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In the Name of Ambition

Chapter 4 The Patriarch's Whim

Word Count: 1014    |    Released on: 25/05/2025

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stries, and I needed everyone present for the occasion. Berenice, my dear wife, was by my side, giving me suppor

s expecting something important. Paolla, beside him, tried to hide her anxiety, but the glint in her eyes betrayed her. Axel, alw

, was also present. To me, he is like a son. His actions have alwa

in the air. They knew something was coming. When the meal ended, I

mchairs arranged invitingly. I sat in the chair I had occupied for

n, my voice echoing through the room. "There i

me, and I knew th

ss control of Baumann Indust

on intensify, and the gleam in Paolla's eyes sharpen. Axel and Anton

hand to silence any premature qu

eak, his voice firm but w

d that conditi

ing the weight of decades of

sible. I want to see the continuity of our family guaranteed. I

ay. Aaron seemed shocked, and Paolla, pressing her lips together, showed a flicker of pan

at I had said, glanced inc

he moment. I stood up, feeling the need to let everyone reflect on wh

ce added. "I wish you all a good night.

to contain herself, burst into lau

er the family business," Annelise said, stating what

in her direction, and she added, "I'm fa

" I said resignedly, as I walked toward the s

d in their thoughts. The game for the future of Baumann Indu

e reigned for a few moments. Finally, she broke

his condition to hand over the po

the window to gaze at the

e chose isn't suitable and that he needs to ge

ed, surprise refl

in mind and you're just using

a slight smile fo

urse,

oal. The well-being of my family would always come first. And uniting

ng gaze, I decided to expla

career and doesn't plan on leaving the field anytime soon. And Anton? He has no interest in b

r head, look

t if this ends up tearing the family

er shoulders, looking

who can secure the future of the Baumanns. And I believe that Aaron, despite his mistakes,

harboring doubts,

my love. I hope all

ad and pulled her i

with conviction. "Soon, we'll have a little Baumann runnin

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1 Chapter 1 Prologue2 Chapter 2 Irresponsible3 Chapter 3 Reunion4 Chapter 4 The Patriarch's Whim5 Chapter 5 Patriarch's Whims6 Chapter 6 A Bold Plan7 Chapter 7 A Tempting Offer8 Chapter 8 Reliving the Past9 Chapter 9 New Rejection10 Chapter 10 Disappointed11 Chapter 11 Out of Control12 Chapter 12 Santorini Island - Greece13 Chapter 13 Hot Night14 Chapter 14 Memories15 Chapter 15 The Price of Ambition16 Chapter 16 Unexpected Desire17 Chapter 17 Plan in Action18 Chapter 18 It's done!19 Chapter 19 A Tormented Man20 Chapter 20 The Beginning of a New Life21 Chapter 21 Mysterious Woman22 Chapter 22 Desperate News23 Chapter 23 Moral Dilemmas24 Chapter 24 I Can't Fail!25 Chapter 25 A New Attempt26 Chapter 26 Growing Intimacy27 Chapter 27 A New Reality28 Chapter 28 Shocking Discovery29 Chapter 29 Difficult Conversation30 Chapter 30 A Moment of Weakness31 Chapter 31 Tormented32 Chapter 32 First Encounter33 Chapter 33 Fertile Period34 Chapter 34 Calculating and Cold35 Chapter 35 Something Surprising36 Chapter 36 Having dinner with her...37 Chapter 37 Total Opposites38 Chapter 38 Desire vs. Responsibility39 Chapter 39 Trying to Find a Path40 Chapter 40 An Unexpected Meeting41 Chapter 41 A New Purpose42 Chapter 42 Our last night43 Chapter 43 Fiery Desire44 Chapter 44 An Unwanted Visit 45 Chapter 45 Raising the Defenses46 Chapter 46 No Farewell47 Chapter 47 Memories of the Previous Night48 Chapter 48 Strange Behavior49 Chapter 49 Good Advice50 Chapter 50 An Unwanted Visit51 Chapter 51 Out of Place52 Chapter 52 Sunday with Family53 Chapter 53 A Surprising Sunday54 Chapter 54 Unexpected Support55 Chapter 55 Remorse...56 Chapter 56 The Weight of Lies57 Chapter 57 Welcomed Help58 Chapter 58 Good News59 Chapter 59 Objective Achieved!60 Chapter 60 Bitter Taste61 Chapter 61 Decisive Encounter62 Chapter 62 Letting Down My Guard63 Chapter 63 Perfect Moment64 Chapter 64 Surrendered to Him65 Chapter 65 Important Announcement66 Chapter 66 Machiavellian