Chapter 33
-NADMI
“What the fuck are you talking about, dad? Circe’s voice is stern, with him adding a lot of ‘stress‘ to the dad.
His father looks unfazed and satisfied with his choice of words and agreement
Well, he shouldn’t
Taking on an
an empire is the last thing I wanted or asked for.
It’s a monumental responsibility, a daunting task that’s overwhelming for anyone, let alone me.
I’m still trying to wrap my head around it. It’s no wonder Lilian, Circern’s stepsister, felt threatened by my sudden arrival and inheritance. On my very first day here, she made it clear that she wasn’t happy about my new role. The weight of this responsibility is crushing, and I can understand why she would feel intimidated by my sudden presence in the picture. It’s a lot to take in, and I’m still trying to navigate this unexpected turn of
events.
Go ahead and copy it!
The McCains black empire is undoubtedly a big deal.
Eddie sits up and shakes his head. “I will not let you do the same mistake I did, Circent; running the black empire alone will be a hassle. I have done you a favor by leaving at both of your hande
“A favor?” Cincenn scoffs. “You think I worked my butt off for years just so you could do me a favor?”
“You didn’t have to do anything; you are my son. Certainly, one day or another, I was going to hand the empire to you. Running multiple companies might seem like a cherry on top to you. But the black empire is different, it has many branches and many intakes. It is lonely, it is drowning, and if its custody is under the hand of one man, it has one name. You’ll die if it does; your soul would be all messed up.
Eddie hasn’t finished talking when Circenn starts to laugh.
A bitter laugh that is so contagious you can feel its bitterness at the tip of your own tongue,
1 purse my lips, watching his eyebrow furrow in pain.
“Dad.” He calls like he wants to smack the man in front of him. I
“I did not ask you to do this. And I would like it if you revise this bloody petition and take out Naomi’s name.
“Do not be rude. She is your wife,” Eddie slams
“She is my wife, not yours. I know what she wants” Circenn barks,
I really do not want to be in this stretch of bickering, but I guess I am now a McCain too, and I have to be involved until my marriage is over with Cirienn.
“Mr. McCain” I begin.
Eddie turns to me and raises his eyebrows.
“I agree with Circean,” Leontinue
Eddie chuckl
“Of course you do. I know my decision was spontaneous and, for you, unexpected. But I promise you. Both of you agree that this is the best thing. Consider it a wedding gift for you.”
“She did not ask for it,” Circen chimes in.
“Nobody ever asks for a gift it is a gift because it is not asked for,” Eddie adds.
“Naomi.”
says, smiling at me.
Í stop talking and sigh..
Chapter 21
Eddie looks a Cireron and shakes his head.
“I might be a My–fifty ownership, but I know it’ll still be solely under your care. Do not worry much.”
“How do you expect me not to worry? Naomi is not even
Circenn stops talking
I look at him, and he frowns.
He almost blew our cover
Naomi is not even my wife? My real wife!
“Naomi is not even what?” Eddie gets on his feet.
“She’s not happy about this,” Circenn says to Eddie.
“She might not be now, but sooner or later she will be grateful; ruiming the empire is a big deal. In life, the higher you go, the lonely you.
why i mard both of you in this journey togriler. You’re married and in love, you have kid whatever could beat that Edelic
He smiles so much now that I’m sick of it
“In love.” Circenn scoffs.
“I saw the way you both looked at each other at the wedding.” Eddie beams.
Circenn glances at me, and I shrug.
If only his father knew what we had been doing or what we planned to do after our marriage ended.
“Right.” Circenn nods. “And what if one day we both wake up and stop loving each other? What if there’s a divorce?”
Thate
nx this one, and besides, you
“A divorce,” Eddie adds, “why would you wish for that? You already know how things went with Kimberly, so do not jinx this one, have kids; things will turn around better for this one.”
Kimberly
I don’t want to pry, but I am curious.
Eddie continues talking.
“And I had a few things added to the inheritance probates. There are a few things added. Some rules”
Eddie’s eyes fall on me and then on Circen
“Rules” Circenn sounds haughty.
Eddie nods
ffy percent of its inheritance comes back
“Because I inquired that the empire can only be run by two of you at the joint. If you both get a divorce, fly to me, and twenty–five goes to Jessica and Lilian cach.”
My eyes widen in shock, and so does my circle.
“You’re fucking kidding me!” Circenn yells.
Eddie chuckles, That shouldn’t bother you.” You’re not planning on a divorce, right?”
“You’re fucked, you perry old man” Circenseethes
I get on my feet
“Don’t you think you’re doing a little too much” Lask
“My dear, I overindulge because it’s the best way to achieve success. I know you both hate this Nioni. I know you love and enjoy working at the company where you’re working, and the empire well be a big responsibility at your feet. But you can leave it all at Carvenn’s feet. And you can hard over your share to Ciren if you want, bust that requires getting a lawyer, and it is a drag along the way, so do not stress it. After a rest, you can thank about it again. This hre insident was ton much. Lagire
invoy comiderate.
But I do not want anything inherited from McCain!
With my boys, it’s line.
But with
ΠΕ
It feels like a fraud. Circenn and I are not even real. It’s something Circenn has been wanting for years.
“I shall take my leave now,” Eddie says, and he does so
I und wull. Still shocked.
If we end our marriage contract, He loves his empire.
If we don’t end our marriage, I’ll lose my mind.
We both will
Circen turns to me and sighs.
“You’re handing the other fifty percent to me.“.
“I don’t know; I don’t care just do whatever pleases you. I do not want anything to do with this or any of it. It’s literally the same reason Lilian threatened me-
I pause when I realize I’ve blown another secret that is supposed to be a secret
Shic
“Lilian threatened you?” Circenn asks, his gaze darkening, and his height suddenly makes me feel small.
1 gulp.
Yeah”
-Was it that day you!
asked if I came across her? Our first day here.”
Wow, he catches on really fast.
“Yes,” I said, shutting my eyes
“Why didn’t you fucking tell me?” He seeshes.
“Because I am not a fan of trouble circling, and even if I did tell you about it, nothing would happen. Or whatever were you going her too!” I roll my eyes.
to do! Threaten
“That girl and her mother entered my life uninvited.” And an unwanted guest has no right to threaten my wife. “You possess more rights to this mansion than they do, and she dared to threaten you?” He grows, his thick voice shutting down certain parts of my body.
And the way he had called me his wife.
He really meant it.
And I can’t believe it is giving my heart this stupid, flattering feeling and a solid reminder that I am someone’s wife.
“Well, the past is in the past; do whatever you want with my percent or heritage. I want to go and work now,” I say about to walk.
away when he catches me by my wrist.
He makes me turn to him.
“There’s a gala happening next week.” He begins. “And we’re attending”
“We” Task.
“We’re married.” He lets go of my wrist and says, “I’ll be weird if I show up there alone.”
“Sure.” I say, and I walk away.
I retire to my room at
and try to continue working, but I can’t seem to do so.
Everyiling as uricily overwhelming, and 1 just can’t seem to get everything out of my head to stick to my work.
I ignore my work and get some sleep instead.
After all this inheritance talk
I need nothing but a good night’s rest.
