Contraceptives

~Liam~

I lower my phone on seeing Red walk into the study.

“Boss,” he calls, his face lowered.

“Yes, go on Red. Anything new?” I ask, leaning up on my seat.

“Boss. He found out.”

I stare at him, his words slowly sinking in. I stand up from my desk when it finally dawns.

“When did this happen?”

“Been a while, boss. But not too long ago.”

A pang of annoyance flashes over me. “Why didn't you tell me?”

“But…he thinks I'm working for lady Cath.”

I frown. “He thinks you are working for my mother? Why?”

“He probably doesn't think you can go this far.”

I scoff. The bástard underestimates me. He thinks I'm riding on my mom's coattails.

I planted Red to watch him and report all his moves to me. But he's been playing it quite smart so far. I know he's going to slip soon.

“Boss…” Red's voice breaks into my thoughts.

I nod him to speak.

“Are you wary of him…are you afraid Nathan will take your place?”

“What?”

“Ah. Forgive me boss. I shouldn't cross the line.”

“Get out!

Fool. Why would I