The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 788

"Since I divorced and returned to the company, I realized Jessica had been telling the truth. Our company did not go bankrupt.

"That was a lie you told me. You were hoping that I'd never contact you again after you made me go through with the divorce," Casper said.

He couldn't understand why he had no control over his life or why his parents felt the need to interfere.

He added darkly, "You were always talking about how the company was thriving without me, so why bother asking me to return? If I didn't know better, I'd think the company has had another crisis—one that neither you nor your think-tank could resolve.

"So, you devised a plan to lure me back to the company to handle the crisis for you. But as soon as the problem is solved, you'd find a way to have me thrown out of the company again."

In hindsight, Zane had treated Casper better than Gary and Julia did. He had enough confidence in Casper to leave him in charge of an entire project, and he wasn't stingy when it came to profit-sharing, either.

Gary and Julia, on the other hand, wouldn't even write Casper a paycheck despite all the work he'd done for the company.

Toward the end, Casper's voice grew quiet. "I won't be guaranteed a permanent position in the family business."

Gary believed Casper was only airing his grievances. He was certain the young man was desperate to return to the family business. "If you do as we say…"

"I don't want to hear what you have to say, nor do I plan on returning." Casper bit out icily, "Don't come to me about anything that has to do with the business from now on. Handle the crises on your own."

With that, he hung up.

…

Gary and Julia were rendered speechless.

Casper was right when he guessed that the company was in trouble and that only he could handle it. However, they hadn't expected him to be so stubborn.