From Rejected Son in Law to Empire Heir

Chapter 7: The Betrayal

 Something shifted within Logan, he became angry but controlled himself, "It doesn't matter what you say Alfred. I know that my father is somehow involved in what happened to her and for that I will never forgive him. You of all people should know that.”

 Alfred took a deep breath, "Young Master, I know that I'm in no position to tell you this, but your father is not the only one in the Mitchell family. Refusing to perform your duties… simply means that you're ready to throw away all the decades of effort  put into building this empire.”

 Logan scoffed and  looked away. He understood where Alfred was coming from, Astral Corp was his responsibility but he had been running away from it for years and now it had finally caught up to him. He hated being here, but Mia… for her sake, he was willing to do anything, even if it meant coming back to the place that once caused him unbearable pain.

 He took a pen and read through the documents, then sighed it before handing it over to the old man. And at that moment, his status elevated, he now had assets worth billions to his name.  

 "Congratulations, Young Master. You're now the sole heir of this great empire . I couldn't be happier.” Alfred said with a wide smile.

 But Logan wasn't too happy, he instantly demanded, "The cash, Alfred. I need it now.”

  After some time, Logan left the building. He had taken another exit because he knew his in-laws were waiting to flood him with questions, he wanted to avoid that. 

 He looked down at the bag he was holding and was really happy. The exact amount of money needed for his daughter's treatment was finally with him. He got into a taxi and headed back for the hospital.

  He later arrived, walking hurriedly towards Mia's room. As he turned to the next corner, what he saw next made him fuel in anger. Francis Lee was hugging Ava just outside Mia's room. His hands were placed on sensitive areas of her body, and the worst part? Ava was enjoying it.

 "What the hell is going on here? What are you doing with my wife? You shameless bastard.” Logan roared as he rushed over to them, yanking Francis away from Ava and slamming him against the wall. He grabbed the director’s collar and glared hatefully at him.

 “Logan! Are you crazy?” Ava yelled, “Let him go right now, you idiot!”

 "Ava!" Logan called in shock, "Why are you defending him? Can't you see what this bastard is trying to do?" 

"I think you've misunderstood, Mr Mitchell." Francis spoke with calmness despite the situation he was in, he had a smug smile attached as he continued, "Ava was only showing gratitude because I helped pay lovely baby Mia's medical f*e… Since you were nowhere to be found.”

"I thought I made it clear that I would be paying my daughter's medical f*e and that we didn't need his help." Logan had a hurt look on his face when he turned to Ava. "So, why did you accept his help?"

 Ava snapped, “You never made anything clear, Logan. You were just being a prideful asshole. Our daughter has been sick for years, she can't live a normal life thanks to your poverty-stricken ass!”

 A cold shiver ran down Logan's spine. How could Ava be this cold with her words…

 Ava saw the shocked expression on Logan’s face but she could care less, ‘You have failed as a father and a husband.” She pressed on, “You should be on your knees thanking Mr Lee for coming through for us despite your arrogance!”

 Logan let go of Francis' collar, he couldn't believe that it was Ava saying this right now. "But my love… I have it, I have the money right here." he said as he opened the suitcase, showing her the neatly-stacked cash.

 This shocked Ava.