Billionaires with Benefits

Chapter 88: The Fathers

Alex was surprised when Robert told him again that he would withdraw investment from his company. He grinned, between wanting to laugh and resigned. He was happy because William managed to get Paula again. At least, his son did not fail in household matters.

"So you must have known about it?" asked Alex with a suspicious look, staring at his laptop screen with a hard face. "Paula told me and asked you to threaten me?"

"Fuck! Paula and William don't even want me to meddle in your family matters!" argued Robert, sneering at his friend.

"Then, why do you suddenly want to break off our cooperation?" Alex asked again while wiping his tired face. He had too much to handle after firing William. "What is the reason?"

"Of course. I'm angry because you belittled my daughter," Robert replied with a face that was no less friendly. His eyes stared intently at his friend. "You think my daughter is worthless than a job."

Even though communication was done virtually, the tension was still real. Alex didn't want to add to the tension. He tried to calm himself.

"You know, this isn't about Paula," Alex replied, swallowing hard. "William is just being too careless about company affairs."

"But he left to take care of important family matters that you should be supporting," said Robert again.

Robert was indeed angry. He couldn't let Alex do whatever he wanted while he still got comfortable facilities from him.

.....

"Don't hate me like that, Robert," Alex said with a chuckle. He picked up the magazine on the desk to read the latest news. He then turned his attention to Robert again. "Because of this, William has proven that he really loves your daughter, no?"

This time, it was Alex's turn to be on top. He used Robert's affection for Paula as a boomerang for Robert. Instantly, he had Robert's undivided attention.

"Yes, right. But if William no longer has anything to do with your company-"

"Wait, I did fire William, but he is still my son," said Alex, cutting off his friend's words.

"What do you mean?" asked Robert, frowning in confusion. "Didn't you say he won't be your heir?"

"William would not inherit my company. But William and Paula's child is still going to inherit our family business because he or she is still Montgomery, right?" Alex said casually as he turned over the magazine he was carrying.

"Oh, damn it!" Robert cursed, laughing. "I thought you were serious about kicking your kid out because Vanessa managed to persuade you or something."

"No way, Robert, Vanessa has absolutely no desire for that," explained Alex with a gentle smile. "She wants to be a doctor."

Both of them burst into laughter. They seemed to forget that a few minutes earlier they had a pretty big fight.

"I am serious about William. I was annoyed because he felt as if he didn't want to be helped. Though ...," Alex paused for a moment. "Ah, never mind! How about we both celebrate our children's union? Isn't that what we should be doing?"

"You are right. Today ... I happen to be available. In the usual place?" asked Robert then, Alex answered with a nod.

That night, Alex and Robert went to where they used to spend time back then. Sometimes, on purpose, Alex didn't invite Lisa because he really needed time to himself.

"So are you some kind of tsundere daddy?" asked Robert while sipping his drink with a light smile.

"You don't have a problem son like William. Stop commenting." Alex looked annoyed. He does not like the way he educates children commented by others.