A Deal with the Enemy

Chapter2

Victor gave a loud laugh to what she said like it meant nothing before continuing what he had to say.

”The doctors said that it would take a miracle to have him fully restored and back to his normal state, seeing that he went through a few dangerous stages before being found. so it’s either he dies or remains in a vegetative state for a long time.

“Upon hearing this, I had to say something.The directors were in the dark and they were confused about what was going on, so I had to tell them exactly what it was that was happening, and assure them that there was nothing to talk about.” Victor said, blabbing about nothing else but his greed.

The family had agreed to keep Richard’s sickness a secret, especially from the investors and the board of directors, but Victor went ahead and did as he pleased knowing fully well how much it would affect all of us.

“So What,you told them that my father was going to die? What the hell is wrong with you? Vera's anger could be heard from the outside, she was almost exploding and Victor only made it worse. His inability to work as a team and stay loyal was driving her crazy.

She didn’t care that he did not like her because she felt the same way, but it pissed her off to see him act that way towards his brother. It was easier to understand now that her uncle was only kissing up to her father all those years because of his wealth, and that he never really changed from his old and useless ways.

“Don’t get me wrong Vera, I did this for all of us, for Richard my brother. I’m sure he would agree that I did the right thing. The questions were piling up and turning into bad and false answers ikota so I had to set things straight

What stupid rumors, was anything they said worse than what you concluded? I mean it has not even been a week for God’s sake, who the hell were you trying to help? You should have at least pretended to call me for the meeting since you were doing the right thing, don’t you think Victor” she said, calling his name to his face with no respect on it

“I am your uncle and I’m way older than you, you would respect me you lazy little moth” Victor said moving closer to Vera. He was done trying to lie his way out of the situation and was now very pissed at the little girls bravery

“The right thing would have been to inform me of this bloody meeting, and make sure we calm the hearts of our investors together while waiting for my dad to recover, not turning against us knowing that this is a crucial moment, that would have been the right thing to do as the director of Montgomery, and as our family.” She hated that he was related to her, oh how she wished that he was just another outsider who could easily get fired for misconduct.

“Look young girl, I think you are taking this too far. Your father is in a very critical state, don’t you think it is only healthy and professional that we find a way forward immediately, instead of waiting for a miracle. i am as well involved in this company as your father is, so I have every right to call a board meeting” he said, now close enough to become physical if she pissed him off.

“Even without the chairman present?” She asked looking straight into his eyes, not caring for how close he was to her.

“Look uncle nothing and I repeat nothing would happen to my dad, he will be well and up in no time, ready to set everything right like it should be, so I suggest that you stop playing stupid tricks, and sit your ass down like you have always done, or risk losing everything you worked for over the years” she said sounding really savage as she stared at her uncle in disdain.

“You b***h” Victor said, almost losing his temper by raising his hands in an attempt to slap her, but held himself back because it was not a good idea.

“And one more thing, even if the great Richard himself doesn’t make it out of this alive, I Vera Montgomery, would gladly take over as the successor and heir to my fathers throne. So please stop dreaming of a fantasy and stop trying to instigate lies, it’s pathetic. Stay still, or you would not have a job to come back to at the end of the day” she was spitting fire form every edge and she was winning

She excused herself after she was done talking and walked back to her car, before driving off.

“Oh that sly b***h, let’s see who takes over Montgomery at the end. I’ll make sure to sit on that throne even if it means cutting you and your father off.” Victor was pissed beyond words, he felt so insulted and it only fueled the greed that he had inside. Nothing was going to stand in his way now no matter the threats that Vera made.

“What’s the news on the hospital?” He asked, turning to face his secretary who had been standing there all the while

“It’s been a two days since I heard last, I’ll give them a call now” the secretary replied, taking out his phone to make the call

“I hope we get good news this time,” Victor said, placing his hands in his pants pocket and bringing out a piece of menthol. He was addicted to taking it anytime he was stressed and that moment was the perfect time.

“Of his recovery sir?” The secretary asked, confused as the phone rang in his hand.

“No you stupid fool, of his death. His recovery doesn’t benefit me does it?” Victor asked, shaking his head in disgust. Richard’s recovery was his worst nightmare and he didn’t even want to think about it. He was going to make sure his brother stayed that way or disappeared forever.