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."
"Enjoy your meal!" Emily said, her cutlery clicking.
"It's delicious and mouth-watering," Gerald remarked, his nose wrinkling in delight.
"I see that. We've got the best chefs," Caspian said as he poured frothy drinks into two gold tumblers. They clinked their cups and sipped.
"Master!" Emily winced, giving Caspian a pleasant look.
Caspian paused and shook his head, saying, "I'm going to compensate those chefs."
"They will each receive $10,000."
"I'll volunteer an additional $5,000 as the Young Master's father," Gerald declared, aiming to impress Caspian.
"Yeah, I'm a cook too," Caspian added.
With a subtle leg cross and a gentle smile, Emily showed her appreciation to Master Caspian. Her gaze remained fixed on his face as they ate.
"Emily, you should take good care of Master Caspian. Remember, he is a divorcee," Gerald said, his voice filled with concern.
"She is very good and is fiercely loyal to the Steele family," Gerald cheered, and they clinked their cups again.
After his meal, Gerald's bodyguards entered, and he stood to join them.
"Dad, please wait!" Caspian shouted as he remembered something he wanted to ask. As they halted, he raced to meet him.
"Why have you been using Williams as your surname and not Steele?" He whispered into his father's ear.
"I just decided to use that name. And, uh, of course, you're the real Steele that represents me," he responded.
"How is Mom?"
"Feeling good. Didn't you know that Lady Ciara is your mother?" Gerald gritted his teeth so as not to shriek.
Caspian shook his head, his face paling, cheekbones standing out. Lips tightened into a thin line as he raced to grasp the unexpected turn of events.
He was in disbelief as his mother's name was Lady Ciara, and he couldn't recall any other name for himself. Fearing he might have forgotten, he didn't dare argue.
Caspian was approached by Diana and Arthur, who had just chatted with Gerald. They were all headed to the gourmet restaurant for a meal too.
"Emily, please don't call me, Master. Call me by name. Don't reply to them unless I instruct you," Caspian sighed, taking Emily's hand and clasping it tightly.
"Caught you again, huh? You're here job-hunting," Arthur snorted.
"You better bow down to me seven times. If you do, I'll help you find a cleaning job here," he asserted.
Diana, annoyed, her eyes fixed on Miss Emily as she declared, "This man is very poor. You shouldn't date or go on a date with someone like him."
Leaning against the wall, Caspian's phone buzzed abruptly. His strong gaze was fixed on Arthur, determined to prevent anyone from obtaining unlimited power and evading shame.
"Hello, Nox!" He picked up his phone.
Caspian lowered the volume on his phone's speaker and asked, "Master, are you still waiting for me?"
"Relax, I'm safe here,"
"I'll get back to you soon. Is there any other problem?" Caspian declared before disconnecting the call.
Diana's heart raced at the sight of Caspian's custom-branded phone. Confusion and surprise etched across her face, her eyelashes fluttering in disbelief. Something was unfolding, and she felt completely in the dark, making her nervous.
Without hesitation, she retrieved Caspian's phone from her pocket and checked for notifications, even as Caspian and Emily hurriedly departed. Arthur followed them, leaving Diana and young Mia behind.
Fury surged as she noticed a $10 billion alert sent to Caspian's bank account. It had been saved on his old phone, which was why she saw it.
"What the heck?" Her eyes widened as she tapped the phone screen to verify the authenticity of the alert.
Diana exclaimed, "Oh my God!"
The message read, "Our valued customer, we will be paying you $15 million on a monthly basis for saving such a large amount in our bank."
Diana wanted to cry, but she couldn't force the tears. The wave of regret that engulfed her shifted her mood, and she knew it was all her fault.
Caspian's mind seethed with thoughts of revenge against those who loathed him. The mafia team that kidnapped his parents would not go unpunished, as they had made his life unbearable. In the shadows, he longed for their downfall.
Now, a new purpose filled him. Setting aside fear, he pledged to shield his loved ones from Arthur's schemes. He put his trust in the power of mysterious necklaces to read minds and expose evil plots, never wavering in his determination.
