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2024-10-29 19:42:56"Everyone else brought a gift for Grandfather, how about you? What have you brought?" Ivan continued.
"Ivan, there's no need for that" Claire interjected before Nathan could speak. "There's no need for you to take his side, today is Grandpa's birthday and yet he dares to show up empty handed, this man has no respect for Grandpa at all! You don't deserve to be here!" The whole family agreed with Ivan as they continued to look at Nathan with disdain. "I have arranged for someone to deliver the birthday present, it will be delivered shortly," Nathan said firmly. Ivan stood up and circled James, stopping in front of him with a wide grin plastered across his face "Ohh, so you've gotten someone to do that for you, let me guess your colleagues from the mental hospital?" The whole family burst into laughter but Nathan stood his ground, his gaze unwavering despite the ridicule. "The gifts I have asked to be brought here are ten times more expensive than all of the gifts here brought tonight," Nathan said as he glanced around. "and Ivan you do not have any authority to comment over the people I have sent to bring the gifts" Nathan declared staring into Ivan's eyes. "So, what? You're some kind of big shot that you have people doing things for you?" Ivan said as he chuckled. "How dare you say, our gifts are nothing compared to yours, only Ivan's gifts are worth thousands of dollars! Even if you sold yourself you won't still be able to afford it!" Cynthia, Claire's sister said glaring at Nathan in disdain. Claire lowered her head in shame, despite all the warnings, Nathan continued to embarrass her. Grandfather Wilson, weary of the quarreling, finally intervened "Enough!!!" He blurted out, today was supposed to be a celebration, but it was being ruined all because of Nathan, the room fell silent immediately at Grandfather Wilson's sudden outburst. His voice, though weakened by age, carried a weight that demanded attention. He then turned to Nathan "Nathen go sit on the floor by the door" Nathan's eyes hardened, his jaw tightening at Grandfather Wilson's command. "Why?" he asked, his voice calm but carrying a weight of defiance. If everyone was allowed to sit at the table why should he go and sit on the floor by the door? The room grew even more silent if that was possible, everyone holding their breath at Nathan’s audacity. Victoria banged her table in anger, her face flushed with frustration, she spoke with an edge in her voice. "How dare you question Grandpa?" "If Claire was not married to a useless man like you, she would have gotten married to someone from a prestigious family and there would be dignitaries from all over the world at this party" Cynthia added Claire was overwhelmed with shame and frustration as tensions were escalating. Nathan folded his hands behind standing tall despite the tense atmosphere that enveloped the room. His voice was steady and filled with authority as he addressed the family "You all have forgotten, three years ago the Wilson family was just an ordinary family in Prescott" Nathan continued, his voice unwavering. "You may not remember, but I do. Back then, you were struggling with debts, barely able to keep the business afloat, You've only recently tasted success, and now you expect dignitaries from all over the world? How presumptuous!" Victoria let out a mocking laugh "Look at you! You speak as if you have something to do with the rise of our family, meanwhile, you're just leaching off us, the only reason why we have become very successful is because of my wonderful daughter, Claire, she is so talented and hard working, and she would be doing so much better if you hadn't held her back with your illness after your accident" "Alright Mom, that's enough," Claire said softly, but Victoria remained adamant "It's not enough, I will make sure this lunatic knows his place!" Grandfather Wilson fed up with the bickering, stomped his walking stick on the ground and stood up, as Grandfather Wilson rose, the weight of his presence commanded everyone's attention once more. "Enough of this nonsense!" He said as his eyes darted between Victoria and Nathan. Victoria shrugged off his gaze defiantly, but Grandfather Wilson's stern expression softened slightly as he turned his attention to Nathan. "Nathan, don't make me get angry with you tonight, it's either you sit on the floor by the door or you get out of here now" Nathan was about to speak when some group of guests burst through the doors. The sudden intrusion startled everyone in the room. A group of elegantly dressed guests, led by Liam, entered with an air of authority that instantly shifted the atmosphere. Their entrance drew all eyes towards them, momentarily diverting attention from the tense family drama. Stepping forward with confidence, Liam announced "I, Liam Smith have brought dignitaries from all over the world to Prescott just to say" His companions, in unison, bowed respectfully and exclaimed, "Happy birthday Grandfather Wilson!" The whole family was pleased with Liam and they welcomed him and his companions open handedly. "Thank you! Welcome!" Grandfather Wilson exclaimed