"Do you really think I haven't noticed how down you were this past few days? Since the last time we saw your brother, you became quiet and always thinking deeply like you're in your own world. Now tell me, what did he tell you?"- Hunter 

HUNTER's POV

I closed the door with a bang because of anger. I couldn't believe that my father would actually do what he said to me three days ago. After that conversation we had in my penthouse, he didn't contact me for a couple of days and I felt relieved about it. But upon arriving at the office today, my father was already there and reminded me of our talked the other day.

"I already told you my decision, papa. Please don't make me resent you because of this. I told you, I can handle our company. I just need your trust in this"

"I don't need your promises, Hunt. I want an assurance and action at once. I want to make sure that our company won't suffer. Now, is that really your final decision?" He asked without a hint of emotion on his face. I heaved a sigh and looked at him the same way. I couldn't take this anymore.

"Yes, papa. I'm sorry but I'll choose Angela"

"Fine. From now on, you don't have the right to every Hatzis' property including this company and even your penthouse because I am taking all back. From now on, you're not a Hatzis anymore" I gritted my teeth in rage. Even though I knew the consequences of me choosing Angela over my responsibility as one of the Hatzis, I couldn't help but to get hurt. Hearing my own father say that to me hurt me deep in my heart. I couldn't believe that he would really do it.

A bitter smile formed my lips and met his gaze bravely.

"Just remember this, papa. I did my part of being your son and in our company. Even the things that I didn't want, I did it for the sake of our family and business. But this is different. I'm sorry that I can't help you with the problem in the company anymore but remember that I didn't make this choice. You made this choice. I hope you will be happy about this, papa. Goodbye" I said and went out of the board room.

I went to my office and got all my things that really belonged to me. I left the things that I thought belonged to the company.

I made sure that I wouldn't get anything that's belong to them because from now on, I am now an outsider.

When I went out of the building, I looked at it and I must admit, I felt really bad leaving it now that it's currently facing a problem. From the moment I started managing the company until now, I faced a lot of problems and I managed to handle it with pride. I felt so happy because happy because I knew that I made my father happy. I thought he was proud of me and has his full trust in me because he entrusted the company to me, but I was wrong.

This was the first time that something like this has happened to the company since I handled it but I knew for sure that I could manage to solve the problem. For me, it wasn't that big of a problem but my father was making it worst to the point that he even wanted to use me in order to not lose the company.

I couldn't understand him anymore and I knew I couldn't do whatever he wanted me to do. Not now and not ever. My personal life is separate from any business related things. When I get married, I want to do it out of love not because of the sake of our business.

If he told me to do an arrange marriage before I met Angela, then I would've considered it. Well, maybe because I didn't believe in love before. Not until I met Angela.

I was about to get inside my car when my phone rang. My eyebrows knitted together when I saw my sister calling. I immediately answered.

"Aali"

"Hunt? Oh my God! What happened? Papa just called me and he was mad. He wanted me to come home immediately. I told him that I couldn't come and just let you handle the problem but he told me that you're no longer part of the company and he already disowned you! What happened?" The loud and panicking voice of my sister almost made me hung up on her.

"Will you lower your voice? I'm not deaf, you know" I said, trying to sound calm but it came out as a frustrated tone. I couldn't hide the fact that I was upset and at the same time, down.

"Okay. I'm calm now, what happened, Hunt?"

"Looks like you're the only remaining of us three. Dad also disowned me and disinherit me" I heard her gasped loudly in shock.

"No way. How could he do that? Did you do anything that he didn't like? I mean, did you do bad things similar to Tiff?" I heaved a sigh and I suddenly felt like I didn't have strength to stand. I felt drained. I went inside my car and sat on the driver's seat.

"Of course not. He wanted me to marry Georgina in order to save our company from falling but I refused"

"What?! Is he mad?! How could he stoop so low? My God! It's just a little problem and he's already panicking like that? I can't believe it!"

"I know. Now, I want you to come back here wherever you are right now and help dad fix the problem" I ordered her. She groaned in frustration.

"But---"

"No more buts, Aali. You're the only one who can help him now because he's refusing my help. Help him clear his mind because it looked like he's not in his right state of mind right now. I don't understand what's happening to him. It's not really like him"

"I know. Who would've thought that he would be this desperate? Knowing him, he's too proud to do that" She tsked for a couple of times.

"Okay, I'll try to come back as soon as I can" She continued. I sighed in relief. Even though my own father already disowned me, I still care for the company. We have a lot of people working for us, depending on us and I don't want them to suffer.

"Good. I know you can perfectly handle the problem" I said confidently.

"But Hunt, what's your plan now? Does Angela know about this?" She was obviously worried.

"No. I didn't tell her yet because I don't want to upset her. She's pregnant and I don't want to give her anything to worry about"

"You're right. You should take care of her, Hunt" I chuckled amusedly. 

I don't have an idea of  what happened to her because she sounded so differently from the very serious younger sister I knew. Wherever she is right now, it looked like something good happened to her because even though she sounded worried about what happened to me, I could tell that she's happy.

I thought she left because she had a problem but I got worried for nothing.

I haven't seen this side of her for a very long time already and it felt surreal. I mean, I am used of her being serious and cold all the time.

But now that everything's seems to be going well for her, then I should just be happy for her. Being away from my father for a while seemed to be good for her.

I wanted to ask her about what she's doing right now and why she seemed to be happy but I bit back my question. Aaliyah always opens up to me whenever she's ready so I guess I need to wait for that right moment.

"Of course. We're back together and she's here in Greece with me"

"I'm happy for you, Hunt, but are you sure that this is what you want? You're really choose to disobey, papa? I mean don't get me wrong. I know you love Angela judging by the way you acted when she left you but can't you do anything to change papa's mind?"

