Matthias’s POV

I smack the snooze button hard enough to turn it off but not hard enough to break it. A groan escapes my throat as I sit up. Making my way into the bathroom I brush my teeth with one eye open and leaning against the wall. I fucking hate the mornings yet I always wake up early. It’s a habit after years of doing the same thing. After finishing brushing my teeth I use the toilet and make my way downstairs.

Walking over to the fridge I grab a water bottle and make my way to the gym. I get onto the treadmill and stick my headphones in before pressing shuffle on the iPod. Setting it to a light jog I crack my neck before I get to my morning run. When I'm warmed up I hit the button making it go faster. My eyes stay locked on the TV in front of me playing the news.

After two hours of running, weight lifting and core training I head up for a quick shower. Stripping off my briefs, yeah I ran in briefs get over it, I step into the shower and turn on the cold water. It pours from the ceiling since that’s how I had it built and I tilt my head back letting the freezing cold water hit my sweaty face. I wash up slowly before rinsing off and stepping out the shower. I dry off and pull on some black briefs before making my way downstairs.

“Here you are Master Matthias.” Sofia says while setting my breakfast on the breakfast bar.

“Thank you.” I grunt out before I start eating as she starts cleaning up what she used for breakfast.

The food like always is perfect as is the coffee she places next to me. I nod in thanks before sipping it as I push my plate towards her. She takes it and washes it before leaving the room. Once I finish my coffee I leave it on the counter before making my way back upstairs. I brush my teeth again before getting dressed for the day, the long ass day ahead.

“Shall I bring the car around Master Matthias?” Lucas asks as I go back downstairs.

“Yes.” I say while walking towards my office.

I grab my phone off the charging pad and along with my laptop case which already holds my laptop before making my way outside. Sofia calls out for me to have a good day making me grunt in acknowledgment. The sun shines when I step out of the house and walk towards the SUV. Lucas holds the door open and nods as I climb in the back. After I'm seated he closes the door and climbs into the driver’s seat before driving out the gates. My eyes drift out the window just as my phone goes off.

“Daniels.” I answer strongly.

“Vheris.” Rowan taunts making me roll my eyes.

“What the fuck do you want so early in the morning?” I ask while checking my watch. It’s only 7 a.m. so I'm surprised he's even awake.

“I need your help Mattie.” He whines and I glare at the back of the passenger seat.

“I said don’t call me that.” I growl making him laugh loudly.

“Ah, you know you like it.” He sings and I pinch the bridge of my nose.

“Do you need me to bend you over and spank you…again?” I ask making him grumble under his breath.

“No Master I don’t, thank you for the offer though.” He says playfully as I look out the window.

“So what do you need help with?” I ask curiously since he's not one to ask for help.

“Okay so you know the project in New York I'm working on?” He asks and I hum.

“Yes the takeover of the truck manufacturing company right?” I question with a frown.

“Yes that’s the one. Well I need you to put in a fake offer. A cheap one about 2.5 million and when he calls you tell him that’s all you’re willing to pay. It’s really worth a good ten million but he won’t know that. His CFO just retired and he got a new one that cries when I even look at him long enough. I’m going to offer 3.5 million.” He explains and I smirk.

“Still playing dirty huh.” I chuckle coldly.

“I like dirty, you should know that.” He throws back making a smirk pull at my lips.

“Well you know I’ll do it. When should I expect this call?” I ask while Lucas drives into the city.

“The meeting is at 2:30 so expect a call around 3.” He informs and I agree before we hang up.

“We’re here Master Matthias.” Lucas says while stopping in front of the office.

He walks around the SUV after climbing out and opens my door. I climb out and nod before walking into the building. The doorman opens the door with a tip of his hat and I look at him with a quickly grunt before stepping into the lobby. Everyone welcomes me as I pass them or simply look at me in fear before scurrying away.

I pass my elevator key-card over the scanner making the doors slide open quickly. Lucas steps in with me and presses the button for the top floor. When the doors open on the top floor I step out and Lucas follows me out before going to his own office as Dianna jumps up from her seat with her iPad in hand. I raise a brow and she grabs the coffee off her desk before handing it to me as I pass.

