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The Romanov Diadem: Oblast Dmitrovka 15. The Lakhta Center
'When you decide to get married, what are the pillars of your household besides love and mutual trust?' Viktor is eager to ask this question of his father-in-law, who he often catches with women other than Galana. However, Viktor is helpless when confronted with the fact that he is a nobody in Konstantin's family. And so, Viktor could only say in his heart."None of your business!"Davidoff replied to Viktor's question tersely. He tucked the smartphone into his coat pocket.Viktor saw Andriy shaking his head at him. Similarly, Caleb shook his head while shrugging his shoulders."Oh, yes, Mr. Viktor. I almost forgot to introduce the gentleman beside me."Andriy tried to distract Viktor so that his master wouldn't be hurt by Davidoff's words."This man's Caleb. He serves as your bodyguard, Mr. Viktor."Who knew that Davidoff was clenching his fists as he listened to Andriy's explanation!Bang!Davidoff was furious. He hit the chair handle so hard that his face turned red. Andriy and Ca
The Romanov Diadem: Oblast Dmitrovka 16. RHC
Gennadius, an old man who uses a cane to shift his stance, allowed Viktor, who still looked awkward in front of the camera, to appear in public. "Mr. Viktor, tell the reporters that you are very happy to be at the Lakhta Center with the businessmen! You can say nice things to them!" urged Andriy.Viktor was silent for a moment. He remembered Xandrova smiling at him."Hmm ...."The chaotic atmosphere was suddenly silent when Viktor cleared his throat."I'm proud to set foot in the Lakhta Center and stand among successful business people and yes ...."Viktor stood up as he lifted his chin too high."I'll gain knowledge from 'em. That's what beginners usually do," said Viktor with a smile as he checked the time on his watch."Why did you allow Viktor to enter into the family business, Dad? He will ruin the Konstantin family's reputation and bankrupt our company," whispered Davidoff to Gennadius."Look at his arrogant attitude! How could you allow this arrogant kid to meddle in our famil
The Romanov Diadem: Oblast Dmitrovka 17. Great Grandchildren
The series of business seminars held at the Lakhta Center skyscraper went well. The things Viktor was worried about didn't happen."Viktor, come here!"Gennadius called out to his grandson-in-law who was still sitting with Andriy. Viktor immediately stood up and walked over to Gennadius."Yes, Grandpa?"Viktor stood beside Gennadius. He stared at the old man he had been watching from Konstantin's table."Let me introduce, Vladimir! This young man is my grandson-in-law."Gennadius introduced Viktor as his grandson-in-law in front of the owner of RHC as well as in front of everyone who was with them."Oh, he is Zoya's husband, right?"An old man named Vladimir laughs with Gennadius."Ha! Ha Ha! Yes, that's right. This man helped Zoya when the accident happened.'So, this old man's name is Vladimir. And, he is Maksim's grandpa. Is that so? But why wasn't he angry or hurt when his grandson failed to marry Zoya?' Various questions as well as oddities were summarized in Viktor's brain."Hel
The Romanov Diadem: Oblast Dmitrovka 18. The Romanov Family Tree
