Chapter 39: Chapter 39

After a long day full of trouble Victor retired to his office to get some work. Already his day was ruined not by him but by the careless people around him. He knew any better than to trust Kyan once more because his little brother was way too careless. This was just a small test for him to prove he was fit to join his school like before but Kyan was still irresponsible hence he had to make sure he was homeschooled

"Bro... you can't do this to me!" The office door flew open and without knocking Kyan barged in still not happy about his brother's decision. Victor didn't even look up but focused on his work. His decision was final and there was nothing anyone could do to change it. Kyan, now wearing white knee-length shorts with a black t-shirt, was not happy as he paced around in the room, he already called for backup and he was certain when his backup arrived all his troubles would cease to exist. His brother was way too cruel to confine him to having lessons taken at home.

Since he was young Victor always did what he wanted with him, he even controlled his life as it belonged to him but now he was a grown-up man who didn't need curfews or restrictions about every little thing. He didn't make any mistakes, he told that surrogate troublemaker to stay in the car for five minutes but she left hence causing trouble for him

"Bro just look at me...that surrogate of yours is nothing but trouble...yes I left her there but…"Kyan added when he wasn't getting any response from his older brother but he was cut short by the opening of the door which brought nothing but a huge smile to his face that he immediately turned around only to see the man he was waiting for

"Cousin talk to him...he's being so strict now...that...that girl is trouble, "Kyan said, rushing to Justin who looked as if he had been confined in a coffin for days. His clothes were wrinkled and his hair was messy as if he had not combed it for days. His entire feature screamed tired and once he walked inside the office he shut the door and went straight to the nearest cough he could find and dropped down like a sack of potatoes

"Damn I've never been this tired" he muttered as he sat there carelessly and extended his arms to the side as if to stretch his body. His head fell back and he let out a heavy exhale which echoed throughout the room getting Victor and Kyan's attention who's brows creased at the sight of their cousin behaving like a woman. Victor thought his cousin just fucked many women and left in the middle of it. When Justin exhaled and inhaled all he wanted, he slowly opened his eyes lazily and looked around only to see the two people staring at him in a weird way

"What? I'm tired alright...Kyan do you know I haven't slept for days…" Justin said with an arched brow as he slowly dragged his legs together and stretched his arms above his head. Kyan looked at him for a when then shifted his attention to Victor but his brother had already averted his eyes from them like he gave no damn about their existence

"Sober up and help me, cousin...Victor is siding with his surrogate...she took all the love he had for me okay" Kyan whined like a child as he stomped his feet making Justin laugh but his body was not in a good shape to laugh hence ended up coughing alongside laughing as he sat up and adjusted his shirt

"What did you do?"Justin asked lazily while taking out his phone and leaned back to the couch again and nonchalantly crossed his legs. Kyan was stunned that even Justin didn't want to side with him

"Nothing...that girl did all the bad things and now Victor is treating me badly...this isn't fair please make him understand that I'm...his little brother, "Kyan said in frustration making his anger known to both men but even Justin was busy dozing as if he didn't care. Lookiyat Victor, was busy typing on his computer hence he grew angry and stomped his feet angrily before he stormed out of the office. If his brother won't change his mind then he and to make sure that girl paid for what she caused

"That stupid surrogate will cry tears of blood" he mumbled with rage and went his way to his room to plot on how he would get his revenge later

Meanwhile, Justin sighed as he rose from the couch and approached Victor who didn't seem to notice his presence but that was well known. It was late at night and whenever Victor was working he was concerned with his harsh behavior towards Kyan. Yes, Kyan was a little excessive and spoiled but that was how he was raised and that too by Victor hence he didn't see why Victor had to put such rules on Kyan who had a successful career as an international swimmer. He made the family proud by winning more medals

"Okay I know...for now Vivienne is the most important to you...but don't you think you are being a little too harsh with Kyan," Justin said in the most polite way that existed making sure he didn't offend Victor in any way. Yes to Victor the woman who was carrying his child was the most important.

Her safety and health were Victor's top priority but he shouldn't forget the people around him, especially his little brother who was hanging onto a thin thread after he lost his sister-in-law. Everyone knew Alisa and Kyan were close.

Kyan suffered greatly when he found out his beloved sister-in-law died and when he got the bad news he stopped whatever he was doing to fly back to London when he was in the US for his finals.

So Victor didn't have to neglect the people around him because he wasn't the only one going through so much pain

"I told everyone here and I made myself clear...the birth of my child is the most important...I won't tolerate any mistakes"Victor spoke more coldly as he slammed his laptop hard making a loud noise which made Justin flinch a little knowing full well Victor used a lot of strength fueled by anger to destroy the poor laptop. His eyes were bloodshot red and his breathing was controlled but Justin knew anger when he saw it and Victor was good at hiding it

"I know but look around you...she was twice as important to us... Kyan is…"Justin started but his words were cut short when the same laptop was thrown in his direction but he dodged in time just as it landed to the nearest wall made a loud sound and shattered on the ground so much that he felt fear as he shifted his wide eyes to Victor and the man was on his feet. His face flushed red and his expression was so deadly that Justin shut his mouth immediately and didn't dare utter another word. There was only one thing that made Victor angry and that was the topic about his late wife. He hated anyone bringing anything about Alisa and

trouble...I see myself getting bankrupt in the near future" just like that Victor mumbled more to himself and headed for the bathroom. Justin was left shocked at Victor's words, even the slamming of the bathroom door couldn't bring Justin from his shock.