From Rejected Son in Law to Empire Heir

Chapter 6: The Billion Dollar Signature

While Logan was still in his thoughts, the elevator that led straight to the CEO’s floor dinged loudly, drawing their attention. The woman that stepped out was the CEO’s secretary, she was sharp-looking as she took measured strides towards them.

  Leslie  quickly adjusted her clothes and turned sharply to Stacy. "Keep it down, will you? Can't you see that someone from the CEO's floor is here? Behave yourself." She scolded as she tried her best to look as calm as possible. 

 "Oh my God! That's true…” Stacy composed herself quickly, “They must have reconsidered your business proposal and sent her to inform us, mom." She turned to Adriana, "Your father's connection must have worked after all. 

 Adriana huffed quietly, "I told you my father's influence will come through. " She said with a proud smirk. 

 While they didn't know that the CEO they fawned over was the Mitchell family butler, Alfred Macdonald, they also didn't know that the actual CEO and the rightful heir to the property they stood in… was right in front of them. 

 Albert was merely a trusted individual that was personally chosen by the Mitchell family to handle the public affairs of  Astral Corp while they took care of things from the shadows. Only 1% of the world's population knew of their existence.

  Leslie held out her hand, hoping for a handshake, but the lady brushed past her and stood in front of Logan with a smile. Leslie was beyond embarrassed.

 "Hello, Mr Logan. I'm so sorry to keep you waiting.” She said with a calm smile. "The CEO has been expecting you since you told him you were coming. He even cleared out his schedule for the day so he'd be available for you whenever you arrive." 

 "Hello there, secretary Kim." Logan returned the  smile. "Did he really clear out the schedule for the day? He shouldn't have done that, I don't plan on staying long.”

 At this point, Leslie, Stacy, and Adriana were too stunned to speak. This was a scenario they never  thought in a million years would play out in front of them.

 "Mum, what the hell is going on?" Stacy whispered to her mother, "Is this really happening right now? Did the secretary just address that good-for-nothing with respect?" 

 Leslie only nodded in disbelief, trying to wrap her head around what she was witnessing at the moment, “Just how much does that fool think he matters?”

 Adriana just stared, unable to say a word.

 Meanwhile, Logan and Kim chatted away, ignoring the presence of the three women. 

 Kim then led Logan away towards the VIPs only elevator that led straight to the CEO's floor.

 Stacy was the first to leave after they left, “No freaking way.” She said loudly, “That idiot did not just get special treatment while we're here.”

 “This must be a mistake. We're gonna wait for his to come back and then ask him because there's no way this is happening.” Leslie whispered.

  Kim led  Logan through highest floor to the CEO's office. She made a low knock before going in with Logan.

 Sorry for taking so long in bringing him here, sir. There was a slight disturbance at the lobby earlier."  She told the old man sitting behind the  large mahogany desk. 

  Alfred nodded as he stood up, adjusting his suit. "It's alright, thank you Kim. You may leave now." 

  Kim nodded and looked  over at Logan. "Welcome back, Young Master Mitchell. You have been greatly missed.” She said with a genuine smile and left.

 The minute the door closed after Kim, Alfred moved towards Logan and pulled him into a tight hug. “She couldn't be more right, Young Master, you truly were greatly missed.”

 Logan returned the hug. “I would be lying if I said I didn't miss you all, Alfred. But I have more serious matters to attend, and it can't wait till tomorrow. What is it that you want me to do?” 

 "Oh, yes." Alfred stood up and went to retrieve a file from his desk. "I want you to sign this, and once you do, the $600,000 would be yours." 

 Logan frowned, just like that? He knew something was up when he saw the file he was asked to sign. He flipped through the document. Then his brows knotted, "Butler Alfred, why must I sign a document for inheritance before you help me?" 

 "Young Master, it is your duty and right to take over the empire's affairs, sir.” The butler said immediately for fear of being cut off by Logan, "I know you left the family because of what happened to your sister and you blame your father for it but I assure you, he isn't at fault, he is not the culprit. For how long do you plan on punishing him?"