Chapter 9 Lost

Asher patiently waited until all he arranged was delivered. Anticipating the result, he received a call from Tim Tumbourne, the owner of Tim's Newspaper, begging him to restore his company.

I am sorry Mr Quill... please help me.

"Help you? Ash muttered coldly... You made a post tarnishing my only sister just for rating and you expect me to let it go.

Easy to be targeted this way... I know Mr Quill... Please let it go this once Tim pleaded... I will come and meet with you, I will accept whatever condition you give me please let it go.

Tim was a proud man and pretty straightforward. Ash admired his knack for business, but when he saw the news, he felt like he hadn't known the man at all.

He never strived to understand someone else's predicament; rather, he did fact-check. However, if he let this happen again, he would be spoken about in a different outlet, which he wasn't planning for.

His works speak for him, not his life story... Tim broke a sweat... He didn't want to go against Asher Quill because he knew how ruthless he could be when crossed.

He never interfered until the matter concerned him. He remembered a giant industry going bankrupt suddenly just because the owner crossed Quill... Asher had sold the shares of the owner of the company without his knowledge to a company under his.

Nobody knew of it, and to date, Asher Quill runs that company as his personal workshop. This incident, he knew, just made him lose his brainchild.

But Asher didn't take over his company he had run him dry within six hours which was more terrifying than what was done to that industry.

No matter what today, Tim thought he would get Asher to lift the ban on his company even if he had to crawl to him but Asher was not having it.

I will throw Alice to the wolves for you, Tim persuaded but Ash refused him. Alice can be dealt with without you thank you very much.

As for your company Tim, you crossed the line by bringing my sister into the equation I thought the warnings I gave you all weren't enough now this will let you all know that I am not to be trifled with.

Pack your things and leave the company it has a buyer already.

With regret, Tim hung the call... He never knew his greediness and slyness would finally catch up to him.

Ash went to the hospital after the conversation with TIm only to find Alix blocking Alice in the corridor leading to Marvin's room.

I'm sorry, Miss, but this room is off limits, so please go back, he heard Alix say to her. Having decided to watch the show, a little Ash stood away from them.

Alice was frantic after the company suddenly laid off all the staff leaving her with Tim.

Tim had lashed at her saying she finally crossed the line with Ash... She never knew Ash was this powerful to bring down a company that had been there long before he was weaned from his mother's womb.

Rushing down to the hospital hoping to salvage the situation but this little cunt had stopped her from seeing Ash.

Is this his new toy? She thought... "She looked young, fifteen at most she thought... Ash doesn't do minors... He is way too honourable for that".

Listen here you cunt; Alice flared, I need to see my man this instant you don't have the right to block me or I will have him throw you out...

Alix cocked her head to the side looking at the frantic lady in front of her... When she rushed in Alix was floored by her beauty.

She had the slimmest waist one could wish for... Her hourly figure was so dip even Alix felt her mouth water but Marvin had been uncomfortable when she got in making Alix drag her out.

Now she is claiming to be Ash's woman... "What a liar Alix thought". Not wanting to humour her crude words Alix smiled at her.

Like I said earlier Mr Quill is not here... Please wait for him downstairs... This is a hospital we don't shout here...

How dare you... "Alice raised her hand to slap her but Alix was quick to hold it and give her a slap of her own"...

How..." Alix gave another slap before she could utter another word". "Is it your habit to behave like a dimwit or you were born as one".

Look here young lady, Alice tried to warn her but Alix cut her off.

No, you look here young lady... "I do not care if you are present or past tense in his life... That is his business but you don't bring your bullshit to me and my friend lying inside that room".

And for the record old cunt, Alix renamed her... "Faking it isn't your thing".

Ash emerged from the corner he was after the heat... "He stared at Alix with an amused smile for a moment before turning to Alice with a cold face".

Why are you here? Thank you so much, Lix. He addressed her, making her furrow. I will take it from here.

Alix stormed back inside the room leaving them alone... "How dare you? Ash thundered.

Do you know who she is? "A cunt? You called an innocent young girl a cunt just because your pride was shaken"

How pathetic Alice;

I am sorry, my love. She moved closer to him, but Ash stepped back. That was a long time ago, Alice.

I know but for once hear me out... Okay! Ash folded his arms.

I'd take a picture of her that day, but I didn't want to write anything about it. Tim had a thing for her and was trying to retaliate for other rejections, so he forced me to do it.

I did not know he would until this morning... "So, you came here and you took my sister's picture and showed it to your lover and boss and he forced you to put it online".

Have a care Alice, Ash shook his head... So, if I am to believe you... Did he force you after your post-coital and you laughed at my predicament or during the foreplay?

You called a young woman a cunt and you are one yourself... "I have never used a crude word against women before but you are no woman to me Alice, you are nothing but a bitch and I will show you what is done to bitches like you".

No, Ash... Alice screamed frantically... Please don't do any more than this I beg you... No, Alice, Ash mimicked you should have thought it through before involving her.

"Hello... Ash made a call... do it now". After that, he called security who dragged her away...

Ash left with the sound of Alice screaming behind but when he entered the ward he was met with an angry student.

What was that about she asked angrily. I... uh... he stuttered but she held up her hand.

I do not care for her but your problem made her speak to me like I am your latest fling and I do not appreciate it.

What's more, you hid when she tried to slap me... How dare you?

She saw him! He thought in shock, but he was not going to leave an explosive beside his sister, so without thinking, he held her to him and gave her a hug that stopped her next word from coming out.

Mr Quill... she whispered...

Shhh... Ash hushed her, you are noisy.