Arthur and Diana arrived at the strip club in his Range Rover, the cold breeze barely registering as Diana, wrapped in Arthur's hooded sweater, focused on her mounting anxiety. Their car was greeted by one of the burly bouncers who, with little ceremony, allowed them to enter.Arthur and Diana were led through the dimly lit club by armed guards, moving towards the exclusive champagne room tucked away from prying eyes.Amid her concerns about her ailing company, including the near-bankrupt Luxor Hotel, Diana couldn't fully appreciate the situation. She needed a swift plan to avert disaster, her mind racing even as they approached the guarded door."Pass?" the bouncer shouted, without waiting for an answer, and then let them through.As they approached the door, Diana frowned at Arthur. Her concerns for the failing company weighed on her, and she needed to discuss something important."Diana, are you okay?" Arthur inquired, drawing her closer.Diana's anxious expression didn't go unnoti
She raised the cocktail glass to her lips, unaware of the subtle switch Arthur had executed, her hand trembling as her nerves persisted.But then, her phone vibrated, causing her to drop her glass, her eyes fixed on the message notification that popped up on her screen. Arthur watched, uncertain if she would drink from her now-neglected cocktail.Her eyes widened as she read the words flashing across the screen, her face contorting with anger."Emergency: Mia at the hospital. Heart failure. Come ASAP.""What the heck!" she exclaimed, unable to contain her shockConcerned, Arthur asked, "What's going on, dear?"Panic surged through her like an electric jolt. Mia was her only daughter, her young girl, and the thought of her lying in a hospital bed made Diana's heart race.Diana's voice, rushed and filled with urgency, cut through the chaos. "We need to leave right now. Let's get out of here.""Arthur, it's Mia! She's at the hospital... it's a heart failure." Without waiting for Arthur's
Sirens blared as Caspian stepped out of the car, his hands cuffed by the police. In the background, Mr. Blanc, the administrative manager of the Luxor Hotel, snickered with a noticeably big grin on his face.Caspian smugly nodded at him with a pitiful glance, but it wasn't over yet. "Mr. Blanc," Caspian began, "I'll make you suffer for this."Pausing for dramatic effect, he froze Mr. Blanc mid-step. Not a single word was uttered by the policemen. No one moved until he taunted Caspian with his next words, "Can a man like you afford bail?""You, Caspian, stole money from Diana to buy these expensive clothes and necklaces," he added, bursting into laughter.Caspian replied, "Yes, I stole it, but remember, you're a thief as well. What does this have to do with you and Arthur? Are you two the ones who concocted that vile plan to embezzle funds from Luxor Hotel?"Caspian's anger flared as he disclosed classified information known only to Mr. Blanc and Arthur.This left Mr. Blanc stunned an
Caspian observed as the helicopter's blades slowly came to a halt on the helipad situated on an artificial island known as Delta Island, approximately 7.5 miles away from Elmbridge city. As he disembarked, Emily closely followed."Master Steele," she began, wincing slightly, "Shall we head to your villa?"Noticing a uniformed guard nearby, Caspian approached him, his voice brimming with authority. "Excuse me," he stated, "I'm Caspian Steele. I own a house here and would like to visit it.""Welcome, Master. We've been expecting you," the guard responded. "Your villa is located along Cedarstone Avenue. You can find a car over there." The guard gestured to a parking area.Caspian acknowledged the guard with a nod and wasted no time heading for the electric car. Emily joined him, and they swiftly set off.Although it was a short drive, Caspian couldn't help but admire the lush gardens, the bright skies, fountains, and the captivating modern architectural design along the route.Within min
Caspian was awestruck by the sprawling estate that stretched across acres of land at the Nebulon Conglomerates headquarters as he arrived with Lady Ciara and Emily. His henchmen remained close, while Scorpion and Nox followed behind. They were on their way to the towering skyscraper, a massive 60-story structure made entirely of sleek, reflective, heat-strengthened glass panels. Caspian wondered if he was truly qualified to manage such vast assets, but he knew this was just the beginning of his responsibilities."Is Xceleris Inc. located here too?" Caspian raised an eyebrow at the digital display label on the side of the skyscraper that read 'Nebulon,' with 'Xceleris Inc.' on the left and 'Steele Finance' on the right.Emily explained, "Xceleris Inc., a subsidiary of Nebulon, is an IT firm specializing in Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, and mini-satellite innovations. Their Executive Director is Arthur Collins."Caspian inquired, "Who is the CEO of Xceleris?"Emily responde
Unbeknownst to Heather, Caspian detected her hidden sympathy for Arthur and the lie she told. He was keenly observant and sensed more beneath the surface."Our cloud assets are nearly flawless," Heather declared as Caspian and her arrived at the cloud service department.Caspian Steele appeared unimpressed. "I'm not convinced. We must enhance its security against cyber threats. Our clients' data must be impenetrable," he insisted, emphasizing tangible results over mere words.Caspian's tone turned stern. "Mere words won't suffice."Caspian left, and then Arthur Collins entered his executive office, where an ambiance of sleek sophistication welcomed him. After scanning his fingerprint to open the door, he settled at a polished wooden desk in a plush leather chair. He opened his sleek Apple laptop and began working.Arthur attempted to video call Heather but received no response. With frustration growing, he muttered, "Come on, Heather, pick up!"Contemplating alternative ways to reach
