Trapped in Love's Game; A Billionaire's Tale

ering his office. He sighs at the sight of the intruder."Bravo! Bravo!" Lucas said, clapping. The corners of his lips turned down in mock

doing just fine until they started incurring losses. Lucas proposed that they defraud their shareholders but Callum was not comfortable with the idea. This caused them to further disagree on a lot of issues." I don't think I can continue to do this with you" Lucas announced to Callum one day. He explained how he was no longer interested in working with him and wanted him to give up his shares. A bewildered Callum did not know what to say."What?! You want me to give up my shares? This is a company we built together and we have as much veto power""Well, I can't do this. It's either you sell your shares or we split the assets of this company" Lucas had replied, a stern look on his face. Callum made several efforts to plead with him but they were all futile so he had to give in, sell his shares, and start his own company from scratch while Lucas decided to do what he thought was right. That was how their joint venture solely became Lucas's company.After years of hard work on Callum's part, he was able to build his company which thrived more than that of Lucas. This triggered a sense of loss and hatred in Lucas. He began to nurture a desire to ruin Callum and his thriving company.Allison knocked softly on the slightly opened door. Lucas had not closed it when he left. Callum didn't respond to the knock. She could see him sitting at his desk, one hand supporting his jaw with his eyes focused on some invisible object. She walked in with a file in hand, her pleated skirt swaying from side to side. A few steps in, she stops and calls out to him "Mr Callum?" No response.She stood puzzled and cleared her throat. "Do you need anything sir?" Her gentle sonorous voice came again but Callum seemed lost in thought. Just as she was about to turn and leave the office, her eyes darted to a cabinet in a corner of the office. She glanced at Callum who had spaced out and made for the cabinet. "They must be important documents in there," She thought.The files in the cabinet came dropping to the floor immediately after she opened its door. She flinched and looked in the direction of Callum whom the noise had jolted from his reverie. His brows creased from surprise."What are you doing there?" Well... I just... I..." She stuttered. Callum's tired eyes were fixed on her, demanding an answer. His caramel-brown pupils made her heart skip a bit. She averted her gaze."Yes?" He prompted."I was trying to see if there was anything I could help you with. I'm sorry I disturbed you sir"His gaze lingered on her for a few more seconds. "I don't think you should come in here without my permission. Just focus on settling in today." He goes back to his laptop, a dismissive look on his face."Okay sir. I will arrange them back into the cabinet immediately"