Pietro's eyes glinted as he saw the precious stone on the ring inside the box. He raised his gaze to meet Damian's amused face. Other guests couldn't help but stare at the gift."This is..." he asked Damian."Sammie’s first collection of the ‘UNBRIDLED'," Damian completed for him."I thought this wouldn't be available until next year, and only one of its kind would exist."Damian stared triumphantly at his counterpart's shocked expression, silently thanking his stars that he had thought to plan ahead for this. Despite receiving the party invitation only three days ago, Damian had arranged a grand entrance to display his dominance if challenged. This was his debut; he needed to make it memorable.True, the jewelry wasn't supposed to launch until next year, but, as the saying goes, every man has his price. He'd spent a fortune to acquire the piece, yet it felt like buying candy, even for someone like Pietro who didn't deserve it. Still, he deserved to be used.Everyone knew Sammie, the

As Ravenna descended the stairs that morning, her still groggy face revealed the effects of last night's sleep deprivation. She encountered her father and Enzo engaged in a serious discussion in the living room. Hastening her pace, she approached them."Daddy," she called out, her gaze fixed on the concerned expression of her older man."Hey Sweetheart. You're awake," Lucian managed a forced smile, while Ravenna's attention oscillated between him and Enzo."You don't look well. What's wrong?" she inquired.After a brief pause, Lucian began speaking. "It's Damian. He's made a move," he revealed, prompting Ravenna's wordless stare, which encouraged him to continue."What could it be?" she prodded.Lucian hesitated before speaking again. "He's pressed charges against us for the illegal acquisition of lands and properties. As of today, Kings Distributions Stocks have plummeted. And..." Lucian paused, gathering the courage to deliver the remaining news."And what, Dad?" Ravenna pressed, he

"Perfect," Damian smiled as he looked down from the stairs at the decoration in the grand hall of SN Hotels. It was SN Group’s 100th anniversary, and he was determined to celebrate. "Young master," Roberto called, catching Damian's attention. "A package has arrived for you." He handed Damian a small box.Damian's lips curved into a smile as he finally held the box he had been eagerly awaiting for the past three days. He turned and walked towards the suite where he was meant to get ready for the party. "Do you have special plans for today's event? It's your first event as the new owner, and your official debut to all the employees," Roberto chatted, trailing behind Damian."I don't owe anyone an extravagant night, Roberto. I just want to have fun and experience being the host of events like this. The trial is tomorrow; that's all I care about now.""But..."Damian turned to look at Roberto as they entered his suite, which was always prepared for his stays. "No 'buts.' Let's celebrate t

"Good," Alberto continued. "Now, can you tell the court why you chose to take out a loan when you're already earning so much?""Well, they actually approached me. They've got their men all over the streets, forcing people to take out loans!" she retorted.The court audience began to murmur at her outburst."Order in the court!" the judge immediately interjected as the murmuring subsided."We seem to have an advantage now, I suppose," Roberto said with a grin."I wouldn't celebrate too quickly," Elena cautioned, her gaze fixed on Alberto, who remained calm."You mentioned being forced? Were you tortured or blackmailed into signing for the loan?" Alberto inquired."No, of course not! But they keep coming to my shop. So, I took it anyway.""You took it anyway? Alright," Alberto nodded slowly."Now, my next question. Did you read the contract before signing?""Uhmm…," Celeste hesitated, frowning, then glanced at Elena, who shook her head."No," she quickly turned back to Alberto."Now, do

In a hushed courtroom, the judge's gaze swept across the room as she considered the evidence presented before her. After careful deliberation, her voice resonated with authority as she pronounced her verdict: "Having thoroughly reviewed the evidence, I find Lucian Kings guilty of the charges laid against him."Lucian shifted uncomfortably in his seat while his daughter placed a hand on his cold one. He managed a smile at her as they both turned back to look at the judge.“His sentence shall include compensating all those adversely affected by his high-interest loans and tendering an apology to them on live TV, alongside a fine of €300 million."“Shit,” Ravenna cursed under her breath, turning to her father.“It’s fine, daddy,” she said.“Of course it’s not,” he muttered in rage, walking out of the room as soon as the court was dismissed.Ravenna drew in a deep breath and glanced at Elena, who had a smug look on her face.She turned and ran after her father, with Enzo trailing behind h