warmly. "Take your seats," Victoria said with a huge smile gesturing to an unoccupied table, the same one Nathan had been directed away from earlier. Only one person did not share in the excitement and that was Nathan, since when he claimed to know him, Nathan knew he was just a bluff and was trying to get Claire's approval. "Mr. Wilson thank you for welcoming us, today is a special day and I brought you a gift" Liam paused before continuing, "Sir, do you know the Cloud family?" Of course, everyone knew who the Cloud family was, they were the most powerful and influential family in Prescott. "Of course, I know the Cloud family, even presidents treat them with such great respect" Grandfather Wilson replied. "Exactly sir, the one who has the most powerful influence internationally is Lord Cloud, he is the second son and the head of the Cloud corporation," Liam continued. "I have heard of him, he is a legend!" Cynthia interjected, her eyes wide with admiration. "Lord Cloud has never revealed his identity to the public, but I have the honor of being appointed very high position in the Cloud corporation, and I know his personality, and here is a five billion dollars contract for the Wilson family as a token of my goodwill to Claire" Liam declared, adjusting his suit with a sense of pride as he continued to bask in the attention, he then diverted his gaze to Nathan, casting a triumphant glance at him, but Nathan remained wholly unimpressed. The whole room buzzed in excitement as everyone looked at Liam in admiration, indeed Liam was a big shot! "Thank you, Liam," Grandfather Wilson said, his voice filled with genuine appreciation. "This is truly an extraordinary gift!" "Exactly, unlike someone who has been living off us, and still dares to come to Grandfather's birthday empty handed, how shameless!" Ivan said and the room's attention shifted to Nathan once again with eyes filled with disgust, but Nathan couldn't help but let out a laugh. "Why are you laughing?" Ivan snapped, his voice dripping with disdain.
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"I can't help but laugh at your ignorance and Liam's audacity," Nathan said, pointing directly at Liam. Liam took a step forward, fists clenched as he glared at Nathan "And what is that supposed to mean?" "You keep bragging that you know me and now you claim that you got this project as a result of your relationship with me, but I have never met you until yesterday" Liam chuckled in Nathan's face "You still have the guts to claim that you're Lord Nathan, the business legend?" He then turned to face Grandfather Wilson, "Well, Mr. Wilson I guess all I have done here is unnecessary, since the Almighty Lord Nathan is in your family, there's no need for the 2 billion dollar contract," Liam said before letting go of the contract document in his hands and it dropped to the floor. Grandfather Wilson could no longer control his anger at this point "How dare you make such outrageous claims, Nathan!" His voice thundered as his face flushed with anger. "You've not only disrespected me
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Nathan’s voice trembled as he repeated the word, "Divorce?" His eyes were filled with sorrow. From the day he married Claire, he had done nothing but love and support her, and now she wanted to divorce him. The room buzzed with whispers, the family members exchanging glances. They were happy that finally Claire was getting rid of the burdensome son-in-law. Meanwhile, Liam's smirk widened at the word. "Divorce." With Nathan out of the way, there was nothing stopping him from marrying Claire; he already had the support of the other family members. Claire continued, her voice cold and resolute. "In just three years, our family has changed a lot and we have become one of the prominent families in Prescott, but you, however, despite regaining your memories, remained the same. Useless! Arrogant! And incapable of doing anything. You've always been a burden to me and our family, and I can no longer tolerate you." Nathan let out a sad laugh, but one could still hear the pain in his voic
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"Ma, are we still going to support Nathan now that the Vice President of the Cloud Corporation is here? We could get into trouble if he is caught impersonating him," Vanessa's personal assistant whispered into Vanessa's ear, fearing trouble with the Cloud Corporation. But Vanessa stood her ground. "All that matters is we get him to join us." The Wilson family thought Bianca felt insulted when they sent the servant to welcome them. Immediately, they all rushed forward, bowing their heads apologetically with Grandfather Wilson taking the lead. "I'm very sorry, Miss Bianca. Welcome to the Wilson family. With you in our midst, our family will definitely succeed and prosper." "The Wilson family prosper?" Miss Bianca repeated. "Of course," Victoria answered. "It's all thanks to my daughter, Claire. She is a rising businesswoman in Prescott, and she will make the Wilson family good enough to partner with the Cloud Corporation." "Claire?" Miss Bianca asked. "Everything your family
