The Tycoon's Son-in-Law

Chapter 6

Lucas's pov 

The gigantic mansion was flooded with lights. Twinkling blue, green, and red lights alongside the normal yellow bulb. From the gate, the thumping beats from the party were heavier, and the air literally shook. 

I paid the cab man as I alighted, bracing myself for whatever was to come as I headed in. 

Various epicurean cars which displayed their high worth merely by the sight of them lined down the compound. I wondered what time the party was scheduled to commence for this number of people to have arrived. 

I proceeded into the house, and I appreciated the loneliness that embraced me. The party was happening at the third floor which holds a large hall for such purposes. I retired to my room to freshen up and change into something more presentable for the party. 

I drew in a deep breath and almost pulled the door, but someone else did it before me. My heart sank subconsciously. Ava showed up by the door, sizing me up with her eyes before speaking. Probably after she was satisfied with my attire.

“I was just going to place a call to you, what took you so long? Come with me.’’ She instructed, denying me any chance to speak as she walked away.

Of course, they didn't call me to the party for any other reason than to join the servers. Maybe it wouldn't have felt so humiliating if I hadn't discovered my true status. The chairman of Blue Diamond who I came to realize goes by the name, Mr Sikes, was also in the party. It seems he shared a good relationship with Romeo. His imperious attitude still sprouted, standing all over him like the hair of a lion. 

“Here is your wine sir.’’ I offered him the green mixed fruit wine he had ordered. 

“What's this?’’ He questioned me in his loud voice which always seemed like he was yelling. 

‘‘What? Its.. it's a mixed fruit wine.’’  I couldn't stop myself from examining the bottle to be sure of its theme.

“Yes it's a mixed fruit wine but is it Nova Caribbean Sparito?’’ The man who looked somewhere close to his sixties asked with so much irritation in his voice.

How do I blame him? This was probably what he spent the company's money doing, consuming some stupid wine I'd never heard of. 

‘‘What? How dare you glare at me?!’’ He suddenly thundered, jolting me out of my trail. Before I could speak, a heavy slap hit my face and gasps filled the hall. Everywhere had suddenly gone dead quiet as every single being watched the scene. 

Romeo approached immediately. “What is going on sir, are you okay?’’

“This joker guy just looked me in the eyes and glared. Do you know who I am?’’ Mr Sikes ranted, brewing fervently with rage. 

Romeo turned to me with an icy gaze. “Apologize this minute.’’

“W-what?’’ It wasn't as if I didn't expect it, it just hurt my ego to apologize to him. 

Mr Sikes let out a big scoff in disbelief. “What is this, he cannot apologize? Really? Do you bring hooligans to serve at your parties?’’

“Please calm down, Mr Sikes. I'll take care of it.’’ Lady Wright appeared, turning to me with the same icy look Romeo had, except that one could observe the anger behind that face. 

I tried to say something, to at least explain myself to the crowd. But Lady Wright dashed a cruel slap to my face, the same spot Mr Sikes hit. Gasps erupted from the crowd again while shock clouded me. 

‘‘You dawned irritating loser! How dare you disrupt my party? If it weren't for me your incompetent mother wouldn't be lying comfortably somewhere, she could have probably given up some hours ago. And this is how you thank me? By harassing my guests?’’ Lady Wright vented, not caring about the ears around. 

“Apologize right now!’’ Romeo added sternly. 

It hurt. My heart stung painfully. It was this moment I realized that my resolve to make these people pay for how they've treated me hadn't been strong enough. I vowed in my heart as I lowered myself to Mr Sikes, I'll destroy them all to the least of their existence. 

“I'm sorry sir, I didn't mean to glare at you.’’  I sprinted out the bitter words. 

“Of course you didn't, you wouldn't dare!’’ Was Mr Sikes's response. I swallowed it all, lowering my face to avoid the eyes from all over. 

“Get the hell out of this hall right now.’’ Lady Wright commanded. I walked out immediately after forcing a short bow to them. 

I yelled out my lungs as I stepped into my room. I was going crazy! If this was how helping people out was, then the world was better off without help. It puckered me more that I had the money at home, I had Barnabas' money to pay him, I just wasn't with it!

I went under the shower for refuge. There wasn't much I could do anyway, not when I hadn't even learned a thing about the company, my company. I guess the period of my endurance has just added more length. I heard Lord Wright on a call once when he was alive, the Wright company's foundation wasn't planted from a legal source. 

That fateful afternoon, I was busy with the usual house chores and decided to trim the flowers that surrounded the backyard, adorning the cool-off shade. I had heard Lord Wright's voice from a distance and paused to clarify when I heard his discussion. It didn't seem quite clear to me and sounded like confidential information. I dreaded anyone showing up and accusing me of eavesdropping, so I had left immediately with mixed thoughts and emotions. 

I had waved the whole thing off later since there was nothing I could do with it. I even forgot the details now, and that is where my journey of endurance comes in. I'll conceal my wealth and endure every storm they bring my way but I'll surely dig it up. I don't care what source I have to pass through, I'll make sure to dig up their secrets and turn it against them. I believe there must be a way to do so.