FALLING FOR THE MARRIED BILLIONAIRE.

MET ME AT HOME.

Ethan fell on the sofa as they got into the office, while Pierce strides to his chair and heavily sat.

They exchanged glances, Ethan stressed his eyes as he was curious to know the reason for the sudden call-in.

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Pierce began, " Ethan__

" How about next time you don't boss me around in front of the lady? "

" why is that? "

" I dunno, because it makes me look like a d**k. " Ethan replied

( PIERCE'S POV )

Pierce had the sudden urge to know the content of their discussion, but there was no way he could ask. So he decided to lay back and wait for Ethan to fill him in like always. Ethan was always telling him stories of his amatory exploits, or issues relating to the opposite gender.

Pierce watched and listened to Ethan closely, but instead he said something else.

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" I know you summoned me into your office to discuss about the project cape. "

" Yes__

" And I want to let you know that I'm on it already. "

" Oh really? " Pierce wasn't buying it, " You've logged into the files? "

" Will do that the second I leave your office. "

Pierce ran his hands on his face in mild frustration, " Ethan__

" Don't worry my boss, I promise, I'll finish up everything before the investors arrive on Monday, I promise. "

" You can't screw this up. "

" There will be no screwups, I swear. " Ethan rendered.

Pierce was still on edge, " Look, if at any point you feel you can't handle this, please let me know. I'll just have Jimmy do it, do you understand? "

Ethan breathed deeply, " There's no need for that, I will handle it myself, it's my job. "

Pierce gave him the dirty eye, " Of course. "

( PIERCE'S POV )

Pierce was still longing to have Ethan disclose what he was discussing with Lori Hart, and their supposed relationship. When he noticed his brother was not going to spill and was busy with his phone, he considered talking about his personal issues.

He also normally shared his personal drama with his brother occasionally, and there was also the need for him to hear Ethan's story too. He speculated that if he told his own end, maybe Ethan would also spill.

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" Hey, "

Ethan lowered his phone as he noticed the depth of Pierce's voice, it was deep, yes, but it was also lowered and withdrawn. His voice only assumed this shape when he had something bothering him.

" Caitlyn__

" f**k, " Ethan recognized the issue before it was revealed, " Don't tell me she threatened taking Frieda away from you again. "

" You know I would rather die than have let her do that to me. " Pierce pinched.

" Yeah well, " Ethan adjusted his sitting position, " This is America and the justice system supports the women more. "

" I will not let her take my daughter away from me, not in this life or the next. " Pierce rendered.

Ethan could sense a dark cloud edge over Pierce's eyes and his countenance assumed a fierce state.

( ETHAN'S POV )

Initially, Ethan was forcefully drawn into Pierce personal drama, he never wanted to be a part of it. In his bid to get closer to his brother and gain his trust, he was somehow sucked into Pierce's private quarters.

on the bright side, getting to hear about Pierce's private issues, also meant that he was getting closer to him, but Ethan couldn't deny the fact that it was sometimes difficult to be in the center of things.

Ethan would describe Caitlyn to be unpredictable, but aren't all women, let alone wives unpredictable? He felt there was something passively strong about his brother's wife that made him want to stay away from whatever has to do with her, which included Pierce.

But he could not, most times, his emotions got the better of him and he finds himself once again in the middle of their affairs. Ethan wouldn't be biased, seventy percent of the times, to the best of his knowledge, he felt Pierce was the reason for most of their fights. But the thing was that, it was not something Pierce noticed or could control.

It was no secret that Pierce wasn't in love with his wife, Ethan was well aware. But Pierce had shunned any advice to divorce his wife and end his marriage. The reason Pierce wanted no divorce was something Ethan dreaded to discuss about. That was because, it would make him time travel to his childhood, which was something he never wanted to do.

Most times, he didn't blame his brother, that didn't mean he blamed Caitlyn too. But he felt that since the both of them were aware that there was no love in the marriage, and that the only reason Pierce inputted himself in the mix was because of his daughter, why doesn't Caitlyn just float. Why was she so hell bent on fixing something that was almost impossible to fix?

Meanwhile, all she was doing was sucking what was left of the joy and happiness from Pierce, making him to think and act like a robot, all in the aims of reviving their marriage and strengthening their love. Ethan considered that bullshit.

That was the main reason, he tried taking his brother out, the second he had the chance to. It was difficult to get Pierce to loosen up and go out with him. The masquerade party was the first time Pierce had succumbed to his pull. Ethan was positive that it was a sign of something fun in Pierce's life.

Ethan recalled a most recent scenario that got Pierce on his doorstep around 4am, in tears and in shambles. Caitlyn had left the state with their little daughter, without Pierce's knowledge.

That was the weakest position he'd seen his brother in, that was also the toughest call he had to make in his life. Pierce had insisted on alerting the police, that was when Ethan had to dig deep to discover his hidden wisdom.

