As my uncles settled into their seats, I shifted my focus solely onto Uncle Robert. Despite the tension between us, I had to maintain the facade of familial affection, playing the game he had started."Uncle Robert," I began, my tone warm and inviting, "I've been thinking about the future of our businesses, and I believe it's time for us to consider expanding internationally. With your expertise and guidance, I'm confident we can make this venture a success."His eyes gleamed with interest, a flicker of pride evident in his expression. I could almost see his ego-inflating with the promise of greater power and influence."Expanding into foreign markets is a bold move," he remarked, leaning forward slightly. "But with the right strategy and resources, it's certainly achievable."I nodded, keeping the conversation flowing smoothly. "Exactly. And that's where your role becomes crucial, Uncle Robert. I trust your judgment and experience implicitly, which is why I want you to spearhead this
The air in the office seemed to thicken when the last of my uncle, Uncle Alex left, his departure leaving a lingering sense of unease in the room. In the silence, Tony shifted uneasily in his seat, his eyes locked on the door through which my uncle had exited. I could see the wheels turning in his mind, suspicion evident in the furrow of his brow and the tight set of his jaw."Tony, is everything alright?" I inquired."What game are you playing here, Atlas?" Tony's words were sharp, his gaze piercing as he fixed me with a knowing look. "It's... it's all business, Tony," I finally let out.But Tony was not one to be easily swayed. He leaned forward, his expression intense as he pressed further, his voice low and urgent. "Atlas, I know you. I know when something is not right. Tell me the truth. What is going on?"The silence that followed was deafening, the stillness of the office suffocating me as I struggled to find the words to convey the truth that lay heavy on my heart. And then,
For the past five months, my life had been a whirlwind of chaos and no excitement as I poured every ounce of my being into establishing a company in Gramatian. Today was the day of the much-anticipated launching, and I couldn't contain my annoyance as I sat in my office, surrounded by stacks of paperwork and endless to-do lists.As I was lost in my thoughts, the door creaked open, and Uncle Robert entered with a warm smile on his face. It was a pleasant surprise to see him here, considering the tumultuous history between him and his brothers. I had expected some sort of confrontation or power struggle, but to my disbelief, none of his brothers had made any attempts on his life. It seemed that we had managed to build a brand new company from the ground up without any interference from the rest of the family.I couldn't help but wonder if I had misjudged my uncles all this time. Perhaps there was more to their relationships than meets the eye. But deep down, I knew that my suspicions we
***Lilith POV***They say nothing happens by coincidence and I believe that. When I was born my dear old mother took one look at me and decided to name me, “Lilith.”I know it sounds cute and feminine, but once I discovered the dark meaning of Lilith, it was pretty clear that it wasn't a mistake that my darling mother decided to give me a name that has deep associations with servitude, chaos, retaliation, and downright evil.My name straight-up means, “belonging to the night.” However, I am not mad though because that's exactly where I belong, to the night.
From a distance, I could see the words “Sexy casino” blinking on a signboard with a picture of a half-naked woman, and I felt the adrenaline of excitement flowing through me.Smirking, I stepped on the accelerator, and within a matter of seconds, I was parked in front of the casino.For a moment, I sat in my car, studying the surroundings, then I grabbed my bag, got out, and walked into the dark, smelly alley near the building.I finally arrived at the back entrance of the casino, and a huge guy, dressed in dark clothes with dark hair stood at the door.“This is not a place for you to wander around, little girl.” He said, giving me an icy stare.“Who says I am wandering around?” I replied, making sure my voice was childish yet reassuring.“So you know why you are here?”“To meet X.”Nothing was said for a moment as his black pupil focused on me, staring at
“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome onboard Flight 4B7 with service from Tokyo to New York. We are currently third in line for take-off and are expected to be in the air in approximately seven minutes.” The captain's voice echoed in the first-class wing. I sat down, fastened my seatbelt, and opened my laptop. A few seconds later, another announcement was made, “We ask that you please fasten your seatbelts at this time and secure all baggage underneath your seat or in the overhead compartments.” Sighing, I took a moment to gaze out the window before clicking on the file Linda sent me, concerning the new mission. Another announcement came through a second later, “We also ask that your seats and
*****Atlas POV*****I gazed at my reflection in the mirror and felt a dull throb in my chest.It's been fifteen years since my parents passed and it hurts growing up without them, and now about to celebrate a party in their absence.It didn't feel right to me, but uncle Lex said that if I wanted to take over the company, I have to socialize with top business associates. That's the reason I hosted this fancy party, but it still didn't feel right.I heard my room door open, so I gazed away from the mirror and stared at my butler, Victor.He served my parents and demanded to serve me even though I have tried to retire him several times.“What is it, Vic?” I mumbled, taking my tie from my drawer.“The guests are arriving,” Victor said.I watched from the mirror as he shut the door and approached me.“Let me help you to
I have never seen a woman drink alcohol as though it was water like the way Aria does.Honestly, I don't have much knowledge about women and experience with them. But Aria was on her fifth glass of wine, and she seemed totally fine.“Miss Aria, it seems like you don't want my nephew to have a glass with his uncle,” Lex said, glaring at me.Feeling guilty that I was letting a lady drink on my behalf, I opened my mouth to speak, but she rested her finger on my lips, staring deep into my eyes.“I hate liars. You are not a liar, right, Atlas? If you even sip a glass of alcohol, then that means you lied to me, and I won't like that.” Aria said, pouting at me as her finger slid down my lip.The innocent look on her face made my heart flip-flopped, and I felt like I was under some kind of spell that I didn't want to break.“I really don't drink alcohol,” I mumbled, gazing away from Lex’s angry eyes.