Charlotte smirked faintly as she yanked her hand free and said, “Watch me.”She walked away with Fabio. Chris stood there, staring long after they were gone.He turned to the balcony, his knuckles white against the railing.A laugh floated from inside. He didn’t know why, but it felt aimed at him.Three years of loving her deeply and this is all he gets.He wasn’t just going to stay there and wallow in pity. He cleaned his teary eyes and walked in back slowly, the music hitting him full force now.He stopped near the hallway, unsure of what he was even waiting for.“Uhhh… Look who we have here…” the voice said mockingly.He turned to see Lucas, watching him with open curiosity.“Lucas, I’m not in the mood.” Chris said.“I’m just looking out for my brother-in-law, you know.” Lucas said with a smile.Chris frowned. “What’s that supposed to mean?”Lucas leaned closer. “As I was passing through the restroom just now, I was hearing moans of people and it seemed to belong to Fabio and your

Chris was at the mansion waiting patiently for Charlotte.He meticulously cleared the long dining table, wiped it down twice, then lit the candles he had been saving for months. The chandelier above him glowed softly, casting light across the wide silent room.He checked his wristwatch again, then glanced at the entrance for what felt like the hundredth time. An hour had crawled by before the door finally opened and Charlotte stepped in, elegant as ever, a smile playing on her lips.“She’s smiling… at me?” the thought stunned him.She walked straight to him and pressed a light kiss to his cheek.“I’m sorry, babe. Did you wait long?” she asked softly.Chris flinched, confusion ripping through him.“What’s going on?” he asked himself.“Oh! What do we have here?” Charlotte exclaimed as she noticed the food laid out on the table.“My favorite! Chris, you’re so sweet.” She sat down and took a bite.“I… um… I made it specially for you.” He said, stumbling over his words.She looked up at hi

Chris kneeled in front of the Godfather, praying earnestly that he hadn’t crossed the most powerful man in the city.“Look at me, son.” the don’s powerful voice called out to Chris.Chris gently looked up. Immediately, his eyes glowed red as well as the Godfather’s.“Your eyes… they’re red like mine.” Chris said with a puzzled look on his face.Don chuckled, “Of course, my son. You are my grandson.”Chris violently shook his head, “No… no way. I’m an orphan.”“Not anymore.” The Don said in a low commanding tone.As he spoke, he sat on his chair like a king.Chris was confused.All his life, he was called a nobody. A person without relations or family.He even got used to being alone all his life till he met Charlotte.How could he be the Godfather’s grandson?It just doesn’t make sense.“Wait…. But…” he said as he tried to approach the Godfather.Instantly, the bodyguards stopped him from going further.The Don raised his hand authoritatively, “Let him go.”The men let him go and bowe

The auction house was already crowded when the doors fully opened. Guests filled the entrance in steady waves. Wealthy families, influential syndicates, and powerful figures from every part of the city were present. Conversations overlapped in low, confident tones as glasses clinked and eyes assessed value beyond the items on display. This was not just an auction; it was a gathering of status.Charlotte stood out effortlessly, dressed with polished elegance. Veronica looked just as stunning beside her, poised and confident. Right beside Charlotte was Lucas and Bianca, well-groomed and self-assured.Together, they blended seamlessly into the room like people who knew they belonged exactly where they were.Chris drove in with his Mercedes Benz that was gifted to him by his grandfather, the godfather.The crowd gasped.Peter Kent, one of the heirs to a syndicate couldn’t help but ask, “Whose car is that?”Chris stepped out elegantly in his white suit.“Don’t know man. I’ve never seen him

Heels clicked lightly against the floor as Aileen Simmonds made her elegant entranceFabio smiled widely as he brought out his hand for a handshake but Aileen walked past him and went straight to Chris.Fabio’s hand was hanging in the air as he opened his mouth in shock“Aileen Simmonds, Mikaelson syndicate’s head of acquisitions at your service, sir.” She said as she respectfully bowed.Everyone gasped loudly.Fabio shook his head, “Wait. What is going on?” he asked“Sorry I’m late, sir.” Aileen said carefully.“It’s okay. Come on.” Chris said casually as he smiled.Fabio, Charlotte and Veronica walked up to him but before they could say anything, Chris spoke first.“Still want to try and get an apology out of me?” Chris asked.“Oh. You little…” Fabio tried to say but Chris cut him short.“You still want to question my decision to blacklist your siblings?” he directed the question at Charlotte.“Miss. Simmonds. What are you doing backing this filthy…” Veronica was saying until a loud