He remembered asking Pierce what he really wanted, Pierce's exact words were.

" Ethan, I want my family back. I don't want a divorce, I want my daughter to have a complete family, something I never had. "

That was when Ethan rendered the only advice he could at that moment in time, " Then you can't invite the authorities into this, you forget that Caitlyn is a lawyer. Yes, she did wrong by leaving without your notice, but in the long run, all this would end in a divorce, which goes against what you want. "

" So what do you suggest I do? " Pierce had desperately asked him.

" Take my advice, send her a recording from the heart, pour out your emotions, we may exaggerate a little bit and tell some white lies, but we are trying to capture her emotions. You guys may be going through a rough patch right now, but I know one thing, she's in love with you. After that, you give her some time, and reach her, the only way to settle this and get what you want, is to reach her at her terms. "

The voice recording was done that same night at Ethan's residences, and just as he knew, it worked. Caitlyn came back, but that didn't seal the deal for their marital issues.

Ethan hoped that whatever Pierce wanted to tell him wasn't a serious one.

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" She... she surprised me with a deal from Yakizi. " Pierce briefed.

" Wow, another publicity stunt, what did you tell her? "

" To cancel it. "

Ethan didn't see that coming, " s**t, how did she take it? "

" You know Cait, she doesn't let her true emotions show, but I could see it in her eyes. She was furious. "

" Bro... maybe you could have... I dunno, allowed Yakizi in? "

" That would be a daft idea, regarding what happened the last time I let her bring those reporters in here. "

" Fine, that was one bad deal, it wasn't anyone's fault. I cal it bad timing. "

" So you're saying I should have let her in? "

" C'mon, we both know why she's trying to do this, probably to get closer to you. "

" Well I can't take that risk, what if something bad happens again? "

" We do need publicity though. " Ethan chipped in.

" If we do, I'll personally see to it. "

Ethan laughed softly, " f**k. "

" What is it? " Pierce knew that he was on something else.

" You don't want her here, that is understandable. "

" That is not it__

" I get it, it's hard enough to deal with her at home, you don't want to bring that energy to work. "

Pierce shifted his gaze from Ethan and sighed, " I swear I have the business in mind too. "

" I completely understand, you don't need to explain yourself. I guess, you dodged a bullet? "

Pierce shook his head, " I hope I did, you know me so well. "

Ethan got to his feet. At this point, Pierce knew he wasn't telling him anything about his relationship with Lori Hart, Pierce really wanted to know.

" I better get back to work. " He went for the door and took the knob.

" Wait, " Pierce called, " Donald... "

At the mention of that name, Ethan felt a sudden rush of tension.

" I haven't seen or heard from him in years, I wanted to know, has he reached you by any means? have you seen him? "

Ethan had to keep his breathing under control, without turning back, he said.

" No, I haven't heard or seen him. "

" Please, if you do, let me know. It's important. "

Ethan turned to Pierce, " of course. "

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( PIERCE'S POV )

Pierce eyes met with the box on the high top of his giant shelf. He was considering getting a safe inside his office and changing the box's location. He didn't know why, but he felt a sudden sense to do so.

He was yet to know his father's last message for him, Pierce didn't have the courage yet to open the box. But he felt the need to protect it.

The thought of his employee came once again to his mind, he recalled how he watched her unwind with his brother outside the building earlier, meanwhile, she was uptight with him.

So far, he didn't know what sort of relationship she had with Ethan, but deep down he hoped it wasn't something serious or important. He knew his brother and how he had a way with women.

Perhaps Lori was someone he'd met sometimes in the past, or he merely was trying to woe her. If he was trying to woe her, he was doing a wonderful job, judging by what he saw, she appeared to be having a great time.

He couldn't stop to think about that awesome night, what they shared and how she didn't remember him still. Somewhere inside of him didn't sit well well with that development.

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( LORI'S POV )

Lori had her head buried in a salad when she felt a familiar energy, she raised her head and saw the Man at the top, Pierce Boseman walk into the kitchen.

Her heart skipped a beat, immediately their eyes met, she drifted them away from his. The mood in the kitchen changed, everyone added more seriousness to their work and didn't even shed a smile.

After a few patrols, Pierce walked out of the kitchen without saying a word. Lori didn't know why she felt his eyes stinging the back of her neck before he exited the scene.

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" Is it just me or is the boss visiting the kitchen a little too often this days? ". Fabian asked, wiping off sweat from his face with his towel.

Lori's eyes wandered to Aguero, where she spotted him laced her a mean glare.

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Ethan opened the door to his home, tired and partially drunk. Before he could locate the light switch, the light mysteriously turned on.

Ethan felt his heart thumped, he turned to the side and saw his brother, Donald Boseman sitting majestically on a white chair, with legs crossed.

Two men stood at his sides and had guns pointing at him.

Donald wore a dark smile on his face,

" Well, well, welcome home, brother. "