The Return of Alexander Knight

Welcome to The Knight Empire

Oh? Then tell me what this condition is.” Nicholas relaxed on his chair as he asked curiously.

Alexander then narrated the event of Ethan’s murder and Eli’s kidnap. “I need to find Eli. I want you to use your connections and help me find her. Once you find her and the kidnappers, leave those bastards to me. I want to kill them with my own hands.” Alexander said and a fresh wave of fury washed through him and he remembered the night of the kidnap.

“Spoken like a true Knight my son. You’re shaping up to be a fine heir after all” Nicholas laughed, delighted as the condition Alexander brought would be solved in an instant.

“I am nothing like you Nicholas, make no mistake about that. Now will you help me or not.” Alexander spat out viciously.

“Sign this contract first, Alexander. I can’t have you running away from your obligations to the Knight Empire again.” Nicholas said casually as he tossed a document towards Alexander.

Alexander caught the document and held out his hand, his father handed him a pen and Alexander began to read the terms stated.

Alexander’s eyes darted across the page as he scanned the terms. His eyebrows rose in shock as he read through the contract.

You will relinquish all rights to your personal autonomy and submit to my authority without question. Your decisions will be subject to my approval, and disobedience will not be tolerated.

You will be granted the title of Heir to the Knight Empire, but as long as I live; your role will be strictly subordinate. Any attempt to challenge my authority or undermine my leadership will lead to severe consequences.

You will maintain a façade of respectability and uphold the family’s reputation at all costs. Any behaviors deemed detrimental to our image will be swiftly dealt with regardless of your personal feelings or desires

You will show unwavering loyalty and allegiance to the family at all times. Betrayal or disloyalty will be met with severe consequences.

“You will never change, you’ll always be a controlling snake.” Alexander said angrily as he finished reading the contract.

“I can’t take a chance, you ran away from me once but never again. Sign the contract and you will have power beyond your wildest dream.” Nicholas urged his son.

“Not so fast, this contract makes me an Heir only in name. I will not be your puppet, I want real authority, real power; give me that or watch me walk out of here” Alexander stared at his father defiantly.

“You won’t dare.” Nicholas said while gritting his teeth

“You underestimate the intensity of my hate for you Nicholas, you need an heir for your own selfish reasons and I’m the only one who fits the bill. I will not hesitate to kill myself to prevent you from getting what you want.” Alexander threatened as he engaged his father in a stare down.

Nicholas saw the resolve in his son’s eyes and he let out a small smirk. “I see you’re time away from home has taught you valuable lessons my son. Very well then.” He stood up and walked over to a shelf and opened it, he took out two documents and walked back to the chair he was seated before. He handed over the documents to Alexander before speaking.

“The companies listed there are all under the Knight’s Empire. I have acquired more than 90% shares in each of those companies. I’m sure you are aware of what that means.” Nicholas said while pointing at the documents

Alexander stared at his Father before turning his gaze to the documents in his hand. As he continued to scan through the document his jaw dropped as he was utterly flabbergasted at what he was reading.

He had known his father was an extremely wealthy man but he had never imagined the magnitude of his father’s wealth and riches.

Listed in the documents were several top companies, industries and business empires in the world, with the least company ranked at 40th in the world, and their yearly revenue.

Avalon Robotics Inc. was ranked 14th in the world with a yearly revenue of $500billion. Alexander knew that they were a company that developed and sold robotics technology, he never expected that his father had shared in the kind of famous company.

Solis Energy Inc. was ranked 9th in the world with a yearly revenue of $700billion. They were a company that specialized in developing solar panels and other forms of renewable energy technologies.

Alexander’s mouth nearly watered as he scanned through the several successful companies in the list, they weren’t only companies but several notable businesses in the list too ranging from 10-star luxury hotels, famous malls, world acclaimed clothing brands and even oil wells were a part of the Knight Empire, with the Knight empire having more than 80% shares in every single one of them.

Alexander licked his dry lips as he looked at the yearly revenue of each of the businesses listed in the document. From his calculations, the Knight’s empire would be making trillions of dollars every years just from the yearly revenue of these businesses.

Alexander paused looking at the list and stared at his father with a burning gaze.

“What is the total net worth of the Knight Empire?” Alexander asked curiously

Nicolas gave a smug smile before continuing.

“I barely have time to check on something like that, the net worth keeps increasing each day my son.” Nicholas said while shrugging his shoulders

Alexander nodded and began to contemplate deeply. He had never seen wealth of such magnitude in all his years, his families’ wealth was basically inexhaustible and he was going to be the Heir to it all. He couldn’t believe this.

“Those companies will be listed in your name alongside mine. Meaning we will head these companies alongside the Knight Empire together, the day I die; everything will naturally fall to you.” Nicholas stated calmly as he stared at his son.

“You wanted power Alexander, now you have it. Sign that contract and the only one above you in this world would be me.” Nicholas urged Alexander.

“What do you want Nicholas, you could have married another woman and spawned a new heir. Why go through these lengths to look for me.” Alexander suddenly asked the question that has been bothering him.

Nicholas expression changed before he swiftly regained his composure. He does have a reason. Alexander thought as he caught the change in his father’s expression.

“There are some things that I will keep to myself Alexander, it would be better if you don’t know certain things.” Nicholas waved his hand dismissively.

“Now will you sign the contract or not, I’m a very busy man Alexander.” Nicholas said to his son impatiently.

“We will become near equals after I sign this yeah?” Alexander asked one more time.

“Thomas make the necessary arrangements with my lawyer, I want to include my son as my only partner in the Knight Empire.” Nicholas instructed Thomas

“It will be done sir.” Thomas bowed and left to make the arrangements.

“Do you still doubt my intentions son?” Nicholas turned to face Alexander with a smile.

Alexander stared at his father for a few minutes before picking up the pen and signing the contract.

“Welcome to the Knight Empire my son.” Nicholas let out a bright smile as he received the document from Alexander.