Deceiving My Bully Stepbrother

(Dave)

I let out a booming laugh, the story I just told making everyone at the table join in as I knew right at that moment that I had

won.

In fact..I think after this dinner, I might have gained control over my entire family again, Viva included.

She has been super attentive this entire evening. Doing small things like pouring me more wine and laughing at all of my jokes.

Heather is obviously not very happy, but this isn't about her..this is about Dave King continuing on the legacy and closing the biggest deal of my life. Once we have the Winfields in our court..there will be nothing holding us back.

"Oh, sweetheart, remember that time in London we spent for our ten-year anniversary.." Viva began, telling a story about running into one of the members of the royal family.

I listened intently as my eyes darted to Logan and Patricia who were completely absorbed in the conversation and seemed thoroughly impressed.

Then I saw Heather, her hand was clutching her knife tightly as she glared across the table at Viva. Yeah, she was pissed, but she will have to deal with it. Viva is selling this evening and all Heather has been doing is shooting daggers across the table.

I leaned over towards her, my hand sliding down to her thigh as I squeezed it roughly.

"Control yourself." I whispered so only she could hear.

Her eyes met mine, that defiance I usually love to break making an appearance as I stared at her for a few moments. That's when my attention was grabbed by Viva.

"Well, sorry to interrupt, but I wanted to make a toast, if that's okay?" She said, her eyes meeting mine, asking for permission as I nodded once.

The way Viva was behaving, I couldn't stop my mind from wandering to places that it shouldn't right now..maybe later I could get her alone..perhaps we can work out a deal. If she is willing to keep this family together, I could always reward her. Viva straightened out her dress before smiling widely and locking her eyes on me.

"I know this past year hasn't been what we imagined, but coming here tonight and seeing our families all together, it made me realize that you can't just sit back and pray everything works out..No..you need to put in the work. That goes for everything...your business, your friendships..your marriage." She paused as emotion seemed to fill her eyes.

"But if you keep fighting and don't give up..in the end, things will work out how they are supposed to." She stated and before she could say another word, Heather stood and slammed her hands down on the table.

"You f*****g b***h! So, is it true then Dave? Are you f*****g her?" Heather screamed, making my eyes widen in disbelief. What the hell is she talking about?

"Heather! Sit down immediately!" I yelled, embarrassment filling me as all eyes were now on Heather and me. That's when I watched Heather sway slightly, making me realize she was completely wasted..when the hell did that happen?

"Darling, I think you might've had too much to drink." I gritted through my teeth before putting my hand on Heather's arm and trying to pull her back into her seat.

"No, d..don't touch me..I've seen the way you two have been eye f*****g this whole time.." She slurred as Patricia began whispering to Logan, making my stomach tie into knots.

"Heather, I can assure you we are not sleeping together." Viva spoke up, making me nod up and down as I felt relieved Viva was trying to clear this up.

"Bullshit, I told you that same lie for years..I know when Dave is f*****g someone..I knew when he was with the others every single time!"

My eyes practically popped out of my head as a loud gasp filled the room before people began talking around us.

"Shut the hell up!" I hissed to Heather before shaking her slightly.

What was she thinking?! Yeah I slept with a few women here and there..but it was only to punish Heather..I had to do it when Viva didn't want to have s*x. "What?! You two are divorced anyway, what does it matter?" Heather waved her hand in the air dismissively as I ground my teeth together.

I can't believe she is that f*****g stupid...

It does matter..because if Viva gets pissed off enough, she could go to a lawyer and realize that a small part in the prenup about infidelity still applies..

"Oliver, please take Mrs. King to her bedroom, she will be retiring for the evening." I spoke quietly, trying to get control over the situation as Heather continued to yell at Viva. That's when the doorbell suddenly rang, making everyone go quiet.

"Oh, before Heather goes up, I want to introduce my guest first..he just arrived." Viva stated, making my annoyance spike even more if it was possible.

So it was a man.

I watched Oliver turn the corner and head for the front door as Heather sat down in her chair abruptly, almost making it fall back.

"Dave..if you want to end the night early.." Logan stated, the judgement very clear in his eyes.

"No..we will continue on with the dinner as soon as..."

My words evaporated completely, my eyes focusing on the man that just walked in as fear shot through me..no..it..it can't be..

"N..neal?" Heather slurred before standing.

Neal Turner..Heather's husband and the man that I paid to have killed..no..this has to be some type of hallucination.

"Hi Daddy." Johnnie said softly before standing and giving him a hug..then my own son stood next..

"Hi Dad." Ben stated, hugging him too as Heather turned as white as a ghost. Seeing Ben calling Neal his dad angered me as I watched a smug smile reach his lips. "H..How..how are you here?" Heather rushed out and stood, making me reach for her arm and grip it tightly.

"Don't you f*****g dare go to him." I hissed, feeling that jealously rise up from the way she was looking at him. Did that b***h seriously have feelings for him still? "Dave, I hope you don't mind me coming late..I just got a little lost on the way." Neal stated cooly as a chill trembled through me.

"N..Neal..I thought..we thought you were dead..they said you were thrown overboard." There is no way he can connect that to me...there is no proof atleast..and perhaps he doesn't even remeber to begin with. "How is this possible?" Logan spoke up, seeming just as shocked as me..

Then I looked around the table, seeing the ones that weren't shocked..this was a f*****g set up.

"You would think I'm dead wouldn't you? Well, atleast Dave here would..considering he was the one who hired the man to kill me." He dropped the bomb as Heather slapped her hand over her mouth. "N..No..Dave wouldn't go that far..he wouldn't.." Heather defended me as I clenched my hands into fists.

"Of course not." I lied, causing Heather to stare at me for a few moments before the realization set in. Then she plopped into her seat and buried her face in her hands.

"Dave, there is no use in lying..not anymore." Viva spoke up, making me come back to reality.

"You..you f*****g bitch..you set this up!" I hissed, making Neal step towards her protectively, along with all three of my

sons.

******g traitors.

Then the doorbell rang once more, making my heart sink.

"Whoops..did I forget to mention I have a few more guests arriving?" Viva smiled mischievously as I began to panic. Then I heard a rush of people coming into the house and then I saw my old f*****g friend Henry at the front. "Dave King, you are under arrest for attempted murder and money laundering." A police officer stated as Henry took his place beside Viva and Neal.

"You cant do this! You can't prove anything!!" I yelled out, the sound of Heather wailing next to me making things more f*****g worse.

"We can Dave..and that little prenup you had..yeah, these will clear that right up." Henry announced before tossing a pile of papers on the table which had years and years of conversation with Heather.

"I told you to get rid of that you stupid b***h!" I yelled at her, realizing my life was been f*****g ruined..

"You can't do this to me Viva, I am the father of your children! You said they need their father!!"

Viva stepped from behind Neal as her cold gaze met mine.

"I said they needed a father Dave..not their father." She spat, making all the blood drain from my face as I realized Viva was behind all of this..every single thing..

"Also, Daddy says hi.." She added one last thing before they started to drag me away..letting me know one thing.. I am fucked..