In the best case, according to Robert’s calculations, Emily should beg Kyle to return, ready to concede significant privileges in exchange for continuing the previous life. Kyle, of course, would demand greater influence in the company and cancellation of the prenup, which closed his access to Emily’s main financial resources.
Robert’s plans seemed flawless to him, and he was sure Emily wouldn’t think long. After all, in our time, taking a child from a mother who doesn’t abuse alcohol, drugs, and cares for her child is practically impossible. All he managed was to bribe a couple of employees in the local child services to visit Emily with him and scare her. Of course, there could be no serious consequences from this, but Robert hoped that fear and suddenness would make his daughter-in-law yield to pressure.
However, Emily didn’t get scared, and this slightly threw Robert off. He still calculated that she would give in sooner or later. After all, she had nowhere to run—in panic and under pressure, she should break and do what’s required. But his surprise was boundless when, instead of a frightened Emily, a tall man with a serious face promising nothing good appeared on his office threshold.
«Who are you here for?» Robert threw rudely, frowning. «I didn’t invite you. Or are you here about a job? Then go to HR.»
The man didn’t say a word. With a cold, motionless gaze, he crossed the office and silently placed a phone with the recorder on on the table.
«Listen here,» he said shortly, «either we talk here, or in another place, but believe me, none of the options will please you. Stop pursuing Emily and her child.»
«What makes you think I’m involved with them somehow?» Robert had already calmed down and began to understand why this person came. «Why did you decide I’m doing something toward them?»
Ryan, barely noticeably wincing as if from an unpleasant smell, replied:
«You’re supposed to be a business person, but you behave as if everyone around is idiots. The campaign to discredit Emily online—is that your doing? What do you think? And by the way, I was a journalist for 15 years. I found all the threads that led me to the author of that post. What a coincidence, he was paid for the commissioned material. Surprising, right?»
Robert frowned, realizing what this person was hinting at. Modern technologies were always a dark forest for him. He entrusted some random person to write a libel, slightly embellishing reality. But how could this stranger find out about it so quickly?
«And my old friends from law enforcement are very interested in your actions, especially how you tried to pressure Emily and her daughter through proxies,» Ryan continued. «Standing at doors and demanding to give up the child—is that normal to you? Doesn’t it seem like abuse?»
«What are you allowing yourself? Out of my office!» Robert shouted, realizing the situation was getting out of control. «Who are you, on what grounds did you come here? If you’re a lawyer, we’ll see in court.»
«I’m Emily’s fiancé and really don’t want my bride to have skin problems before the wedding.»..
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