After Leo left the penthouse I went to bed texting Kate about what happened with Mia. Well now you know clearly well that you can't judge a book by its cover Kate said.

Yeah now I know that I made a really big mistake not listening to you then I replied.

We will talk better tomorrow Kate I'm a little tired I said as we ended up our conversation. After bidding Kate I drifted right into sleep.
 
                    Leo P.O.V

Getting into the mansion I stepping into the living room only to notice my mother setting the table.

She noticed me then walked over saying Leo my son you are home, my son what do you want to eat?

I snubbed her and went upstairs because I have always hated her making sure I avoided her ever since my elder brothers death.

She always maltreated him and never loved him like a real mother should and by so doing she made him commit suicide because he always loved her but she never loved him even for a second. That memory always made me angry anytime I looked at my mother.

Getting into my father's study I met him resting against his arm chair.

Hi dad you called me I said sitting across him.

He gazed up and said Leo my son yes I called you. It's about Lisa my son.

I know that girl Hazel with you is not your ideal type and I checked her background she is not from a rich lineage but Lisa on the other hand is.

I looked at my father clearly annoyed by his proposal. Calming down I said dad I love Hazel, Lisa and I are not compatible because I don't like her, she is not my type and I can never marry her.

Dad if you don't want to lose me like you we losed my brother then you will gladly support my decision and do not introduce anyone to me again because that will only make me drift apart from you I said.

Okay Leo if that is how you want it then I want you to know that I will never accept her in this house and never ever threaten me with your brother's death again, we all know it was no one's fault and I don't want to lose anyone again he said.

That is exactly why you don't seem to understand anything about us because you never knew of how your wife has always maltreated Frank before he left us or maybe you turned a blind eye to it because she was not his biological mom.

That's enough Leo he shouted. Dad what is the main reason why you called me? I asked again.

Leo I know you have been working so hard over the years to achieve what you have but I have to retire Leo, you need to be in charge of my company and that's what your mother also wants he said.

Dad can you ask her why she didn't want Frank to take over your company then?

Just because she didn't like him? It was his right and possession since he was the first son. But she took it all away from him just because she hated him , because she wasn't his real mother she disliked him and now she wants me to take over?

I'm sorry dad but I can't I said.

Leo Frank's death is not your fault and he will always want this for you, he said.

Dad I don't want it and you can make your wife take over as long as she dearly cares for it, I'm tired of talking about this all over again.

My decision is still firm I'm sorry dad I said.

Can you have dinner with us at least?he asked. I'm sorry dad but I will have to decline your offer I don't want to see that woman's face , I will be on my way now I said walking out.

Leo I have cancer he said,....

Dad is this a joke so I can change my mind I asked turning around.  I'm serious son, I have been trying to hide it for over five months now but I think you should know he said.

I walked towards him hugging him as a tear dropped from my face but I cleaned my face before my dad notices it.

After retrieving from the hug I said I'm sorry dad , take care of yourself but I won't change my mind about our conversation.

With that I walked out but deep down I wanted to hug him tight. Realising the fact that we have to take heavy decisions at times for the greater good then I left the mansion and went straight home with my chauffeur.

Lost I thought the chauffeur had to inform me that we were home, cleaning my tears I went to my study to calm myself but I ended up breaking down completely.

I caressed my brother's pictures for hours as tears poured down my face. After feelings better I decided to go to the room and rest .

Entering the room I noticed Hazel sleeping soundly so I went to freshen up.

Getting ready for bed I sunk into the covers and joined Hazel hugging her from behind.

Noticing I was back she tried to turn but I told her to please remain in that position because I didn't want her to see my swollen face.

Still uncomfortable for not looking at me she asked me saying Leo are you okay?

I planted a kiss on her neck making her relax then I answered yes.

How was the meeting with your dad she asked me. It went well I replied hugging her closer while inhaling her scent because I couldn't get enough of it.

It felt like home as it felt so peaceful and relaxing finally putting me to sleep .

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