The Billionaire's Secret Lover novel Chapter 102

“ Sir, these are the files you requested for” Aurora's voice called out to me as I turned to watch her standing in the doorway holding on to the files in her hands.

“ Good. Come on in” I told her with a broad smile on my face as I motioned her over.

Aurora dropped the file on my table while I flipped through the pages looking for a particular entry. It was the budget for the Thompson's Hospital. Apparently, Dad found out the money budgeted for the hospital was too much and requested that we reduce it which was why I'm in a meeting with Doctor Damien. The director of the Thompson's Hospital.

“ So, Doctor Damien. We've cut down the budget to fifty million dollars, hope that will be enough?” I asked him, I could see his lips curled up in a frown.

“ Anything is okay by me, Mr. Thompson,” He said the words out in between breaths which I knew he wasn't quite okay with it. He wanted more money so he could embezzle them when he's done.

“ Good. I want everything ready because, by next week, we are coming for the commissioning. Have a nice day!” I told him before shutting down my computer. I stretched my body before turning to relax on the armrest. I can't believe I've been working all morning and now it's noon.

I turned to see Aurora still standing in front of me with a sad smile on her face“ Why, Aurora? What's wrong?” I asked her as I sat up on the chair with my hands folded on my table, I turned to look at her.

“ Sir, I__ heard you will be relocating to Greece by next month. Is this really true?” She asked me avoiding my gaze. I knew she was scared that I might scold her for not being professional. I mean she was asking me a personal question but I won't do that...

“ Yes, it's true,” I told her. I watched as her eyes shot up to gaze at me in shock.

“ Come on, Aurora. Don't look at me like that. I really need to go. New York hasn't been the best for my family and you know that. We need to put everything behind us and start afresh. This is for my kids, hope you understand?”

“ Yes, sir but___”

“ That reminds me, didn't you say your fiance worked in Greece?” I asked her cutting her off as I suddenly remembered our last conversation when I called her back.

“ Yes, sir” Aurora replied with a skeptical look on her face. I'm sure she's wondering what that has got to do with me relocating to Greece.

“ That's Good. Get ready cause you are coming with me. You can be my assistant, that way you can spend quality time with your fiance” I told her, I watch the smile spread across her face before lighting up her eyes as she smiles broadly at me.

“ Really sir? Oh My God! I can't wait to tell Frances, he will be so happy. Thank you so much for the opportunity, sir” She called excitedly to me before running out of my office.

I couldn't help shaking my head at her retreating back with a smile on my face. She could have asked me to take her along not being sad that I was leaving.

“ Hmm!” 

I turned to the doorway as soon as I heard the sound of throat clearing and stood up to usher in the person 

“ Dad, you didn't tell me you were coming,” I asked him, motioning him over to the couch while I went to sit opposite him.

“ Must I announce that I'm coming to see my son?” Dad asked me with an angry look on his face. I couldn't help wondering what might have pissed him off.

“ No, Dad,” I told him before turning to pick up my phone which was on the table.

“ I have just concluded my meeting with the Doctor, the money has been reduced to fifty million dollars. Is that okay with you?” 

“ That's good but I'm not here for business,” Dad said, I turned to stare at him in shock. This was the first time dad will be in my office and isn't because of business.

“ What's wrong dad? you seem pissed off” 

“ I am pissed off at you. What's the news I'm hearing around that you are relocating to Greece. Why? What happened? And why couldn't you inform us, your family about it?”

I shrugged as I turned to gaze around my office which seemed more fascinating than what I was about to tell my father. I knew he wouldn't be happy with my choice but this is what I, Nina, and my daughters needed. A new breath of air away from the bad memories of New York.

“ I'm sorry dad but my mind is made up and can't be changed. I mean after everything, my kids deserve better, don't you want them to have a better childhood?” I asked him as I stood up and paced around the office lost in thoughts.

“ I know. Of course, I want my granddaughters to be happy but what about the office? And us, your mom and I? What about the Millers? You are taking their daughter away from them?” Dad questioned me softly with a sad look on his face. I've never seen my dad look so broken before, I'm 

sure he's going to miss us.

“ I'm sorry dad, I wish there was something I could do. The office will be okay without me, and the Millers had a business in Greece, they could come to check on their daughter if they want” 

“ I can see that your mind is made up” Dad stood up and walked to the door, he paused and turned to look at me.

“ I will see you at Joey's birthday party tonight,” He told me before stepping out of the office, causing me to slump down in exhaustion. I've forgotten how tiring it could be to argue with my father. He never backs down from a challenge, I'm sure he's only doing this because of the kids.

Something my dad had said last caused me springing out of the couch in seconds as my eyes went to the gold watch on the wall. It was 6 pm. How time flies.

I quickly packed my briefcase and rode the elevator down to the parking lot where my white Range Rover was parked.

I enter into the car, switching on the ignition, I pulled out of the driveway and took the route to Nina's office. I had to pick her up in time for the party.

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“ Nina__ Where the fuck are you?” I screamed in anger as soon as I stepped into the sitting room. I paused as soon as I saw that everywhere was set up for the party. Yes, we agreed to use our home because Joey didn't want a loud party and we planned to celebrate the twins' birthdays with his...

I saw Lillian rushing to meet me from up the stairs“ Michael, how are you?” She greeted me as she met me in the doorway.

“ Hope you've got gifts for the kids?” She asked me and I nodded before sending me up the stairs where Nina was.

I paused as I said a few greetings to mom, dad and everyone gathered before making my way up to our room.

“ Baby, you are back” 

I stood gawking at Nina as she stood in front of me wearing a broad smile on her face. I let my eyes take in the breathtaking view in front of me, my anger slowly fading away.