Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2699

Corbin was delighted. "Alright, put it on. This is the director's token, and only someone like me is qualified to wear it."

Even the way he addressed himself had changed.

Lennox let out a cheeky laugh. "Dad, how does it feel to be the director?"

Corbin flicked his hand in a dramatic flourish. "One word, amazing! Lennox, there's no need to rush. This position will be yours sooner or later."

Lennox nodded obediently. "I'm not rushing. Why would I rush? It's just that Mr. Owens Senior and Mikayla really helped us out big time, so you can't shortchange them."

Corbin let out a cold snort. "Lorenzo did help me a lot. I won't treat the Owens family unfairly. But his ambition and appetite are way too big. Before this, I couldn't say anything, because I still needed him. But now, I have to slow him down and let him know that I'm the one running Advanced Medical Institute, not him."

Lennox thought, 'Mikayla's right. Dad is being extremely harsh toward Mr. Owens Senior. The Owens family has practically pulled us out of the mud, and without them, Dad wouldn't have the power he has today. Yet now, Dad is showing signs of burning the bridge after crossing it, which really isn't good."

Lennox frowned. If Mikayla were not the woman he was after, he would have been thrilled to see his dad do this. But right now, Corbin had already gotten what he wanted, while Lennox still had not enjoyed anything he desired.

Mikayla's pale, soft skin, her toned, long legs, and the teasing glimpse beneath her skirt made his throat burn with frustration. The urge to release that frustration was getting unbearable.

Corbin casually took it, drank a sip, and chuckled. "Didn't expect you to get so thoughtful. You never used to bring me water. Looks like you're finally growing up. Or maybe you're after my position, so now you know how to play the game. Good. That's a good thing. Keep it up."

Lennox's expression turned strange. He thought, 'Dad, you're giving me way too much credit. I'm only knocking you out so Mr. Owens Senior and Mikayla can get what they want.'

Suddenly, Corbin collapsed onto the floor with a loud thud. Lennox's eyes lit up in excitement. He was just about to offer a few polite words when he suddenly noticed white foam and blood pouring out of Corbin's mouth.

He mumbled, "What's going on?"