“Talk to me.” I order as I make my way to my desk.

“Well Sir, your father called this morning and requested a lunch appointment. I tried to tell him that you were not going to be free as you have a lunch meeting but he insisted that he wait for you in your office.” She bites her lip nervously as I sip my coffee.

“Did he say why he wanted to meet?” I ask while sitting down.

“No Sir, just that it was important.” She says and I sigh.

“Just let him in when he gets here.” I say and she nods before going over the rest of my schedule.

After she finishes I dismiss her and get to work. I'm the CEO of a very big linguistics company, a family company really. It was hammered into my head ever since I could remember to learn as many languages as possible. I know about 10 different languages fluently and I'm still learning more for the hell of it. The company provides the best translators in the country and we usually help other big companies in business deals with people from other countries. Basically we sit in and listen to everything being said from the other side and make sure the American company isn't getting robbed for more than should be paid. Very boring work.

When lunch comes around I make my way towards the elevator with Lucas on my heels. We step into the empty elevator before riding it down in complete silence as usual. The doors slide open and we step out before he follows me across the lobby. The doorman quickly pulls the door open and I nod at him in passing as Lucas overtakes the lead to open the SUV door for me.

“Do you want to stop anywhere before we go to the meeting Master Matthias? Pick up something for you to eat perhaps?” He asks while pulling away from the curb.

“After the meeting Lucas.” I say while typing out an email on my phone.

“Yes Sir.” He replies before falling silent.

The drive across the city takes about 15 minutes before we stop outside the large building. Lucas opens my door and follows me into the building. The reception waves me through the security and I go straight to the elevator before pressing the button for the 17th floor. Lucas looks at me making me raise a brow at him. He shakes his head and looks straight ahead with a sigh making me look straight ahead as well. Weird bastard.

“Mr. Daniels, thank you for coming. The meeting is right through here.” The CEO’s PA says as soon as we step off the elevator.

“Lead the way.” I sigh and she blushes before turning around.

I roll my eyes and follow her down the hall. When she opens the door everyone stands up as I walk in. Jason Davis, the CEO, shakes my hand with a smile that I don’t bother to return. We sit down and he explains the business deal to me and what I'm supposed to do. Translate for him and make sure that the Taiwanese know that he's not going over 13.2 million and that they don’t try to rob him.

When the meeting gets started and the wide screen Skype call starts I look at the others on the screen. There is three of them and they look descent none greedy fuckers. I close my eyes and focus on Standard Mandarin while quickly writing everything being said down. I push the paper over to Jason who reads it quickly. He looks at me with a raised brow but I just shrug making him sigh and nod. He tells me what to say and I translate quickly.

It takes a good hour and a half before they come to an agreement and I'm free to leave. I shake hands with Jason and bow to the screen before taking my leave with Lucas next to me. We ride the elevator down in silence before leaving the building all together. I quickly order some Chinese food for lunch and Lucas drives over to pick it up.

“If my father starts with his shit I might need you to hold me back from sending him through the window of the top floor.” I say casually making Lucas chuckle.

“I’ll try my best Sir.” He smirks at me through the rear-view mirror.

“Hmm, do that because I'm not in the mood to go to jail for murder.” I grumble as he slows to a stop outside the restaurant.

“I’ll be right back Sir.” He says amused as I hand him my credit card.

He climbs out the truck and I continue going through my emails. When I don’t see any new ones I log onto my other email account that deals with my BDSM club. Different accounts because I know my father monitors the company email account. If he found out about the club before necessary it would be hell. But I've been secretly training my younger brother Christophe how to run the company since he's almost 23. He's the one that wants the fucking thing, I don’t and never did but as the oldest I inherited it. Ah, thinking of him and now he's calling me.

“Toffee, what's up?” I ask softly.

“Thai, I wanted to give you a bit of a heads up.” He says nervously making me frown.

“Heads up for what?” I question as Lucas climbs back into the car with bags of food.

“Father is bringing you a surprise, a fiancée. A female fiancée.” He says quietly as my jaw clenches and I squeeze my eyes shut.

“You’re lying.” I growl and hear him swallow loudly.