Early on Monday morning, Caspian Steele arrived at Nebulon headquarters, ready to tackle the day's tasks in preparation for the World Economic Forum. However, his close friend, Jovan, accompanied him.Entering the office adorned with imported marble floors, rare wood paneling, state-of-the-art technology, bespoke artwork, and ambient lighting, Jovan couldn't resist saying, "Impressive place. Feels like a blend of comfort and that chilling fresh air is kinda..."Caspian retorted, "Just some luxuries, Jovan," as they settled into their seats.Jovan chuckled lightly, "Not bad for 'junks.'""Alright, Jovan, let's get to work. Busy day ahead. Make it snappy!" Caspian said, returning to his seat."I've got two things. Mia's not doing well. She needs your help now. If Arthur's causing problems, then deal with him. You've got the power to save her. Please, do something," Jovan urged with sympathy in his words.Caspian exclaimed as he lifted the lid of his $3.5 million MJ’s Swarovski notebook
Arthur shot Dave a slight smirk, suggesting, "How about chilling with a cup of coffee?" Dave looked at him curiously and asked, "Coffee? Sure, why not?" "There's a big café nearby. What do you think?" Dave chuckled as Arthur's car engine revved, "Lead the way, coffee connoisseur." Arthur nodded, speeding up to the café, "Yup, dude!" ‘I believe I just spotted Diana's car,’ with a sense of anticipation, Arthur said to himself as drove towards the café, his heart racing. Carefully, Arthur, alongside Dave, hopped out of his running Bentley Continental GT Speed car. The aroma of freshly ground coffee hit them upon entering the café. Arthur stood at the counter, turning to Dave,"What do you feel like having? Espresso, cappuccino, or just a plain black coffee?" “Any of those options works for me, but I'll go with a cappuccino.” Dave said after a short ponder. "Excellent choice," Arthur said, his lips curling into a smile. He caught the attention of the barista and ordered, "Two cups
It was almost afternoon when Caspian arrived home at his villa. In a rush, he tried to open the door but found it locked. He was shocked that Jenna, who he expected to be home, had not arrived. Today was the day he planned to visit his parents and introduce Jenna to them. With a sense of unease, Caspian walked into the dimly lit living room. Using his phone’s smart app, he turned on the chandelier, lighting up the room. He dropped his briefcase and checked his phone. "Babe, where are you? You were supposed to be home by now. Hope no problem?" he typed quickly. As he was about to put the phone down, a loud ding signaled Jenna's response: "I went to shop, I will be back in a few minutes." Reading the message, Caspian heaved a sigh of relief. He put away his briefcase in his home office and went to his bedroom to rest. Thirty minutes later, Caspian's phone buzzed with another message from Jenna announcing her arrival. He sprang to his feet and hurried to the door, eager to welcome
It was almost afternoon when Caspian arrived home at his villa. In a rush, he tried to open the door but found it locked. He was shocked that Jenna, who he expected to be home, had not arrived.Today was the day he planned to visit his parents and introduce Jenna to them. With a sense of unease, Caspian walked into the dimly lit living room. Using his phone’s smart app, he turned on the chandelier, lighting up the room. He dropped his briefcase and checked his phone. "Babe, where are you? You were supposed to be home by now. Hope no problem?" he typed quickly.As he was about to put the phone down, a loud ding signaled Jenna's response: "I went to shop, I will be back in a few minutes."Reading the message, Caspian heaved a sigh of relief. He put away his briefcase in his home office and went to his bedroom to rest.Thirty minutes later, Caspian's phone buzzed with another message from Jenna announcing her arrival. He sprang to his feet and hurried to the door, eager to welcome her i
Alyne took a deep breath, clearly relieved as she decided not to leave just because Caspian told her to. In a state of panic, she glanced around, looking for a different option. Turning towards Caspian, she leaned in, her voice barely audible as she inquired, "Hey Caspian, can I ask you something? Is Jenna your girlfriend?" Caspian nodded, his brow furrowed in curiosity and confusion. "Why ask that? Is disrespect okay just because you don't knows if she's my girlfriend?" His voice carried a subtle hint of frustration. "Wait, you weren't married, right? And why do both of you have to criticize me? I'm just trying to look good in our own eyes. Honestly, I did bring a long vest. I took it off upon entering, thinking nobody was home except you," Alyne explained, feeling utterly embarrassed. Relief washed over Alyne as she exhaled deeply, retrieving her vest from her bag. Her words held a combination of gentleness and simmering anger. "But you never mentioned having a girlfriend," she s
