Chapter 173: Discussion on how to bring a man down
Back in the study room, the three prominent alphas sat on each side, facing each other with different expressions on their faces.
Athan looked guilty and caught while Azrael looked determined and prepared. Between them, the older alpha, Nathaniel, sat properly, his back leaning on the backrest and his hands above his crossed legs, while he wore a scrutinizing look. While Steve remained standing behind the chairman.
After Geraldine, Knox, and Althea left, Nathaniel wasted no time and turned his full attention to Azrael Del Valle, a man he never met before but heard and read articles about his business ventures and success, known as the business genius yet ruthless and cold.
But those descriptions weren’t proven in front of him, as Nathaniel saw how different he was in person. He was childish; if someone threw him an insult, he’d throw a barrage of it back. He was chatty, always making sure he had the last line, very different from the cold and aloof description in the magazines. And above all, he might be ruthless, but he was gentle and soft to his son.
"Mr. Del Valle," Nathaniel began, his voice calmer than before, yet still strict and cold, "I take it you’ve already found out about what Athan did."
Azrael answered, "I do. An employee reported it to me."
"And you did nothing?" Nathaniel asked, narrowing his eyes skeptically, refusing to believe that the younger male alpha did nothing to counteract.
Azrael leaned forward; his eyes gleaming with the same intent. "Why would I? Athan’s basically doing me a favor. Although his plans aren’t as discreet and careful as mine, I commend the tenacity to continue looking for proof."
"What do you mean by that?" Athan finally spoke, confused at Azrael’s answer. Doing him a favor? Does that mean that the alpha was indeed trying to flip his father over? For Athan whose concept of filial duty was engraved in their minds at the very beginning, it was hard for him to believe that Azrael could easily betray his father.