"Kaivan Maximilian, finally tonight I have a worthy opponent."Edward immediately greeted the arrival of Kenzi Maximilian's sibling as he stepped into the Picadelli Shooting Arena. Everyone knew that among the four of them, only Kaivan and Edward possessed impressive skills in handling firearms.Since childhood, Kaivan had a strong interest in all adrenaline-pumping sports. Especially now, he often dealt with big mafia figures. This forced him to always dedicate time to sharpen his skills and instincts in defeating enemies.On the other hand, Edward was the only man who could match Kaivan's expertise in shooting, horseback riding, and archery. The two of them sometimes lost track of time when engaged in a game together. To the point that Richard always referred to them as if they were blood siblings due to their compatibility."I did come to defeat you as usual," Kaivan confidently stated.Edward chuckled. "Don't get too confident just yet," he retorted. "Tonight, I'll be the one to w
Luca Guzman looked relaxed this morning, enjoying the morning air while basking in the courtyard of the mansion where he lived. Listening to classical music, an underling approached him."Mr. Luca." The man reached out his hand to Luca, then kissed the back of his hand with reverence. His manner was polite and respectful. "There's an important guest who wants to meet with you."Luca removed his sunglasses. As he sipped on his caramel macchiato, he nodded, allowing his subordinate to lead the guest inside to meet the homeowner."Mr. Luca," greeted a guest who had been invited to sit. Judging by his appearance, the man, likely around 60 years old, was tall and imposing. From his attire, it could be inferred that he was a high-ranking official or held significant influence."Alfonso Walters. Why go to the trouble of coming here?" Luca asked. The middle-aged man straightened his posture."I'm just concerned about what has been happening with us lately. That's why I decided to come here,"
The sound of footsteps echoed rhythmically, thumping against the floor covered in a luxurious Mediterranean-patterned carpet. Casually, Kaivan entered the VIP elevator, the bouncing of each step matching the expensive decor. Upon exiting, Mike, his assistant, was already there to greet him. Mike assisted in carrying the work bag that Kaivan had been holding in his left hand."What's on my schedule for today?" the man inquired as he walked leisurely towards his office."As usual, weekends are typically clear, Sir. But there's Mr. Hans Ulrich waiting in your office. He's been there for the past 30 minutes," Mike replied.Quickly, Kaivan increased his pace. Upon entering the room, he approached Hans, who was sitting comfortably on the guest sofa. Kaivan asked his assistant to leave so that he and Hans could converse freely."Any recent updates?"Hans closed the business magazine he had been reading. "There are a few pieces of information I'd like to share.""And this time, about what?""
Birthday is one of the most joyful moments for children and adults alike. Usually, they receive well-wishes, gifts, and a special celebration on their special day as they grow older.Laura Maximilian herself is accustomed to receiving surprises or grand parties from her two children. However, especially in the case of Kaivan, since he decided to live alone and immerse himself in his business life, he seemed to rarely visit or see his Mom.So, when this man arrives today, especially bringing along a beautiful woman, Laura naturally welcomes him enthusiastically. Kaivan is indeed quite different from Kenzi's obedient nature. He's too stubborn, closed-off, and doesn't like his personal life being disturbed by anyone."Mama, I didn't think you'd come tonight," Laura says after letting go of her hug."There's no way I'd miss an important event like this."Laura then looks at Anne. She scans the woman's appearance from head to toe and speaks softly, "Who's this lovely lady, Kai? Don't you w
Kaivan flipped through the report that Mike had just handed to him. Not one, but multiple stacks of documents that his assistant had brought today. Occasionally, he was seen reading and then shortly picking up the pen he held to add a few signatures."In my opinion, the Four Seasons Hotel in Milan needs a bit of renovation or a decor update that follows the current trends," he remarked.Kaivan lifted his gaze momentarily. The man nodded, then resumed reading the report in his hands."What do you think about expanding the property as well? I admit, the hotel has been bringing us significant profits."Mike nodded in agreement. "Expanding the property is necessary now, Sir. Especially considering Milan is a thriving city and a prime destination for tourists visiting Italy," he explained. "However, there's just one thing...""What's the catch?" Kaivan reflexively looked up as Mike left his sentence hanging. "Don't beat around the bush. Do you want me to pummel you?"Mike chuckled spontane
Anne had just finished taking a shower and was selecting her clothes to wear. As she busied herself with getting ready, she heard a knock on her bedroom door. Hurriedly, she got up and opened the door."Aunt Laura..."Anne could clearly see Laura's figure standing right at her doorstep. She didn't know when the middle-aged woman had entered the living space that Anne and Kaivan had been sharing for some time now. What was certain was that there was a distinct expression of surprise on the face of the Korean descendant woman."Anne... you're living here? With Kaivan?" Laura inquired. Even from the tone of her voice, it was evident that she was seeking more explanation.Anne politely invited Laura to sit in the common area. Once seated together, she tried to provide clarification."I apologize for any misunderstanding, Aunt Laura. I hope you don't misinterpret the situation. Since arriving in London, Kaivan asked me to stay with him so that he could easily watch over and protect me. But
Laura and Anne confidently walked into one of the well-known boutiques located in the heart of downtown London. Behind the women, Kaivan trailed lazily, quite certain that today's fitting session would take a considerable amount of time.It had become a habit for women to spend a long time shopping, whether it was for clothing, makeup, or other necessities. However, since they had made a commitment and this activity needed to be done, Kaivan reluctantly agreed."Kai, just go ahead and choose which suit you want to wear for the wedding event," Laura said, pointing her right hand towards a dedicated room showcasing men's collections. "Let Mom take care of your future bride. Mom wants Anne to look as beautiful as possible during the reception."Kaivan simply nodded. Without saying much, he followed the boutique assistant who guided him to the special gallery for groom attire. Meanwhile, Laura, the middle-aged woman, began her actions. She carefully selected the dress that would be fittin
"Kaivan is quite stubborn. Very different from Kenzi. I was so stressed when he suddenly ran away from home."Anne chose to listen to the woman across from her as she talked. Occasionally, she gazed in awe at how beautiful and graceful Laura looked, even though she was over fifty years old. They were currently on the porch of the house, conversing and sipping chamomile tea while accompanied by the evening sky."If I may ask, what issue did Kaivan have that made him run away from home?"Laura let out a soft sigh. She recalled memories from several years ago."Back then, Kaivan was arranged to be married. And the woman who was supposed to be his wife was Alma, who is now Kenzi's wife. Maybe because he disagreed, he suddenly left home and chose to live with his grandmother in York.""Oh my... " Anne murmured softly. "Seems like he was quite rebellious. But perhaps he just didn't like the woman he was supposed to marry, Aunt."Laura smiled and nodded, confirming her future daughter-in-law