Austin Theory Father Novels & Stories

"Nice to meet you, Julian. I didn't know my father had someone so young on his legal team." Julian smiled, a genuine, warm expression that instantly made the cold corporate hallway feel a little less intimidating. "Arthur hired me straight out of law school. He believed in giving people a chance. I’ve been managing your father’s personal files since his passing, and frankly... I’ve been worried about what Victoria was doing to your accounts." I stepped closer to him, lowering my voice. "She took everything, Julian. I'm completely locked out."

Recognition came slowly, then all at once. Christiana blinked water from her eyes and stared at him. The sharp jaw. The dark eyes that had always seemed to see too much. Julian Frost. Her father's best friend. The man who used to visit their house when she was younger, who would sit in the study with her father for hours discussing business she did not understand. The man she had stupidly, hopelessly crushed on when she was sixteen. Her stomach twisted. Of all the people to appear now, it had to be him.

“You want to know why I didn’t call? Why I spent two years pretending you didn’t exist?” “Yes.” “Because I can’t trust myself around you.” His voice dropped to something raw and honest. “Because every time I see you, I remember how you felt in my arms. How you tasted. How you looked at me that night like I was something worth saving.” He pulled his hand away, dragging it through his hair. “I’m twenty years older than you, Bella. I’m your father’s best friend. I watched you grow up. I taught you how to ride a bike, for Christ’s sake. This is wrong on every level that matters.”

"You should carry out your hunter duties, son. She'll just cause trouble anywhere she goes." "No," I said, my voice breaking. "Austin, please don't listen to him." But Austin wasn't looking at me. He was staring at his father with wide, desperate eyes. "You said if I helped you, you'd let me leave town," Austin said. "You said I could go with my boyfriend and start over somewhere else." "And you can," his father said smoothly. "After you finish this." "Austin," I said, trying to catch his eyes. "Look at me. Please. Can't you see he's manipulating you? Just like he always does."

I knew it because I faked smiles a lot myself. “Austin. He is Nicholas's stepbrother but it seems Nicholas hates him…” I muttered. “I have a theory about them anyway. Is Austin an illegitimate child by any means?” “Correct!” Vivian replied. “After Nicholas’s mother died, his father had a thing with his secretary and that brought Austin to life. Boss's father could have married the secretary but he didn't do that to preserve Nicholas’s position as the heir.” “Oh!” I exclaimed. “This thing about rich men and their secretaries is alarming!”

He will be out by next week and yet I have no idea what to expect of that. "I could ask you the same thing Annabelle. I am here to speak with the leader of this so-called club." Father is wearing a suit, one that fits him to a tee. Its dark grey and his hair is cropped short and slicked back. I don't think I have ever seen him look so sophisticated before. Austin walks up behind me and gently pushes me to the side. Father gives me one last leering look until he transfers his gaze over to Austin. "Can I help you with something?" Austin's tone is deep and perturbed but there is a level of confidence in it that makes you blink a few times before attempting an actual sentence.

“I know that, but most times, these women are usually being vindictive because of one reason or the other, or maybe the fathers are deadbeats and don’t deserve to be in their children’s lives, or something like that. There are many reasons why that could happen. However, if both parents are loving, the kid gets to have the best of both worlds. Now, I can’t believe that I’m saying this, because I personally don’t like this Austin fellow, but from the little I’ve seen of him and the way he looks at his son, I think it may be worth giving him a chance to be the boy's father. At least …” “Well, well, thanks for the vote of confidence, mate. I really appreciate it.” Austin’s amused voice came. Th

He was still off traveling the world with his beautiful girlfriend. Sophie whispered, “I feel like Austin doesn’t really have the will to live. Do you think it’s because his dad is so irresponsible? Maybe some people just aren’t meant to be fathers.”

“No.” “I know you don’t. That’s why I want you to take the time to reconsider the acquisition. Moreover, I want you to carve out the time to stabilize yourself first.” “I am fine. How many times do I have to say this?” “You’re not fooling me. For god’s sake, Austin. Have you ever seen a therapist about Sebastian? How about your dad? Your mom? What just happened to your girlfriend?” “You’re clearly updated.” “Word gets around.” He stood and I followed him out the door. He put his hand on my shoulder and squeezed. I nearly cried at the fatherly gesture.