Chapter 24 - The Cunning Father-in-law!

Lisa saw interaction between the father and son and frowned. Why did it seem like this was the outcome Mr. Ahmed always wanted?

Sure enough. Mr. Ahmed curled up his lips as if he was really amused. Lisa shuddered. This old fox was really cunning.

He said, "this is not the first time you said something like this? How do we know that you are not procrastinating? "

Ruhan became speechless. Couldn't you have at least little faith in your son?

Mrs. Ahmed couldn't see her son being humiliated like this. She gave a forced smile and excused herself. Grandmother followed her too. Ruhan gave her a pitiful look. But she shrugged helplessly. She really could not interfere in her husband's business. Specially when it came to disciplining this son. He had already blamed her for spoiling him too much.

Mr. Ahmed saw the mother-son pair communicating secretly but pretended not to see.

There was no point in looking at his mother. He was not someone who can be swayed by pillow talk. Huh!

Mr. Ahmed glanced at Ruhan and gave an easygoing smile, "since you challenged me, how about we make it interesting? We will divide half of these properties between you and Lisa.

And see the result in six months. The winner gets to keep them all.

Since you are so confident, you shouldn't have any problem in this arrangement. Should you?"

"I don't think this is a good idea", Lisa protested.

Are you crazy? Why would she work for Ruhan's properties? Her plate is already full ok? She had been busy at managing her shell company in Chittagong as well as reviving old LiCorp. She didn't have any time to work on any other business.

Moreover, after marrying into Ahmed family, she wanted to enter into the main office slowly to benefit from their connections. She had a lot of things in her plate ok? She didn't want to play any childish game with them.

Ruhan seemed to be waiting for Lisa to say something like this. He spoke hurriedly, " Yes. This is not necessary at all! See Dad..she doesn't crave for my properties. Let's end this discussion here".

Mr. Ahmed looked at them as if he was looking at jumping monkeys.

"It seems that you have forgotten who is the decision maker of this house", he said coldly as he glanced at both of them, "If you want to make your own decision then contribute to the expenses of this house same as me. Otherwise, all your dissatisfaction will be treated as fart."

He then glanced at Lisa and said, "When you decided to elope with Ruhan, you should have been mentally prepared to shoulder his burden as well. Everyone commended you for managing LiCorp well. Now show us your ability. "

Lisa was tongue tied. Shoulder his burden? That was something she never included in her plan. She wanted to protest but didn't dare to do so.

Suddenly she thought of something and ask Mr. Ahmed, "Then what about the profits?"

Mr. Ahmed raised his eyebrows, "What profit?"

"The profits we will make while competing each other? Will the winner keep them as well?" Lisa looked as if she was really wronged. She would have to work hard for six months and the profit would be enjoyed by someone else..this she can not tolerate.

Ruhan looked at her with disdain. He had never seen such a greedy and shameless girl. These properties did not belong to her to begin with. Yet she was thinking about snatching the profits!

Mr. Ahmed curled up his lips. 'Looks like my daughter in law is a businesswoman to the bones!'

He was really amused.

However, he pretended to be serious and ask her back, "Why does it matter who the profits belong to? You guys are husband and wife. Didn't you guys like each other so much that you eloped together without telling us. Why does it seem to me now that this was all bullshit and you guys are enemies? "

Lisa swallowed her saliva and immediately pulled Ruhan's hand, "Uncle, I was just trying to clarify some points. Of course whatever belongs to Ruhan, belongs to me as well".

But..she would never refuse to accept anything from Ruhan. But, obviously she would not share hers!

She gave a sweet smile which seemed really creepy to Ruhan. He gritted his teeth. He really didn't like this smile. This was the same smile that plastered on her face when she entrapped him to marry her.

Mr. Ahmed didn't poke them any further. He just glanced at them and said, "the contest will begin from next month. Do not disappoint me."

He left with a faint smile on his lips

Mission 1: cut off Ruhan's wings- accomplished

Mission 2: Use the duo against each other to keep them in check- accomplished.

Let's see how long the pair could keep up their acts!

Lisa really hated her father in law now. He just used the excuse of denmohor to inspire Ruhan to participate in business seriously. She understood it very well. She didn't like to be manipulated this way.

'Calm down Lisa...think about the bigger picture' Lisa thought to herself. If she wanted to revive LiLiCorp using the Ahmeds, she could not piss off her father in law.

'In anyway, the properties under Ruhan's name are not bad either. If she wins this challenge, she can prove her capability and also own precious property. Seems like it is a win win situation. "

She looked at Ruhan and scoffed.

"Don't think that you are my husband so I'll go easy on you. I never mix my personal life with business. Let's see who is the winner", she left arrogantly.

Ruhan looked at her arrogant back and gritted his teeth. 'How dare this damn girl look down on me!' he cursed, 'the only reason I do not excel in business is because I don't like it. If I set my heart, there is nothing I can't do. Let's see who is the ultimate winner'.

This is a matter of pride. He can not slack off. He hurriedly went to his room to contact the managers of these properties.

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While Ruhan was anxiously preparing for their challenge, Lisa was leisurely strolling in the garden. She was really missing her parents. Whenever she thought of them she could not but feel depressed.

'What are they doing now? Are they missing me too? Will they forget me? Will we drift apart? '

Various questions were crowding her mind.

At this time, sudden ringtone interrupted her thoughts. She looked at the caller id and frowned.

'How dare he call me in this number? He was not supposed to contact me this way'.

Lisa's expression became serious as she went towards her room. She had to use a safe connection to contact him.

If she got caught, none of them could escape the bloodbath. No one!