The Secret Obsession of the CEO
Chapter 199: Bring It Back

Chapter 199: Bring It Back

Rory thanked her lawyers before getting in the cab. After her thoughtless offer to Sidney’s lawyers, her lawyers kindly reminded her that she does not have to spend money to stop any proper law firms from representing Sidney.

All she has to do is to spread the word that Sidney should be blacklisted. That’s all that is needed.

Rory only then realized that she is an eagle who could fly above the clouds. She does not have to climb mountains. She doesn’t have to waste her breath. She could use the wind around her and soar.

All because of the contact Bobby Milroy gave her. But she had a feeling that even Bobby Milroy was sent her way by her grandmother. Mrs. Delport didn’t say yes or no when she asked her about it. That gave her the answer.

Is Gordon Faraday that powerful?

Sidney just kept on asking if she knew Gordon Faraday and her face went all pale. She didn’t give her answer yet, but she hoped that she is smart about it and does what is asked of her. Otherwise, she will have to be forced to do what she must do.

Rory did not want to be merciful toward Sidney anymore. She was thinking that she would think of Skyla before every decision she makes, but she does not. She made it apparent that she values money more than anything. That is not good.

She might be traumatized, but she should not go that route. Money solves a lot of problems, but greed for money creates much more problems than it solves. And the bitterness in her heart will not let her have peace even if she gets everything she wants.

Skyla deserves better.

Rory took in a deep breath as she entered the elevator to their penthouse. She should visit Bobby and his family with Liam and Ellie as she had promised him. He had helped her a lot when she needed it.

But first, she should talk to Liam about everything. She still doesn’t know what he thinks of everything. Skyla is his half-sister, and he does have a responsibility toward her.

But she was not going to compel him to do anything. It should be entirely his decision. If Liam does not want to step up, she can ask for the help of others like Sidney’s parents and siblings. She didn’t think asking the Roberts family for help would be appropriate in this issue. But there sure will be a way everything ends up fine.

She didn’t think Sidney was in the state she is now suitable for raising Skyla alone. She needs help.

Rory keyed in the passcode and stepped inside her house. Yeah, it was her house. It never felt like home. She felt more at home at Liam’s family home than at her. Maybe she should get used to it more.

But her lips curved up as she stepped inside the living room hearing the hearty giggles of Ellie. Liam was standing on the kitchen island with a spatula in one hand and a frying pan in the other. He was wearing a baseball hat backward and spoke in a deep voice as a pirate would.

Ellie was sitting in her walker and was banging on the island. And apparently, that walker was a big military ship that almost made the pirate ship tumble over.

But of course, the brave Captain Yellowbeard saved the mighty "Flying Rider" from the evil ship. And the captain and his trusted pet ermine happily went away to hunt more treasures.

Rory didn’t know how Ellie was able to understand the slang words or even the basic storyline, but she was giggling nonstop while watching her father’s exaggerated actions and his silly expressions.

Rory felt a warm feeling in her heart. Maybe this is what home feels like.

"Ahoy, beauty! ’ow been yer day?" Liam jumped down from the island. His hand reached for a nice slap on her arse, but he held back at the right moment.

"You two were having a lot of fun, I see..." Rory smiled and picked Ellie who wanted to be out of the walker.

"We did!" Liam replaced the pan and the spatula quickly and got towels to wipe the counter. He had a feeling that his wife won’t like his shoe marks on the counter.

Rory kissed Ellie and Ellie smiled. She now had the bottom two teeth out. That was a beauty to look at. "My cutiepie little baby! Aww... You’re growing too fast... darling... Who’s my darling baby? Why is she growing up so fast?" she kissed her chubby cheeks.

"Did you nap today? Did you miss mommy?" she asked.

"She woke up just an hour ago. She was looking for you. So I was entertaining her," Liam answered.

"That’s good. Isn’t your daddy wonderful, Ellie? He’s so beautiful..." Rory kissed Ellie some more.

Ellie wanted to be put down. She liked to be on the floor a lot these days as she was trying to crawl. She walked to the kitchen to check on the refrigerator. "I should start dinner..." she rolled her hair into a bun. "What do you want for dinner?" she asked Liam.

"I can cook. I was resting the whole day," Liam offered.

"No, I am not tired. I can cook..." Rory wanted to change her mind. "Stay right here, I’ll freshen up and come back. I have a lot to say to you..." she winked and ran to her bedroom.

Liam watched her with a smile. She did not look stressed. So, her talk must have gone well. It was good for Sidney to not provoke Rory.

My darling wife is back, isn’t she?

He was delighted. But all the kisses Ellie received on his behalf, should have been his. He wanted his wife to kiss him when he’s been a good boy.

Rory started dinner and Liam helped her. Rory told Liam everything that happened in the meeting. But when she came to the part where Sidney demeaned him, she stopped.

"Fizzy," she held his cheek and pulled him down to be on the same level as her. "You are a beautiful man. Do you know that?" she asked donning a very serious expression.

Liam blinked. He could say that she was not in a good mood. But at the same time if he takes what she says at face value, that means, he was not the reason for her bad mood. Or he could be wrong, and he is right now standing in a trap.

He like any sensible man opted to maintain a boyish smile that could mean a thousand things.

"How much money are you stashing away?" Rory asked knitting her brows.

Sidney was sure of it. And she too had a feeling that Liam has some money. He did not lose it all. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be this carefree. He is stressed, but not "I don’t know how to feed my family tomorrow" stressed. That is good.

Liam gulped. So, it was a trap. His first instinct was to get out of her grip and walk away saying something he never meant. But he willed himself to stay in her clasp. She was only holding him gently, and against his character, he opened up to her.

"Around twenty-five million in cash in a Bahamas bank account. And some stocks in... around five to seven million value using my shell accounts... That’s all I could manage before... When I came to LA, you know around the time Allison died, this is what I was handling. Also, I own this house, and... we, we own a brand-new private jet. It’s in Ellie’s name... And a car I booked is in transit across the Atlantic. A Rolls-Royce. Purple color, latest limited edition. It’s in your name," he said.

"Oh?" Rory raised her brows and let go of his cheeks. "You’re pretty rich yourself, mister," she smiled.

"Uhhuhaha..." Liam smiled awkwardly. She was smiling. So that means she is not mad, right?

Or is she? I can never say when she is being sarcastic... Is she being sarcastic?

"And smart..." Rory pinched his cheeks. "You are one beautiful b@Stard!" she laughed. "Oh, I knew you were great, Fizzy. I knew it!"

He kept the stashed money secret and is looking everywhere for "investors". He has successfully cast a shield around them to protect them from people like Sidney who might think that they can sue him to get money.

Now everyone knows that he is broke and no one would even bother to sue him. He is smart. How can he be this smart?

"Okay..." Liam still wasn’t sure if she was praising him or if she is mad at this.

"Look at me, you smart son of a b8tch!" she pressed her forehead on his. "Don’t start a new company," she said.

"What?" he was shocked.

Rory let him go and leaned on the counter. "You heard me right," she met his eyes. "Don’t start a new company. Your company... raise it back from the dead," she said.

"But it’s dead. It’s all bones and..." Liam was shocked.

"Yeah, Fizzy. The bones are left. And bring the bones to life. Make a new body out of those bones. You can do it." she said.

She truly believed that he could bring that company back to life.

"Why?" he asked. He thought she wouldn’t want that company back. It is filled with bad memories.