The car in which Gennadius was traveling freely left the Lakhta Center. Viktor stared at it until it disappeared on the highway."Please, Mr. Viktor!"Andriy quickly welcomed Viktor into the car."Yes, Andriy."Viktor got into the limousine that was ready to take him back to the hotel."Oh Andriy, where's Papa David?"Viktor looked around for Davidoff who was nowhere to be seen."Mr. David said that he was leaving on other business and would be returning to the hotel by online taxi."Viktor sighed and sat back to face Andriy and Caleb."Andriy, can you answer my question?"Viktor could no longer contain his curiosity."Oh, it's ...."Viktor frowned. He rubs his chin."Yes? Just tell me, Andriy!"Viktor looked at Andriy's face as he stared at him as if to dispel the doubts inside him."Mr. Maksim is ...."Andriy looks hesitant. However, Viktor's gaze frightened him."Mr. Maksim is the unacknowledged grandson of Mr. Vladimir."It was like lightning in the daytime. Viktor was shocked to
The Romanov Diadem: Oblast Dmitrovka 19. Dumbfounded
Viktor tries to hold on as Viona continues to push him into the elevator. By now, he was out of the elevator thanks to the help of Andriy and Caleb."You've gone completely mad, Miss Viona!"Just as Viktor closed his mouth, Xandrova arrived with Galana with a tense face."Who is this woman, Viktor? What is your relationship with her?"The surprised Viktor immediately changed his expression.'When did Zoya and Mama get here? Did they see Viona pushing me and trying to touch me?'Viktor was stunned to find Xandrova and Galana standing near him. He looked at his wife while wondering inwardly."IーI don't know, Zoya.""Lies!"Galana refuted her son-in-law's words. The woman's eyes were blazing as she shouted."If those two don't know each other, then why do they look so familiar?!"Galana pointed at Viktor and Viona in turn. Viona kept a silent smile.'Shit! What did Mama say just now?!' Viktor thought to himself. He couldn't just stand idly by and face Galana who always had so many ways t
The Romanov Diadem: Oblast Dmitrovka 20. Honesty
Viktor stood before Xandrova. She turned around and walked toward the closed window. Viktor watched Xandrova's expressionless face until she finally said what she was thinking. "But, Viktor... that woman has sworn to take you away from me. Didn't you hear her?" Xandrova opened the bedroom window as she spoke to her husband. She seemed reluctant to turn around. 'It seemed that Zoya had been incited by a woman I didn't even know.' Viktor stepped closer to Xandrova while talking to himself. Now, he stood beside his little wife. "Zoya, do you believe every word that comes out of my mouth?" Xandrova pulled her husband's right arm so that their bodies faced each other. "Viktor, what do you mean, do you doubt my sincerity?" Viktor knew that his wife had been under an emotional attack from earlier. "If you truly love me, then listen, Zoya!" Viktor took both of Xandrova's hands and looked at her intently. "I don't recognize that woman at all. You and I only met her last night in the
The Romanov Diadem: Oblast Dmitrovka 21. The Mariinsky Theatre
As a young woman already the wife of a poor man like Viktor, it wasn't easy. Viktor never made any demands of Xandrova. But when she found out that another woman had openly said she would take Viktor away from her, Xandrova began to think of ways to keep Viktor by her side. "You're truly beautiful, Zoya. No wonder so many men are captivated when they see your charms!" Viktor praised his wife sincerely. For him, having Xandrova was the most beautiful thing in his life. "It's a blessing for me to have you, Zoya." "Don't tease me, Viktor!" Xandrova pursed her lips. She looked the other way to avoid eye contact with Viktor. "I realized that I'm not beautiful and I don't have body goals like that woman!" Again, Xandrova pursed her lips for the second time. 'Oh my! She's still thinking about Viona,' Viktor thought as he shook his head. "I'm just trying to tell you the truth, Zoya. I love you for who you are. Just trust me!" Viktor looked back at Xandrova's smiling face. "Really?"
