NICHOLAS STEAVE : The Secret Heir

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The long car was very luxurious, its interior had been renovated so grandly and perfectly. Many knick-knacks cost millions of dollars, even more than the salary of a city employee.

Nicholas was silent as he looked at the figure sitting in front of him, that figure still smiled kindly while bowing slightly. Nicholas turned his head, even he still couldn’t believe that all the things he was experiencing were real.

“Young Master Steave, I hope you are not surprised by this. I have obtained valid information and now your adoptive parents who were none other than the former servant of the Eternita Hills family have died.”

“Did you kill them?”

“No, I didn’t. It’s been too long since you visited them and they apologized to you. Because of them, you have been living in a difficulty all this time.”

Nicholas was silent again, he was even used to his difficult life.

“Eternita Hills.” Nicholas muttered.

He knew what Eternita Hills was. It was a wealthy family that even had their own kingdom and world. They bought a private island and made it their own kingdom. No one was a bother, no nosy neighbours, or even an evil cousin like what Nicholas had experienced while he was married to Ariana. In fact, every time Nicholas saw TV news about the wealth of the Eternita Hills family, it always made everyone jealous.

“Actually Eternita Hills itself is not your family name, your family name is Steave from the direct lineage of Mr. Collin Steave.  It’s just that, since the kingdom founded by Mr. Collin Steave, he gave the name of the magnificent kingdom as Eternita Hills, and the people in it as residents of Eternita Hills, or as the Eternita Hills family. That’s why until now the nickname of the Eternita Hills family has been used, Young Master Steave.”

Nicholas nodded his head. The car stopped and Nicholas pushed aside the curtain that was there. There was a gate that was so high and large, as the main gate for all servants in Eternita Hills to transport from the Steave family residence to cities or other places.

There was a giant gold plated sun symbol that was very grand and luxurious. Nicholas knew the sun symbol, because it was exactly the same as what he had on his chest. One tattoo that he didn’t even know who made it when he was little, what was clear was that the tattoo was still there today.

“Welcome to Eternita Hills, Young Master Steave.”

The roof of the car was opened, the stars and fireflies seemed to be very beautiful night lights. Nicholas was stunned to see a majestic building standing right at the edge of his sight. The building was more like a palace, and what the loyal servant who was with him had described was true if Mr. Collin dreamed of a magnificent and luxurious palace for his family.

“The castle is yours, Young Master Steave. This island is also yours. There are several business empires that I will explain to you later, even with others. Young Master Steave, I hope you don’t feel tired from this journey.”

“These are all mine?”

“That’s right, sir. The castle has been uninhabited for a long time, completely empty. Because you are the only surviving descendant of the Steave family. And now that you have come, surely the servants will throw a very lavish celebration for you.”

“Is it true that I have a lot of money?”

“Your money is priceless, Young Master Steave. We are still guarding your deposits in the form of gold bars, diamonds, pearls and so on very safely, Young Master Steave.”

“If that’s the case, can I ask you one favour, sir?”

“Call me Erick, Young Master Steave.”

“Okay. You must know from my adoptive mother that I was married, and recently my wife asked me for a divorce. I myself do not feel broken hearted or saddened by this news, because she had an affair with my best friend just because my best friend was a director at a company. I just want you to do something for me, if you don’t mind.”

“I can do anything for you, Young Master Steave.”

“Then send the world’s most expensive diamond, as well as a luxury car, along with five hundred million dollars worth of cash. Send all of that to my ex-wife’s address, Erick.”

Erick was silent for a moment, he wanted to ask something but then he cancelled his intention. He knew that maybe Nicholas wanted to repay the hurt that had been inscribed by his ex-wife.

“And please come to my divorce court or find me a lawyer, because I don’t want to come and see the evil face of that woman and the Gerard family.”

“Very well, Young Master Steave. I will carry out all orders from Young Master Steave very well.”

Nicholas smiled, then he began to feel his coat. His nose smelt an unpleasant odour. He felt embarrassed. Nicholas then took his coat off then folded the coat randomly and wrapped it in a plastic that was in his trouser pocket.

