The restaurant was nearly filled. The tables were nicely arranged. The atmosphere was pleasantly delightful. People dine in groups and couples. The soft classical music playing in the background gave a serene feelingMost star five restaurants had that uniqueness. From the food. To the setup and the serviceGlancing around. Nathan knew such high places didn't suit him. He wasn't bothered by fancy things. He spotted a court at a far corner having a quiet meal. It was nearing the end of the week."So Mr Dawson…such a clean record you have here" a familiar voice jerked him back to reality. Turning back to look at the two old men sitting with him. Nathan gave a half smile. His fingers circled the crystal stem filled with wine and raised it to his lips. "Isn't it…what you are looking for?"Nathan said, his voice deep and relaxed. A proud smile crept at the corners of his lips knowing Carter and his friend Harris were shrewd old men. Carter was a chairman at a well-known construction compan
A blue and white car stopped outside a house. The door opened forcefully. Of course, it was another day. The sun shone brightly. The blue sky was dotted with fluffy white clouds that drifted lazily in the gentle breeze.Specks of dust seemed to dance in the shaft of afternoon sunlight that slanted through the window.Nathan got out of the police car and adjusted his jacket"Look here Bobby"Nathan said leaning down the car window and peeking inside to look at the cop, who dared lay his hands on him"Before you say any shitty thing…quit wasting your time getting into fights," the policeman said, cutting Nathan off. With a scoff, Nathan smirked"Whatever Bobby…next time stay the hell out of my business" he hated it when people interfered in his affairs. Especially the cops"For the last time, it's James…Carl James" the policeman snapped feeling irritated and Nathan chuckle helplessly."Stay out of my affairs Carl…we don't want you losing a bone or two, "Nathan said coldly, he respected t
Whenever something happened in the Larson family. The first person who called a meeting was the lady of the houseThe woman who ruled with an iron fist. No one dared to defy her rules. Whenever she got angry everyone got burned"Why aren't they vacating the building""W-well…lady Laura…we tried..we gave out notices to everyone, "the man sitting opposite his boss said nervously. His heart thumped painfully as he tried to keep calm. Peeking up, his knees turned weak at the sight of his boss. For a 40 years old women. She didn't look her age. Beauty with brains and a thirst for success. A perfect blend for a troublesome womanDressed in a white suit, a skirt reaching above her knees, and a coat with a white shirt inside. Rob had to say. His boss was extremely beautiful. Despite her angry resting face. She was a goddess. A gorgeous heart shaped the face of a model despite her age. Her voice was low and calm. She was every man's dream. Those beautiful hazel eyes drew everyone in. To the p
"Mom…you don't have to worry…I'll fix this"Nathan coaxed his mother, he didn't have to hide such a thing from her. It turned out she knew about this"Son…we can't do anything…sooner or later we have to leave from here," his mom said calmly, and Nathan went silent. He very well knew how much the house meant to his momShe raised her children in the very same house. So much happened and now she was being forced to leave,"Please Nate…don't go out causing trouble" she added, placing her hand on his shoulder. Nathan had his back turned away however he felt his mother's warmth. Turning around, Nathan took his mom's hand. She smiled at him. Of course, she was good at hiding her emotions no matter how hurt she was"Mom…we can't just leave…even if others give in…I won't," he said, giving nothing away. This was important. After the incident with his father. His mom had been like this, calm. Someone would say way too calmly. She never showed any weakness which hurt him."She's powerful…as it is
Laura Had never seen such aggression from a man. Certainly not in her presence. Such disrespect from a random good-for-nothing little boy"Stop him now!"The d men around who couldn't fight him off shouted for the countless security guards who rushed in to stop the man"You think I'm scared of a witch like you!"The man growled snapping the dangerous whip in his hand like it were nothing..Laura retreated to a corner, shielding her face with her hands "Today. I show you not to toy with people!"Nathan snarled, striking the flexible line on the table hard. The men and women scattered. The black hunting whip combined had a stock with a firm flexible lash. Deadly at best. With each stroke on the table, the men shivered. was he crazy as to beat a woman?How crazy!The monstrous young man taking predatory steps toward their boss"We'll see bitch…how dare you try to take our homes!"Nathan roared. His body hitched muscularly. Laura swallowed hard. Her back connected with the cold wall, and a s
Nathan's eyes narrowed, and his expression darkened. He presumed it was another dayUnlike most times. Carl didn't dare release him. He stayed in the cell the entire night. Who knew what his family was going through in his absenceHe didn't trust those people one bit"T-tell me…how is Mom…did something happen…tell me, "Nathan said calmly, gripping the metal bars tightly. He was desperate to know. Carl was hesitant to say anything which bothered him greatly"You should ask forgiveness the minute lady Laura steps her feet here, "Carl remarked, glancing up at Nathan. The only way for him to know if his family was okay… was by getting out"That's not my concern damn it…how is Mom…my sisters …did…"Nathan was desperate to know how his mom was doing."She's not well… your mom and your sisters…came last night," Carl said lowering his gaze, Nathan's eyes widened. His heart raced"Then does…""It's all over the news okay…I warned you to mind whom you pick a fight with…Lady Laura pressed charges
