Nicholas and Yumi were on a flight outside the country in his private jet. Nicholas noticed that Yumi was uneasy, and he asked her what was wrong."Is everything okay, Yumi?" Nicholas asked, noticing her nervousness.Yumi bowed her head before answering. "I'm sorry, Your Majesty. I feel uncomfortable with your friend, Harry," she said, hesitantly.Nicholas looked surprised. "Why do you feel that way?" he asked, concerned."I apologize for saying this, Your Majesty, but I believe that your father, the minister, was right to challenge you against giving Harry too many privileges," Yumi said, her voice shaking slightly.Nicholas's face turned red with anger. "How dare you speak to me like that, Yumi? Harry is my friend, and I trust him completely. I will not have you or anyone else question my decisions," he said, his voice rising.Yumi looked down, her eyes full of regret. "I apologize, Your Majesty. It was not my intention to upset you," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.Nic

Harry was sitting in his office, surrounded by paperwork and lost in thought when his secretary burst through the door, her face flushed with excitement."Sir, you won't believe it! We just got a letter from the Elysium family!" she exclaimed, waving a crisp white envelope in the air.Harry's eyes widened in surprise. The Elysiums were one of the most powerful families in the World, known for their lavish parties and luxurious lifestyle. Harry had never received an invitation from them before, and he couldn't help but feel a little curious."Let me see that," he said, reaching out to take the envelope from his secretary. His fingers trembled slightly as he tore open the envelope and pulled out the letter inside.As he read the contents, Harry felt a thrill of excitement run through him. The Elysiums were inviting him to their annual summer party, a lavish affair that was the highlight of the social season. The invitation was signed by Alexander Elysium himself, the patriarch of t

Harry spent some private time with Sofia on the beach, admiring the beauty of the island and the sea. He wanted to get to know her better and figure out if she would make a suitable partner for him."So, Sofia, tell me about yourself," Harry asked, trying to start a conversation."I'm Alexander's daughter, and I'm in charge of the family business. I'm also a trained martial artist, and I enjoy spending time outdoors," Sofia replied, looking directly into Harry's eyes."That's impressive," Harry said, genuinely impressed. "What are your interests, Sofia?""I enjoy reading, playing chess, and practicing martial arts. I also like to travel and explore new cultures," Sofia answered.Harry nodded, pleased with her answers. "And what about your values and beliefs? What sort of person are you?""I believe in honor, loyalty, and integrity. I'm not afraid to stand up for what's right, and I'm committed to doing what's best for my family and my people," Sofia said firmly.Harry nodded again, t

Yumi was driving towards the airport, her eyes fixed on the road ahead of her. She drove cautiously, mindful of the traffic and the time, as she had a flight to catch. She glanced at the clock on her dashboard and sighed, knowing that she might not make it on time due to the heavy traffic.As she drove, her thoughts drifted back to her past.Yumi had been born without any knowledge of who her parents were, and she had been abandoned in a cardboard box on the streets. It was William who had found her and taken her in, adopting her and enrolling her in P.A.D. P.A.D. was an organization that raised young girls to become potential bodyguards. It was a big school where they were taught different languages, introduced to high tech, and extensively trained in martial arts.Despite the cutthroat competition, Yumi excelled in all her classes, proving to be an excellent student. However, she was a shy and quiet girl, which made her an easy target for the other girls to pick on. Her great

The room fell silent once again as everyone processed what had just transpired. They knew that this argument had deeper implications for the phoenix family.William was taken aback by Nicholas' threat. "You would impeach me for speaking the truth?" he asked incredulously.Nicholas stood his ground. "Harry is my friend, and he has done nothing wrong," he replied firmly. "I will not have baseless accusations being thrown around and tarnishing his reputation.""But what about the reputation of our family and the bank?" William retorted. "We have lost a quarter of a billion dollars, and we need to get to the bottom of this.""I agree," another family member spoke up. "We need to investigate every possibility, including the involvement of outsiders and our own employees."Nicholas scoffed. "Investigate all you want, but Harry is not to be touched. He is innocent, and that's final."William sighed heavily, realising that he wouldn't be able to convince his son. "Very well, Nicholas. But ma