“No, dad. I’m no longer the young boy you need to protect. I’m thirty-two years old, dad, I can handle this by myself ” I said adamantly. ” Michael Vincent Thompson!!!” My dad screams again as I ignored him. “Yes, dad. I can handle it” I reply not fazed at all. “Are you sure, son?. I’m not speaking to you as the chairman of Thompson’s Empire but rather as a father”. “I will be okay, dad. And if at all I need your help, I will not hesitate to ask for it”. “Okay. And make sure to invite Deborah over for dinner, take care of yourself” I slump onto my chair as I closed my eyes briefly. “Aurora? Come into my office” I called into the intercom. A minute later, she walks in. “Yes, sir, you sent for me” ” Tell Mark to bring the car, I will be going home soon,” I said to her as I type away

