The Underrated Duke's Heir Rise To Power

Chapter 007

The long-awaited Ashton Hills Business Summit finally arrived. The first phase is the most crucial, as passing it will give confidence for the next.

Ever since they got the approval from Zelyn Holdings, lady Elizabeth has been fantasizing about landing the biggest contract in Ashton Hills.

Lyra walked in with them, nervous but composed, Dressed in the luxurious gown Brian had bought her, she made everyone gasp at the quality of the fine material. Not only that, the person wearing the dress was rocking it as well. Lyra was a rare beauty. 

"Isn't that the limited edition?"

"I heard it costs five million dollars!"

"How did Lyra get her hands on that dress?!"

"She looks exceptionally beautiful!" 

Lyra walked towards the stage with her assistant by her side. Although she was slightly nervous when she saw other representatives, seeing her husband cheer for her from the Front seat calmed her nerves.

With Brian's power and influence, arranging to be in the front seat in such a big event is a piece of cake, he doesn't even need to lift a finger. Even the Brooks family settled in the general audience arena.

Lady Elizabeth's smiling faces turn sour when she sees Brian. "What's that wretched boy doing here? Is he here to bring us bad luck?" 

Tyla followed Lady Elizabeth's gaze and was surprised that Brian had the effontry to attend the summit and even sit in the VIP section. "Isn't that reserved for the big tycoon? What does he have? Why is he here?”

Martin was triggered and wanted to be a hero “It is clear this poor live-in son-in-law is determined to ruin the family chances, I won't let that happen”

Getting up from his seat, Martin moved towards Brian, "What are you doing here?! You shouldn't be here! Get up and leave!" He ordered. 

Brian remained seated, acting as if he didn't hear anything. Martin's blood boiled up in anger, pointing towards Brian's face, "You wretched son-in-law, you're not a businessman, you have nothing, nothing at all! You're simply shaming us and ruining our chances by being here!" He pointed out. 

People glared at Brian and Martin, wondering what's going on 

Suddenly, some guards walked towards them. Martin had thought they finally realised and coming for Brian

"Sir, you're constituting a nuisance. Leave or we'll throw you out" one of the guards said, facing Martin.

Martin glared at them, punching his hands into fists "Do you know who I am? I'm Martin Scott from the Scott family ! How dare you talk to me that way" he bellowed. 

 The guards failed to regard him, they dragged him away from Brian's presence and threw him outside the presentation hall. 

Lady Elizabeth was pained by the turn of events. "I asked him to embarrass Brian, not put our family to shame!" 

Tyla hung her head low from the embarrassment.

Finally, the main even kickstart Representatives from different companies are to make powerful presentations about the benefits of working with them. Now it was Lyra's turn.

"I'm honoured to be here today to present to you Brook's Enterprise Blueprints and roadmap for this project.

She further talks about the unique value of their enterprise, giving examples of successful projects and partnerships that gave them a foot in the business world. 

Rounding up, "Lastly, I believe that Brook's Enterprises is more than capable of handling this contract and we can't wait to deliver beyond your expectations.”

"Thank you"

Lyra walked down from the stage, earning cheers from everyone for her wonderful performance. 

A few minutes later, companies that passed the first phase of Ashton's business summit were announced and Brook's enterprise was one of them. 

Lady Elizabeth's smile was broad as she heard the announcer call their company's name. 

"Lyra, I'm so proud of you," she said genuinely. She was delighted that Lyra was able to pull it off. 

However, Tyla was pained, "Congratulations. It's such an easy task, I would have advanced to the second stage as well." Tyla mumbled. Her ego hits hard 

Harry walked towards Lyra and enveloped her in a hug, to the attention of onlookers. Harry McDaniels, heir to the McDaniels empire hugged Lyra. 

Harry smiled at Lyra lustfully, "How about we celebrate this with a small party? I have a nice place in mind" 

"That's so nice of you Harry, let's do that" Lady Elizabeth replied quickly, not giving Lyra the chance to reject him.

Lyra frowned at Lady Elizabeth's response. She doesn't want a party, she only wants to celebrate with her husband. "You all can attend the party, I'll just rest at home."

Harry's face fell at her statement. The main reason for throwing the party is Lyra. What's a party when the main reason is absent? 

Lady Elizabeth frowned, anger surging through her veins, "What do you mean you're not going? Harry is doing this for you and you're rejecting him in front of us?!" She spat.

