Chapter 83

"Michael, are you out of your mind? Who gave you permission to transfer the company's assets to France?" That was the first thing Richard Owens yelled the moment his son stepped through the door. "France has good growth potential." Michael's voice lacked conviction. Being the heir to the Owens family came with pressure, and his father's expectations were always sky-high. "Growth potential? Really? You're putting the entire Owens legacy on the line for a woman? Are you trying to drive me to an early grave?!" Richard was so furious he almost thumped his chest. "Dad, I love her. You have no idea what I've gone through just to be with her. I'm not giving up." *Smack*—Richard slapped Michael hard across the face, disappointment oozing from his every move. "You know how many vultures are circling this company? Your uncle, your aunt, all your cousins—they're all just waiting for a slip-up. And here you are distracted by love." "Dad, trust me. I'll clean house. I'll get them all out of the com