The Billionaire Hidden Heir

ul and her nose sour that she couldn't cry anymore, she got the engine started, then sped off. Asher remained in the office after closing of work, he was reluctant to leave since he didn't know

nough!!" The deep, masculine voice thundered and the whole room became silent. Cruz glanced at his mother and quickly returned to the sofa he was sitting earlier. The one person he wouldn't dare disrespect was his father. "Since when did you learn to disrespect your elder brother?" Gage Hudson barged in and advanced angrily towards Cruz who stood up immediately and hurried to his mother's side. "How dare you call him a failure woman!" His furious voice reverberated through the room, his finger pointed aggressively at his wife. Asher felt a sudden relief, despite how many times he failed, his father never discredited him, he would always stand up for him. "He's your son for goodness sake! you should encourage him and not discourage him with your unpleasant words!!" His finger which was pointing at her trembled as he spoke. "And you!!" He turned to face Cruz who had retreated to his mother's side, his head lowered. "Successful men don't speak carelessly or is your success questionable?" Cruz raised his head briskly, his eyes widened in shock and his mouth hung open. "Dad are you...." "I won't warn you again," he interrupted Cruz, walked over to Asher, patted him gently on the shoulder. "Go freshen up and meet me in my study," his once angry voice dissipated and a small smile danced on his face as he spoke to Asher. Asher nodded readily, "Thank you dad." Then he hurried away. Gage Hudson stared murderously at his younger son and wife, then left the sitting room in large strides. Once in his room, he dropped his briefcase on the bed, loosened his tie, then took out his phone. He dialed her number but he couldn't get through. He tried couple of times, yet couldn't reach her. He stared at the mobile phone in his hand and frowned deeply. Again, he dialed the number and got the same response, "not reachable," He suddenly felt a rush of nervous energy within him. For five years, he had never called without getting an immediate response. Her expression while she was leaving his office earlier that day flashed in his memory, her words resounded in his head. "Always remember