Chapter 8: Child Memories
"Tsk! Don’t you think asking like that is rather impolite?" Axel shot a reproachful glance at Alex. "Bro, I still want to chat with Mel. It’s been long since I’ve seen her, okay!"
Amidst his phone, Alex’s gaze gradually lifted, his eyes sharp as they locked onto Axel.
"It seems someone gave up their CEO position," Alex remarked nonchalantly, but his words struck Axel like a blow to the head.
Axel gasped, grappling with the idea that his older brother was seriously making a power play.
’He’s just bluffing, right?’ Axel wondered, shaking his head while attempting to divert his attention back to Mel.
Without skipping a beat, Alex continued, his tone unyielding, "So, you doubted my ability to replace you?"
"B-bro, you can’t..." Axel’s response faltered. Deep down, he acknowledged the truth. Despite his standing in the military, Alex discreetly held the lion’s share of Hill Group’s ownership, granting him full authority to strip him from the CEO position.
"Ugh, alright, alright... I’ll leave you two to catch up," Axel said, a smile framing his face despite a multitude of curses he mentally hurled at his brother. He promptly rose while glancing at Mel.
"Mel, can I have your phone number?" His expression and tone held a pitiable plea.
Feeling a pang of sympathy for Axel, she couldn’t resist his request, and she nodded. She reached for Axel’s cell phone and dialed her number without hesitation.
"Thank you, Mel!" Axel expressed his gratitude. And then Mel gave the cell phone back before he exited the room. A broad smile graced his face.