“Young Master Steave, you don’t need to worry about the mantle. If you want, you can just throw away your coat.”

“Sorry if my coat is dirty.”

“Actually it doesn’t matter at all, anything that belongs to Young Master Steave is our honour.”

The car immediately stopped. Right on the steps of the magnificent castle, a red carpet stretched from the end of the car stop until the inside of the castle. Nicholas was amazed. Dozens of maids lined up neatly on the right and left, like palace maids who were waiting for the king. Nicholas was flattered of course. How could he see all this real before his eyes?

“Please come out, Young Master Steave!”

A maid opened the door, Nicholas came out proudly. His body which was wet from the snow that hit him earlier became warm when a red fur coat that hung down to the middle was attached to his body by one of the other maids. A necklace-shaped flower arrangement was also placed around Nicholas’ neck.

“Welcome to the residence of Eternita Hills, Young Master Steave! We are your servants from now on! We are ready to serve you wholeheartedly, and do all the work according to your orders!”

Nicholas smiled again, his eyes filled with tears to see all of that. How beautiful it looked. Even in his dream, Nicholas didn’t dare to dream like this.

“Welcome, Young Master Steave! Welcome!”

The screams grew so lively. Fireworks greeted each other beautifully, lit up against the beautiful night sky. Nicholas was still silent, until the right hand or the butler who picked him up touched the back of his hand.

“Young Master Steave, I’m sure if you’re freezing. The snow is back and soon the storm will come, this beautiful night somehow can only happen even for a moment. It seems that God is happy to see you coming.  Please come in to take a bath and rest, sir.”

“Okay.”

Nicholas walked steadily towards the door of the magnificent castle. The high door looked so beautiful. The door that not even ten big people could knock down.

The large gilded door was opened, a very grand and luxurious atmosphere with expensive marble and gold lining was perfectly lit, coupled with the reflections of the lights. Even if Nicholas came in, day or night would make no difference.

“Young Master Nicholas Steave, please enter the elevator, your room is on the third floor. Before that, take a shower first, we will prepare a change of clothes for you.”

Nicholas was led into the elevator, then he entered. Not long after the elevator moved. When the elevator stopped and opened, there was a room with walls made of glass. A gold plated jacuzzi was also there. It was very large and on its sides were shady palm trees.

A maid took off the warm coat that Nicholas had been wearing, then took off Nicholas’s shirt. Nicholas became awkward because of that.

“Let me do it myself.”

“We are in charge of serving you, Young Master Steave.”

“Let me do it, I’m still not very comfortable.”

The maid backed away, Nicholas then got into the gold-plated jacuzzi. He could smell the fragrant aroma of refreshing tropical fragrances. Coconut water served perfectly with watermelon, pineapple, and other tropical fruits. One maid fed Nicholas with the fruit, then another maid came with a luxurious towel in her hand.

“I will rub your back, Young Master Steave.”

“But—”

“Young Master Steave need not be awkward, these are services that you will enjoy every day from now on. Enjoy all these services, sir.” Erick spoke.

Nicholas nodded, he began to relax and enjoy all the special services. His eyes closed for a moment, and a smile grew at the corners of his lips visibly.

Luckily, Ariana was no longer his wife, because if she was, Nicholas couldn’t imagine how annoying Ariana would be to be able to enjoy all these luxuries. For Nicholas, Ariana did not deserve any luxuries at all, other than the items he deliberately gave her through Erick as a bribe so that Ariana and her family would stop belittling him.

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“Who sent these cars and jewels, Mom?”

Ariana, who was at home, asked her mother. Her parents were still standing, looking at the fantastic price diamond ring.

“The address wasn’t written here, it’s just that the sender clearly stated that these luxurious gifts were given by Nicholas Steave.”

“What? This can’t be right? How could Nicholas have the money to get all this luxury stuff? Look, this diamond is the most expensive diamond in the world, and this luxury car is the latest car. How come Nicholas has money? Wasn’t it just yesterday night that we kicked him out of this house? How was it impossible that poor and penniless Nicholas became rich overnight? It must be a dream!”