111 Chapter 111–Laying Down the Law
111 Chapter 111 – Laying Down the Law
“How dare you insult my daughter, you arrogant bastard!” Clairemont shot to his feet, jabbing his finger at me.
“Don’t you dare touch me. Sit,” I commanded with arctic fury. Her smug smile wavered but didn’t disappear as they took their seats.
“Relax, the women organized a girls‘ night at my place and they’re looking after her, Owen said reassuringly. “And Miranda’s staying with Leo.”
“Damian, she ended it. Said there’s no path forward now. She won’t tear me away from my son, and she’s going back to Adrian’s division,” I said, the words tasting like ash in my mouth.
“Liam, man, those vultures are camped out in the lobby downstairs. I know you’re torn apart, but they’re not budging,” Damian said, his voice cutting through the fog in my head.
Damian filled a glass from the table pitcher and handed it to Clairemont. He patted his daughter’s face gently, calling her name. Gradually, the pest stirred, accepted the water, sipped it, then resumed her wailing performance.
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I collapsed onto my living room couch, a crushing weight settling deep in my chest. Each breath felt like drowning, my heartbeat thundering against my ribs while tears burned tracks down my face. This agony was familiar – the same devastating emptiness I’d felt when my parents died. That kind of loss that carves out your insides and leaves you hollow. Without Hazel, I was slowly bleeding out.
“Let’s cut to the chase. I seriously question whether this child is mine…” I started, but Clairemont cut me off.
“What century are you living in, Clairemont? Nobody gets shotgun weddings anymore,” Damian interjected.
“Fine then, let’s go face these demons,” I said, forcing myself to stand.
“Sit down and shut your mouth!” I roared. “We’re doing a paternity test.
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Clairemont looked absolutely grotesque while crying mouth gaping, drooling, snot streaming down her face. The sight transfixed me for a moment, and I felt hellfire coursing through my veins. It actually made me shudder. I seriously needed to start attending church.
“I’m being honest. We’re done here. Damian, call security to remove these two, I said, completely done with their presence.
“Liam, you will not disgrace my daughter. You have a duty to marry her, Clairemont demanded.
“Darling, aren’t you thrilled about the baby? I just know they’ll have your gorgeous eyes.” That snake slithered toward me, reaching for my neck.
“What about Hazel, Damian? And my boy?” I asked, anxiety clawing at my
throat.
“My decision is final, Clairemont, and you should accept it gracefully. I’m not marrying you. Monday, my attorney will contact you to establish terms for the pregnancy, child support, medical appointments I’ll attend, and everything else,” I said, laying down the
law.
“Look what you’ve done. You’ve made my daughter ill. Quick, get water, help me!” Clairemont barked orders.
That fraud Clairemont burst into theatrical tears and collapsed dramatically across the table. Clairemont panicked, frantically trying to revive the creature sprawled before us.
“You can’t abandon our child, Liam. You must marry me, give our baby a proper home. They need both parents together.”
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“I won’t let anyone harm my baby. While they’re inside me, I refuse that test. It could kill them!” Clairemont shrieked like a banshee.
“Don’t say that – our baby will feel rejected by their father,” the harpy protested.
“Perfect, that just confirms my suspicions. No problem, when this kid arrives, we’re testing, even if I need a court order,” I replied with icy calm. I was managing to stay rational despite the rage burning in my veins.
“Don’t delude yourself, Clairemont. These days, co–parenting works perfectly fine,” Damian said, snapping me from my demonic reverie.
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“Lawyers, Liam? I’m carrying your child – you should be celebrating. This isn’t some business deal,” Clairemont raged.
I pushed through the conference room doors to find those two parasites practically gloating, Clairemont and his daughter looked like predators savoring their kill.
“Cut the crap, Clairemont. This is corporate business. Damian’s my partner and my brother,” I said coldly. “Sit down.”
“Thanks, brother. At least I’ll still see her,” I said, grasping at this thin thread of hope. “Tell security to escort that witch and her father to the first–floor conference room. I need to handle this. Come with me?”
“I’m not marrying her. If the child is mine, I’ll support the baby, but I won’t marry your daughter. I love Hazel and I always will she’s the only woman I’ll ever marry. I stated firmly.
“Always, Liam. We’re family – I’ve got your back no matter what. Afterward, you’re coming to my place. We’re all rallying around you,” Damian said, gripping my shoulder while the others nodded their support.
“My daughter deserves respect, and you won’t treat her like trash, Clairemont said. “I demand you marry her, Liam.”
“Why’s he here? This is family business,” Clairemont snarled, jerking his chin toward Damian.
“Yeah, Clairemont, unfortunately you do work here, but you’re off the clock now. And this creature might be carrying my child, but inheriting anything here is entirely different,” I said, standing and turning away. At the door, I faced them one last time. “Oh, one more thing you no longer have parking privileges in my building, Clairemont.” I left them both sputtering indignantly.
“This is ridiculous, Liam. I work here. And she’s carrying the future heir to this empire,” Clairemont protested.
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“Hold on, Liam. We managed to fix one piece of this mess – she’s staying with the company.” I stared at Damian, trying to process his meaning. “She’ll work under me, and Owen stays with you, effective Monday. Not ideal, but it keeps her within Owen’s brainstorm, and honestly, it’s brilliant.”
“Oh, but it absolutely is a contract, everything properly documented. I’m not
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celebrating having a child with a woman I despise, I said harshly,
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