However, when Harry rushed down the stairs, he saw a fleet of cars parked outside the house they had just left. Harry stopped in his tracks, bewildered about which car was his.
"Where's mine?" he asked."All of them, young master," Pietro answered with a smile. Harry stood there, dumbfounded, struggling to digest the information. He counted in his mind, "One, two, three, four, and then five!""What? All of these?" Harry questioned, refusing to believe what Pietro had told him."Yes, young master. This is just a sneak peek of what's in your garage," Pietro replied, smiling as he opened the door of the Range Rover Sport, Harry's favorite.Pietro signaled for Harry to get in, closed the door behind him, and took the driver's seat.However, when they reached the L&M Hotels compound, the car came to a stop, and Harry exited immediately. He looked around the opulent surroundings, noting the lineup of exotic cars in the garage, a testament to the dignitaries present. However, something caught Harry's eye.Harry squinted, unable to believe his eyes. He had just seen Diane. A man came out of a car and opened the door for her. She was dressed in a corporate Louis Vuitton jumpsuit, wearing a hat, sunglasses, and a scarf that partially concealed her face. Despite the disguise, Harry, who had lived with her for years, easily recognized her.The man who opened the door for her waited for her to exit, then closed it and kissed her on the cheek, leaving Harry seething silently with anger."Young master, can we go inside now?" Pietro inquired, unaware of what had caught Harry's attention. However, Harry didn't reply."Boss, we need to go inside," Pietro repeated, but Harry scowled at him, leaving Pietro behind as he approached Diane and her new companion.They were walking into the hotel, the man's arm around Diane's waist, when Harry approached them, with Pietro following closely."Diane!" Harry bellowed angrily, his fist clenched as his eyes blazed with anger.Diane's and her lover's heads turned upon hearing Harry's voice. She stood there, wide-eyed, seemingly surprised by his presence. However, she quickly dismissed her astonishment and composed herself, pretending not to be surprised."How can I help you?" she asked reluctantly, as if she didn't recognize him. Her attitude caused both Harry and Pietro to roll their eyes in disgust."Who's this?" Harry couldn't contain himself any longer.He pointed at the man who was holding Diane's waist.Diane turned to her lover, and they both scoffed. "Do you know him, babe?" the man asked, but Diane shook her head, denying any knowledge of Harry. This denial further infuriated Harry, and his jaw clenched involuntarily. It was as if a volcano was about to erupt within him. Even Diane seemed surprised by the intensity of his anger, as she had never seen him this furious during their five-year marriage."Babe, you can go. I'll join you soon," Diane instructed her lover, who nodded, collected her Birkin bag, and departed leaving her with Harry.Seeing how Diane's new man followed her order, Harry couldn't help but scoff, "Another plaything you can order around, huh?"Diane rolled her eyes, pretending not to hear Harry's remarks as she took a few steps closer to him. "You still dare to show your face in Europe? And even New York? You've got some nerve.""You should be glad you're out. It seems you don't—" she stopped and ran her hand through Harry's open chest, causing him to pull away almost immediately."Wow!" Diane chuckled, fixing her eyes on Harry, whose face remained devoid of any emotions."Unlike you, it seems you no longer love yourself as usual. The best you can do now is run far away from Europe. But look at you, poor you! You're still wandering where you can never afford to be," she remarked, turning her gaze toward the L&M mansion in front of them as her eyes scanned it and she turned majestically."Did you come here to find a job? Forget it already! I'll make sure you don't get it," she sneered, clicking her heels as she walked around Harry."Hmm, seems like you've got a helper, huh?" She furrowed her brows upon seeing Harry's attire,he was wearing a Fendi shirt and shorts then she fixed her gaze on Harry, who was equally staring at her with fiery eyes. Diane didn't mind as she moved closer to him. "Or have you become a gigolo now? Oh, my poor baby," she mocked with a satisfied smirk before walking away. But she stopped in her tracks again."And just so we're clear, you don't know me! You've never seen me before! The next time you try what you just did, I'll make sure you never see the daylight again!" she added angrily before disappearing from Harry's sight. However, Harry's remarks made her stop."But Diane, I took the fall for the Archers. They abandoned me, and you abandoned me too. At least I deserve an explanation," Harry implored.Pietro couldn't tolerate Diane's insults any longer and he nudged Jade with an eye roll.That alone told Jade all she needed to do.She exited the car and