Lyra was unfazed by Lady Elizabeth's words. She's not interested in the party at all! "Let Brian come along then. When he's there, I'll come with you." She said, hoping the condition would make them stop.

Harry's expression changed. He was furious at her always finding ways to bring Brian into every conversation. Asking that lowlife to come to his party is a slap on his face, but for Lyra, he would do anything. "Fine, let him come to the party."

They were shocked by Harry's statement. He loves Lyra so much that he wants her useless husband to tag along. 

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Radisson Lounge, one of the most expensive and luxurious Hotels in Ashton Hills was the location. But in reality, this hotel is One Of the properties under Brian's name.

Lady Elizabeth was in awe of the beauty. She turned over to Harry and thanked him for such a nice gesture. 

However, Lyra didn't seem to be enjoying the party at all. 

Harry walked over to Lyra and tried to strike up a conversation, but Lyra blocked every opportunity. She wore a frown on her pretty face until Brian walked in. 

"Brian" she called out as she waved at him. A beautiful smile curled up on her lips. 

Brian walked towards Lyra and Harry," Congratulations honey," he said. 

Harry felt anger surge through his veins at the sight of Brian, but there was nothing he could do. He permitted him to come. 

In the heat of the party, Brian was served an exclusive red wine that cost 3 million dollars. While he was sipping the wine gently, Lyra's mother; Martha Brooks sighted him and yelled, "How dare you drink something so expensive? Are you trying to make us bankrupt?!" 

“It is fine ma, my payment has been sorted, it's on the house” Brian replied. But nobody is buying his gibberish talk.

Harry walked towards him, frowning at how stupid he was, "You are poor and have expensive taste? Why would you take something so expensive!" He growled. 

He called security to come to arrest Brian because he knew he would be unable to pay. To his utmost surprise, the guards refused to arrest him. 

"Someone covered all his expenses." They said. 

Harry was speechless, and so were the other members of the Brooks.

Lyra walked towards him, slightly worried, "Honey, are you sure about this? You've taken two bottles of this expensive wine. That's about 6 million dollars." 

Brian smiled at his wife, "Someone has me covered, don't worry. I requested two bottles for you also, settle down and enjoy" 

Harry's ego got hurt. How can Brian, that low life enjoy such an expensive wine, and he, the only heir to McDaniel's empire is drinking something cheap?

He then ordered the waiter to get him the most expensive wine in their catalogues.

“But sir the most expensive cost about six m….”

"Get me the wine! Can't you hear me?" He bellowed. 

The waiter lifted his brows at Harry's outrageous statement. "Yes sir," he said respectfully. 

Getting the wine of 6 million dollars, everyone glanced at him, envious of his wealth. 

"Isn't that wine worth millions of dollars?"

"I heard it costs 6 million dollars"

"Harry is so rich!" “ He's showing Brian how it's done “

Harry smiled in contempt, he gobbled up the wine as he enjoyed the envious gazes thrown at him. He drank about 4 bottles. 

"Sir, it's time to pay up," a waiter said as he walked up to Harry, tapping him on the arm. 

"Oh, here's my card" he uttered, stretching out his card to the waiter.

'payment declined'

Everyone turned their face towards Harry, shocked at what the waiter said. 

Harry's face turned red in embarrassment. "What do you mean payment declined? How much are we talking about? He asked. 

“24 million dollars for the wine you ordered personally and 2 million dollars general bill, totalling $26m”

Harry's eyes widened at the exorbitant price. "What do you mean by 26 million dollars? How much does this wine cost?!"

Slightly flustered, " Each wine costs 6 million dollars and you've taken 4 bottles, sir" he pointed out. 

Harry's face turned white. He does not have up to 26 million dollars in his spending balance, His father reduced the way he spends lavishly. 

He signalled to the waiter and tried to sort things out quietly, but the waiter refused. “ I tried to warn you about the price, remember?”

"The owner of the hotel is demanding the payment now sir!" 

Brian watched the drama from the sides and his lips curled up in a smile. He was going to make sure Harry got the utmost embarrassment.

The waiter glanced at Harry,” Since you ain't responding sir, I'm afraid we'll have to do it our way”

Before Harry could process what was going on. Santino maldini, the notorious Italian underworld boss who's feared by everyone strode towards him, his eyes blazing hot.