I FELL IN LOVE ON THE JOB

DIRT AND RETURN

Tyler would play his father on his games, he was guaranteed to get what he wanted. He knew of his father's recent affairs, who was he kidding? his father was always in some sort of entanglement with women and he'd just figured out which one.

He knew what his father treasured most in the world, he was all too familiar with it. Tyler was willing to use that to his advantage. Jacksonville's head was the heart of the Gu family franchise and he will be foolish to leave it all in Olivia's hands. Not to talk of the secrets surrounding that place, it was calling him. He needed to uncover all the secrets there as well as hide his.

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" Working with your father's mistress? tsk tsk tsk, Tyler you've been a bad boy. " Vivian hissed with her legs crossed.

" All is fair in love and war. " Tyler hissed back.

" Oh my God, I'm I sleeping with the wrong Guvin? "

" Did you get what I ask? " Tyler didn't have time to chitchat with her.

" Take it, easy soldier. " Vivian smiled seductively.

" I gave you more than enough time to get it ready, now hand it over. "

Vivian tossed a phone over to him, " It's all in there. "

Tyler grabbed it and turned it on, the video of his father having an intimate moment with Vivian played, Tyler eagerly watched with a smile on his face.

" Remember, you can't tell him you got it from me. It was part of our deal. "

Tyler rose to his feet, " Don't worry about it. " He attempted to leave.

" Not even a thank-you kiss? " Vivian asked.

" No, I don't eat from the same plate as my father's. "

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Jimmy was sick and tired of his father freezing his card when he felt like it. His father's attempt to force him into the family business was futile, he wasn't prepared for that amount of stress, and he would much rather remain in the comfort of doing nothing. It was safer that way, he would be far away from his family's unending drama. He knew his father's reason for freezing his card this time was to lure him back home, he'd been away from home for far too long.

Jimmy threw the card over to his father, " Why dad? "

Leonard turned over to see Jimmy standing in front of him, hands in his pockets, his hair unkempt, eyes unsteady. He smiled, his little trick had worked, " Welcome back home son. "

" Why... why did you freeze me, dad? "

" I did that two months ago, you're just showing up now? don't tell me, have you gotten tired of ripping off those little whores of yours? "

" You're one to talk, unfreeze it, I have no use being in this house. "

Leonard laughed, " How about you work for the money? letting that good talent of yours go to waste. "

" Dad! I literally have nothing, would you toss me out into the street? "

" You have a home here, move back in. "

" If I don't, you'll let me go with nothing? " Jimmy didn't want to stay, he knew his father's plan to make him stay was the tip of the iceberg, he would soon force him to get a job.

" Yes... yes, I will. "

" Dad! "

Tyler walked into the room, Jimmy instantly went mute, he was intimidated by his big brother.

" Jimmy! " Tyler called, " Dad froze your card again? "

" Hi bro, " Jimmy replied avoiding the question.

" Excuse me, I have something important to discuss with dad. "

Jimmy threw Leonard a frustrated look as he angrily stormed out of the room.

" What is it, Ty? " Leonard groaned.

Tyler took a seat near him, " Jacksonville head, I need it. "

Leonard shot him a confused look, " What now? "

" I need Jacksonville__

" I heard you correctly, why? "

" Because I want it. "

Leonard chuckled, " Did you and Ollie fight again? is this some twin drama? "

" I wish it was dad, but we both know Ollie and I are too old for that. "

Leonard sat up straight as he noticed the seriousness in Tyler's voice. " What is the meaning of this? "

" Now, I could easily fire her but you'd just have her rehired, I'm the director but you're still the boss. "

" Tyler__

" Especially when I have no idea why you gave her Jacksonville head. I could just ask you why but we both know you wouldn't tell me. "

" I'm still waiting to hear the point of all this. "

Tyler cleared his throat, " The point is I want Jacksonville head and you're going to give it to me. "

" I assume you have a reason for saying that? "

" Dad, " Tyler adjusted his tie, " Don't let me do this, for once just do as I say. "

" I'm curious son. "

" Fine, have it your way. " Tyler handed the phone over to him.

Leonard's look instantly went blank as he watched the video, his hands shaking, he was terrified. " What is the meaning of this nonsense! "

" Reduce your voice dad, what would we tell the others if they asked why you're shouting? " Tyler asked in a mocking tone.

" What is the meaning of this? " Leonard whispered as veins surfaced on his forehead.

" You need me to interpret the contents for you? "

" How on earth did you get this? " Leonard wanted to know.

" I got her phone hacked, I always have my ways. "

" You can't do this to your father Tyler! I gave you everything you own! you ungrateful son of a b***h! " Leonard couldn't control his increasing anger.

" It doesn't have to be like this dad, give me what I want and this video would remain private. "

Leonard shook his head in disbelief, " You wouldn't dare. "

" All is fair in love and war. "

" I... I can't give it to you, Olivia would... she would. " Leonard couldn't get the words out of his mouth.

" What did you do dad? what could you have possibly done to get caught up like this? " Tyler asked in surprise.

" It's none of your business! " Leonard shot at him.

" Make your decision, but mind you, I wouldn't think twice about destroying what you worked so hard to get. It would be way too easy. "

" Tyler please, don't do this. "

" Just give me what I want. "

" Why the hell do you guys want that place!? what are you not telling me? "

Tyler arched a brow, " I'll just pretend I didn't hear that. "

" Look, " He was sounding desperate now, " I would fire Olivia if it was that easy, but I can't... I just can't. "

" Then I'm afraid you leave me no choice. * Tyler rose to his feet as he attempted to leave.

" Wait! " Leonard called gnashing his teeth, " I can't fire your sister, but who said I can't get you hired too. "

Tyler appeared intrigued.

" You'll just have to share like old times. " Leonard concluded.

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Sarah got to the house and she was surprised at what she saw, the house was nothing compared to the one she'd just come from. She wasn't expecting much from it, but the fact that it was so shabby looking left her wondering.

Didn't Leah say that she was getting paid enough to live comfortably? or was she spending it on the other house because she planned to leave town? Sarah couldn't tell. She wasn't sure if she was ready to live in the same house Leah was last heard alive in but she had no choice. She took a deep breath as she opened the front door. Derrick had heard her coming, he patiently laid wait to ambush her.

As Sarah entered the house she was welcomed by a sharp and brute force hitting the back of her head, she didn't have time to see her attacker as he sent her falling unconscious to the floor. Derrick used the knife he held to shove Sarah's hair from her face to get a good look at her.