The Billionaire's Forgotten Son

Chapter 3 - Offer Accepted

I

Wilgreg has something on his mind. If he took his father’s offer, he would be getting the best revenge ever on the woman who took his father away from them and who mistreated his mother. At the same time, it would be his time to let Damian Lincuja realize the biggest mistake in his life, for neglecting them and for almost forgetting him as his son!

The next morning, Wilgreg approached his mother who was then in her workroom. “Mom, can we talk about these documents please?”

“Of course son, come in.” Carolina removed her eyeglasses and motioned for her son to sit down.

“Mom, I will take Damian’s offer,” Wilgreg stated, without beating around the bush anymore. Carolina was stunned.

“What brought you to that decision, Wil?” she intently looked at her son. She knows her son well. He will never decide on something without good reasons for doing so.

Wilgreg decided not to let his mother know his ulterior motive for his decision. He knows very well that she will disagree. “Mom, I realized, it is time for us, for me to let the whole world know that I am Damian Lincuja’s son. For so long, he never even bothered to publicly recognize me. It is time for me to get what is truly mine.”

“Son, you don’t need to. You have everything now. You can even live without working, you know that. You don’t need your father’s money.” Carolina had a hint that his son’s reasons were not the true reasons why he suddenly accepted Damian’s offer.

“Mom, please allow me, I just need to do this. I want to fulfill something.” Wilgreg looked at his mother with eyes begging for a positive response.

Carolina sighed, “Wil, you are old enough, you are a lawyer. I trust in you. I made you grow up as a good man; I hope you will grow old as a good man too. A good man…”

Wilgreg cut his Mom’s words, “A good man never intends to hurt anyone; a good man acts with justice and fairness; a good man acts with reasons considering on the side his emotions; a good man is not greedy; a good man never turns his back from responsibilities and a good man always bears the consequences of his actions. Mom, I have memorized that since my younger years.” Wilgreg laughed and kissed his Mom’s forehead before excusing himself from the room.

Carolina smiled as he watched his son’s back. How fortunate she is to have a son like him. God is indeed gracious.

Wilgreg suddenly swung his head at his mother’s workroom door. “By the way Mom, please tell Atty. Ferrer, he cannot talk to you again regarding this matter without me.”

II

“Atty. Ferrer, I want to take over the Lincuja Real Estate Company. I am more experienced with real estate because I am a licensed Real Estate Broker and appraiser. That was my work before I entered law school and even when I was in Law school, I took it as my part-time job.” Wilgreg informed Atty. Ferrer, who came to their residence as promised to her Mom.

“That’s good, Panyero. I will inform your father then. Please let me know when you want to come to your father’s office.” Atty. Ferrer smiled with a smile on his face. He was relieved. He thought at first this young lawyer would never accept his father’s offer.

“One more thing, Atty. Ferrer, I want public recognition from my father as his only son, before I start as the new CEO of Lincuja Real Estate.” Without smiling, Wilgreg declared his intentions.

Carolina was somewhat amazed at how straightforward her son was. He is not indeed his little boy anymore. He is a grown-up man, with his own decisions, and who does not cling to her anymore.

Atty. Ferrer nodded upon hearing the young lawyer’s statement. “I will relay that matter too to your father.”

“Okay, then, Atty. Ferrer, we have a good deal.” Wilgreg offered his hand to the old lawyer, smiling now.

“Damian was never mistaken when he offered you this CEO position. I can attest to that now.” Atty. Ferrer suddenly said. He can see the strength in the character of Damian Lincuja’s son. Damian is still lucky; this young man never abhors him despite everything.

Atty. Ferrer informed Damian Lincuja of Wilgreg Monaro’s acceptance and conditions. Damian’s eyes suddenly brightened up. The old lawyer can sense the happiness deep inside of the business tycoon.

“I will abide by his conditions, Atty. Ferrer.” The business magnate replied with so much enthusiasm.

“Mr. Lincuja, he will be coming here tomorrow and he will take over the Company anytime you wish.” The words of the old lawyer added more happiness to Damian Lincuja’s heart.

Damian smiled, “Tell him he can start immediately after I release my public recognition to him as my only son and sole heir.”

“By the way, would it not be a conflict for the son of Lucia, who is currently the Executive Vice President of Lincuja’s Real Estate Corporation?” Atty. Ferrer suddenly realized.

Damian shook his head, “If he will disagree, I will fire him. I will move to the Chairman position then at Lincuja’s Real Estate Corporation. I hope Wilgreg would also decide to take over the Lincuja’s Shipping Corporation so that I could retire already. You know my plans very well, right?”

“Of course, and I am happy, Mr. Lincuja that you will have your reconciliation with your son.” Atty. Ferrer’s happiness is also evident. Damian Lincuja is not only his long-time good client but also a good friend.

After Atty. Ferrer left his office, Damian Lincuja called his Executive Secretary. “Rowell, arranged a Press Conference for me two days from now, tell them, I have a very important announcement.”

Atty. Ninia is rushing to get out of their office. She cannot afford to be late for her hearing considering that it is related to the new condominium that has recently been built by the Lincuja’s Real Estate Corporation. She was walking fast when she felt the vibration of her mobile phone inside her bag; she then immediately tried to get it, still walking fast. As she was able to get hold of her mobile phone, she was suddenly outbalanced and her mobile phone slipped in her hand when she accidentally bumped someone. Before her back could land on the floor, a man’s muscular arms were able to catch her. The woman she bumped into recognized her and apologized.

“Atty. Salamera, my apology, I was also in a hurry and was not able to see you coming.” The woman is one of their Accounting Department’s Staff.

“It’s okay, sorry too.” Atty. Ninia smiled at the woman.

“Uhumm, can I remove my arms around you now?” suddenly the man who prevented her from falling stated in a mocking tone.

Atty. Ninia Salamera’s face grew red with embarrassment. “Oh my, of course, thank you, Sir.” She immediately made herself stand firmly.

“Be careful next time; do not use your phone while walking.” He then turned his back and walked in the direction of the CEO’s office.

Atty. Ninia was not able to say a word. His face is familiar. “Oh my God!” the woman covers her mouth with her left hand. She knows the man; he was the one who beat her in the recent bar exam. He topped the bar and she only placed second.

“What are you doing here, Atty. Wilgreg Monaro”, she whispered.