Not in a Million Years

Ethan pov

I arrived at the penthouse pretty much earlier than I had anticipated. Not the least bothered about parking my car in the right way even though I knew it was against the rule, I quickly alighted from my bugatti veyron and made my way inside the penthouse.

I was too angry to do anything right, way too angry! I can not believe that my grandfather would have made such a hasty decision regarding the company without me at that!

I arrived at the secretary's desk and asked for my grandfather but she said to make an appointment and come back later. I understood her statement because she couldn't recognize me.

Early this morning, I woke up with two pimples on my face. One at my forehead and the other one close to my lips. Because of that, I had to wear a nose mask and a baseball cap.

Flustered enough, I swiftly removed the nose mask from my face and she froze immediately. Although she was trying to act strong, I could see the fear in her eyes.

“Mr chairman...” she stuttered as her body trembled slightly and I drastically rolled my eyes at her.

“Is my grandfather inside?” I asked while she looked at me like a zombie. I know she must be worried that I might get her fired for not doing her job properly.

Truth be told, I'm not in the mood to get anyone fired and I never planned on coming to my grandpa's penthouse. I was surprised when I got the text about the company being handed over to the last person on my mind, the one and only person I despised with everything in me.

“Are you going to answer me or accept a resignation letter?!” I banged my balled fist on the desk and she suddenly snapped out of her daze.

“Your grandfather is inside but he seems to be having a meeting with a few elders at the moment.” she scratched the nape of her neck nervously and added in a voice lower than before, “He instructed not to allow anyone inside. Perhaps, you could wait until he is done with his meeting.”

I smirked at the nonsensical statement she just made before making my way inside. He is my grandfather and I know him better than anyone. Although he hates it whenever someone interrupts his meeting, I know better than anyone to interrupt it.

I entered the elevator and in no time, I was just three feet away from his office. As I got nearer to the door, I didn't bother to knock but opened the door ajar and walked through it.

My sudden appearance seemed to have affected his ongoing meeting because he suddenly stood up and stretched forth his hands for a shake.

“I'm sorry to say this but we will have to continue with the meeting some other time.” Mr. Greyson, my grandfather uttered in a sophisticated manner which got me scoffing inside my head.

Everyone who knew Greyson would know how strict and arrogant he is towards everyone. And that is where the quote "Blood is thicker than water" comes in because Jonathan is also the same way.

“What are you doing here Ethan?” My grandfather asked immediately as the elders left. Judging from his voice, I could tell how relaxed and non-concerned he was.

A small smirk displayed on his lips as he looked at me. I knew that my grandfather knew the exact reason I came to his penthouse but he just wanted to hear it from the horse's mouth himself.

“I received a text regarding the company position and I don't really...”

“What you received wasn't sent by mistake Ethan. I meant every word I said about handing the company over to your uncle, Jonathan!” My grandfather rushed his words, cutting them off completely.

Jonathan? He was damn serious about handing the company over to Jonathan? I have worked hard for 5 years as the chairman of my grandfather's loan company. I cannot lose my position and hard work all these years.