walked to Harry wrapping her hands around his waist which Harry played along and held her waist equally like they were couples.Daine rolled her eyes on seeing Jade,amazed by her unique beauty and curvaceous body she chuckled sarcastically."You've got someone?"Harry didn't reply but kept mute while he fixed his intense gaze on jade like they had been lovers."Do you know how wretched he is?" Diane couldn't withstand it any longer and she blurted out,her voice filled with jealousy."Yes I know, Wretched enough to be the owner of L&M hotels," Jade fired back with a sly smirk.Diane furrowed her brows still trying to digest what Jade had just said.Owner of what? L&M hotels? Diane swallowed her saliva refusing to believe her.Just while they were still at it ,A young, petite woman with a slender figure walked up to Harry."Welcome back, young master!" She smiled, and Harry turned to Pietro, whose face lit up with a smile as he saw the shock on Harry's face.“Hope the establishment is running fine?” Harry composed himself in front of Diane,he was still shocked from the revelation.“Yes,Thank you for gracing us with your presence,” The petite woman smiled."He is the owner of L&M hotels?" Diane reiterated to be sure of what she had heard Jade say.Been a regular VIP acquaintance she knew the petite woman to be the director of L&M hotels so she needed no more confirmation."Yes dear,Who wouldn't love to be with such a wretched man?" Jade chuckled heartily knowing her words had an impact on Diane,she could see her knotted brows and confused looks.Diane stood there,she could feel herself shriveled up to a dried prune feeling ashamed.She couldn't bring her eyes to meet him and without another word Diane hurried back to the vehicle she had come in with and drove out immediately.Harry stood still, swallowing hard, trying to shake off the insults Diane had hurled at him."Young master, you shouldn't have approached her," Pietro said, shifting his gaze to Harry. Surprisingly, Harry was smiling, his face wearing a devilish kind of smirk before he frowned back."How much power, connections, and wealth do the Lucianos have?""Much more than all the men in Europe. But, Young master, why do you care about that?""Because I want to inflict my own karma on those bastards. I want them to regret they ever played me!" he growled."Can we go now?" Harry turned to Pietro and Jade, who were amazed by his determination."Sure!" Pietro roared while ushering him into the hotel."This way, sir, I would like to show you around. We've got something we are working on up the scaffold" one of the staff pointed toward the elevator. Harry followed her but stopped in his tracks. The memory of Jane, who fell off the scaffold in Archer's Law Firm, flooded back, along with various thoughts: What really happened to her? Who killed her? Did it have anything to do with the Archer family? The woman's voice snapped him back to the present. "This way, sir.""I'll take the stairs," he replied, turning back to the stairs, and the lady swiftly followed him.Diana pulled into the garage of her father's mansion, parked her car, and exited, slamming the door in anger. The news of Harry's swift involvement with another woman and his ownership of L&M Hotels didn't sit well with her, especially after she confirmed it herself,She left her partner behind and drove home. "Good day, Miss," a servant greeted with a smile, but Diana ignored it. Others wisely refrained from greeting, noticing her angry and crimson expression.They knew better not to say a word. She stormed into the sitting room of Mr. Damon's sitting room, jolting everyone from their seats – her family. Her aggressive entrance as she slammed the door drew all eyes to her as she reached the couch and dropped her Birkin bag. "Dad, Harry is out," she declared hastely, hissing after. Mr. Damon and Mrs. Freya widened their eyes at Diane's words. "Out?" Mrs. Freya repeated, seeking clarification, and Diane nodded. "Get me water," Diane ordered a maid, who promptly brought it and she dra
In L&M Hotels, Harry sat on the plush green couch in his sitting room, sipping green tea. The door creaked open, revealing Pietro. "Young master," Pietro bowed before joining him on the couch. "Did you get all that I told you?" Harry asked, fixing his gaze on Pietro. "Yes, sir. Most of them still think I'm working for Mr. Damon, making it easier for me to get access to them," Pietro replied with a wide smile.Harry had instructed him to investigate everything related to Mr. Damon which hadead to the discovery that drugs were being peddled in and out of the Archer's hotel in Lastovo under the guise of a hotel. "Anything from Mr. Damon yet?" Harry asked, Casually changing the TV channel. "Yes, he did call while I was there," Pietro replied. "Good! I've got another assignment for you," Harry said, turning his gaze to Pietro. "At your service, young master," Pietro announced. The door suddenly opened, revealing Jade. "Good day, sir," she greeted before joining the men on the couch d
