The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 124

The towering skyscrapers of the city cast long shadows on the bustling streets below, as Timothy pushed through the revolving glass door of his father’s building. With every step he took, the weight of anticipation hung heavily over him, threatening to drown his thoughts.

Timothy entered Kamran’s opulent office, decorated with exquisite art and furnished with plush leather chairs. Kamran, dressed impeccably in a tailored suit, stood behind a massive mahogany desk, a faint smile on his lips as he extended a hand.

“Timothy, glad you came,” Kamran greeted him, his voice smooth and polished.

Timothy nodded curtly and shook Kamran’s hand. “What’s this all about?”

Kamran motioned for Timothy to take a seat, and as they settled into the comfortable chairs, a brief silence filled the room.

Finally, Kamran broke the silence. “I’ve been working on something big, Timothy, something that could change the course of our family’s legacy.”

Timothy’s eyes narrowed. “What does that have to do with me?”

Kamran leaned back in his leather chair, a smug smile playing at his lips. “Timothy, my boy, it’s been a while since we had a heart–to–heart talk about your

your future.”

“My future?” Timothy snorted, lifting an eyebrow. “I’ve got that covered but thank you.”

Kamran’s smile widened as he steepled his fingers. “No, listen. I’ve been working on a multibillion–dollar deal with Stella’s father, and it occurred to me that it’s time for you to step up and join the family business.”

Timothy’s jaw clenched, and he felt a familiar surge of frustration. He had worked hard to build a life for himself away from the suffocating expectations of his family. He had finally found a sense of independence, and he wasn’t about to let Kamran drag him back into the fold.

“For the last time, I have no interest in your deals or your family business,” Timothy replied curtly. “I’ve made a life for myself.”

Kamran sighed, his tone dripping with frustration. “Timothy, you’re still living in

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the shadows of your own potential. You’ve got talent, but you’re wasting it on that small–time hockey career. You could be so much more.”

Timothy laughed, shaking his head. “Tell that to my fans. Hell, tell that to my team, because I’m sure they’d argue against my hockey career being ‘small“”

Kamran’s voice remained eerily calm. “It’s not just the career choice that I have an issue with, Tim.”

Timothy grunted, rubbing the fresh stubble on his chin. Before he could respond, his father went on.

“It seems like every year you’re in a new relationship,” said Kamran. “I remember that Lyla girl, or the one with that awful makeup and trashy clothing line. Of course, you never brought any of them around.”

said carefully,

events,

you’ve found a new beau in the form of Miss Evie Sinclair.

supposed that his father really was up to date on the media outrage, and it didn’t help that Evie was being hailed as an opportunist. She’d been far too vague about the matter for his own comfort, but

me when Mr. Fitzgerald, who seems to have a monopoly on everything around here, was screwing me out of my hard–earned money!” Kamran rolled his eyes. “Well, most sensible lawyers collect their checks and jump to the next client. You two seemed to be rather friendly

with the words hanging there between them, he began to feel less certain. They were friends,

the

anything about her,” Timothy

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towered over the table, his hair flopping out of place. Timothy watched as he collected himself and returned to his seat before clearing his

the armrests of his leather chair with an unnerving amount of force. “Stella loves you. She told me she’s

face contorted with anger, his voice sharp and biting. “She’s not just some lawyer. She’s one

calm cracked once more, and his face grew red. “You’re so damn stubborn! You’re letting your pride get in the

could never be happy with Stella, and no amount of money will

not that wealthy, Timothy. I still have

made my life. difficult already?

forceful. Timothy, you’re making a grave mistake. Stella loves you, and you’ll inherit both mine and Stella’s father’s legacies in the future.

felt his patience wearing thin. “I’m sorry, but

Kamran wasn’t finished. He leaned in closer, his voice low and dangerous. “There’s something you should know, Timothy. Something that might

raised an eyebrow, his curiosity piqued. “What are you talking

dropped the bombshell. “Stella is pregnant, Timothy. And

wind out of him. He stared at Kamran in shock, unable to comprehend what he had just

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pregnant with

his voice laced with a hint of satisfaction. “It was always your mother’s greatest wish to see you settle down

emotions–shock, anger, and disbelief. He had always been determined to live life on his own terms, free from the expectations. and pressures of

did you say?” Timothy stammered, his voice

“Stella is carrying your child, Timothy. You can’t just walk away from

if the ground had been ripped out from under him. He staggered backward, crashing into a bookshelf behind him, sending books and trinkets tumbling to the floor. His mind raced, trying to process the implications

his voice trembling with

his expression no longer one of anger but of concern. “It’s not the end of the world, son. Besides, you

grumbled. “No,