"You dare!"Nathan growled and struggled to free his hands. His eyes shot with venom seeing how the woman was getting on his nerves. Seeing this Laura smirked."Flog him… break his bones…make sure he bleeds to death…if not then…all of you will suffer?" like a queen Laura gave her final word. Carl nodded and took the whip himself. Standing before a raging Nathan. He knew this was for the best...lady Laura had the final sayNathan didn't argue. His sharp eyes fixed on Laura sitting on the chair again. If looks could kill then Carl was certain the lady would have died. Nathan had never laid his hands on a woman beforeWho knew what he was thinking when he nearly killed LauraWith each strike, the pain burned in his mind before it was even over. Nathan stood still. His hands restrained. The sound each time it landed on his back felt like the plank was being hit against the wall. Tearing across his back as blood trickled downNathan stayed put, his eyes turning red with each strike. Carl st
"What! Laura, are you insane!" As expected her family was shocked to hear what she had to say. Laura sat elegantly with her eyes fixed on her laptop screen. Her dear mother, little sister, and little brother stood before her. Shocked with the latest news she just gave them"Sis… what's all this''Jeremy, her 30 years old brother said giving her a suspicious look. Laura exhaled heavily and shoved the laptop off her lap. "You can't be serious Laura… marriage? It sounds ridiculous" this time it was her little sister Camila who said. Laura scanned her family from head to toe. The only one missing was Trent. Her dear uncle"We talked about this… are you going to bring another man here… oh goodness wake up Laura!" her mother said dramatically. Laura didn't mind as she listened to their opinions. She just told them about her soon-to-be wedding. Yes, she was getting a husband for herself. Smiling at them Laura picked up a glass of juice and took a sip. "Since when did your opinion matter?"
Laura and Nathan sat at the intimate table, nestled in the corner of their favorite Italian bistro. The soft glow of candlelight reflected in Laura's eyes as she lifted her wine glass, toasting the man sitting across from her. He smiled, a smile that reached his eyes, and Laura's heart fluttered. “This is great,” Laura said, smiling calmly, looking at Nathan sitting across from her. She felt a sense of security. “Not what I planned. But I hope you like it,” Nathan whispered and took a sip of his wine. Laura glanced around the place and nodded.“It's fine…as long as you're here…everything is special,” she grabbed his hand on the table. Nathan stared at her for a while and smiled.“I promise to always be here…no matter what?” He said, hoping Laura would trust him since they have been married for a long time. Despite the disapproving whispers and raised eyebrows from others about their age difference, Nathan had promised to stand by Laura's side, no matter what.“We'll support each oth
Nathan's eyes narrowed into slits as Dean made his way around the table. The four men had left at Nathan's order. With graceful movements, Dean cheekily sat down and crossed his legs and slammed a file on the table. The entire time, Nathan was watching in anticipation. “You should why I'm here,” Dean said and lazily glanced up at Nathan. Of course, Nathan didn't know, and he didn't care. Both men were enemies. The fact that Dean dared to harass Laura made Nathan's expression darken.“This isn't the time or place…or are you here for more beatings,” Nathan retorted cheekily, and he saw Dean's eyes flash with rage but soon composed himself. “My dad doesn't know what he's done…very soon you'll lead this company to bankruptcy,” Dean remarked while tapping his fingers on the table. There was silence on Nathan's part, but soon his lips quivered upwards into a smirk. He adjusted comfortably in his chair and let out a chuckle.“It is too hard to accept…that your old man trusts me more than…y
Bernardo's eyes furrowed questionably as he read through the file his assistant delivered. With each turn of the page. Anger boiled within him. Of course, the only mistake he made. It was trusting someone to manage his affairs. And now he ripped the consequences. “How is that stubborn son of mine doing?” Bernardo asked lazily and slammed the file shut. Owen, who was standing to the sides, let out a sigh and responded.“He's doing the work himself… Mr Carter and his team refused to help out,” Owen remarked, and Bernardo's folded fist slammed heavily on the armrest. His eyes flashed with rage. “Why isn't he firing those incompetent idiots…he's the boss!” He made a low yell, wondering why Nathan was being so soft toward men who decided to go against him.“Well, sir… I think Mr. Dawson knows what he's doing… I sent someone to watch over him and well…” Owen explained but hesitated, and an angry Bernardo glared at him disdainfully. “Speak…”“Mr. Dawson is a hardworking man…seeing how ded