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"Yes! Miss Bianca he called over was a fake! There's no way he could be Lord Cloud! I have met Lord Nathan and his Vice president personally and they look nothing like him" Liam continued to lie and the Wilson family fell fir this lies once again. "That rascal, how dare him!" Victoria said through gritted teeth. "So it was really all a scheme?" Ivan said. "I've always suspected him since the day he started to act like a child, he must have been preparing for this day and conspired with some paid actors" "Those gifts are worth millions of dollars, Nathan knew that we would kick him out so he wanted the gifts for himself, and now he has taken away those gifts worth millions of dollars" Claire added bitterly. "We cannot let it slide we must deal with Nathan at all cost!" Claire said she couldn't believe that she was almost fooled by Nathan's display. Nathan's convoy of black SUVs came to a stop at Nathan's command. "Lord Nathan, any problem?" Bianca, seated beside the dri
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The manager furrowed his brow, eyeing Nathan with a mix of skepticism and curiosity. "It seems your card isn't working, sir. If you truly are Lord Cloud, you should be able to access this area without any issue." Nathan frowned, his mind racing. Something must have changed in the hotel’s security system without his knowledge. He decided to remain composed, knowing that losing his temper would only escalate the situation. "There must be a mistake. This card has always granted me access." Nathan said wearing a confused look. The bodyguard crossed his arms, a smug look on his face. "Sure, sure. Everyone's got an excuse. Why don't you just admit you're trying to scam your way in here and save us all some time?" Nathan took a deep breath, trying to remain calm. "There must be an issue with the security system," Nathan said calmly. "This card has never failed to grant me access before. Perhaps there have been some changes in the security system" "Yes, the systems were upgraded and
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Nathan turned his attention to the manager, who stood trembling before him. The manager quickly bowed his head, his voice quivering as he spoke. "L-Lord Cloud, I humbly apologize for the misunderstanding. I had no idea it was truly you. Please, accept my deepest apologies for the way you were treated," Nathan regarded the manager with a measured gaze, his expression inscrutable. After a moment of tension-filled silence, he spoke. "Apologies are only as good as the actions that follow them. Ensure this never happens again. I expect the highest level of professionalism from my staff, especially in places that hold significant value to me and my family." The manager nodded vigorously, relief evident on his face. "Of course, Lord Cloud. I will make sure that this does not repeat itself." Nathan nodded slightly, accepting the manager's promise. "Here is your new VIP card, sir," Bianca said, handing over the gold-embellished card. Nathan took it, swiping the card, and the door swung
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Nathan scoffed and said, "What do you mean? This is the Celestial Resort and not the Wilson's mansion, or is the Celestial Resort not somewhere I can visit?"Nathan placed his two hands in his pockets as he wore a confident look which seemed to enrage the Wilson family even more.Nathan should even be asking the Wilson family what they were doing here.The entire hotel was shut down because of the meeting he had with the Global Triad.As the country's largest and most exclusive hotel, the Celestial Resort was a favored gathering place for politicians and influential figures from around the world."Don't play dumb with me, you fool!" Ivan cursed, infuriated by Nathan's confidence.How could someone be so confident after stealing gifts worth millions of dollars?Nathan should be somewhere hiding off as the thief and liar he is."You think we don't know what you did last night?" Grandfather Wilson said, pointing his stick furiously at Nathan."What I did last night?" Nathan asked with a
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"You never cease to stop spilling nonsense, Nathan," Grandfather Wilson said."Tonight the Global Triad, which consists of the three most powerful presidents in the world, will be meeting with Lord Cloud in this very same hotel. They are going to deliberate and announce their first key partner in Prescott, and that is going to be us," Ivan said, gesturing to the Wilson family."Oh, the Global Triad is here?" Nathan decided to play along with them like he did not know, meanwhile, the entire hotel was shut down because of him."Yes, the entire Celestial Resort was put on lockdown because of this meeting, and it was due to Liam's influence that we were granted access as important guests to meet with Lord Cloud firsthand. With this opportunity, we will be able to gain the favor of Lord Cloud and reach the top faster than anyone has ever done."Nathan looked frustrated at the family's ignorance. "There's no need to keep telling me about the Global Triad. Of course, I know that they are he
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