Not him comparing everyone to his 8 year old daughter... *sigh*

Antonio's POV

I couldn't believe that its been 3 years since I found out Ellie was my daughter.

She just turned 8 years old and I decided it was best to move into a proper home.

The penthouse had been my bachelor pad since I had lots of one night stands.

I fixed my tie and put on my wrist watch I looked at it.

It was 8:10.

I had a meeting to be at in 30 minutes.

I went downstairs and I told the butler to wake up my daughter which he did.

I saw her head skipping down the stairs then running all over the place to collect her stuff for school.

I enrolled her into a standard level school for middle-class people.

I only did that so she wouldn't become a spoiled girl.

But I will admit I have spoiled her but she was polite as ever.

I should thank Julia for that.

Jenna and I have been on a few dates here and there.

Ellie really loves Jenna now, and I'm afraid that she'll love Jenna more than her birth father.

I sighed and I put my jacket on.

"Baby I'm going to run late if you don't hurry up" I said while I checked the time again it was 8:20.

After all the running around she came back panting.

"If you only woke up earlier" I said then I grabbed my briefcase and we headed to the garage.

I told my butler Edmen that I would be home late and that he sends Ellie to bed at 7:10 pm.

I drove up to her school and like any man I like to brag about the cars I drove and most of the cars parked at the school were Chevy and Hondas, etc all the cheap stuff.

I stopped my Tesla Model X at the entrance of her school.

It was called Bethel Elementary.

"Bye daddy!" my daughter says and opens the car door.

I reminded her that we would be meeting with my mom around noon so she would know that I would pick her up at that time.

After she entered the building I floored my way to my HQ.

I dialed Joseph.

"I'm on my way right now hold the meeting for 10 more minutes" I said and I pulled into the parking lot the valet person parked my car into the VIP section I rushed to the elevator I hadn't bother with good morning's or anything with my employees.

The elevator opened to floor 80.

I stepped out quickly and that's when the meeting began.

"Begin your idea" I told the manager of Administration.

"We would like to propose a internship program for all the college students that are taking business class" He begins to say.

I had been thinking of doing something like that.

It would be good to have a internship program.

It'll give the company a better image.

"As speaking, A internship would vary among the tasks" he says.

"Mr. Brenton I agree we should start a internship program. But I want it more broader. So college students even if they aren't taking business courses. We have a chain of hotels." I begin to say.

"And I think it's only suitable to open those branches across the nations and countries" I continued.

"In China, our Company status is greater than ever. Lots of students would want to intern in our company" I concluded.

"Chairman, shouldn't we think a bit smaller" the head of R&D says.

I shot him a glare.

"Those who have a very small goal are less likely to be successful" I said with full intent of coming off cold.

"Correct, Chairman we would begin the project soon as possible" the head of Administrations says.

"Mr. Brenton I look forward to the future of the company." I said.

"Sir, the product that is to be release by the end of September has been pushed back" the head of R&D says.

I clenched my fist.

I slammed my hand onto the conference table.

"How the hell is it pushed back?! We acquired the Omega from Saoplanet" I bashed the documents onto the conference table.

"Yes we did. But it seems that the main core person from Omega quit" Dennis says.

"Why are you telling me this now?" I said eerily calm.

Which every board member gulped and I saw sweat form on their faces.

"My 8-year old daughter doesn't wait at the last minute to report an issue" I smacked the table.

"Chairman, we tried everything in our power to investigate as to why he dropped out." Dennis continues.

"You. Investigated a problem. Without my acknowledgement." I uttered every word with purposeful blunt.

"Sir, thought that we could solve it since it's just a minor issue." Dennis says with a tremble to his voice.

"I hired you for your skills and wits. But to have this happen!" I shove the swivel chair to a wall.

The room became silent.

I inhaled.

"You will find another person to replace him. If you cannot. you can kiss your seat, a goodbye." I intimidatingly said.

"Meeting adjourned." I said dully then I slammed the conference doors close in frustration leaving the board members to themselves.

"Here are the list of candidates to fill in his spot" Joseph says handing me a clipboard.

I scanned it over.

"I won't be needing this. But If he fails to fix his mistake then I'll look" I aloofly said and handed the clipboard back to him.

This product will air by September 20th.

I walked in a don't-approach-me manner.

I went into the elevator and hit the top floor.

While In the elevator I saw a woman carrying lots of paperwork.

What department is she from? She seems a bit familiar...

I raised an eyebrow.

"You. Who is your boss" I abruptly said.

"It's Mr. Brenton. And I started yesterday" the woman says.

A smirk came to my face.

"Mr. Brenton? Are you his new assistant" I asked a bit interested.

The woman nodded.

"I see. What's your name" I plainly questioned.