Nathan's eyes rolled back feeling as if their leg had been reset or something. He couldn't feel it as the doctor bandaged him. On the other hand, he had to endure his wife's piercing gaze."Do you have to play hero all the time," Laura Laura with a frown and placed her hand on Nathan's shoulder. It was a good day until she received an emergency that Nathan was hurt. She rushed to the hospital only to hear what happened. "My employees okay…I need them," he said breathlessly and did all he could to keep still, the doctor glanced at him and then shook his head."What if you lost a leg or both…I don't think you would still be talking like this," Laura remarked disdainfully, earning a chuckle from Nathan. He grabbed her hand and made her sit on the bed beside him."My wife, I know you are concerned about me…but don't worry, your favorite part is…unharmed," Nathan whispered in Laura's ear making her cheeks turn red."Stop it," she smacked him on the chest shyly only for Nathan to laugh an
Nathan was not surprised by Carter's behavior. He expected as much. However, he didn't let it get to him. He was the boss hence he took matters into his own hands."Are you going to let them insult you," Robert said when Nathan was busy loading up the materials. After the men insulted him, Nathan didn't say a word but simply left and put on a new working suit."Some things are better left like that…I won't die, will I?" Nathan said breathlessly while picking up some bags of cement, Robert who was wiping sweat from his forehead frowned. The man was indeed a bull, so stubborn. From what he noticed, Nathan hated begging people. But Robert didn't see the reason why he decided to start working. "Well, those damned men are busy laughing…I'm sure this is a trap they set for you…they know you can't work alone," Robert remarked and started helping Nathan with everything. Nathan didn't reply to Robert's statement but concentrated on his work."At the end of the day…I'm the boss…aren't I?" Na
Nathan was agitated as he watched Laura clean his hands. She was not talking. He tried to start a conversation with her, but the woman was quiet.“He deserves it if anyone dares to insult my wife…they pay heavily,” Nathan said with a frown. He hated it when people said bad things about his wife.“Is that why you acted like a barbarian in front of the executives,” Laura asked and pressed on his injuries so hard that Nathan cried out in pain.“Woman!” He muttered, feeling the little sharp sting, Laura frowned even more and took clean cotton to clean out the blood.“Bernardo's men will hold this against you…they'll try certainly to find faults, and you just gave them an excuse to crucify you,” Laura remarked more seriously. She knew how those men were. They were thirsty for power. Bernardo handing everything to Nathan was a hard blow to their dignity. It was obvious they were investigating how to dethrone him.“I don't care, just know this,” Nathan whispered and reached for Laura's chin.
Nathan was uncomfortable as Bernardo introduced him to his acquaintances. He didn't need such things. He was just an ordinary employee, so why was Bernardo making it into a big deal?“He's the future, I trust him,” Bernardo said with a smile while his friends clicked champagne glasses with Nathan. Of course, Nathan was more than confident. He was not going to fail Bernardo since he trusted him so much.“I heard a lot about the young man…how he managed to help lady Laura, it's truly an honor to meet you,” one of the men said to Nathan, Bernardo introduced him as a casino man. He was into the casino business. Nathan guessed as much. Such men were shrewd when it came to business. They knew how to keep their money.“How about you pass by my office, so we can talk about a few things or two… I would like to see the potential of this young,” an elderly one said, this one was into the wine business. He was old with white hair and wrinkles. But he was still energetic. One could tell from a dis
“Madam, this looks good, take a look,” the sales lady said, handing Laura two more ties matching the navy-blue suit she picked out. “It's great, do you have more designs… Something unique and new,” Laura suggested, and put the necktie back on the table. The sales lady smiled warmly and gestured for the other female employees to bring more.“We have more in stock…these came in yesterday and the material is rich and comfortable,” the sales lady explained as she showed Laura more tuxedos and suits. Laura nodded while touching the clothes and had to say, the fabric was good.“This is a slim fit with a blazer…it can be worn in any weather,” the woman added while showing Laura more. By now, the entire private room was filled with new, expensive tuxedos and suits.“I like this one,” Laura raised a white one, it was pure white and lively. She scanned it carefully and knew Nathan would look good in it.“Pack 14 for me…seven tuxedos and seven suits,” Laura said while taking out her phone from
Nathan and Robert reached the construction site, which was located on the outskirts of the city. The sun was at its full peak.Nathan stepped out of the car and put on his sunglasses and scanned the place.“So employees seemed to be slacking,” Robert said as soon as he joined Nathan, and both stood leaning against the car as they watched the building. Nathan was told about the magnificent building being constructed. According to Bernardo, it was the company's biggest project, which cost millions, if he wasn't mistaken.It wasn't a mall that Nathan saw. It was too gigantic to be a mall, he guessed a resort, but then again he dropped the idea.“Shall we have a look,” Nathan said, and proceeded down the path leading to what he guessed was the main entrance? Robert adjusted his specs and followed suit. Immediately, they were about to reach the entrance. Some men in work suits came out, Nathan Immediately came to a halt as he watched as the men lined up in front of him.“Good day, so you m