Later that night, Nicholas walked up the stairs to Kimberly's room to deliver the coffee she ordered. Kimberly was seated before her mirror, titivating herself. She looked so beautiful, Nicholas thought, smiling to himself. Tomorrow was their wedding anniversary. He still felt the diamond ring burning a hole in his pocket. What a surprise it'd be when he gets down on one knees and slip the ring in her finger. Their marriage wasn't yet consummated. He planned to propose to her tomorrow and have a real wedding done. As he dropped her coffee on the bedside table, Kimberly suddenly stopped him. "Hold on, Nicholas. I want to talk to you."Nicholas waited, unsure of what she was going to say. She had her back turned to him but he could see her expression through her mirror reflection. "Yes my beloved?" Nicholas said. "Do you know why you're still in this family?" Nicholas asked. "Yes," he answered. "It's because I'm married to you."She grimaced, then turned around slowly to fac
Sir Harold and the Goldstein family purchased a ten floor towering skyscraper in North Hills City, and they were determined to turn it into a profitable bank. The skyscraper costs about $20 million per floor but they saw the potential for growth in the area.Kimberly was tasked with overseeing the renovation of the building. She walked through the construction site, checking on the progress of the workers and reminding them of the tight deadline they faced. The workers were hard at work, despite the noise and dust, but Kimberly was determined to ensure the project was completed on time.As Kimberly was inspecting the site, she received an urgent call from Sir Harold. He asked her to come to the top office of the skyscraper as soon as possible. She quickly made her way to the elevator, which was in good condition and took her smoothly to the top floor.The top office of the future bank was undergoing renovations, but it was still possible to see the potential of the space. The wa
Jean was a nervous wreck as he prepared to meet and usher Lord Niklaus to the ballroom. He was the one responsible for making a good first impression and he was terrified of messing things up. This was the biggest moment for their family, and the stakes were high.Just as Jean was starting to gather his nerves, Sir Harold barged in. Seeing Jean's nervousness, Sir Harold chastised him for having cold feet. "What's the matter with you?" he asked, his voice stern. "You can't let a little stage fright get in the way of this opportunity. Lord Niklaus is important, and you need to make a good impression."Sir Harold reminded Jean of the importance of Lord Niklaus's visit and why he mustn't mess things up. He explained that this was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and if Jean didn't make the most of it, their family could miss out on a great opportunity.Sir Harold had made arrangements for Jean to meet and build up a relationship with Lord Niklaus instead of Kimberly. Jean knew that
Kimberly held Nicholas' arm. Her eyes darkening, she demanded, "What are you doing here, Nic?!"Her heart was pounding as she finally found him after he had disappeared. She had wondered where he had run off to, but she never expected to find him in a place like this.Not at such an important event like this. Nicholas couldn't give her an answer. He just stared at her in silence, with an expression that was unreadable. Kimberly took note of his tuxedo and the suspicion on her face grew. She asked, "Tell me the truth, Nic. Who gave you this tuxedo?""Such an embarrassing questions," Nicholas replied. "This is my tuxedo. I owned it."Kimberly didn't believe him. She thought that he was lying and that he had stolen the tuxedo. "You're lying," she told him, as she started dragging him away from the ballroom.Nicholas jerked his hand back and asked her what she was doing. Kimberly crowded him out from the view of Lord Niklaus, who was nearby. She was afraid of what would happen if
There was a stir of surprise as Nicholas, who had been sitting in the front row, stood up. The Goldstein family went white with shock, wondering what Lord Niklaus was up to."Nicholas, step up to the podium," Lord Niklaus continued, gesturing for him to approach the front of the room.Nicholas stepped up to the podium, facing the sea of faces before him. Lord Niklaus continued, "I want to take a moment to thank Nicholas, without whom this project with the Goldstein family and the establishment of the Phoenix family would not be possible."The shock was palpable in the room as everyone absorbed this news. No one had expected this, and everyone was left speechless.Lord Niklaus went on, "And so, I would like to hand the microphone to Nicholas and ask him to do the honour of passing a decision on who will become the director of the Phoenix bank."Nicholas took the microphone, looking out at the crowd. Everyone held their breath, wondering who would be choose?He took a deep breath an
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