Hearts And Heirs(A Billionaire Romance Novel)

PART 44

Iris's pov:- 

I approached Dad's office with steady steps, but my heart pounded with increasing intensity. With each stride, I felt a mix of anticipation and apprehension. My hands, which had been so sure before, now felt clumsy and out of place.

Come on Iris, you can do this.

I have to. I need answers to the questions that have been haunting me. I must find out why he did all this, why he treated his own daughter like this, and how he could use me for his own purposes. There are so many questions, and I need answers- not just for myself but for Adrain and me.

Adrain said it's my responsibility to handle this, and I respect that he won't interfere. He wants me to face this on my own to find closure, but I know he'll be by my side every step of the way. His support gives me so much strength.

So I decided that I need to talk to Dad to get answers and closure I seek. That's why I'm here.

I called Dad's secretary to find out his schedule and when he would be free, and she informed me that he has several meetings. It's ironic that, despite being the chairwoman, he always handles the contacts and deals, telling me what to do. I realise now that he could maintain control over me. But it's my fault for allowing him to have that power. Yet, he is my father, and I'm not heartless like him.

Even mom called me today, worried because I haven't been home for so many days and she misses me. She also scolded me for working too much. I want to tell her the truth, but learn about her husband, so I told her I'd finish my work and come home soon.

Dad must already know that I'm with Adrain and that I'm aware of his deceitful game, but he hasn't reacted to it. So, I have to take action.

As I approached the door of his office, my heart pounded in my chest. I raised my hand and knocked tentatively. A harsh, commanding voice boomed from within, "Come in!"

I sighed
Alright, let's get this over with.

I cautiously opened the door, my heart pounding in my chest, and slipped inside. Dad was seated at his desk, a pile of papers scattered before him. He looked up, his eyes narrowing, and a Sinister grin spread across his face.

Bloody fucking he was prepared for this, wasn't he? I could see it in his eyes, the cold, calculated gleam that told me I was trapped. But I wasn't going to be the one trapped. Not this time I would fight back, no matter the cost.

"Huhh, I wasn't sure if I was accepting you or not accepting you at all. So, are you finished playing the puppet for the Russos?" Dad asked in a sharp tone.

"I'm not anyone's puppet, Dad", I said with confidence.

"If it lets you sleep at night, fine, believe that. Come back- your Mom is worried sick about you, and the company needs you. Stop this dramatic nonsense and come back", Dad snapped, his voice filled with anger.

Seriously, how can he say this? After everything he's done, he has the audacity to order me around and emotionally blackmail me in the name of Mom? I just can't believe it.

"Dramatic? I'm being dramatic? Seriously, Dad? I think I have every right to act like this after whatever the hell you did", I shouted, my voice filled with rage.

Dad's eyes narrowed for a bit, clearly shocked by this sudden change in my behaviour. But I needed to show him that I wasn't his bloody puppet.

"What the hell did I do, huh?" Dad asked, his voice ugly and almost unrecognisable.

"You made my life hell, Dad. You tried to steal Adrian's file and put the blame on me. You made him hate me. You fixed my marriage without even telling me. You treated me like your puppet. So yes, there's nothing you haven't done", I said, my voice breaking and tears welling up in my eyes.

"I did the right thing. Adrian's shadow file would have given us power. It was a good thing to do for the company. And as for your marriage, if Sebastian had married you, he would have proven to be our ally. He has great influence in our business world", Dad said, almost unappologetecly.

I just can't believe him. I'm just some sort of investment to him. He never treated me with love, but I thought that was okay. Maybe it's my fault. I should have done something about it, so maybe our relationship would have been great.

"Am I just an investment to you, Dad?" I asked, a tear sliding down my cheek.

"Children are an investment for their parents. We raise you, provide for you, and do everything in our power to protect you. So you must follow my instructions. If you don't you no longer deserve to be my daughter", Dad said in a cold, calculated tone.

A sharp pain surged through me, and my heart shattered at his words. This wasn't the father I knew; he couldn't be this cruel. But the harsh reality was right in front of me, and it would be foolish to ignore it.

"I don't deserve to be your daughter, but honestly, you don't deserve to be my father. I did everything I could to make you happy and always put you first, yet you never treated me like your daughter. I can't bear it any longer. So I'm cutting ties with you, Dad. I'm leaving both you and this company because I just can't take it anymore", I said, my voice trembling and tears streaming down my cheeks.

Dad's face turned pale, but before he could speak, I left his office, gasping for breath and with tears streaming down my face.

My heart is breaking from severing ties with my own father, but despite the pain, there is a sense of peace in having stood my ground.

Maybe this is what I needed.
A fucking Conclusion!

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