The Return Of Daniel Hovsep

Chapter 10: Enjoyment

Chapter 10

Soon the cars arrived at a spacious compound that exuded wealth from every corner of it. Daniel looked through the window, shaking his head in amazement.

The inside of the car was also giving him a comfortable zone. “Dad, where is this place?” He asked after the cars stopped and he stepped out.

“This is one of my buildings,” Hovsep replied smiling.

“Yours? You also own this place?” Daniel asked, shocked.

“Yes, just follow me.” He instructed, leading the way while Daniel followed behind, glancing around.

The maids began to greet him with respect and he responded politely too.

“Please, take him to his room.” Hovsep told one of the maids who nodded and said to Daniel, “Sir, please come with me.”

Daniel reluctantly nodded, his gaze fixed on his father's before he followed.

Upstairs, the maid twisted the knob of a door, revealing a luxurious spacious room with unlimited items. “This is your room, sir. Please, feel free to make use of anything.” The maid announced.

“Thank you,” Daniel appreciated but asked, “Is my Dad, Mr. Hovsep Wilson, really the owner of this mansion?”

“Yes, sir.” The maid responded while smiling, “Please, take your bath and come downstairs to have your breakfast. You look stressed out.” She added and left leaving Daniel alone in the room.

Daniel began to walk around the room, a hint of surprise etched on his face. Is this really happening? Or am I just daydreaming? He slapped his cheek, trying to get the reality of what he was seeing.

Indeed, it was all happening!

Suddenly, his eyes caught a glimpse of his picture when he was still a child, “I love you, son.” It was written on it.

Staring at it, tears began to stream down from his eyes, he quickly wiped them off, heading to the bathroom to take his bath to meet his father in the living room. He had so many unanswered questions in his mind that needed urgent answers.

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“Son, I'm sorry for everything that I made you pass through. I abandoned you when you needed me the most and for that, I'm truly sorry.” Hovsep apologized, his tone full of remorse as he looked at Daniel, who now sat with him on the dining table, waiting for breakfast to arrive.

Daniel was calm, still glancing around, trying to make sense of what was happening. The apologetic words of his father were no longer making sense to him.

He just wanted to fully confirm whether his father was truly the owner of this luxurious mansion. Because he had really passed through a lot in life and it was time, he should relax and enjoy.

“Your sorry wouldn't correct my past suffering, so I'd suggest you don't say it anymore,” Daniel replied, words only describing he was mad at his father's past actions, but that was bygone.

“I have forgiven you, Dad. Everyone makes mistakes and should be forgiven.” His gaze didn't cease from looking around.

“Thank you, son.”

“But Dad,” Daniel sat up straight on the wooden golden shiny chair. “Is this mansion really yours?”

Smiling with pride, Hovsep replied, “Yes, son. I'm the owner, and also many large companies, hotels, etc, are all under me. And also, I'm the founder of the Blackstone Group.”

Gasp! The words struck Daniel and made him open his mouth wide. His father the owner of the almighty fearful Blackstone Group? Unbelievable!

Suddenly, Daniel felt like he had had an experience of someone threatening him with being a member of this same group which made him afraid.

Yes! His encounter at Brown's office was the day. Does this mean that the same man was working under his father? The same man that insulted and also threatened him?

This can't be happening!

Daniel's curiosity piqued, “But why is it named Blackstone? Isn't your name Hovsep? Why is it not named after yours?” He asked.

“Don't worry, son. Everything will be properly explained to you.” Suddenly, their conversation was interjected as a maid entered, placing a tray of dishes with a bottle of red wine on the table.

“Here you go, sir.” She announced, uncovering the lids, causing the alluring aroma of the dish to waft into Daniel's nose. His stomach started to rumble.

“I can see you're very hungry.” Hovsep chuckled lightly, his face filled with concern. “Please, enjoy yourself while I take some rest in my room.” He added, standing up to leave.

“Don't you wanna join me?” Daniel called out but he shook his head, “I'm not hungry, son. Just enjoy, eat to your full. And yeah, a man will be here soon to put you on some things.”

Just after his father left, Daniel thanked the maids who left with a smile. His eyes glanced at the uncovered dish. It was fried rice and chicken. A meal he had never eaten in his entire life.

“Oh, wow! Am I really the one about to eat this?” He asked himself, a hint of a smile making its way to his face.

Without much talk, he began to savor the meal, diluting it with a glass of red wine.

Twenty minutes later, he was done eating, he leaned his back to the seat, balancing comfortably on the seat. A maid immediately came and gathered the dishes to get them washed.

“Wasn't a bad meal,” Daniel said to the maid while she was gathering the dirty dishes.

“Thank you so much, sir. I'm glad you love my meal.” She smiled widely, Daniel's comment making her feel over the moon.

His mind flashed to Victor, and he sadly said, “Victor, if only you didn't betray me, you would have been enjoying this all together, even you, Kathie.” Sadness washed over his face.

“Good morning to you, sir. Your Dad sent me to take you on a few things that you need to know.” A familiar voice pulled him to reality.

Raising his head, Daniel shouted recognizing the man, “You?! What are you doing here?!”