CHAPTER SIX

"It is obvious you don't want to say much about your date." Nate said to her boss, while neatly folding his suit, and placing them in the laundry box. Carl's face was blank, and frightening.

"The laundromat will soon be here." Nate shivered, there was a different aura surrounding the atmosphere. It made her develop cold feet.

"That information wasn't needed. it's obviously not my business." he replied with a cold tone.

Nate was taken aback, "please, excuse me." she bowed, and left.

One thing Carl hated was scaring her. He didn't want to ever make her scared of him, but most times, he couldn't stop himself from emitting a demonic, and cold aura. He stood in front of his dressing mirror, and stared at his reflection. Carl reached up for his face, which looked pale, and burning red, yet still super cute. Sometimes, he wondered who he got his look from.

He wasn't ready to get married, and even though he was, Bella would never be his choice. He needed more than just the physical appearance of a woman. He has had several ladies drool over him, but never picked any interest in them.

Carl was more interested in the family business, and that was one of the reason, his dad asked him to get married to Bella. His siblings all had their lives figured out by themselves, and wasn't ready for their dad to boss them around. They all lived out from the house, except his eldest brother, Daniel, who was unmarried, and wasn't fit to take over the company.

Mr. Williams has always been interested in Carl taking over his company even though he couldn't love him properly, but atleast he was the most trusted, and business-minded one.

Carl was sent to the most prestigious business school in history, he had no bad record, and didn't fail to put what he learnt into practice.

Daniel walked into his brother's room. "Carl" he called. Carl turned towards the familiar voice of his brother.

"You think you are dad's favorite now?" Daniel smirked at him. "His just using you, and you're allowing that old man to use you like a rag, after all these years, he never showed you any atom of love!" he splurt out bitterly.

Carl stared deeply at his brother. His looks were so fierce.

"Oh, wow. Don't give me that look". Daniel said frightening, and took a step back. He wasn't equally left out from the people that was scared of his brother's presence. "...but isn't it obvious? Open your eyes, brother! Dad is using you!" Daniel added sharply, and headed for the door. He couldn't stand much longer in Carl's presence.

"I know you want the company. You can't hide it, but I don't care. Dad will choose." Carl replied coldly, using his unconscious deep masculine tone.

Daniel froze, and turned back "Let's see how it goes" He said it like, he was drawing an invisible battle line. Carl could see the corner of his brother's lip curve into a smile, and couldn't help but wonder what he might be thinking.

"Dad should have asked you to get married to Bella instead, because I am so not interested." Carl heard himself saying behind his brother's back.

***

"Didn't look like Carl liked her much" Mr. Williams heard the familiar voice behind him. it was his Chauffeur, Stoner. Stoner has worked with him for years now. They managed to develop a certain level of relationship.

"Yeah, I guessed as much. He doesn't have much choice. Mr. wellington proposed this deal, and it sounds nice, as this will make the deal not to fall off easily." Stoner has learnt how to be more of the listener. He kept quiet as Mr. Williams kept on talking. "I know, I haven't shown much love to him ever since he was a baby, but he never lacked anything. Among all my children, I choose him to run my company, even though I silently blamed him for my wife's death. That young man, has so much potential, that he doesn't even tries to hide."

"What about Daniel?" Stoner asked standing by the door-way. Lately, Stoner has grown fond of Daniel.

"Daniel? that scumbag? He would never inherit my company under my watch. He just wants the money, not knowing how to make it. if he eventually get a hold on that company, our legacy will be over in six months."

Stoner wasn't expecting this response, but then he knew, his boss was saying the truth. He has watched Daniel grow into a fine young man, and he knew, Daniel was never interested in how to make money. Stoner found it amusing of how fondly he has come to love Daniel, maybe it was because of the secret incentives he normally receive from him, but Mr. Williams calling his son, a scumbag was a pretty intense word to use on Daniel.

"Remember when Daniel requested for a huge sum of money that could comfortably make him wealthy for life, how did he spend it? Within two weeks, that brat was back, asking for more!" Mr. Williams bitterly spitted out, like he despised him so much. "Is this how his going to run my company? He will run it into ruins!"

Stoner wondered why the old man was seriously looking for an heir to his legacy, like he was dying anytime soon.

"I rather live my wealth to the street than let Daniel have it. You see, this is the reason I want Carl to get married to Bella. He should make me smile for once." Mr. Williams snorted out.

"You're right, Sir" Stoner replied with a bow.

***

Daniel paced around the large corridor. The Bradford's mansion looked like heaven on earth. it was super huge, and well decorated with the best design.

"If I get married to Bella, there will surely be an opportunity for me to be the one, with the largest share." he thought to himself.

Daniel was considered as the black sheep of the family, who cared only about money. Women were fond of him, because of his lavish life style. He was nothing compared to Carl.

One thing Daniel hated, was being compared to his youngest brother, and Carl's presence always drove him mad.

Daniel was his mum's favorite, while she was alive. Mr. Williams adored his first son, and spoilt him to a bit, but when he realized how much damage he has done to him, his hope, and interest died.

Daniel spotted Stoner leaving his Dad's room, and immediately called out to him, "Mr. stoner".

Lately, Stoner adored him, and was always ready to diligently serve him.

"Yes" Stoner responded.

Daniel had a crooked smile. He moved closer to Stoner, and whispered, "How is the old man?"

Stoner shifted a bit, and answered "His doing well" and then muttered under his breath how weird the question was. He instantly became uncomfortable standing there.What was wrong with Daniel? His voice sounded malicious, and deadly, like he wanted the old man out of the way.

"How was Carl and Bella's date? No one is saying anything about it." Daniel brought his voice to a whisper, and could barely hide his bitterness in his tone.

"I don't know much. Remember, I am just a Chauffeur, who never gets invited in." Stoner chuckled.

"But atleast, you know something." Daniel pressured further, trying to get any information.

"I am sorry, I don't. May I leave now?" Stoner bowed. There was no response, so he took it as a go-ahead permission.

"What a jerk" Stoner muttered to himself, almost despising him instantly. His greed for the company's money was more obvious, and felt dangerous. If Daniel ruins the company, most people will end up jobless, including him.