“No I'm not, he just left for the office with a very pretty lady. I overheard him talking about how you two will make him beautiful grandchildren.” He explains as Lucas drives me back towards the office.

“If he doesn’t drop it I hope you’re ready to take over because I'm done.” I warn and his breath hitches.

“Of course, I'm ready! It’s about time you start making yourself happy for once Thai. You've always done what father told you to do.” He mumbles sadly making me roll my eyes.

“I've always done what I could to make sure you’re happy. If I didn't take over when he gave me the offer father would have given the position to Coren. I knew you wanted it so I sucked it up until you could take over and if that meant keeping my sexuality a secret for a while longer then I wanted it was fine with me. Now that you’re ready I have nothing holding me back. Come to the office, father wants to surprise me but let’s surprise him.” I say making him laugh loudly.

“I'm on my way! Love you Thai.” He says excitedly and I smile genuinely.

“Love you too Toffee. I’ll see you soon.” I sigh and hang up before rubbing my face with a groan.

“Anything I can help with Sir?” Lucas asks worriedly making me look up at him even though he's staring straight ahead.

“If Alistair told you he was gay what would you do?” I throw back and notice his hands tighten on the steering wheel.

“If he tells me he's gay, well I would make sure nobody hurts my boy. I have a great shot and I've been told I'm great at hiding things. A body will be no problem.” He says strongly making me smile out the window.

“Master Matthias, if I may speak freely?” He asks and I nod. “My family has been working for your father since you were very young. My father was your father’s CPO.” He says and I nod again since I knew that already.

“Your point?” I ask with a raised brow.

“My point Sir is that I'm very glad you asked me to come and work for you. Your father is hell to work with.” He scoffs making me chuckle humorlessly.

“Try living with him.” I say and he shakes his head.

“I’ll pass. I know that your father was hardly ever around when you were a child and I just want to say you grew to be a great, strong man. You don’t need him to be successful. I'm sure even without your inheritance you would have got that building and made a great club.” He admits with a smile as I look at him blankly.

“Thank you Lucas.” I say back making him nod.

“Of course Master Matthias, now let’s not try to kill Mr. Daniels. We wouldn’t want you going to jail before you get that club reopened. When do you think it will be able to start up again?” He asks curiously and my brows furrow.

“By the end of this week it should be done actually. This is perfect timing. I hand the company over to Christophe and take the rest of the week to handle the last minute things for the club before it opens.” I explain while turning my phone over repeatedly in my hands.

“Does this mean you’re going to find yourself a long-term partner?” He questions while turning the last corner and driving towards the company building.

“If someone interesting pops up I wouldn’t mind settling down. It’s just the new submissives that come to the club are all…boring. They have no real life in them. They are so damn submissive I bet they would walk over broken glass if I told them. I want someone who will challenge me in everyday life but submit when it comes to the important things, someone to have fun with, be crazy with but also someone who will need me and my guidance.” I ramble before stopping with a sigh.

“I understand Master Matthias and I'm sure you’ll find someone soon.” He smiles as he parks the SUV in the assigned parking space.

“I'm in no rush.” I shrug while climbing out without waiting for him to open my door.

He gives me a playful glare that I roll my eyes at. Lucas has been a trusted employee since I turned 21 and took over the company. He's a few years older at 31 with his wife Sofia, who is my housekeeper and their son Alistair who is 6. I would call him a friend, I guess. We talk about sports and shit when we’re not on the clock or during lunch, like today. During business times though it’s strictly that, business. He works for me, he respects me and I tell him what to do and how to do it. If he doesn't listen, well he's never not listened so I don’t have to worry about that yet.

“Shall I accompany you with the meeting with your father Sir?” He asks as we walk towards the elevator.

“Yes.” I sigh and hear my name getting called making me look back.

“Thai, I'm glad I made it before you went up.” Christophe says while we exchange a tight hug.

“Why is that?” I ask amused as we step onto the elevator.

“We don’t need you going away for murder.” He teases while looking up at me with a pearly smile.

He's gotten taller than I expected he would. Christophe stands proudly at 6’5 with wide shoulders and a tight toned body. He’s still shorter then my 6’7 height and my body is more built then his. We’re a taller family though, our father stands at 6’5 as well and our mother is a whopping 6’1. It’s no surprise we’re so fucking big, even though people stereotype us. We’re tall and built because we’re ‘black’. That’s a damn lie, not all African American men are tall and built. I worked for my muscles, I wasn't born with it.

