The next day, everything had returned to normal at the Stanton mansion. Beth walked in the shadows, waiting for a small opportunity to harm Curtis, while he sought ways to make everyone happy.Curtis enjoyed his morning in his private office accompanied by his good friend and lawyer, Lucius Garner. In addition to them, there was a small company that supposedly shouldn't be there, but for Curtis, it had become commonplace.Kim Ballmer was sitting on Curtis's lap while he discussed important matters with his lawyer."The company has started to experience some losses that are entirely new. Such a large deficit has never been seen in the Stanton companies," said Lucius.Lucius spoke facing Curtis, who was seated behind his desk, but he couldn't help but notice Kim Ballmer sitting on his lap, as if she were a child asking Santa Claus for a gift."It's impossible for there to be losses. I haven't changed anything in the parameters," said Curtis."To be honest... I would feel more comfortabl
"I guess I don't have another option," said Curtis, placing his hands on the desk.Charles Ballmer arched his eyebrows and tilted his head slightly as he smiled, pointing the gun at Curtis.Curtis sighed and huffed loudly as he shook his head. He refused to accept it, but Charles left him no choice."I can give you another option... I can fill your head with lead right now, and that would be the end of our problem," threatened Charles with a passive-aggressive attitude."I prefer the other option," Curtis stood up and extended his hand to shake Charles Ballmer's hand."That's the Curtis I like," Charles Ballmer smiled and holstered his gun before shaking hands with his new partner."I guess I'll have to wait for you to make your first trip," said Curtis as he lowered his gaze to pick up his drink."Tonight.""What?!... Tonight?!" Curtis asked, very surprised."Yes... tonight. Is there a problem?""Ships need to be prepared at least a day in advance. There's a lot of paperwork to be do
Charles Ballmer pulled out his gun and began hitting the container forcefully."Shut up!" Charles ordered authoritatively, his voice sounding very intimidating.The voices of the women inside the container immediately fell silent upon hearing Charles Ballmer's voice. It was quite obvious that they were very afraid of that monster.Curtis was horrified, but he had to continue pretending to be there. Charles Ballmer was a very dangerous guy, and the last thing Curtis wanted was for him to become suspicious."I guess we can proceed with the shipment now," Charles Ballmer said."Y-yes... of course," Curtis replied, stuttering.Curtis gave the order, and a huge crane began to lift the container onto the ship. The screams were agonizing and made Curtis's skin crawl.Still, Curtis stood there pretending to smile, barely managing to ignore those screams that sounded like a rock concert."I'm glad I didn't kill you that day Joseph defended you," Charles said suddenly as he watched the containe
Curtis had spent the entire night with nightmares and strange sensations after what he had experienced the night before. So, he woke up the next day craving some peace and quiet.It was then that he decided to gather the whole family in the dining room during breakfast to make an important announcement.Beth, Ámbar, Kim, and all the Stanton siblings were waiting to eat while they had to wait for Curtis to arrive in the dining room as he had ordered."I'm hungry," exclaimed Ágata, looking at the empty plate in front of her."That idiot Curtis ordered that they wouldn't serve the food until he arrived," Beth explained, with her fingers intertwined in front of her mouth."That's stupid," said Cambell, exchanging a brief glance with his wife Kim."I support Curtis," said Kim, intending to embarrass her husband, "after all, he's the alpha male of this mansion."Beth couldn't help but laugh and let out a laugh that came out of her closed mouth."I have no doubt about that. You can learn a l
The limousine driven by Baxter stopped right in front of the beach. The Stone pier awaited the Stanton family with an elegant yacht prepared especially for them."We're here!" Curtis exclaimed, being the first to step out of the limousine.Ander was the second to descend, and a special sparkle could be seen in his eyes. It was the first time in his life seeing a yacht."Wow!" Ander exclaimed, his mouth agape."Do you like it?" Curtis asked, placing his hand on Ander's shoulder."I thought these kinds of boats were only seen in movies," Ander smiled in amazement."Can't I just stay in the limousine?" Ágata asked irritably once she got out of the limousine. "It's too hot. At least the limousine has air conditioning.""Don't be boring, Ágata. We'll have a great time," Curtis insisted.Ágata shielded her eyes from the sunlight with her hands, her face reflecting little enthusiasm."I need a drink," Ágata said."It's the most luxurious yacht in the world. It has air conditioning, a liquor
"You can do it, Curtis," Curtis said to himself to gather courage and board the yacht with a forced smile.Upon boarding, he found total boredom. Only Ander seemed to be enjoying the trip while the others wore expressionless faces.Ágata drank directly from a champagne bottle, and Campbell argued with Kim."Alright... I guess we can start the journey now," Curtis said.The yacht sailed away from the dock and quickly ventured into the sea as hours passed.Curtis tried to lift the mood on the boat, but no one seemed to share his enthusiasm."We can do something to entertain ourselves while we reach the island," Curtis proposed."No one wants to do anything with you, starving," Beth offended.Curtis rolled his eyes without paying much attention. It was already a habit for him to receive insults from Beth."What do you have in mind?" Carson asked."I'd like to do something recreational.""Dance?" Ágata asked while laughing."I don't know how to dance," Ámbar commented immediately."I love
After the small incident between Beth and Ámbar, there was silence on the yacht for the rest of the trip. Everyone kept their distance and remained quiet after that near-death scare. Ámbar was literally on the brink of death. The only person laughing and seemingly enjoying the trip was precisely Beth, and the only person sticking close to her was precisely Charles Ballmer."You're truly wicked," Charles said as he laughed."That damn gold digger thinks she's so important just because she married Carson. That doesn't change the fact that she's poor," Beth responded, referring to Ámbar disdainfully, "she'll never be on our level."Beth pulled out a cigarette and placed it in her mouth with the intention of smoking it."I think we should have met a long time ago," Charles said as he lit Beth's cigarette with his pocket lighter.Meanwhile, outside the yacht, Carson and Curtis took care of Ámbar as she recovered from that dreadful scare.Ámbar sat in a chair while Carson rubbed her with
"No, Kim. This is wrong," Curtis pushed Kim away with his hands, breaking the clandestine kiss.Kim arched her eyebrows and stared at Curtis intently."Come on... you know you want it," Kim insisted, running her hand over Curtis's groin, trying to provoke him."Please, I want you to leave," Curtis indicated.Curtis took Kim's hands and moved them away from his groin, but she kept insisting on touching him."Relax. Campbell is drunk," Kim kissed Curtis's neck and made an effort to get closer each time."I'm serious, Kim. I don't want any of this to happen again. It's not fair to Campbell," Curtis remarked.Finally, Kim understood that Curtis was serious, and that's when she became expressionless."You must be joking," Kim complained, clearly upset."Get out of here," Curtis said, looking her directly in the eyes."This has nothing to do with Campbell, does it?" Kim asked, feeling sad and rejected."Of course it does. He's the only victim in this situation," Curtis replied."Don't lie.