"I am Camille Hawkes" the woman responds.

I think I've heard that name somewhere.. She looks somewhat different.

"Well this is very interesting." I mused.

"What do you mean sir?" Camille asks.

Does she not recognize me?

"I believe we met once" I said then she turned around.

"Oh. I remember you" she exclaims.

I curtly nodded.

"You're the guy who looked after Xander" she continues.

Does she not realize who she is speaking to?

"Correct." I sharply said. Then we hit floor 90.

I was confused as to why the woman was still in the elevator.

Perhaps she forgot the number.

"Mr. Brenton's office is on floor 86. You missed it" I coldly said.

"Mr. Brenton had documents he wanted me to bring to Mr. Smith" she begins.

I held in a smirk.

This girl seems very ignorant.

I guess I'll have some fun.

"It's quite the documents. I'm sure Mr. Smith would appreciate it" I said keeping a poker face.

"I really hope so, I stayed up to organize all of them" she said.

I see.

So she's a hardworking type.

However another employee of mine spoiled my fun.

"Mr. Smith you've got a client waiting for you." Joseph's assistant says.

I scowled.

"Is it Mr. Murison again." I adjusted my cuff.

"No sir, it's another person." Joseph's assistant replies.

Then who the heck could be in my office.

I saw Camille quickly recovered from the surprise.

"Jeanette, take Miss Hawkes to the lounge" I ordered.

"Yes Sir" she says and bows then takes Camille but she was still sort of stunned.

As I opened the door to my office my face went hard.

It was Mr. Murison.

Damn Jeanette.

I'll have her fired for informing me on false news.

"Murison" I said coldly. "Mr. Smith, I would like to compile a new contract" he says.

He's been nagging about that for the past 5 months.

"Mursion as before my answer is no. I cannot breach our contract till the product airs." I said.

"Mr. Smith I understand, but this time I want a individual contract I want to launch my product and give you credit-" Before he could finish I interrupted him.

"Why the hell should I do that? I will not be playing your games." I callously said.

"But sir-" I shut him up.

"Get out" I uncaringly said. Which he did.

I opened my office door.

"Jeanette." I stood at the threshold of the lounge.

"Chairman" Jeanette stands up.

"You informed me that Mr. Murison won't show up." I icily said.

I saw Camille swallow.

"Sir, I was told under Joseph not to tell you" Jeanette says.

I clenched my fist.

"Jeanette, by now are you aware of your position" I haughtily asked.

I walked to the window.

"Chairman I only followed orders." she says.

"You should know I don't like being lied to." I faced her.

She was fidgeting a lot.

"My daughter is only 8 she knows that lying is bad." I begin to say.

Jeanette looked down in shame.

"You're fired." I said those two words without any emotions.

"But sir Joseph is the only one that can fire me" that audacity of this woman.

I narrowed my eyes at her.

I really didn't care if Camille was seeing this.

"Miss Hand, you are fired. And Miss Hawkes will take your position" I said and I had security take Jeanette away.

I hadn't bother to see if Camille was fine with it.

Just great when I'm already in a pissed off mood.

"Antonio how are you man" Mat comes making his way to me.

God I swear he doesn't have anything better to do than pester me.

"Already got tired of the assistant?" he smugly says.

I cracked my neck.

"By now you should know that I am not in the mood to chit chat." I said sharply.

"Actually I came bringing someone" He says.

I looked at him then I saw my daughter running towards me.

"Daddy!" she says flinging herself on me.

I swooped her up.

"Mat why is she here?" I asked.

"It's noon remember." He responds.

I was so caught up with the meeting from before and the incident I lost track of time.

"Yeah daddy I thought you forgot about me" Ellie pouts.

Somehow all my frustrations melted away.

"I would never forget about you. Ever" I pinky promised with her.

"Mat, take her down to my car I have matters to finish." I said.

"But daddy I missed you" Ellie says.

"Baby I'll see you in a few minutes alright?" I gave her a kiss on the forehead.

Then I set Ellie back to the ground.

"Miss Hawkes office now" I said when Mat took my daughter into the elevator.

"I am aware that you are Mr. Brenton's personal assistant. However As the CEO. my words overrule" I returned back to my cold demeanor.

"Mr. Smith, I only applied to R&D." Camille protests.

Woman these days.

"Miss Hawkes, are you questioning my authority" I cocked an eyebrow.

Then I folded my hands waiting for her response.

"No sir. Everything happened fast" she responds.

"You should get use to it now." I said and I saw the documents.

"Once you've settled in. I'll have Joseph give you the reviews" I put forth and took the documents.

"Thank you for organizing the documents" I added.

"I will be out for lunch now." I said

then I walked out of my office.