Harry stared at the glass table, his gaze blank and distant. Pietro and Jade exchanged furtive glances, stealing looks at him from the corners of their eyes. "Tell the media to hold off on distributing those," Harry finally spoke and the tension in the room even heightened. "Ye... ye… Yeah," Pietro stammered, clearly taken aback by Harry's decision to halt everything. Was he confirming the shocking revelation about a child with Diane? Was the child really alive? Jade's eyebrows shot up, her curiosity piqued. Harry's choice to pause everything seemed like a subtle acknowledgment of Mr. Damon's revelation. "Jade, make sure you finish up," Harry instructed, and Jade nodded nervously. "I'll be on my way, sir." Jade hesitated as she packed her documents into her bag before storming out of the building. Once outside, she exhaled heavily, having held her breath around Harry to avoid saying something she shouldn't. She ran down the stairs and through the hallway, disappearing from sight o
The sun shone through the subway, accompanied by a cool breeze, as Harry sat on his couch with legs crossed, absorbing the beautiful scene. A satisfied smirk crossed his lips as he recalled Mr. Damon's failed trick. Attempting to use a fake child to manipulate Harry, unaware that Harry knew there was no romantic involvement with Diane during the fake pregnancy, and he was aware of everything. When Mr. Damon had called Jade and threatened him with a fake child, Harry decided to play along, giving him the benefit of the doubt, intending to strike back when Mr. Damon least expected it—just as he released the videos of drug deals. Harry waited for Mr. Damon to boast proudly, then instructed his team to distribute the incriminating videos and pictures. Sipping his drink, he scrolled through his phone, smiling triumphantly at the chaos the videos were causing on social media. It was spreading like wildfire, with almost everyone bashing Mr. Damon and demanding he withdraw from the congress
Harry left his private suite, dressed casually in sweatpants and a T-shirt. He glanced at himself in the mirror before heading out. "Good morning, sir," greeted the receptionist with a smile, and Harry nodded in response. Driving his Range Rover Sport car, Harry headed to the bank. He usually would have sent Pietro, but it had been a while since he ventured out alone, so he decided to go by himself this time. “Shit!" he muttered frustratedly as another car suddenly swerved into his lane, narrowly avoiding a collision. Arriving at the bank, Harry parked on the left side of the compound. He got out of the car, adjusted his clothes, and made his way inside, not minding any other people. When he got inside, there were indeed a lot of people waiting until it got to their respective turns. Different thoughts swirled through his mind as he thought: Should he use his influence to skim over everyone and get in or just wait till it gets to his turn? He moved forward, and his eyes darted at
As Harry drove off from the bank different thoughts jumbled through his mind; who was that to have known his identity even before he revealed it?Was he a relative, and why does he want him at his dinner tomorrow night?After he was done with the manager, he checked around for Damien, but it felt like he was a ghost and had left no traces, so he just left and moved to his car.As he drove slowly by the left side of the road, he tried to shove the thoughts off his mind, but it felt impossible as Damien's words and smirk kept echoing in his mind, making him uncomfortable and uneasy.He turned on the music in his car in an attempt to help him calm as he increased his speed to the hotel.A few minutes later, he was at L&M Hotels. He pulled up to his private space and parked his car. He carefully turned off the music, jumped down, and slammed the doors, making sure they weren't open, while also locking them with the buttons on the key before entering the hotel.He made his way through the s
James pushed the door open and wearily entered the sitting room where his family was. His nose was plastered, and his face showed signs of swelling from Harry's punch.He was still stunned that Harry had raised his hand against him and faced no consequences. He had anticipated that the security would retaliate at his command, but it turned out the other way. He expected the manager to arrest him, yet instead, she apologized the moment she saw the card in his hand. She trembled as she escorted him upstairs, requesting that James be thrown outside. She didn't care if he withdrew from her bank since Harry alone was a significant potential customer. knowing James for a long time, the security chose not to throw him out. Instead, they assisted him to his car and left him there. James felt ashamed of the whole situation and regretted ever getting involved in the first place.He drove to the hospital, received some treatment, and had his nose plastered by a nurse. However, the pain persiste
