But first, Charles had things to discuss with Daniel. The Crusher patriarch had long since retired from the business world, passing the baton to Daniel, but that didn't mean he was out of the company. He still hung around from time to time, ready to act, as he had done when some partners had abandoned them at Reed's instigation.
Every so often, he received reports and endless accounting lists. He killed time that way, entertaining himself by reading numbers. But one of the balance sheets caught his attention: there was a bank account that did not belong to any official company expense, nor to suppliers or customers. It was in a woman's name, and every two weeks a significant sum was deposited into it, with the transfers signed by Daniel himself.
Perhaps a little upset by his younger son's situation, perhaps remembering the mistakes of his older son, he became so concerned that he asked him to lunch to discuss “important matters.” And of course, Daniel rearr
The world seems to be moving at an astonishing speed, never stopping; it draws us into its atmosphere and accelerates our lives. We can lose a lot in the process, such as finding that love that becomes a safe haven where the heart can beat without fear and that awakens a deep longing for connection and belonging.Some say that the search begins with self-discovery, a pilgrimage into our inner selves, accepting the shadows we carry and allowing them to intertwine with our dreams for the future. Others believe it is a fortuitous event destined to happen. Does anyone know for sure?What we do know is that when we finally find it, it feels like a new dawn illuminating the sky of our existence, painting the canvas of our life with warm, vibrant colors. It is an embrace that envelops us in its warmth, a whisper that makes us feel alive, a heartbeat that reminds us that we are not alone. It is the miracle of finding a piece of ourselves in the heart of another.Everyth
The Ambassador stretched, shook off his sleep, and opened his eyes.The honeymoon was over, the months had passed. It was time.The technical team began setting up the stage, adjusting each piece of the set according to the plans designed by Marcus, with suggestions from Leonard. Lighting is key, and the technicians spend hours programming the lights, creating the effects needed for each scene, and making sure everything is synchronized with the music; that everything is perfect. The anthill was beginning to feel like home.The costume designer and her assistants adjusted the costumes, which had been carefully designed and tailored to suit the movements and demands of each performance. The makeup artists and hairdressers gathered their materials and arranged each one with precision.In the orchestra pit, the musicians tuned their instruments, adjusting the acoustics of the space, looking for the most comfortable position and the correct distances, while t
Leonard couldn't hold back, took Marcus aside in a corner of the salon, and told him what Deanna had planned.âThis time, if you call Sacha, I'll kill you,â Marcus threatened.âShe doesn't want to travel, she wants to sing again, and she wants to do it here.ââGod! I've been waiting for this for so long.ââI know, but we have to be careful. I know Crusher will move whatever needs to be moved and act as a babysitter, but just in case, find out how we can set up part of the theater for the girls. I'll pay for it.ââOf course you'll pay for it. I'll do anything to see her shine on my stage again.âThe happiness of being married to the woman he loved and the anticipation of hearing the applause for his daughter drove him crazy. He was unrestrained. He hugged Susan whenever he could and kissed her in front of everyone, even Camila.And while the children entertained themselves in the section reserved for them, the adults enjoyed the evenin
Harry was also enjoying his new life more and more. Emma was growing up to look more and more like Laura, but her drive, energy, and sweetness were all her own. Despite those difficult early years, the girl had incredible resilience and a childish infatuation with her godfather.At first, the little twins had seemed very cute, like dolls. But as he watched Daniel hold them, kiss them, and carry them, she didn't like them so much anymore. She had often reacted with tantrums and uncontrollable crying when she felt that her godfather wasn't paying her the same attention.“She doesn't even do this to me with Ryan!” Harry said, offended.“Daniel is his first love, Harry. That doesn't mean she doesn't love you,“ Amanda explained.“I'm more handsome,” Daniel added, adding fuel to the fire.“Of course you're not! You're older!” Harry replied.“I'm still more handsome than you.”Danie
Ethan Crusher approached her slowly, looking at her first from the doorway as he rocked his little sister and sang her to sleep. Deanna looked up and saw his curious, bright gaze, which he had always had. A young gentleman; and he was so big now.Encouraged by her smile, he entered. To him, she wasn't his mother, as she was to Jonathan; she was his friend. Emily was always present in his memory and in his heart. And from her, he had inherited his eyes and smile, his hair and elegant manners. His build and stern expression were Daniel's.âHow are they?â he asked in a whisper.âThey're fine...ââAnd you?ââI'm fine too.âHe sat down nearby, taking one of the pink bunnies in his hands.âTell me what's wrong,â Deanna said.âI have doubts... about college.ââWhat's wrong?ââI'll have to go far away... It's exciting, but it also scares me a little. I don't want to disappoint Dad.ââI doubt you could do anything to disappoint him. You're his pride and joy.ââYes, and that weighs on me a litt
Returning home with her daughters presented another challenge for Deanna. If it weren't for Daniel's experience, she would surely have lost her mind.âI don't understand why you have so many doubts, honey.ââI want to do it right.ââAnd you will, you always do. I understand that it's natural for women to take care of babies... Although I don't know how it works,â he said, leaning over one of the girls' cribs.âYou're not helping, Leonard.ââBut I can learn, and if I can, so can you. Besides, that idiot knows a lot more than we do.âDeanna looked at her father for a moment, the look of wonder on his face.âIt looks like you've never seen a baby before,â she said.âI have, but not this pretty. It's... amazing.ââHave you thought about having children with Susan?ââHuh? At my age? No... Susan told me she doesn't want to have children, and I respect that... To be honest, I don't know if I'd be a good father... I don't know if I'll be a good husband.ââWhat if she changes her mind one day?