Edward took a sip of his wine and then set the glass down on the table. "I'm not sure, but I have a feeling that they're keeping a close eye on me."Brenda spoke up for the first time since they entered the room."But why would they be interested in you? You're just a businessman, right?""Just a businessman?" Edward gave him a smile and continued, "Brenda, you have no idea. I have something that can make anyone feel uneasy."Immediately, Charles was lost in thought, but he soon nodded in agreement. "The Poseidon Club indeed has a lot of power and influence in this country. So, what are you going to do?"Edward took another sip of his wine and then looked up. "I'm not sure yet. But I know that I need to be more careful from now on. And maybe, just maybe, I need to start considering some... alternative measures."Brenda looked at him, concern etched on her face. "What do you mean?"Edward took a deep breath and then leaned forward. "I mean that I may need to start... making some allianc
The room fell into silence as the men pondered Edward's offer. To invest such a substantial amount of money into a project with little information was a significant risk, but the potential reward was too great to ignore. After a few moments of consideration, Richard Balmore cleared his throat and spoke up."I believe I speak for all of us when I say we are intrigued by your proposal, Mr Windsor. We would be interested in learning more about the specifics of the project, but for now, we are willing to invest a portion of our own capital to help fund it. We will, of course, require a detailed business plan and a clear understanding of the risks involved.""Excuse me, Mr. Balmore, I think there may have been a misinterpretation of my words. Let me clarify what I meant," Edward said, noticing Richard Balmore's confusion.Richard Balmore raised an eyebrow, waiting for further explanation. "Please, go ahead."Edward nodded, and spoke in a clear and concise manner, "Gentlemen, I would like t
Brenda could not help but feel nervous.What was she getting herself into? Was she making a mistake? Her mind was a jumble of thoughts, and she could not tell whether it was the alcohol or her own desires that made her nod. She could not deny the attraction she felt towards Edward, but she did not want to give him the wrong impression either.As they entered the hotel, they were greeted by a warm and cozy atmosphere. Edward led Brenda to the reception, where he asked for the best room available.The receptionist smiled and handed them a key. "You'll love this room, sir. It has a beautiful view of the city."Brenda trailed behind Edward, feeling like an awkward teenager on her first date. As they rode the elevator to their floor, Edward turned to her and said, "You look beautiful tonight. That dress suits you perfectly."Brenda felt her cheeks heat up at the compliment. She had chosen the dress specifically for this party, hoping to catch Edward's eye, but she never imagined that he w
Brenda's heart was racing as Edward looked at her with intense eyes, his hand gently caressing her cheek. She could feel the heat between them, a magnetic pull that was impossible to resist. For her, Edward had always been so handsome, with his chiseled jawline and piercing gaze, but now she saw something different in him - a raw hunger that made her pulse quicken. She knew she wanted this, wanted him, more than anything she had ever wanted before.She nodded and whispered, "You know my answer."Edward wasted no time. He scooped her up in his strong arms and carried her to the bedroom, the anticipation building with every step. Brenda could felt her skin flushing with desire, as he laid her down on the bed and kissed his way down her body.Her eyes fluttered closed as he began to undress her, his rough hands tracing every curve of her body."Oh, Edward," she moaned, feeling her desire building to an almost unbearable level. Every touch, every kiss, made her feel like she was on the b
Brenda looked up at him, hope shining in her eyes. They might not have a future together, but she would always cherish the memory of their night of passion. And so, with a heavy heart, she closed her eyes and tried to sleep. She knew that the road ahead would be long and difficult, but she was ready to face it head-on, with the memory of Edward's touch still burning bright in her mind. When Brenda awoke hours later, her body ached and she struggled to move. She lay still, staring at Edward's handsome face as he slept beside her, equally exhausted from their intense encounter.Without thinking, Brenda traced a circle on Edward's chest with her index finger, wondering if their connection would extend beyond their one night together, if she would become Edward's woman. Suddenly, she was startled by his voice."Are you awake?" Edward's amusement was evident in his tone.Flustered, Brenda pulled the covers up to her chin, her face flushed with embarrassment. But before she could react, sh
Edward's frustration grew as he realized that he had no way to prove his identity. He pulled out his cell phone out of his pocket, hoping to call Lily and have her vouch for him, but alas, the battery was dead. He turned to Brenda, but she was equally helpless since she did not have Lily's number saved on her phone. They were stuck, standing before the skeptical security guards, who seemed to be enjoying their discomfort.Meanwhile, on the top floor of the Balmore building.The usual formal meeting room had been transformed into a banquet hall at Edward's request, as he had insisted on a more relaxed atmosphere for the gathering. The room was filled with the chatter and laughter of the invited guests, who were enjoying the lavish spread of food and drinks laid out before them. Edward's absence had not gone unnoticed, and many of the attendees were wondering where he was.All the invited guests were filled with joy by the presence of Lily as a representative of the Balmore family. She
As Lily urgently requested, Jack set out to find Edward's location. He knew that Edward was crucial to the Balmore family's business endeavors and that his absence could cause problems. So, he hurried to Hotel Arial, where he hoped to find Edward.But to his surprise, he found Edward being blocked by members of their own side, and the realization hit him hard. The Balmore family could not afford any negative publicity or misunderstandings with Edward. This could seriously harm their reputation and put the collaboration between the two parties at risk.On the other hand, the security guards fell silent and subconsciously turned to Edward who stood there with a flat expression. What if it was all true? As the silence dragged on, Jack stepped forward to break the tension. He looked at the guards and asked calmly, "Do you still want to expel him?"The guards looked up at Jack, unsure of what to say. It was at this moment that Jack revealed Edward's true identity. "He is Mr. Windsor," J
Everyone in the room turned their attention towards where Lily was pointing, and they saw Edward standing there, looking surprised but amused.By this time, the attendees were visibly divided into two distinct groups. While more than half of the crowd seemed to be clueless about Edward Windsor, as they had not attended Adele's birthday party, they had puzzled expressions on their faces. While the other half of the audience, they wore frowns on their foreheads, evidently taken aback by the news that Lily Balmore had developed romantic feelings for Edward Windsor.Richard, the CEO of Balmore Group, was just about to stand up when he was stopped by Charles Hurley, who spoke softly to him. "Let's stay seated and enjoy the show. This is young people's business, after all."Sitting at Richard's table were people who knew Edward. They nodded in agreement to Charles' suggestion. Richard responded, "Fine. I was just too surprised by my daughter's words." Charles smiled and said nothing.Desp