"You know very well that when papa already made up his mind about something, no one can change his decision. I didn't disobey him before when it comes to our business but when it comes to Angela, that's a different matter. I love her so much and I'll fight for that love" I answered her. I wanted to smile to myself because I told about how much I love Angela to how many people and I didn't even feel embarrass about it one bit.

I could shout my love for her to the world if I have to.

"What the---! You're really in love! You're so corny!" I couldn't help but laugh of her voice.

"I know but I don't care. Anyway, come back as soon as you can, Aali. The company needs your help right now especially that I'm not part of it anymore" She heaved a sigh.

"I know. Let's meet when I come back. I want to meet Angela too"

"Okay, sis. Just give me a call if you need some help"

"Okay. I'll call you when I get back. Anyway, I need to go. See you soon"

"See you soon" I said and ended the call. I threw a final glance at the Hatzis group of companies and I was about to leave when I saw my father at the lobby, looking at me. I stared back at him for how many seconds before I started the engine of my car and drove off, leaving all the luxury I had without hesitation.

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ANGELA's POV

I stared at my phone. I wanted to call my brother but I didn't have enough guts to do so. I heaved a sigh. It's been three days since we last saw each other and I haven't heard anything from him after that. I knew he was mad at me for choosing Hunter. I wanted to get mad at him too for doing this to me but I couldn't do it even if I wanted to.

I picked my phone up and was about to dial his number when I heard the door opened. I excitedly stood up from sitting on the couch and went towards the door. I was right, it was Hunter.

He smiled at me immediately upon seeing me but I noticed something wrong in his aura. His eyes were sad even though he was smiling at me.

"Hi, baby. Are you okay? You look down" I said before I kissed him on the cheek. He didn't answer right away. He just remained staring at me. He then reached for my waist and pulled me for a hug. My eyebrows knitted together. I knew it! Something's wrong...

"I'm not okay now, baby. Just let me hug you for now" His voice sounded sad too. I let him embraced me for I didn't know how long before I pulled away from him and stared at his face.

"Let's talk" I said then pulled him to the couch and made him sit. I sat next to him.

"What happened?" I asked. He leaned back his head against the headrest and closed his eyes. He looked stressed out.

"Hunter, I'm talking to you" He chuckled and opened his eyes.

"Hunter, huh?" He teased which made me roll my eyes skywards.

"I'm serious here! What happened? I know there's a problem because you've been brooding since the day your father came here" He stared intently into my eyes like he was thinking if he's going to tell me or not. I thought he was going to start talking when he suddenly gave me a kiss on the lips.

I pushed him away because I wanted to talk about his problem first.

"Hunter! I told you I'm not playing around right now!" He grinned before he stood up.

"Let's talk about this on some other time. For now, we need to pack up and go home"

"What are you talking about? Home?" I asked confusedly. He nodded his head.

"Yes, baby. Home" I didn't protest when he pulled me towards the room and we started packing our things. He told me to let him pack our things but I insisted on helping. He opposed but I gave him a glare which made him agree. Sometimes, he's overprotective that he didn't want me to do some household chores. He will just stop when I begin to get vexed of his actions.

After packing, we went out of the penthouse and drove off to I didn't know where.

Along the way, I asked him a couple of times where we're going to but he just told me that it's a surprise. I rolled my eyes and didn't throw another question about our destination again because he wouldn't answer it anyway.

When we arrived at our destination, I didn't know what to feel while staring at the house where it became my home for a year when I still have amnesia. I gave Hunter a questioning look but he just smiled at me.

"Why are we here?"

"Why? Don't you want to come back here anymore, angel baby?" he asked hesitantly. I chuckled of his reaction. I clung my hands around his neck and gave him a reassuring smile.

"I was just surprised. Anyway, before we enter, I want you to tell me what happened" I said with a serious face. He sighed in defeat. He's hiding something from me. I knew it just by staring at him and I need to know.

"My father disowned me" My eyes widened and I stared at him with disbelief. I didn't know how to react. I just remained staring at him in shock.

"You look funny" He laughed as he flip his finger on the tip of my nose in a gentle manner. I glared at him.

"I'm not joking around" I whined and cupped my nose. He chuckled amusedly as he removed my hand over my nose and then leaned towards me and kissed the tip of my nose.

"I know. I just want to lighten the mood" he said. I heaved a deep sigh.

"Are you okay?" He nodded his head in response. I looked at him with doubt.

"I'm fine. Don't worry about me. Anyway, you too have explaining to do" My eyebrows creased.

"About what?" The corner of his lips lifted.

"Do you really think I haven't noticed how down you were this past few days? Since the last time we saw your brother, you became quiet and always thinking deeply like you're in your own world. Now tell me, what did he tell you?" I swallowed hard and my throat went dry suddenly.

I didn't know that I was that obvious. I didn't want to hide about that to him and was actually planning on telling him today.

The remaining of my conversation with Regan replayed in my head like a scene in a movie...

"We'll help them and invest in their company but with one condition; leave him"

My eyes widened and I didn't know what to say. I was loss of words and shock was understatement.

"Have you gone insane, Reg?!"

"This is for your own good" I shook my head vigorously.

"No! I don't want to leave him! My child and I need Hunter, Reg and you know that!" I was almost shouting in rage.

"Then you don't care even if his father disown and disinherit him because of you?" My mouth fell open.

"What? Why would her do that? Hunter and I are not doing something wrong!" He sighed.

"It's not that simple, Ange. Now, it's up to you to decide. Don't just think about yourself. Think about him too"...

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If you were Hunter/Angela, would you choose the love of your life over your family and inheritance? :p

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