Billionaire's Bounty Cost Of Love And Revenge novel Chapter 31

Chapter 31

Marcus’s POV

I was annoyed when my assistant informed me that Asher was in the building. There was nothing like a quiet arrival when it concerned my brother. I never understood why, but whenever he walked into the office, he always seemed to attract a long line of people trying to fawn over him. Ladies clutching their pearls and fan giling so hard. Grown men with found rimmed glasses grinning from ear to ear at the sight of him always mada me want to puke. I reasoned that it was because he had been involved with a good percentage of people on my employee list. He was always dauched like that.

I was even more annoyed when I walked into the reception area and saw him in Ava’s arms, the company’s receptionist. I could swear that he had already been involved with her, despite my warnings. My brother was, to put it kindly, a degenerate. I was hoping he wouldn’t show up at all today, maybe that would convince my father that he was about to make the inost stupid decision of his entire life,

“Asher Sterling!” I bellowed, striding toward him.

Ava pulled away from him, her face flushed.

Asher looked unbothered, and I wanted nothing more than to knock the smug expression off his face.

“I didn’t know our appointment was for…” I checked my watch, “3:00 PM”

“Marcus…

“Leave us alone, Ava” interjected, waiting until the sound of her shoes against the marble floor faded into the background.

“You made big talk, convincing Father to hand over his legacy to you…

“It was just the winery, not your birthright,” he retorted, rolling his eyes.

I dryly chuckled. “That’s the thing with you, Asher. That has always been the thing with you your lack of awareness. You think the winery is a small company? You think Father didn’t sweat and slave to build it?”

“He did all of that and abandoned it… His voice was barely above a whisper. I could tell he was trying to keep his composure, but I couldn’t be bothered about who heard us. “I asked for it, and he gave it to me. That shouldn’t concern you, Marcus. I haven’t taken anything you wanted.”

I didn’t respond immediately and then shrugged. “Who’s saying I didn’t want the winery?”

He stared at me in utter disbelief.

I dryly chuckled and smacked his shoulders. “Relax, dear brother. I don’t want the winery. I just want to ensure Father’s legacy is in safe hands.”

“Where is Father?” he asked, his tone sharp.

“Why?”

“I don’t have to speak with you, Marcus. I really don’t,” he said through gritted teeth. “I can manage to sit with you at family dinners, but that’s just as far

as it can go. I don’t have to deal with you outside of compulsory family gatherings. What I do with the winery is Father’s business”

My lips slowly curled into a smirk as folded my arms across my chest. “Too bad, Father grew tired of waiting, and of course, as a diligent businessman, he also had other appointments, so he already lety.

I could see the color drain from his face. My brother may be an irresponsible asswipe, but oven he knew when he messed up.

“He was pretty disappointed, but that was expected, I guess I smiled when I saw anger Hash in his eyes. “The task is mine to handle. So, shall we brother?” And without another word, I bounded to my office. He didn’t follow me immediately, but soon I could hear his footsteps trailing behind me. He had no choice; if he wanted it, he would have to dance to my bune.

I walked into my office and sat in my chair, waiting patiently for him to walk in. He shut the door behind him.

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Chapter 31

“Have a seat, brother,” I gestured at the chair across from me. He scowled at me but noiuly pulled out the chair and sat down

I clamped my hands together. “So what do you want from me, brother?” asked

He shot me a glare, I knew he was losing his temper, but I couldn’t be bothered. Hooked up at him and shrugged. “If you don’t tell me, how would

know?”

“Just cut the act, Marcus. You don’t like me, I don’t like you. There’s no need for us to make this mesting longer than it has to be

I shrugged. “I want you to tell me yourself, Asher. Because, in all honesty, you don’t look like you’re here to do any

“I’m here so you can hand over the winery!” he barked.

Ichuckled, unable to hide my ansasement at his frustration. I settled back in my chair. “So where are your lawyers? Your assistant? Do you have a team ready? Anyone?”

“Thad hoped your lawyers were on standby. I told my assistant not to worry. I hoped to work with Dad’s existing team.” He massaged his temples, frustration evident on his face. “I don’t know, Marcus. I figured I would handle the employee list and who gets to be on the team when i get the company!” He slammed his hand on the table.

I drummed my fingers against the surface. “First of all, your pants are all up in your ass, pipe down. You are acting like a toddler who was refused candy Second of all, you said it yourself they are my lawyers; they work for Sterling Industries. Also, they are Father’s team; they work for him…

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