The Romanov Diadem: Oblast Dmitrovka 22. Giselle
"I know her, Viktor. If you're curious about her, I can introduce you to her." 'Judging by the look on her face, Zoya wasn't angry with me at all. Was she not jealous of the prima ballerina? However, I didn't know what was in her heart.' Several perceptions arose in Viktor's mind. He looked at Xandrova who was focusing on the ballet dancers. "Where do you know her, Zoya?" "Oh, Olesya Zakharova was my best friend when we were at school." Xandrova answered Viktor's question without turning around. "Zoya, how many acts does Giselle's performance consist of?" Viktor asked Xandrova, who was enjoying the ballet performance in front of her eyes. "Two acts, Viktor." The first act had begun. All eyes in the Mariinsky Theater looked up at the stage. Viktor took Xandrova's hand. Viktor watched scene after scene on the stage until the scene where the main character ended his life. The music changed. Finally, there was a roar of applause from the audience. "Aargghhh! The first act set i
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47. The Best Employee of the Year
The following days, Xandrova went to college with Fang because Viktor was busy in his office. Xandrova understood that, but not her heart. Viktor felt guilty, but he couldn't leave his work. "Zoya, I feel you. I'll pick you up. What time will you be home?" Now, Viktor is in his room with Andriy. He calls his wife, who has been sulking for the past few days. The significant age gap has always exercised Viktor's patience in dealing with his wife. "No need. I'll go home with Fang, as usual." With a slightly irritated tone, Xandrova answered Viktor's question. "Zoya, I know you're mad at me because I've failed to keep my promises several times. However, this Friday night I'll take you to visit a café where I'll ask your opinion about it." Viktor was always gentle with Xandrova. Yes, he didn't want the image he had built up to crumble over such a trivial matter. "Café?" Xandrova asked in disbelief. "Yes. The new café on Nevsky Prospekt. Would you like to go there wi
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46. You're All I Need
'Why would Grandpa suspect Papa David? Even though Papa is his son.'Viktor thought hard. He never thought that he and Gennadius had the same thoughts about Davidoff."Because I always suspected that he had hidden cooperation with Maksim."Gennadius raised his face as he expressed what was in his head just now."Why would Grandpa suspect that? Do you have some evidence?"Gennadius shook his head."Because I once caught the two of them discussing shares in Konstantin's family company.""Stocks?!"Viktor remembered when Zoya once said that she had 10% shares in the Konstantin family."Yes, Viktor. Therefore, you must control this family company and let David go on business trips to other cities!"'I know that for sure. Because Grandpa has given you the task of controlling the Konstantin Co company from the start.' Viktor monologued to himself."Surely you still remember, don't you, why I wanted you involved?"Viktor nodded as he agreed."Of course, Grandpa.""When I first saw the potent
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45. Curious
"Andriy, take this woman out right now! Don't let her come into my office again. If she needs anything, you serve her!" Viktor exclaimed without looking at either Andriy or Evelina."If you ask me why, I'll answer that I'm sick of her face and disgusted by her behavior! I'm a married man. I'll always keep my good name and my wife's good name!"Andriy let out a long breath, then immediately responded to Viktor's words. "I get it, Mr. Viktor."Andriy closed his eyes for a moment. Then, he turned to look at Evelina."Miss Evelina, my Master always maintains an attitude towards any woman. Besides, my master loves cleanliness. My master doesn't like to come into contact with anything or anyone, other than his wife."Evelina rounded her eyes. Evelina was offended because she felt that she was the only beautiful woman in Konstantin's companyーat least that was the rumor spread throughout Konstantin Co."Hmm, okay. I get it, Mr. Andriy. I did touch Mr. Viktor's tie, but I did it to justify it
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44. Challenge
Viktor finally arrived at Konstantin's family company. He walked through the corridor to his office. However, something interrupted his vision. Viktor stopped his steps. He looked at the faces of his employees one by one. "Good morning, Mr. Viktor." An employee sitting right in front of Viktor greeted him. However, Viktor didn't pay any attention to him. "Hey, you!" Viktor pointed at a man wearing glasses sitting on a chair in the corner of the room. The man was hiding behind a cubicle. "Me?" Finally, the man stood up and looked at Viktor. "Yes, you. Come here!" Everyone who was there looked at the man. The man with glasses immediately walked hesitantly towards Viktor while adjusting his glasses. "W-what's wrong, Mr. Viktor?" The man made a mistake. He adjusted the collar of the clothes that were still neat. "I'm going to give you an assignment." Andriy frowned at the master's words. "Assignment? What task, Mr. Viktor?" Viktor smiled as he looked at the man's face. Then
