Mommy，We Got a Husband by Doris

Chapter 397 Are You Still Mad?

"If Stellan had been the one hurt this time, could you handle that?" Alaric grilled him again.

Tommy kept apologizing, "I'm really sorry, Mr. Knight. This is totally on me. Do whatever you gotta do."

Alaric's voice was ice-cold, "You're outta here."

"What?" Tommy was floored. Fired? Just like that?

If Alaric hadn't known about the threatening letter, Tommy might've just gotten a slap on the wrist. But with all this drama piling up, Tommy had to go.

Even if Tommy had zilch to do with the Vale family or that old Storm family mess, just being a regular dude who got in through Josep's hook-up, his over-the-top concern for Stellan was enough to boot him.

"Mr. Knight, I know I messed up and I'll take whatever comes, but isn't firing me kinda extreme?" Tommy was seriously bummed.

Alaric shot back, "You think it's too much?"

Tommy nodded. "Yeah."

"You've been way too touchy with my wife, and your computer's full of her pics. And now, with all these reporters showing up. Even if you didn't call them, just the fact that you called her over and tried to play hero is enough to can you. Got it?"

it all wrong. When my family was struggling, you gave me a job and a place to stay. I'm super grateful. I'd never think anything shady about Ms. Storm. No way. You misunderstood. The

him down. "You saying I'm

sir. I just

Innovations and stay away from Stellan," Alaric said. "Josep saved my life, so since you're his nephew, I'll give you a fat severance. That's

had nothing left to say. "If that's your call, Mr. Knight, I can't change it," he said, trying to sound grateful. "Thanks to you and Ms. Storm for everything. I'll pack up now. I don't need the severance. I've already

walked out. Alaric took a deep breath and

his phone buzzed. It was Neil. He picked up. "Neil, I was just about

and wanted to check in, but I figured you'd be swamped. I waited till things calmed down

"I know about the threats Stellan got, and I know the Storm family case I submitted wasn't really turned down. You blocked it, didn't

Alaric nodded, "Yeah."

to keep it from him, but Alaric found out fast. "I didn't want to hide it from you. It was

cut him off, "I get it. You

If they really want to come after you, they can. Without knowing who they are, it's best to lay low." Alaric assured him, "I know. Don't worry, I won't do anything

to the Vale family, right? If we can't go public, I'll start a covert investigation.

said sincerely, "Thanks,

my job. If you keep thanking

chuckled, "Alright, I won't say it again. Actually, I

Neil said, "Shoot."

so I put him at Nexus Innovations. He was Stellan's assistant, but his behavior seemed off. Even though I fired him, I'd like you to check him out. You're a cop, so it should be easier for you." Neil asked, "What's

"Tommy. I'll send you

Neil said, "Got it."