Tempting My Rented Boyfriend - Chapter 160

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Cedric knew he screwed up this time. He realized how wrong he was. Indeed his father was right. If someone did the same thing to his sister, he would make sure that he would be dead the very next second.

It was a big thing that she forgave him. Indeed it’s only fair for her to have some alone time to digest everything.

Lowering his head, he walked out of her cabin.

Eleanor felt safe in Regan’s presence. Yet she has to agree that this man was dangerous.

“Even though you didn’t marry my son. I know it would be a matter of time. But… don’t lower yourself for anyone. You may face situations where you need to pick yourself or him. You need to be selfish sometimes,” he said.

Regan closed his eyes feeling frustrated. He cannot understand why women can be selfish at least selfish. Even his wife… lost her life saving him. Even though she made it through… she suffered from incurable diseases and side effects and always fought for he life. And in the end, she passed away eventually leaving him alone. Years passed, he turned into another person to keep himself occupied with other things but… the void in his heart never filled.

His son… is a good man but his anger can get the best of him. In the past few years, he kept his anger in check.  But Nathaira… she appeared here again. She was bringing back the emotions which were buried inside him deeply. And it’s too late for him to keep him in check. He did many mistakes in his anger in the span of three days.

Yesterday he was reading a book in his backyard. Then the Aiden’s call came and made him go crazy. After that, he sent his people to check on what exactly happened. Today morning, he got the results of his research. He got to know every single deed his son did. He was ashamed to call him a son. He doesn’t want to lose Eleanor and he couldn’t let Cedric behave this way. Before the Zora’s could get know about this thing, he should take an action on him. He needs to gain Eleanor’s favor and teach a lesson to Cedric.

Also… he got to know that… yesterday… Cedric went to find Eleanor in a fit of anger. And he found her in her office. He got to know from yesterday he didn’t leave the office. Regan was worried that he would do something stupid. He came to her office to drag this brat outside. But the receptionist stopped him. When he introduced himself as Emerson she let him off. After everyone knew they were in-laws. When he reached her cabin, he heard their conversation. He was glad that Eleanor wasn’t going easy on him. He felt disappointed when he heard her forgiving him. She should have let him suffer. Regan almost clapped out loud when he heard Cedric would kneel for her. But her next word made sense.

When a person vents out something… he or she would tend to forget it or move on by forgetting the things that person did. And Cedric was going ahead and trying to convince her to be with him. If that goes on… Eleanor would let him be with her. She can’t even get some alone time. So entered the scene for the sake of their future. Being apart for some time would make them realize the importance of each other and their mistakes.

Just because Eleanor Loves Cedric he doesn’t get the right to hurt her. He just hoped that everything goes right.

Eleanor was watching Regan’s every move. She wanted to ask him what happened to him. He looked sad, regretful, disappointed, and again sad. She saw anger, sadness, disappointment, and regret. A myriad of emotions swirled in his mind. Eleanor could see a lonely person behind his attitude and a weeping person behind his strong demeanor.

From what she knew or what she heard… Regan Emerson was someone who loves his children and wife. Unfortunately, his wife died suddenly. She heard a few rumors back then saying that Emerson was involved with the Mafia. And they provoked a powerful man, who tried to kill them. But… she knew they wouldn’t do it. Now thinking about it… fifty percent was right about.

“Your wife is lucky,” Eleanor commented as she broke the awkward silence that was lingering around them.

“I am the one who is lucky to have her,” he said.

“Why?” she asked in return.

“Because she made me a human,” he said, a smile dancing on his lips.

Eleanor smiled at him. Like Father like son. Regan was smitten by his wife, whie his son was smitten by her. They both were really the same.

“It’s shame…. I didn’t get to meet her,” she said.

“She can see you from the heaven,” he said patting her head.

Eleanor smiled at him.

“Now… don’t think too much about Cedric. Before you marry him, you need to let him know what is pain. If you forgive him… ge will commit mistakes and you will be forgiving. How long will this go? We are fathers…. I may not your biological father but still your father figure. I hope to see you happy on your wedding day.” he said, she smiled.

“I will,” she smiled.

“Why don’t you rest today?” he asked.

“See that pile, dad,” she said as she pointed to the pile of files that were lying on the table.

“Shall I send someone who can deal with that?” he asked.

“Nope… Cedric did seventy percent of work. I will finish the remaining before taking my leave,” she said.

“Rest well,” he said before leaving the cabin.

Eleanor understood few things. She raised her brow at the retreating Regan’s back. He was such a old fox. He looked caring on the surface but still he delivered few things he wanted to.

First… he wanted to punish Cedric, he did. There he wanted to show that… he would be on her side if Cedric was wrong. She loved that part of him.

Second… no matter how much he supports  Eleanor… she would be his son’s wife only. He will discipline Cedric, maybe even beat him if needed but in the end she belongs to him only. This was clear point she got from the earlier conversation.

Thirdly, he wants her to be selfish and put herself first from everyone. She loved it this part of him too. He wasn’t asking her to adjust herself with his son or wasn’t asking her to make sacrifices. He was asking her to take equal ground along with his son.

Fourthly… he loves her. Aww…. he was too cute in saying this thing to her.

Eleanor really wanted to meet her young sister-in-law right now. If men were like this, then her sister-in-law would be fun. She really wanted to meet her. Maybe she would be the female version of this both father and son. She wondered how these both men would behave around her. She could guess that her sister-in-law would be their apple of eye. From what she heard, her sister-in-law was someone who could play these two men on her fingers.

Eleanor went back to work. She was worried what kind of punishment Regan would give to Cedric. But she knew that even if she tried to take his side she would only get an earful from Regan. She only hoped that he would go easy on Cedric.

Maybe she could meet him in his company.

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On the other side…

Cedric was waiting for Regan in his car. He knew his father wouldn’t let him go so easily. He just hoped there would be someone beside Eleanor to protect her. He knew Nathaira’s madness at him. She would go to any extent to get him back.

“Looks like… you are ready to take your punishment,” Regan mocked him.

“I am sorry, Dad,” he apologized.

“You should be sorry to Eleanor, your mother and your sister. Remember I and your mother raised you better. But now you are behaving no worse than a rapist.” he fumed. Regan couldn’t help but be angry on him. How could he disrespect a woman like this?

“Go to Country Alvonia. Meet Mrs. Esther Vritra and start a partnership with her in the jewelry and clothing industry. She was going to expand her business there. In return we will be in charge of her business in the country Lucren,” Regan said.

“Dad, that takes atleast two months,” he said.

“Come here, when your done with business. If you are not done, then rot there till you turn a monk,” Regan said.

“Dad!” Cedric yelled.

“Enough of shouting. Drive now,” Regan ordered.

Cedric could only sigh at his father. If he deny him, he would make sure Cedric experience a kind of hell that a person wouldn’t dare to imagine.

“Dad, I want to return in a month. If I stay away from her… who will pursue her. We will grow farther away. And with Nathaira in the picture, I am afraid,” he said.

“I will take care of that. You just need to return here like a human,” Regan said.

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Author’s Note:

Hi…

Did you find anyone special? If you read my other book… you will know it.