Chapter 10

Silas POV

I smiled in satisfaction. I was getting close to achieving unattainable heights for an illegitimate son. I took out my phone from my pocket and called Sophia. She was one of my aides. She knew better than to disobey me. I knew where to hold her best and I did it mercilessly. My interest must come first. She was a pawn in my hands. As soon as the call connected, I avoided preamble as usual and went straight to business. .

"Did you get the new employee to stay with Camilla in her office?"

"Yes sir"

"Good. And how about Kelvin's teacher? Hope you told her exactly what to do?"

"Yes sir"

"Good. You know what will happen if any thing goes wrong on your own path. Okay. I will call you when I have another assignment. For now, take care of these ones. I want no lame stories", I dished out my orders and threats and ended the call. I enjoyed being in power.

I went downstairs and dad was not there. I knew at once he would be in his study. I walked in and greeted him.

" Good evening Father ". He merely looked at me and continued reading his book. I was not bothered. We had nothing close to a good relationship. I sat next to him and said,

" Father, I came here to discuss something very important with you".

He narrowed his eyes before he finally replied, "which is?"

"I demand full rights as your son. A legitimate one at that", I stated in plain language. He closed his book at this time. I knew I was getting somewhere as I have captured his attention. I continued immediately.

" I want my inheritance. I want to be the president of Frostbite company ". He flared up that instant.

"You are crazy. Very crazy. What do you mean by your inheritance? Of course, you lack managerial efficiency. You want me to hand you my enterprise so that you can ruin it. Listen, I have rejected you as my son. It is because of your mother that you are here. You better don't bite more than you can chew, else, I send you out of my house" he finished in the heat of his anger.

I let his words sink in. He said he has rejected me as his son. Wow. I pushed my hand into my breast pocket and out came a flash drive. "It's best you do as I say or I will use your illegal transactions against you. Choose the lesser evil". I could see fire in his eyes.

" How dare you threaten me you little idiot. Have you gone nuts? Who do you think you are…?" He coughed violently. He took the glass of water on the table and drank it. I walked quietly out of his study.

Patrick's POV

I put down the glass and sat down. I tried to be calm but I could not. I really wanted to strangle that little idiot. How dare he threaten me? A discreet transaction only Jane knew of simply because she caught me with her feminine charms, and she found out. Just this morning, she had called to say she wanted her son made CEO. I remembered it clearly as if it was happening now.

"Now my son is back home, I want him to have his full rights", she stated.

" What rights?"

"I want that son of yours to give him what rightly belongs to him"

"And what is it you think belongs to your son?" I asked in fury.

"He should be the next President Frost after you"

"Then you are crazy. Do you think that because you have something against me, you can ask for anything and have it done?" I asked in fury.

"The choice is yours. I have told you what I want. Do it and avoid what is to be avoided", she finished undaunted.

And now, her son has come. That little urchin, threatening a whole me, Mr Patrick Frost. I thought of eliminating them. It will only take a snap of my fingers to do that. But then, they were my own blood. I would not be that ruthless. And again, I was certain they had plan B. And people watching out for them, ready and waiting for me to slip.

My thoughts quickly drifted to Kelvin. My son. Beads of sweat appeared on my forehead. Jane and her son would go any length to get what they want. They could even go after his life. I left my study and called the nearest servant.

" Go upstairs and call Kelvin, tell him to come right away", I ordered.

"Yes,Sir"

He returned to say that he was not at home. I was surprised. I was certain I had seen his driver this evening. I saw him from my study talking to some maids.

"Go and call his driver", I ordered the servant.

He returned with Victor.

" Good evening Sir", he greeted. I didn't bother responding. I went straight to the point.

"Where is Kelvin?"

"Sir, he went out", came the reply.

" Out to where? Why did you let him go out on his own? Do I pay you to have him drive himself? ", I thundered in annoyance.

" I am ..so..rry ...sir"

"This should be the very last time something like this will happen. If it happens again, you will lose your job. Meanwhile, get out. Go and look for him. And don't return till you find him".

" Yes sir", he answered. I could see fear written all over him as he hurried out.

If only Kelvin knew what was surrounding him. I knew my enemies were numerous. Jane and Silas have become the latest. Yet Kelvin would never stay home. Neither will he go out with his driver and guard nor return early. He was all my late wife, his mother left me. I promised her that I would protect him with everything I had, including my life. Kelvin deserved a good spanking right now. I will call him to order when he finally returns.

I sat down and asked a maid to get me a bottle and glass of wine. I drank in silence. After what seemed like eternity, the driver retuned. I was hoping to see Kelvin right behind him, but the driver fell at my feet pleading, "I am sorry sir, I couldn't find him. I have called him but he is not taking his calls. I have also checked all possible places but he is nowhere to be found. I am sorry Master". The glass cup in my hand fell off. My son? Missing?