Chapter 19: A Fight Over Beth.

Louis, Michael, Lauren and Beth had just returned from their business trip to Qatar, and the tension between Michael and Louis was still very much present. They had been at odds over Beth for weeks, and it finally came to a head in Louis office one afternoon. "You're just using her to get to me, Louis," Michael spat, his eyes blazing with anger. "That's not true," Louis shot back, his face reddening. "I care about her more than you ever could" Beth who was at the door with some files in her hands, walked into the office, her eyes widening as she took in the scene before her. "What's going on here?" she demanded, her voice firm but shaking with anger. "Louis is just trying to use you to get to me," Michael said, his voice dripping with venom, he walked out. Beth's eyes flashed with anger. "Is that true, Louis?" she asked, her voice cold and detached. Louis hesitated, unsure of what to say. "Beth, I...I can explain," he stammered. But Beth wasn't having it. "No, Louis, you can't