The hotel was buzzing with a lot of acquaintances, as the entire parking space was filled with expensive and exotic fleets of cars at L&M hotels. The whole place was packed to the brim. Harry pushed his curtains aside to get a better view of the garage, curious about the increased check-ins.He stepped out of the room and entered the sitting room, where the glam team was working on Jade's face.“What's with the increase in check-ins today?” Harry inquired.“I believe it's due to the dinner,” Jade answered, glancing at her reflection in the mirror as a satisfied smile curled up on her lips at how good she looked. Harry approached her as she continued to admire herself in the mirror.As Jade caught sight of him through the mirror, her cheeks flushed red, and she became shy, avoiding eye contact by looking down.“You look beautiful,” Harry complimented with a small smile, keeping his gaze on her.“Thank you,” Jade replied softly, her voice barely above a whisper, stealing glances at Harr
The judge's eyes widened.“Take the scoundrel and lock his ass up!” A voice from the crowd shouted.“Lock him up!” “Oh my god,he has no regard for the other gender!” “Take this pedophile away; he disgusts me!” Harry smiled. This was what he wanted; he wanted them to slam the gender inequality in his face while he used it against him. Harry couldn't help but smile as he looked at Mr. Damon. His face was filled with astonishment.He must be wondering how Harry was able to get all that information for someone as scary as Harry.…After some minutes of each lady's narrative, their experiences, and topping their claims with medical results, Alexander was stunned.He didn't see it coming. No, now he came to cheer up Mr. Damon for taking away Harry's legal power.“Take him away!!” The judge finally declared, and there was an uproar in the audience as they jubilated.The women's stories were touching.And even those who didn't know Alexander wanted justice for the ladies.Now that he was
Everybody was seated in the courtroom for the public hearing.This could end or make Harry. He sat at the front with Jade by his side as his assistant attorney.Meanwhile, Mr. Damon and his group sat on the other side of the big, gigantic hall. He was happy Harry chose a public hearing. “This would be the end of his career,” he muttered to himself before flashing his attorneys a smirk.He would end up burying his carriage! While Scarlet, Samantha, Ms. Oct, and Stanley sat at the other end, their faces creased with a frown.Stanley couldn't just stop biting his nails; he was nervous about what the outcome would be.They had pleaded with Harry that they try to get some of the judges to be on their side, but he refused to allow them to bride or blackmail any more judges to try to support him.Now he was seated there on his own, not knowing what the outcome would look like.To the judges sitting there, they kept whispering to each other and stealing glances at him for no reason.Well,i
The entire place was engulfed in chaos as protesters descended upon Archer's Law Firm, demanding the release of Professor Evelyn.Harry, who had just parked his car and witnessed the unfolding scene, initially couldn't comprehend what was happening. However, as he approached closer, he could hear their chants reverberating through the air: "Let Professor Evelyn go! Let her go!"A chuckle escaped Harry's lips as he listened to their fervent cries. He had underestimated the woman. She possessed a remarkable ability to captivate the media and garner sympathy effortlessly, without even lifting a finger.All Harry had done was order her arrest and request that she be brought in with her lawyer. Little did he know that it would spark a protest. Unbeknownst to him, the woman had resorted to paying and manipulating people to tarnish his image. Unable to resist, he had filed a defamation lawsuit against her, determined to protect his character.He carefully parked his vehicle, contemplating hi
Days passed, and Harry had dismissed the smear campaigns against his company as mere negative criticism from blogs. However, he soon discovered he was mistaken.Today, after receiving a call from Pietro about the news, he turned on his television. The newscaster's voice filled the room, delivering a shocking revelation."The Luciano company has been scamming innocent citizens!"Confusion furrowed Harry's brows as he walked over to where the television was positioned. He stood to the side, as if trying to distance himself from what he was seeing and hearing.To his surprise, the newscaster was none other than Professor Evelyn Hartley, the CEO of one of the most popular broadcast stations in the country. Harry couldn't believe his eyes. He was at a loss as to what was happening. Just four days ago, he had seen the blogs posting about his designs being of inferior quality. After conducting a thorough investigation, he had discovered another company imitating his work. He had taken legal
