Chapter 4

Callum's POV

“Just tell him Vincent is here to see him, he'll see him.” 

I frowned as I stopped halfway to the door of my office building and saw Vincent, my ex struggling with the security guards. 

What was he even doing here? And couldn't he have taken a hint from the video of my engagement? 

He spotted me and his eyes lot up. “Get away from me you useless lot. Hey babe, I've been waiting for you,” 

When he reached out his hand to hug me, I stepped back. “What are you doing here Vincent?” 

He shrugged. “I saw the proposal video you posted recently but I knew your account had been hacked because there was no way you were leaving me. Right?” 

I pinched the bridge of my nose and took a deep breath to calm my nerves. . 

The last person I wanted to deal with was Vincent. I looked to my right to ask Roman to kick him out but he wasn't there. 

I frowned as I realized I hadn't seen or heard from him since he stormed off two days ago. 

I could see clearly why Adam hired him because if he had been here, Vincent would have been kicked off the property a few minutes back. 

I gritted my teeth and glared at Vincent feeling irritated by the sight of him. “Stay away from me Vincent, I'm getting married.” 

He blanched and staggered backwards as if I had pushed him.

Behind me, I heard some clocking sounds and groaned. 

A small group of reporters were standing there soaking in the drama as much as they could. 

“You don't mean that right?” He asked with an awkward laugh. “We were so in love Callum and I know I made a mistake but I've changed I promise you that!” 

Changed? I snorted. Perhaps it was time to give these reporters a show and get rid of Vincent for good. 

I took two steps forward and crossed my arms over my chest. “Mistake? Vincent, forgetting to take out the trash is a mistake, getting a recipe mixed up is a mistake but cheating isn't.” 

The color drained from his face but it was too late. He had brought this upon himself by choosing to show up here and he was going to get everything that was coming to him. 

My pent up anger for his cheating and Roman's disappearance merged as I revealed everything he had done and how I had got him sucking off his neighbour.

His face was ashen as he tried to hide behind something but we were in an open space with nowhere to hide. 

“The game is up Vincent and you've lost your chance with me.” I told him, a stern look on my face. “If I ever catch you on my property, I'll hand you over to the police. Let's see what they think of you trespassing.” 

He shook his head and held up his hand. “I didn't mean to cause any trouble Cal, I just wanted to apologise to you. I miss you,” 

He reached to touch me but his hand was stopped midway by another large and hairy one. 

“Touch him again and I'll see to it that you can't use your hands for a week.” 

At the sound of his voice, I looked up and spluttered. “Roman? What are you…?” 

I blinked, wondering if I was seeing things while the reporters continued soaking up all the gossip. 

“Miss me darling?” He whispered with a smirk. “I left you for two days and look at the meds you made.” He leaned closer and whispered. “I'll do it. It's too late to back down anyway and I'm sure after this unpleasant encounter with your ex, you have realized how much you need me around.” 

I flushed at his words mainly because they were true and hugged him trying to keep up appearances since the cameras were still clocking away. “The next time I disappear on me again, don't think of coming back.” 

He chuckled and placed a wet kiss on my forehead which I itched to wipe off but couldn't because we weren't alone. 

The evil bastard! I thought and glared at Vincent. 

“Why are you still here? I snapped, fighting back my emotions. 

He shook his head and looked down. “I won't bother you anymore. Be happy with him.” He whispered and started to walk away. 

I heaved a sigh of relief and turned to leave when his voice stopped me in my tracks.

“What now?” I whispered, completely irritated. 

“I'm not talking to you Cal,” he said and then directed the rest of his words to Roman. “You’d better take care of my Caly bear or I swear, you'd be hearing from me.” 

Roman eyed him wordlessly for a bit and then chucked. “Caly bear uhn?” He whispered at me and I flushed. “Best believe I know how to take care of my man.” 

Then he did the most absurd thing and grabbed my ass. 

Whistles and gasps of surprise came from the small group of people and reporters that were gathered and my cheeks grew hot. 

“Come on babe, let's go inside. I have missed you.” he winked suggestively and dragged me towards the entrance of the company. 

“Kill me now.” I whispered to no one in particular wishing the ground would open up and swallow me whole. 

**** 

“Nice office,” Roman commented as he fiddled with everything in sight. 

I itched to kick him out but the reporters were still hovering around and my staff members seemed to have caught the gossip fever. 

“Where did you go?” I asked and he scoffed. 

“Pray tell, why would you want to know? You didn't want me around, remember?” 

I gritted my teeth and turned my attention back to the load of work sitting ducks on my desk. 

The design team had just submitted a new proposal for our new AI technology and I had to review it and make corrections so the launch date wouldn't be delayed. 

“Nice work out there you guys,” Adam said as he walked into my office. “Roman, it's nice to have you back.” 

“Did you bring the contract and NDA?” I asked without looking up from my laptop. 

“Hello to you too, Callum. Now let's talk about your wedding and the honeymoon.” 

*** 

Roman's POV 

I played with the bracelet around my wrist as I watched Callum work. 

He was one good-looking man, I hated to admit it but even a fool could see it. 

If the circumstances were different and we had met at a different time, place and situation then I'd have gone for him. 

Atlas, he was just a heartless murderer who covered up crimes. 

I gritted my teeth as memories began to flood my mind. 

Tyler's distress call before the accident which I had only heard because it was recorded as a voicemail and then the announcement that he had died. 

No official statement had been released by Callum's company even though he had been an employee and it had all been swept under the carpet but I was here to get answers and pay Callum back in his own coin. 

Meeting him hadn't been a coincidence but a carefully mapped out plan. 

I wanted what was so great about him that made Tyler give up his life to save him. 

Did he even know Tyler? Has he ever interacted with him? 

Did he notice Tyler was dead? 

I scoffed at my own questions. Of course he knew nothing because it was beneath. 

A man like Callum only saw his subordinates as the help and nothing else. 

Just a bunch of disposables he could toss aside whenever he felt like it. 

But by the time I was done with him, he would realize that he had messed with the wrong one, the wrong family. 

Unlike the others, Tyler had someone who could fight for him. 

My cover was perfect and no one would ever find out, not until I was close to getting my revenge at least because I had tightened all the loose ends. 

I would stay close to Callum until I got a chance to ruin him and then I'd walk. 

Such a brilliant plan. 

By Tyler's birthday in the fall, Callum would be paying for his sins. 

“Roman!” 

I jerked as I felt a hand on my shoulder and my instincts kicked in. 

I grabbed it and Callum fell into my lap. “What are you doing?” I hissed in anger as I released his hand. 

He blinked, looking momentarily confused. “I have been trying to get your attention.” 

His face began to flush and I narrowed my eyes. 

“What is that digging into my back?” He asked as he jumped to his feet. 

I blinked trying to gather my thoughts. 

Great, now the moron would think I had been thinking about him which I had but not for the reason he'd think. 

“Tell me Roman, what were you thinking about?” He asked with a smirk and I rolled my eyes. 

“Don't flatter yourself, Caly bear. That's my gun but if you want it to be something else then I could grant your wish as well.” 

His cheeks grew red and I chuckled. He was so easy to tease. 

“I have no problem getting it up if you want to help yourself. Just say the word.” 

He opened his mouth no doubt to cuss me out but the door opened behind him, cutting him off. 

“Even though the media is eating all this up, I don't think a sex tape getting released would be good for the board Callum.” 

I leaned back in my seat and watched the two of them as the plan formed in my head. 

It was simple. Get him to fall for me and then walk. 

That way I could uncover the truth behind Tyler's death and expose him at the end of the day. 

“Roman, here, read this and let me know what you think.”