Hidden Desires of the CEO

the air conditioner and the steady tick of the grandfather clock could be heard. Pictures

ting presence. Alexander's parents' terrible death forged a special connection between them. Al

derstand the scope of Lorenzo's enterprise. There was now an explanation f

ter evening. The lights below projected an image of normalcy, but Lorenzo's comment

light," Lorenzo said to Alexander, his voice hoarse but forceful. It's a world w

s sheltered from this as possible," Lorenzo went on. However, there may come a moment when you may

lexander get ready, not force him. He hoped that he would be able to live the life

rection and avoid the maze-like depths. He separated the lawful aspects of his entertainment and software enterprise from the ill

with the care of little Joshua, Lorenzo's unplanned late-in-life kid. Alexander took control of t

heavily on him. He was the only one who had to deal with hi

der that there was life beyond the darkness. The relief he felt from

dark about his family's history as more than just a precaution. He could not put her or J

uncle, Alexander thought to himself, "

s the past. But now that Emily was in his life, he might look f

As he made his way down the grand staircase, Alexander paused to look out at the gardens, where he could see Emily and Jo

a seasoned participant in the criminal underworld notorious for his harsh tactics. Lorenzo's unexpected death empo

Victor was already there. Victor said, "Alex," his voi

face and straight back revealing no emotion. Who o

his face. Just wanted to see how you were doi

rds, and Alexander could feel it. His re

out. We had an agreement on certain territory and enterprises between yo

ot so quickly or so openly. He needed to tread lightly so as not to inflame the situation

s heart, but can you afford to do the same?" To t

Put Joshua out of your mind. Our companies have historically

time bomb is sitting in your dominion, in your inheritance. We're ready to take ad

urge caution on your part, Victor. It's true that I'm not actually my uncl

on in Victor's head.

, "It's a reminder

ere always a bright young man, Alex. Keep in mind that rea

ntion to the garden, where he could still hear Emily and Joshua laughing. He felt responsible for their