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43. Krug Lyubvi
"Ha! Ha! Ha!"The sound of Gennadius' laughter filled the entire living room where he, Yuri, and Andriy were. Viktor and Xandrova turned to the source of the sound.'Oh, no! They must have seen me flirting with Zoya!'Viktor said to himself. He didn't know and didn't expect everyone to see his silly behavior with Xandrova."Grandpa ...."Xandrova smiled awkwardly when she saw Gennadius laughing at her and Viktor."We'll be leaving soon, Grandpa."Viktor was no less awkward than Xandrova. He took his wife's hand and led her away."I'm so glad to see you guys getting along. Keep it up like that! I believe that one day when trouble comes, you'll be ready to talk about it heart-to-heart."'Yes, that's right. That's why I'm trying to win Zoya's heart and make her comfortable with me, Grandpa.'Viktor realized that he and Gennadius had the same train of thought. Viktor smiled."Hopefully we won't disappoint you, Grandpa."Viktor bowed followed by Xandrova."We're leaving now, Grandpa."Just
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42. The Privilege
Today is the first day of Xandrova's studies at St Petersburg State University. The campus is located on Vasilievsky Island. During the Soviet Union, the largest and oldest university in Russia was called Leningrad State University."Zoya, I'll take you to campus before I go to work."Xandrova stopped eating and turned to Viktor."Aren't you gonna be late for work? Because considering the distance between my campus and your office is not close, Viktor.""Zoya has a driver. So, let the driver take her."Davidoff gave a terse opinion. He didn't stop eating at all while speaking."It's not because you're the son-in-law of this family that you can just come to the office. There is no privilege for the family though."Davidoff was still speaking curtly. Gennadius also glanced at him from the corner of his eye."Can't you shut up, David? You're making my appetite disappear."Xandrova felt guilty for causing such an early morning commotion."Everyone has spent the summer vacation. Today is Z
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41. Oddity
There's nothing more fun than being with family, right? At least that's what Gennadius thought when he saw Viktor and Xandrova."Ha! Ha! Ha! You guys make Grandpa jealous! Where can Grandpa buy a time machine to go back in time with your Grandma? Ha ha ha!"This old man who liked to laugh leaned his head while continuing to stare at the couple Viktor and Xandrova."Grandpa, do you love Grandma with all your heart?” Xandrova suddenly sat in front of Gennadius with a sweet smile."Oh, come on, Zoya! Don't tease me!"Viktor took Xandrova's hand and asked her to stand up. "Stand up! Let's go back to my office room!"Like it or not, Xandrova followed her husband's orders so that she could gain the title of an obedient wife in Viktor's eyes."Okay." Xandrova stood up with Viktor's help. She turned to Gennadius. "Grandpa, we're leaving. Don't work too hard!" Xandrova smiled again at Gennadius."Go away!"Gennadius let Viktor and Xandrova leave his room."See you at lunch, Grandpa!"Xandrova
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40. Jealously
"Of course, Mr. Viktor.""Of course, Mr. Viktor."The two women nodded their heads while answering Viktor's question."Good."Now, Viktor looked at Andriy."I'm done, Andriy. You can take over now!""Yes, Sir."Andrei nodded. He walked over to give several pieces of paper to the two women. Meanwhile, Viktor walked out of the HRD room."Please fill in the data we need! Then after that, we will conduct several tests after lunch."Viktor has handed over the next task to Andriy. He would go to Gennadius' office room to see Xandrova.***Viktor knocked on the door of Gennadius' office."Come in!"As usual, Gennadius shouted from inside. Viktor heard Gennadius' hoarse voice."Hello, Grandpa."Viktor greeted him as he opened the door. He saw Zoya sitting opposite Gennadius at the old man's desk."Did Zoya trouble Grandpa? I'm deeply sorry about that."Viktor felt bad for Gennadius. But Gennadius laughed at his question."Ha! Ha! Ha! How could my granddaughter do that?""Viktor, you always sa
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39. The Asian Ladies
Viktor walked with Andriy to his office room. In front of them, Xandrova took the hand of Gennadius who was limping along. Xandrova looked back and smiled."Viktor, good!"Xandrova looks cheerful. Viktor was happy to see her. Gennadius also turned around. However, the man nodded to signal that Xandrova would be safe with him."Thank you, Zoya."Viktor responded to Xandrova's words happily. Viktor didn't immediately enter his office room before seeing the two of his favorite people turning right towards Gennadius' office room."Miss Zoya has turned the corner, Sir. Let's go into your office room!"Andriy invited Viktor to come in. Viktor agreed. After attaching the cardlock to the sensor, Viktor entered with long strides."You know, Andriy, the photo of Papa David that you sent me last night?" Viktor walked to the work desk and sat there anxiously."What's with those photos, Sir?"Viktor took a moment to breathe. He sat there looking at Andriy."Papa knows about the contents of the coo
