The Black family household was a grand and spacious villa that was surrounded by beautiful gardens. The villa was a masterpiece of Italian architecture with white stone walls, large arched windows, and a red-tiled roof. It was a symbol of the family's wealth and status, and it was a source of pride for the Black family.The head of the Black family was a man named Marcus Black. He was a tall man with broad shoulders, a strong jawline, and piercing blue eyes. He was known for his intelligence, charisma, and leadership qualities, and his family respected him deeply.On a warm summer day, Marcus Black gathered his family in the living room of the villa. He had just received a letter from Lord Dominik Niklaus, and he wanted to share the news with his family. The Black family was filled with excitement as they gathered around their head, eager to hear what the letter had to say.Marcus Black read the letter out loud to his family. Lord Niklaus had expressed her desire to support the
Nicholas and Governor Haynes were aboard Nicholas' private jet. The governor was impressed by the luxurious interior of the plane, from the plush leather seats to the elegant wood paneling. Every detail was crafted to evoke a sense of sophistication and wealth.Haynes couldn't help but marvel at the expense that must have gone into its design.The air hostess welcomed Haynes aboard and ushered him to his seat, offering him a glass of the finest wine money could buy. The governor took a sip, savoring the rich and complex flavors, but his impatience quickly got the better of him. "I demand to see Lord Niklaus at once," he said, his tone becoming increasingly stern.Nicholas excused himself and took Julia aside, whispering quietly into her ear. Haynes watched with mounting frustration as the two conversed, his foot tapping impatiently.In a conversation, Nicholas asked Julia if Governor Haynes was this arrogant when she first met him at the opening ceremony. Julia replied that he w
News of Lord Niklaus's backing of the Black family for the forthcoming governorship election quickly caused a wave throughout North Hills city. People were intrigued by this development, and discussions about it could be heard on every street corner. Just as the buzz around this was beginning to die down, another piece of news hit the city like a thunderbolt. It was announced that a member of the Phoenix family would be marrying into the Black family.This new development created a buzz of excitement and speculation among the city's residents. However, it was met with consternation by many of the city's elite families. They all wished that their daughters would be the ones to marry into the Phoenix family. Sir Harold was one of the many who was not happy about this turn of events. He felt that Lord Niklaus was ignoring him and his family, which had been closely associated with the Phoenix family for weeks now. Ever since their first project together, Lord Niklaus had not passe
Adriana slammed her hands on the table in front of her father, Marcus, as she ranted in frustration. She declared, with conviction, that she would not marry Nicholas, the son-in-law whom she considered to be nothing but trash. She was absolutely livid and didn't hold back her feelings.Meanwhile, Nicholas stood in Marcus's office, silently observing Adriana with great interest. He studied her every move, taking in every nuance of her anger.Marcus, noticing Nicholas's interest, showed Adriana the letter from Lord Niklaus."Adriana, you need to understand that it's not possible for you to refuse the marriage proposal.""Why?" She cried. "Tell me why?"Marcus pointed at the letter. "You can read it here as Lord Niklaus had specifically ordered that Nicholas be married into our family."Adriana was overwhelmed by the news, and she fell to the floor in tears, much to the shock of Nicholas and Marcus.She screamed, "Never. I'd never marry a loser like him. I would rather die than be hum
Nicholas stopped his scooter in front of the Phoenix bank, the grand ten floor skyscraper that housed the bank for the rich.As he stepped off his scooter, he noticed onlookers staring at him with recognition. He had become somewhat of a local celebrity, and not always for the right reasons.News of Nicholas had spread across the entire city of North Hills. Rumors had been circulating that he was engaged to Adriana, the youngest daughter of the Black family, one of the most powerful families in the city. As he walked up the stairs to the bank, Nicholas overheard whispers from the people around him."Isn't that the trashy son-in-law who was married to Kimberly?" someone asked. "Heard he's now engaged to Adriana of the Black family."Another person chimed in, "What nonsense! Marcus Black would never take that piece of garbage for a son-in-law. Besides, Adriana is a vain woman with a lot of pride. She would never settle for a man like him."As Nicholas continued up the stairs, he hear
Kimberly sat behind her desk, her eyes fixed on her estranged husband, Nicholas. The air was thick with tension as Nicholas watched her in silence. Suddenly, the elevator door opened, and in walked Wendy carrying two heavy briefcases. Kimberly caught her breath as Wendy placed the briefcases on the table and opened them.Wendy's face was pale and her hands shook as she opened the briefcases to reveal neat bundles of money arranged inside. One briefcase contained five million dollars, while the other was filled with another five million in Phoenix Currency notes.The Phoenix Currency notes were brightly colored and had a unique design that made them easily distinguishable from other currencies. The currency's name was emblazoned on the bills, and it was called the Phoenix Dollar.The Phoenix Dollar has a higher value than the U.S dollar. Kimberly slowly rose to her feet, gazing first at Nicholas and then at Wendy. "Whose money is this?" she demanded.Wendy responded, her voice s
Lady Carla and Master Damian paced the living room, both looking worried about their daughter, Kimberly. They had noticed her unusual behavior that day and were concerned about her well-being.Earlier, Kimberly arrived home, looking down and sad.She went straight to her room, locking the door and not stepping outside for the rest of the day. She even refused to come down for dinner, much to the worry of her parents.Holding onto Master Damian's clothes, lady Carla told him to do something. She didn't want her daughter to die of depression, and she was scared for her. Master Damian nodded, promising to help.Suddenly, they heard Kimberly sobbing quietly in her room. Lady Carla and Master Damian exchanged worried looks before hurrying to her room.Just then, the doorbell rang, and Master Damian rushed to open it. It was Sir Harold. Sir Harold rarely ever visited their home. Lady Carla and Master Damian were surprised to have Sir Harold under their roof. They welcomed him and t
Nicholas stood before Marcus Black, feeling a sense of excitement wash over him. He hasn't felt this excited in a very long time. Marcus was seated on his favorite big chair in the living room, with his eldest son, James, sitting down beside him.The grand living room was adorned with plush seats, a large rug, and several servants waiting in the wings. The seats were arranged in a circular pattern, with the large armchair in the center where Marcus was seated. The rug beneath their feet was deep red, with intricate designs that spoke of luxury and wealth.As Nicholas entered further into the room, he saw the other elders of the Black family present, as well as Marcus's wife. Her expression was one of disapproval as she stared holes into Nicholas, making him feel uneasy.It was the engagement night between Nicholas and Adriana, and he was dressed casually for the occasion, holding two briefcases in his hands.The Black family tradition of engagement was a strict one. The father o