“I wouldn’t go to jail. Lucas knows how to hide a body.” I scoff making him laugh loudly as the doors slide open onto the top floor.

“Mr. Daniels is waiting for you in your office Sir. He also brought a young woman with him.” Dianna says while wringing her hands nervously.

“It’s after lunch and I know you didn't eat because you always forget and then your husband scolds you. I got your favorite, shrimp with lobster sauce and white rice.” I reply while handing her the container of food.

“Thank you Sir.” She smiles and takes the food before walking over to the break room which holds at table to eat.

“Let’s get this over with.” I sigh before making my way towards my office.

“Don’t waste the duck sauce on his jacket.” Thai whispers as I open the door making me roll my eyes. As if I would waste duck sauce throwing it at the man I have to call my father.

“Matthias, it’s about time you got here.” He grumbles while standing up from the couch.

“Father, what a pleasant surprise. You've just made my day.” I say dully making him glare as I walk over to my desk. “Don’t want my food getting cold, hope you don’t mind.” I announce while opening my container of food.

“We have important matters to discuss Matthias.” He says while buttoning his jacket and I bite into my egg roll, I love egg rolls. I hope Rowan gave that guy my cell phone number because I don't plan on staying here. I text him quickly to use my cell phone and he replies an agreement.

“Lucas, I ordered you food as well. Eat up.” I order and he nods before sitting across from my desk and starting his lunch.

“Well I dropped by unannounced so I’ll just steal some of your ribs Thai.” Toffee says before leaning against my desk and eating.

“Matthias, may we have the room?” Father asks with a clenched jaw.

“Anything you need to say to me, Lucas must know as my CPO. Christophe is your son and my best friend, of course I'm going to tell him anyway. Just talk father.” I sigh and look at the young African American looking woman sitting straight on the couch looking at me closely.

“Fine, this is your new fiancée Eloise.” He states and I continue eating making a tense silence fall throughout the office.

“Is that so? I didn't know I proposed to anyone.” I say in mock surprise.

“Matthias you are 25 years old. You need to settle down and get married. Eloise is the perfect person for you. She’s smart, beautiful, strong willed and the perfect woman to be seen with.” He replies before rambling on and on about needing an heir.

“I should let you know something.” I cut him off after I finish eating and nodding along while pretending to listen.

“What?” He asks with a glare.

“I like dick, plain and simple.” I say while looking him in the eye. I see the disgust and anger start burning within his dark brown eyes.

“Are you trying to say you’re gay?” He spits out in disgust and I nod while wiping my mouth with a napkin.

“Yes I am, vagina just isn't for me. I like cock and plowing into tight asses on slender twinks with flat chests. So, this fiancée thing isn't going to work.” I shrug while leaning back in my chair.

“I won’t have a disgusting excuse of a man running my company, the company my grandfather started.” He roars and I smirk.

“Don’t worry, I don’t want it anyway. That is why I'm announcing Christophe as the new CEO. I've been training him for the position and he's already received his business degree. He's perfect for the job. Plus I have my own business to run and now that I'm no longer obligated to be here I don't plan on coming back. Thank fuck because these suits were killing me.” I groan while pulling at my tie.

“So when do I start?” Toffee asks excitedly while father stalks out the office cursing up a storm and making threats, nothing new.

“We’ll start the handover tomorrow. Right now I just want to get out of here.” I explain and he nods before I turn to Eloise who is sitting there pale in the face. “I'm sorry about all this.

“No, thank you! No offense, you’re very attractive but I don’t want to get married! I'm only 23 years old, and I'm not ready to settle. My father forced me into this damn thing and I'm glad to be released from it.” She admits making me chuckle.

“Well I'm glad we don’t part on bad terms. Good luck with everything.” I say while sticking my hand out.

“You too,” She replies with a bright smile while shaking my hand before leaving quickly.

“Now to go find a twink that needs his ass plowed.” I sigh while walking out the office with Lucas and Toffee on my heels making them laugh.