Chapter 40 - Criticism

LAKE

“Before you throw questions, if I let her sign a hundred pages of prenup, yes, it’s ironclad with NDA and agreement. Anything else?”

“You could have asked for my opinion before you married that woman.”

“That woman has a name, and she’s my wife.” My anger was giving me a headache. I breathed deeply before I could throw curses at my father. “I don’t need anyone’s opinion to choose a woman for me, Dad. Since when did I ask for your opinion of the woman I wanted to sleep with?”

“Lake Archer!”

“You’re criticizing my decision because of her job. And she doesn’t come from a prominent figure. Well, like I told you, I’m not divorcing her.”

“Then you just lost your chance.”

“I don’t care. Put Stoll in that position. If you want me to resign as COO, just let me know. You’ll have my resignation.”

“You disrespectful brat.”

“Bye, father. Good luck.” I hang up the call. Yes, I hang up on him. I was so done with him belittling me, manipulating me, and controlling me. He could have promoted me wi