Harry's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Amp, unable to comprehend the unexpected encounter. Amp, however, seemed unfazed by Harry's presence and nonchalantly turned to leave without uttering a word. The abrupt snub left Harry feeling a mix of confusion and frustration.As Amp disappeared into the crowd, Harry clenched his fists, his mind racing with unanswered questions. Feeling the weight of his pent-up emotions, he stormed off in search of an outlet for his frustration.His anger led him back to the counter where the lady who had processed the $90,000 transaction stood, unaware of the storm that was about to hit her. Harry approached her with a steely expression, his voice sharp and filled with irritation."Do you have any idea what you just put me through?" he snapped, his tone cutting through the air. "Ninety thousand dollars! How could you be so careless?"The lady's eyes widened in surprise, her previous confidence now replaced with a mix of fear and regret. She stamme
Pietro accelerated, determined to catch up with the other cars on the road. However, his determination was matched by his concerns."Young master, what do you plan to do about that woman? She's like a witch! She's sowing discord among your staff, and once she's done with Bruce, it'll only get worse," Pietro expressed, his worry evident in his voice.Before Pietro could finish, Harry abruptly interrupted him. "Pietro, I will handle it. In fact, I've already taken steps to address the situation. Please, just focus on the road, for heaven's sake!"Pietro swallowed hard, feeling defeated. He understood that Harry was under immense stress, given the upcoming launch and other critical cases that demanded his attention. The weight of it all, combined with Katrina's manipulative tactics, was taking its toll. What Pietro couldn't comprehend was the motive behind her actions. Was it merely her way of life, or did she have a more sinister agenda?Harry's eyes caught sight of a large mall along t
Harry sat on the veranda of his house, feeling lost and troubled. He stared at the glass table in front of him, deep in thought. He reached for his wine glass, taking a small sip to ease his mind. He couldn't stop thinking about Katrina and the problems she was causing. With only two days left before the launch, her actions were creating more harm than good. To make matters worse, she would be staying for another seven days during fashion week, further complicating things. Harry had tried to keep his distance from her, but she was stirring up trouble among his staff, causing them to turn against each other. It was disheartening for Harry, as he valued a harmonious work environment. He rubbed his eyes tiredly, trying to stay awake and figure out how to handle the situation. However, no matter how hard he thought, he couldn't come up with a solution that felt right. The sleepless night stretched on, leaving Harry feeling frustrated and uncertain.Harry stood up from the chair with a dee
Pietro quickly averted his gaze, pretending not to have seen her, while Scarlet and Jade forged ahead. They hadn't encountered her before, so they passed by without exchanging a word, but their necks involuntarily craned back as they were struck by her striking beauty. Jade's mind swirled with thoughts that she might be a model, but she pushed those ideas aside and continued walking with Scarlet and Pietro, who were making a beeline for Bruce's office."Good morning, Mr. Pietro. Miss Scarlet," Bruce greeted warmly. Then, as his eyes landed on Jade, he exclaimed, "Good morning, Miss Jade!" He quickly ushered them to their seats, using animated hand gestures to guide them."Where's today's memo?" Pietro inquired, and without hesitation, Bruce swiftly handed it over. He was relieved that Harry had sent someone like Pietro, who wouldn't tolerate any of Katrina's excesses. If it had been Bruce himself, he knew she wouldn't listen to his instructions and would simply do as she pleased. Howev
Harry couldn't tear his eyes away from the bracelet. It appeared to be a blend of ancient artifact and modernized diamond jewelry. He continued to stare at it, spinning it around anxiously in his hands."So, she really is a manipulator?" Scarlet asked, her gaze fixed on Harry. He had provided them with all the necessary details and the shocking revelation had left everyone stunned, with some still doubting the existence of such manipulation. Samantha narrowed her eyes at where Stanley was seated, clenching her teeth. Despite Harry making him apologize for his wrongdoings, she couldn't bring herself to forgive him. Looking at him, she felt the urge to march over, grab his beard, and yank it forcefully."So what do we do?" Pietro asked, leaning in with anticipation. Harry took a deep breath, contemplating the best course of action. The situation was complex; Katrina was a crucial asset for the upcoming fashion week and his official design launch. Simply chasing her away would be a form