Beam's problems did not stop from the unjust termination. Murmurs and a look of disgust welcomed him the instant he entered the hospital cafeteria. He doesn't have to hear what they were all talking about, he is sure it's about him and it's not pleasant.
It's been a busy day and he needs a recharge. He ordered his usual drink and the cafe attendant gave him her usual sweet smile to his great relief. A grumpy food attendant is the least he needs now.
"Enjoy your coffee Dr. Beam, have a great day ahead" the woman warmly smiled at him.
"Thank you, auntie, you too, have a great day" Beam gave her a genuine smile before he turned away.
While he walks towards the vacant seat, he can feel the drilli
It's the day of the annual stockholder's meeting and all Greys were all formally dressed for the occasion. The men were all in a three-piece suit including Beam while Minerva and Shane were in their formal business dresses. A few days ago, Archer asked him to free his schedule on this day which he readily obliged. Though he was so confused why he was included in the event of Grey Corporation, he contained his curiosity and trust in Archer. Archer is so quiet beside him while inside the vehicle. He seemed to be so lost in his thoughts and wasn't even aware that they had arrived. He remained unmoving while Beam just watched him. "Archer…" Beam called him softly after a long moment of silence. It's only by then, Archer turned to Beam with his confused lo
Everyone turned to look around as confusion ruled the plenary. Murmurs buzzed as the members tried to question each other of the documents in their hands. Daniel Grey raised his hand to silence everyone and gestured to Archer to continue. "The other matter of the agenda is the CEO's resignation as read" Archer continued, ignoring the questioning look of his brothers and the entire members. "I, Archer Grey, Chief Executive Officer of Grey Corporation, am rendering my resignation effective August 30, 2021. Eight years has been a fruitful time for Grey Corporation under my leadership. It's been an honor as the youngest son to lead this company my ancestors had built with blood and tears.
Archer stared at the old man who's a very close friend of his late grandfather. He heaved a sigh and looked around realizing he cannot escape anyone, especially his two brothers who are sharply staring at him."Everyone, I want you to meet someone" Archer casually spoke as he gestured to Beam to come to him. Beam confusedly stared at Archer for a while before he hesitantly stood up and slowly walked towards him."I want you all to meet Dr. Beam Miller" Archer presented Beam to everyone. Everyone's face shows the curiosity of the young doctor's presence and relevance to the CEO's decision to resign.Beam on the other hand stood rigidly in front of everyone's scrutinizing eyes while trying to be composed. Panic is consuming his confidence but the Grey family'
Archer and Beam are both so quiet inside the vehicle while on the way back to the mansion. Beam did not ask Archer all about what he heard during the meeting and chose to just wait for his explanation. Earlier at GC, after all the stockholders left the boardroom, the family remained and just talked for a while about what had transpired but no discussions about what Archer said about him and Beam until they all left to go home. The car came to a halt in front of the mansion and the huge oak double door was opened for them but no one moved to go out. Archer seemed to be still in deep thoughts while Beam is the same. "Everything I said in the meeting was all my plans. I didn't discuss it with you before the meeting because I still don't know the outcome"
"Mama Bee give hawth(heart) Theo again, pweathhh…" they have settled already on the bed and Beam was reading a bedtime story to Theo when the boy remembered to ask another sticker heart from his mama Bee. "Heart?" Beam confusedly asked as he stared at the boy's adorable face. Even Archer, who is replying to emails on his phone, turned to the two. "Theo hawt(heart) tuwn(torn). Theo Thad (sad)" the boy pouted sadly as he explained to his perplexed fathers. "What heart? Did you tear it? It's okay, mama Bee will buy many hearts tomorrow" Beam gently asked while he caressed Theo's cheek, promising the child with a smile. "No No tuwn(torn) Theo, Mith(Miss) Thery(Chery) tuwn(torn) hawthh mam
The first thing in the morning, Archer met with Earth and Carl together with their parents. They discussed the situation regarding Chery and the possibility of filing a case against her. Carl and Earth had the pertinent CCTV footage they needed as per the request of Archer the previous night. "I will meet with Hunt and Hunt at lunchtime to discuss the case" Archer seriously said while watching the video of the day Chery tore Theo's heart and how she pinched the boy on the cheek and legs. His face is so grim and dark, mirroring everyone. "I didn't have any hint of what that woman did to my boy" Archer added grimly. "We've been trying to make Theo happy, making him forget the absence of
Beam quietly watched the video Archer made him see. All are compilations of all the footage where Chery was hurting Theo, physically and emotionally. His eyes became misty until fresh tears started to fall seeing the miserable state of their son, crying while Chery was pinching his face, his stomach, his legs, and the hurtful words she was saying to the boy."Archer… our son endure this pain?" Beam whispered painfully. His eyes were fixed at Theo's pained face. He wanted to go inside the screen to comfort his son and slap away the triumphant smile from the woman's face."She was arrested this afternoon. She will pay for what she did" Archer grimly responded."How could she do this to a three-year-old? Our son endured so much it's breaking my heart, A
Chery's admittance and pleading guilty made her penance shorter than what Archer was aiming to have but with the help of his high caliber lawyers, they still managed to maximize the number of years of Chery's imprisonment. They were granted Chery's eight years imprisonment although Archer was aiming for twelve years.The whole family including Beam were already satisfied with the outcome of the case. After the grueling Court hearings, which were also shortened, they can now move forward with their lives.Today, the two fathers and their adorable son are heading to the Grey's beach house for a one-week vacation.Archer and Beam have matching white muslin shirts and pants while Theo is so adorable in his white cotton shirt and cream-colored shorts. They are all wea