THE CEOS TROUBLED DAUGHTER [COMPLETED]

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June 20th 2020 / 3 days later Saturday

Minas POV

Outside Mr Chous Office

The sound of my heels echoed against the pristine marble floors as I made my way toward the towering oak doors of Mr. Chou's office. A heavy weight pressed on my chest, but I lifted my chin, refusing to show fear. The secretary gave me a pitying glance as she motioned for me to enter.

Mr Chous Office

Mr. Chou didn't waste time.

"Sit", he barked, his voice sharp enough to cut through stone.

I complied, my hands clasped tightly in my lap. His expression was a storm brewing, his knuckles white as he gripped a document in front of him.

"How dare you?", His voice thundered.

"How dare you go behind my back and get help to make that... movie for Tzuyu? How dare you parade her illness for the world to see? And buying her medication are you trying to destroy everything I've built?".

I steadied my breathing, meeting his gaze.

"I did what I had to because she needed help. Help that you've denied her over and over again".

His laugh was cold, devoid of any warmth.

"Help? You think you're helping her? No, Mina. You're coddling her. Tzuyu was supposed to suffer, to reach rock bottom so I could control her. You interfered!", he said.

Anger flared in my chest.

"Control her?", My voice rose.

"You control her already and it's torture. The things you've done to her, the pressure, the neglect it's made her worse. You've pushed her to the edge, and you blame her for falling. You're the one who's sick, Mr. Chou, not her".

He slammed his fist on the desk.

"You're just her fake wife! Why do you even care?".

The words cut deep, but I didn't flinch. Instead, I leaned forward, my voice steady and unwavering.

"Because I love her. I fell in love with the daughter you claim is a monster. The daughter you've written off as a lost cause. You think she's incapable of being saved, but she doesn't need saving from her illness she needs saving from you", I said.

His face twisted in rage, his voice venomous.

"You actually love her? Love doesn't fix anything. Love doesn't matter when she's ruining everything I've worked for. You've meddled where you shouldn't have, and now, the media knows I have a sick, mentally ill daughter. Do you understand the damage you've done? This is your fault!".

I stood, my hands trembling but my resolve unshaken.

"The only damage here is the one you've inflicted on her. You want her to end up in a mental asylum, out of sight and out of mind, just to protect your precious reputation. You're a terrible father, Mr. Chou a cruel, heartless man who doesn't deserve her".