Chapter 159: Irresistible Offer
Greg strode across the lush, manicured grounds of Emerald Pines Country Golf Club, a place that once held fragments of his childhood memories. The open-air restaurant where his father used to take him every weekend felt both familiar and foreign now.
His eyes immediately locked on Richard Cross, his father, who was engaged in conversation with two other distinguished, middle-aged men—business tycoons whom Greg had known since he was a boy.
Richard’s face lit up the moment he saw his son approaching. "Ah, my son is here!" he announced with pride, excusing himself from his companions and making his way toward Greg with open arms.
Greg, however, remained composed, his expression unreadable. The tension between father and son lingered in the air, subtle yet undeniable.
"Golf on a Monday, Dad? Really?" Greg remarked coolly. "We could have just grabbed lunch in a nice restaurant... or talked in your office, like normal people."
Richard chuckled, unfazed by his son’s indifference. "You know me, son. Business talks are best done on the greens."
Greg let out a sigh, his gaze shifting to the vast, endless stretch of the golf course. This wasn’t just a game to his father. It never was.
Something was off. He could feel it.
Greg knew this wasn’t just about bonding over golf or catching up. His father had called him here for a reason. And whatever it was, it was bound to change everything.
Richard led Greg to the table he had reserved in the corner of the open-air restaurant, away from prying eyes and curious ears. The waitress approached swiftly as soon as she noticed them settling in, her steps practiced and professional.
Without much thought, they ordered the same dishes they always did—fish and chips for Greg, lamb chops for Richard. It was almost a ritual between father and son. But today, there was no warmth, no casual conversation. Only tension, thick and heavy, hanging in the air between them.