. Bolt motioned his assistant to follow him, then walked out of my office. I laughed, then stated, "Good riddance, he's gone. He doesn't deserve my attention." I tickled Anthony's tummy when he cooed. I placed a kiss on Anthony's head, then asked him, "For how much longer do you think that Mr. Bolt's company will last, baby Anthony?" Anthony squealed while grabbing my thumb and forefinger. I smiled at Anthony, then said to him, "Yeah, you are right, Anthony. Mr. Bolt's company will cease to exist in two months."

Henrik walked up to me, then asked me, "Why did you let a chance like this slip by, sir? Mr. Bolt has many connections. We could have used his bonds to attract other prominent clients." I shook my head, then responded to Henrik with, "Mr. Bolt doesn't treat his workers well, Henrik. His employees have launched complaints against him. He will soon get investigated by HR. His company will go down as soon as the news breaks. No one wants to affiliate with people like him. I expect you to run the company in my absence. Learn how to see people's true colors, or you'll end up just like him." Hendrik put his head down, then replied to me with, "I'll make sure to investigate everyone who walks through the door, sir."

I nodded, then grabbed the files that Derrick had given me earlier. I asked Derrick and Henrik to join me, then discussed some matters with them. I dropped Anthony off at Paul's house after work, then went home. Maverick ran towards me the moment I walked into the house. Voices were coming from the garden. Images of the kids welcoming me with open arms flashed through my mind. I sighed while looking at Maverick. At least someone was giving me the attention that I deserved. I patted Maverick's head, then walked towards the patio. My mother pulled me into her arms the moment she saw me. She took a deep breath then uttered, "Welcome home, Patrizio. Sorry for not realizing that you were back." I kissed my mother's cheek, then responded to her with, "Thank you, mom, and don't worry about it." Amelia stroked my back, then stated, "You smell like baby powder, Zachariel." I chuckled, then said to Amelia, "I had to watch Anthony today, Amelia. His scent rubbed off on me."