The Supreme Caspian Steele

Chapter [006] — WELCOMED BY GERALD

Caspian's footsteps thudded hard as a lady, accompanied by a team of staff members, approached him. "Young Master Caspian, welcome."

"Standing before you is Emily, the hotel manager. I heard about the incident yesterday and offer my sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused by my staff."

"I promise that such won't happen again," she assured him.

"No problem, there's no need to dwell on it," Caspian replied with a sly smile.

Emily said, "But, Master, you still look offended."

Caspian brushed off her concern with a dismissive sound.

"Trust me, I've already let go of the incident," he assured her.

"Can we have lunch together? I'd be glad if you could," Emily suggested as she moved closer to him.

"Sure, let's go," Caspian nodded in agreement. He then turned to his henchmen, Nox and Scorpion, and instructed them, "Stay here. I'll be back soon." Caspian joined Emily as they strolled toward the elevator.

In just five minutes, the elevator whisked them to the fancy restaurant. Their reserved table awaited, and they were seated upon arrival.

Out of nowhere, a waiter gracefully placed a tray on the table. One of the three dishes on the tray was a Ploughman's Platter, while another was an Insalata di Pollo. Glasses of Prosecco, sparkling Bourbon wine, and Espresso drinks were served to enhance their dining experience.

"Why three dishes? The waiter should take one of them back," Caspian inquired.

He raised his eyebrows and locked eyes with his father, Gerald, who sat in the chair, his body slouched.

"Dad? Is that really you? I can't believe it..."

Gerald smiled warmly, "Yes, my son. It's me. I know it must have been a shock not knowing where I was all this time."

Caspian leaned in closer, his voice filled with zeal, "How did you find me, Dad? I thought I had disappeared without a trace."

Gerald nodded knowingly, "It took me a long time, Caspian. I searched for hours on end to find any lead that would lead me back to you. We explored every possibility - TV ads, online posts - but it seemed like there was no end in sight. But I had a feeling... Knowing you're not one to embrace the digital world, I had to come up with a different approach."

Caspian was intrigued, "What did you do, Father? How did you manage to track me down?"

Gerald smiled proudly, "Well, my son, I knew you weren't a fan of the internet, so I thought if you use it regularly, it wouldn't be difficult for us. To bring us together, I sent you that cryptic monetary gift, knowing it would pique your curiosity and guide you to me."

Overwhelmed with emotion, Caspian stood up and embraced his father, "Dad, thanks for going to such lengths to find me. I can't believe it!"

Returning the hug, Gerald said, "You're my son, Caspian. I would move mountains to find you. Now, let's catch up on all the time we've lost."

"It's your turn. The consortium will be yours to manage, so ensure that it is well taken care of," Gerald cautioned Caspian.

"You still have a long journey ahead. I don't want non-family members to take over my company–" Gerald started but couldn't finish his words.

"Hey, I've acquired an expensive villa on a private island owned by the Steele's family for you, a fleet of yachts and.... You have to go over there and enjoy your life."

"Moreover, you'll be receiving millions of dollars as allowances every month," Gerald mentioned.

"Yeah, Dad, I really appreciate it," Caspian smiled.

"Several months from now, you will be attending the World Economic Forum and TED Talks. There's a possibility that you'll have to attend other high-profile conferences in my place."

"Good luck to you!"

"Mind you, make sure you keep these necklaces. Their power is so great that they can make you almost semi-god-like in the eyes of humans," Gerald explained.

"It protected me from the mafia lords and helped me succeed in my business career."

Gerald shrugged and continued, "These necklaces grant you martial arts and medical skills, along with astronomy and tech knowledge. You can even read minds and emotions."