Elena, as a young girl, was the only survivor of a yacht explosion she and her parents used for a family vacation. She ran from the trauma and relocated to another city, finding comfort in art and honing her artistic skills in the most prestigious art gallery in that city. A perfect career, as an Executive Art Director, but despite all these, her past still haunted her like never before. Then she met Alexander Drake, the son of a billionaire and billionaire himself, whom she fell in love with. But along the line in their love escapades, she discovered that his family was responsible for the death of her parents and the downfall of her family's business legacy.
"Alright, just hit me up when you're ready," Alexander said, adjusting his position in the chair inside the study room.
"How's the preparation for the board meeting tomorrow? You know this is a major deal for your company," Trent's voice crackled through the phone speaker.
Alexander chuckled, his voice deep and husky. "Haha... That's funny, Trent. You know I always win the heart of every stakeholder at a board meeting. This won't be any different. They're going to buy the idea."
"You didn't have to sound so cocky, you braggart. Good luck!" Trent laughed and ended the call.
Alexander dropped his phone on the desk, a mischievous smile tugging at his lips. His brow furrowed slightly in thought.
Whenever he had a major board meeting, especially one involving a new idea, he avoided staying at his personal residence. It was a ritual, a way to disconnect, to think without distraction.
He rose from his chair and walked over to the family bookshelf library, scanning the shelves. His fingers ran along the spines of the books, flipping through a few.
"I can't seem to find anything inspiring in here," he muttered, clenching his fists.
"Well, I've read everything anyway," he scoffed.
Just as he reached the final book on the shelf, something caught his eye, a dusty, concealed box case tucked behind it.
His eyes widened. "What is this? I've never seen this before..."
He reached for the box, brushing off layers of dust. It was old, rusty, and sealed with a tiny, corroded lock.
With no key in sight, he carried it back to his study. Determined, he pried it open, breaking the fragile lock.
Inside were old documents, yellowed and brittle with age. He flipped through them halfheartedly until a drab folder caught his attention.
"What is this?" he whispered, eyes narrowing.
The bold header on the cover read: "B&D COMPANY."
"B&D?" he murmured, his fingers flipping the pages faster now, his heart quickening.
His breath caught as he absorbed the contents. The documents detailed a long-hidden partnership between his parents, the Drakes and another family, the Beaumonts.
The Beaumonts, once struggling financially, had entered a business agreement with his parents. In exchange for saving their company, the Drakes received 21% equity, while the Beaumonts retained 56%. The remaining shares were held by Dr. Kiyosaki and Mr. Reynolds, names Alexander recognized as senior shareholders at the Drake Family Conglomerate.
The company, originally named "BB Company," had been rebranded as "B&D Enterprise" in honor of the new alliance.
Digging further into the box, he pulled out a faded photograph-dusty, coarse to the touch, and almost blurred from age.
He squinted.
On the left stood his parents. On the right, unmistakably, were Dr. Kiyosaki and Mr. Reynolds.
But in the middle... stood a man and a woman he didn't recognize.
"I guess that's the Beaumonts," he whispered.
His mind raced.
What happened to them?
Why had he never heard of this deal?
Why was this hidden in the first place?
His fingers ran through his hair as he exhaled sharply. A mix of confusion and suspicion clouded his thoughts. The deeper he dug, the more questions surfaced.
Gazing into space, Alexander's expression darkened, sharp, calculating. Something didn't add up, and he could smell it like blood in the water.
But then,
A sudden knock on the door snapped him back to reality. It creaked open slowly.
It was Mr. Reginald Drake, his father.
Chapter 1 The Beginning
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Chapter 2 Not Far From Home
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Chapter 3 The Journey Back
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Chapter 4 Finally Home
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Chapter 5 The Mystery Document
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Chapter 6 A Corporate Cover-up
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Chapter 7 The Interview
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Chapter 8 A Familiar Personality from the Past
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Chapter 9 First Day At Work
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Chapter 10 A Heavy Accusation
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Chapter 11 A New Role With A New Responsibility
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Chapter 12 The First Encounter
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Chapter 13 The Show Begins
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Chapter 14 Her Ego Is Bruised
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Chapter 15 The Surprise Meeting At Work
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Chapter 16 The Brown Envelope
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Chapter 17 The Past And Present
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Chapter 18 Testing The Waters Of Deceit
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Chapter 19 Strength In Weakness
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Chapter 20 The 90 Days Game Plan
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Chapter 21 Tough Days At The Hospital
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Chapter 22 The Romantic Surprises
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Chapter 23 Allow Him Love You
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Chapter 24 The First Outing
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Chapter 25 Mixed Emotions
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Chapter 26 Be My Woman
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Chapter 27 The Silent Trauma
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Chapter 28 It's A Yes
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Chapter 29 Midday Surprise
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Chapter 30 It Was A Revenge Thing
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Chapter 31 I Can't Lose Her
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Chapter 32 A Sickness With The Wealthy
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Chapter 33 The Past Hunts The Present
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Chapter 34 She's The Hidden Heiress
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Chapter 35 The Battle Of The Heart
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Chapter 36 He's Back
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Chapter 37 Choosing A Successor
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Chapter 38 A Path In Chaos
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Chapter 39 Canvas And Reflection
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Chapter 40 The Consequence
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