Caspian casually left the extravagant mansion and proceeded to the garden, lured by a sunshade that promised relaxation and fresh air, while enjoying a Netflix video on his phone.Before long, Jenna appeared by his side.Caspian’s presence beside him sent a sudden shiver down his spine, distracting him from his focus. Jenna, her breath barely audible, inquired softly, "Caspian, what is the movie's theme and genre?"Caspian's smile gleamed as he faced Jenna, whispering, "There's this dragon film called 'Damsel'—packed with action and adventure. Do you care to watch it with me?"A sardonic smile appeared on Jenna’s lips as she spoke, her voice betraying a hint of strain, "I'm not much of a fan of action flicks, especially the shoot-'em-up kind. I prefer something with a bit more heart and uh, passion. Got any good romance or drama films?""Um, this one's strange. They haven't used any weapons. It's different," Caspian said, trying to persuade Jenna to join him. Noticing her disinterest
With Jenna by his side, Caspian was met by bouncers at the club entrance who eyed them with smug expressions. Before grabbing his ticket from his denim pocket, Caspian confidently patted Jenna's back. As he brandished his VIP pass at the bouncers in black dresses, they recoiled and gave him disapproving glares."Where did this young man get a VIP ticket like this?" one of them sneered under their breath."Maybe he stole it," another whispered, not realizing how loud they were speaking.Caspian met their accusations with a stern look, "What are you saying? Are you insane?""Haha, do you even know who I am?" he bellowed, catching the bouncers off guard with his outburst.Caspian's effort to intimidate the bouncers fell flat as they remained silent and unimpressed. Without uttering a single word, they gazed back at him, undisturbed by what he said.The bouncers refused to let Caspian enter the exclusive event with his ticket, claiming it was fake. Feeling frustrated and suspicious, he
Excitement and nervous tension filled the atmosphere as the distinguished families of Mr. Austin and Mr. Gerald assembled in the elegant parlor. Upon arrival, they were greeted by cozy chairs and a table filled with tempting treats. Mrs. Aria and Mrs. Ciara politely engaged in small talk while anxiously anticipating Caspian's arrival, graciously sipping their tea.In the midst of a barely discernible break in conversation, the sound of approaching footsteps seized everyone's notice. The sight of Caspian filled Sylvie with joy, prompting her to quickly reach the door with a beaming smile.Yet, her smile vanished instantly when she noticed his expression - a serious scowl concealing any trace of affection for her. Filled with humiliation and sadness, Sylvie hastily covered her face, unable to endure the feeling of rejection.Refusing to show her pain, she maintained a practiced composure and carried on.Caspian's arrival caught everyone's gaze as he walked over to his parents and then
Caspian and Jenna's interaction caught Melinda's attention, causing her to clear her throat and watch them with suspicion. She couldn't shake off the uneasiness surrounding their relationship. Sensing Melinda's disapproving stare, Jenna asked sharply, "Is there a problem, Melinda?"With a forced smile, Melinda casually responded, acting as if she hadn't heard Jenna's question. Yet, a blend of dissatisfaction and curiosity stirred inside Jenna. It wasn't like her elder sister to hold back her opinion."Jenna," Melinda spoke up finally, unable to contain her irritation any longer. "You were so certain that Caspian was cheating on Sylvie with you, and now you're claiming he's your boyfriend?"Jenna let out a light chuckle, struggling to find the right words to explain herself. "I was just joking around," she said lamely."You said the other time that it's not funny for someone like Caspian to just leave his girlfriend without any reason....." Melinda chimed in.Interrupting, Jenna turne
Jenna's face lit up with a mix of excitement and satisfaction as she walked into the restaurant. With a widening smile, she made her way to the table, excited to meet Caspian for lunch. Before she had a chance to take a seat, a man's friendly smile and confident strides towards her drew her attention.As he came closer, Jenna raised an eyebrow in curiosity. She had no memory of ever having met this man before. "Hey sir, how may I help you?" she asked, her tone polite yet authoritative.Taking a moment to pause, the man's gaze swept over Jenna's face."You look familiar," he said, taken aback by her stunning appearance.Jenna furrowed her eyebrows, studying him closely."I'm sorry, but I don't believe we've met before," she replied calmly, trying to hide her confusion.Smiling, the man then sat across from Jenna, responding, “Not at all,” Sitting in Caspian's spot with a nonchalant familiarity, he made her feel uneasy."Excuse me," Jenna spoke up after a moment, her voice laced with
With a jovial laugh, Mr. Rodriguez patted Henry on the shoulder, his wide smile exposing a flawless set of teeth. Henry's lips released a nervous chuckle while he felt uneasy under Mr. Rodriguez's firm grasp. "Hmm. There are a list of charges against you," Mr. Rodriguez said in a low voice, his tone laced with amusement as he glanced at the papers in front of him. "Sexual assault, embezzlement, conspiracy...quite the resume, wouldn't you say?" The mention of Heather's name caused Henry's heart to sink and a wave of panic to engulf him. Henry couldn't believe that Heather had actually pressed charges against him as well. Mr. Rodriguez didn't wait for him to digest the news and carried on. "Of course, we can't forget about your little plan with Caspian to embezzle funds from Kevin's company," Mr. Rodriguez added with a sneer, clearly enjoying every moment of Henry's discomfort. Yet, Henry persisted and gathered every ounce of confidence and authority he had. "So that's what t