Curtis, for the first time, felt the pressure that came with being someone so powerful and understood that from that moment on, all his decisions would bring consequences.He increasingly understood Joseph and why he had such an indifferent attitude towards life.It was night, and Curtis Stanton waited in his private office, gazing out the window. In his right hand, a glass of wine, and in his left, the cane that was a symbol of Joseph.He thought about what had happened the night before and wondered why he didn't feel remorse even though he felt ashamed to look Cambell in the face.No matter how much he tried to pretend, Curtis could only think about Kim's naked body jumping on his, and deep down, he knew he enjoyed it as much as she did.Someone knocked on the door and immediately broke his concentration."Come in," Curtis said without turning away from the window."Dinner is ready, Mr. Curtis," said Alfred, with a firm attitude, like a seasoned service expert."Thank you, Alfred. I
Beth looked in both directions hoping to find empathy from one of her children, but they didn't look at her. They all looked at Curtis with great respect.Beth slammed the table with great force using the palms of her hands and then reluctantly stood up.She felt humiliated and underestimated, but at that moment she couldn't do anything. Curtis was in charge, and she had to obey."Oh, what a lovely touch," Curtis said sarcastically, placing his hand on his chest to mock Beth a little."Goodnight Curtis," Carson said angrily but respectfully."Goodnight, Curtis," Campbell looked down and didn't meet Curtis's gaze out of embarrassment."Goodnight, Curtis," Ágata seemed indifferent. Apparently, she didn't care."Goodnight, Curtis," Ander said, seemingly the only one on Curtis's side despite their previous fights."Goodnight, Curtis," Kim Ballmer used a seductive tone and a flirtatious look while laughing mischievously behind Campbell's shoulder.Her husband looked at her sternly, as if d
Curtis slowly raised his head to return to dinner without anyone noticing he was very nervous. He couldn't believe that Kim Ballmer would do such things in the middle of a family dinner, and even worse, next to her husband.Kim winked and smiled flirtatiously at Curtis.No one had noticed until Amber noticed the way Kim looked at Curtis. There, she understood that what she saw in the room was not a mere coincidence.Amber suddenly took Carson's hand, instantly drawing Curtis's attention. In a matter of seconds, she had stolen Curtis's attention from Kim with such a simple action.Curtis watched Amber take Carson's hand and couldn't hide his jealousy. He hated seeing her with that jerk."Did you try the fruit salad, honey?" Amber asked Carson sweetly, just to provoke jealousy in Curtis.Amber caressed Carson's hand and discreetly looked at Curtis to make sure he was watching."No..." Carson responded skeptically. He didn't understand why Amber was behaving this way when it was clear th
Carson began the day by dressing very elegantly in an expensive suit he had bought specifically for this important day.The haute couture of his suit was a masterpiece and made him look like a millionaire magnate.He walked to the mansion's parking lot and had to choose one of the limousines where he would be transported to the building where the Stanton family company was located.There were limousines and cars of all colors. One more brilliant and fabulous than the previous one. Carson had a serious problem deciding where to arrive at that important meeting with the owners of Valestown.Valestown was a land located in a magnificent place to build the largest shopping center in the country. Joseph Stanton always wanted to buy this land throughout his life, but the owner never wanted to sell it.Now that Joseph Stanton had died, the owner had decided to give a chance to the new heir of the Stanton empire to convince him to sell his greatest treasure.That's why Carson wanted to make a
"Cambell! What are you doing here?" Curtis asked indignantly. He looked at Kim disappointedly. "You told me Cambell wouldn't spend the night in the mansion," he complained.Kim just laughed, lying on the bed wearing Curtis' shirt as a robe, while Cambell stood there staring at the bedroom floor.Curtis looked at them distrustfully. He didn't understand what the hell was going on, let alone why Cambell was in his room that morning."Cambell... were you behind that door all night?" Curtis asked, bewildered."Yes... since I arrived in the early hours, I've been there listening to everything," Kim replied for Cambell, admiring her nails as she lay on Curtis' bed."Did you really hear everything, absolutely everything?" Curtis was perplexed."Yes, Curtis... I heard everything. I heard the moans of my wife while you fucked her like a wild animal," Cambell replied, breaking the silence.Curtis was speechless and dumbfounded by Cambell's confession."Don't worry about him, Curtis. He's an ins
Carson walked down the hallway, with Curtis hurrying to keep up with him."You're late," Carson chided, leading the way without even turning to look at Curtis."Sorry, Carson. Had a little issue," Curtis excused himself, quickening his pace."I didn't know screwing my brother's wife could be an issue," Carson said casually.Curtis stopped for a moment, stunned. He couldn't believe Carson even knew about the affair with Kim Ballmer."How do you know that?" Curtis asked, picking up his pace again.Carson fell silent for a moment as he turned the corner of the hallway."Everyone in the mansion knows. You don't even bother to be discreet," he said.Curtis remained silent, feeling ashamed of being caught. He was supposed to be the protector of the Stanton brothers, and the first thing he did was sleep with one of their wives."Don't worry. I don't care. It's Cambell's problem if he wants to let his pride be trampled like that," Carson said.Curtis immediately remembered the spontaneous kis
Carson stood there watching as the Valestown brothers and Lucius Garner embraced each other, laughing with happiness. He couldn't believe this huge coincidence, but at least he felt glad that it could help Curtis."He's Curtis Stanton. He's the new owner of Stanton Enterprises and Joseph's heir," Lucius confirmed, being a very reliable source for Wester and Payton.The Valestown brothers looked at Curtis from a different perspective now and were no longer judging him for his unkempt appearance."How is it possible that such a poorly dressed man can be the most powerful magnate in the country?" Wester asked, puzzled."To be honest, I have no idea why he presented himself like this today, but I assure you that Curtis is the most stylish man I've ever met," Lucius explained."I had a bad day," excused Curtis.Curtis exchanged an uncomfortable glance with Carson. He was the only one in that office who knew the truth about Curtis.Lucius felt ashamed for defending Curtis, but ultimately, t
"That's it," said Lucius Garner, putting that document into his briefcase.After that, everyone stood up to shake hands as a sign that the deal had been closed.Carson remained in the back of the office, silent and feeling excluded from everything. Not even the Valestown brothers wanted to shake hands with him.It was as if he had been present at that meeting only to bring the champagne with which they celebrated that signing."I feel like celebrating big," said Payton."I'm with you," Wester quickly commented."I invite you to the best restaurant in the world," Lucius Garner proposed."The Cartago?" Curtis asked, remembering the time Lucius took him there."The Cartago..." Lucius responded proudly."We would love to go to the best restaurant in the world, but everyone knows it's also the most exclusive in the world," Wester questioned."You have to be a Joseph Stanton to get in there," Payton asserted.Lucius smiled and looked down with a smug grin.He took Curtis by the shoulders an