020 A Price For Disrespect

Karl

I never thought I would be firing a useful asset to my company just because of his son's carelessness, but here we are.

I sat on the white couch in my office as father and son stood in front of me.

Ethan’s nose was bandaged. It looks terrible. Good.

“Mr. Moretti, my son, already apologized. If needed, he would give a formal apology to her” Jackson said.

He has been trying to persuade me to forgive his son since he came into my office this morning.

I asked him to meet with me not to bring his shìt head of a son, his disgusting face ruined my already bad day.

“Why would I apologize to her? I won't” Ethan spoke adamantly behind his father, who glared at him hard.

It seems he hasn't grasped the weight of the situation.

“I just got another reason to fire you,” I said calmly. “Such useless son you've raised” I added, and sweat broke on Jackson's forehead.

“There's no need to go that far, I would make sure he apologises” Jackson quickly replied.

Ethan made an unpleasant face at the idea of apologizing to Lana. “You don't fully understand the situation, do you?” I said, looking at Ethan.

“Why do I need to apologize to her, go ahead and fire my father, you think your company is the only one in this country” Ethan retorted. “I was only trying to help you see her true colors, and you punched me-” Jackson smacked his son on his head before he could finish his words.

“You should be apologizing. What are you saying?” Jackson yelled.

“If your father gets fired, he would never find another job, I would definitely make sure of it” I said coldly.

“She's not worth it-”

“Ethan!” Jackson yelled.

“She is definitely worth it” I replied calmly. “Go to HR and submit your resignation letter” I turned to Jackson, and the man fell to the floor.

“Please… forgive my son,” Jackson started.

“You should know this is useless, I never retract my words. This is your punishment for raising such a son, Leave my office” I stood up and walked towards my desk.

Jackson stood up with a sigh and walked out of my office with Ethan.

Sensible man, too bad he raised someone like that.

I would have done more than just fire his father, but I have a feeling Lana would not welcome that idea.

Her reaction last night was etched in my memory. Can't she get over him already?

My phone pinged, and I picked it up to see a message from Ryan.

I immediately picked up my coat and walked out of my office.

-

“What happened?” I asked immediately. I walked closer to Ryan and some of my other men.

“We found him like this,” Ryan said, pointing at the body on the floor.

Derek, the guy I asked to investigate the venoms.

He had different stab wounds on his stomach. “Right here?” I asked.

“Yes,” Ryan sighed.

I looked around the forest. This is too close to the base, just a few more steps, and it would be within our camera range.

Is this to tell us they know where the base is?

How much did Simon leak before I put a bullet through his skull?

“Take the body” I said, and they took the body, walking away.

“What should we do?” Ryan asked.

“This is getting troublesome, Find someone else to do the job” I said, and Ryan nodded.

“Should we tell Grandpa?" He asked

“he would lecture us about how careless we are, don't say anything to him” I replied and walked back towards my car.

Ryan followed behind me. “I heard you went on a date yesterday”

“How did you get that information?” I asked.

“I own the restaurant, of course I know. Do you know how hard it was to contain this information? It would have hit the tabloids already” Ryan answered.

“Thank you for reminding me to give a bad review,” I said and got into my car.

“Heyy, that wasn’t my fault” Ryan complained, but I ignored him. "I also found out something interesting," Ryan added, and I frowned.

"What is it?" I asked curiously.

"Beatrice told me he tried to force himself on her," Ryan said, and my grip tightened on the steering wheel.

it seems holding myself from completely destroying him isn't enough, even if Lana would not welcome the idea.

"You're on speaking terms with Beatrice?" I asked.

"That's not the issue right now," Ryan dismissed. "I didn't know Lana was this traumatized. You should do something to make her happy. Then maybe she would fall for your unromantic heart," Ryan added, and I glared at him.

"I don't need your help," I replied and started the car engine.

“Of course you do. If you really want to win her over after such a traumatizing relationship, then you need to try hard. I have an idea.” Ryan smiled.

“Don't do anything,” I said with a frown.

I have never liked Ryan's “ideas”

“You'll thank me, don't worry,” he chuckled.

I already know this is going to be a disaster.