Chapter 288

Joseph's POV "You idiot, you hired Larson's daughter?" my father spat through gritted teeth. "I like her," Dean commented with satisfaction. "Get up and get out of my company," I said with disgust coating every word. "And do me one favor, forget I exist. Your monthly allowance will continue, but don't come looking for me again." Hatred blazed in my father's eyes. We'd never gotten along, but after he divorced my mother and took up with my ex-mate, things had deteriorated to an unbearable point. The fact that he was my father meant nothing to me anymore. I didn't romanticize blood ties. I only continued supporting him because of Flora. My sister had been deeply affected by the divorce; she had adored her father, and even knowing what kind of man he was, she still felt affection for him. Steward struggled to his feet and took two threatening steps toward me. I lost what little composure remained. "GET OUT OF HERE, GODDAMN IT!" I roared. "Or security will drag you out!" "This isn't over,