“He said that I will learn how to manage a house with that course.” Niklaus and Kai looked at each other. They were confused as to why the wife of a rich household would need to learn about that, when they have tens of servants in the house. “I don’t understand ….” Nik paused, not understanding how to frame the question without hurting her and belittling her father. “He said that it was the course, which was close to my goal.” Lily continued. “Goal?” “Mmm....You... as business people may find it weird,” She pursed her lips and the silence from her was like the calmness before a storm. “My goal is to marry and lead a peaceful, happy and healthy life with my husband and children.” This was even more confusing to the two men. Most girls have that as one of their goals. But should a girl take a course to lead her life as a wife? “Are you happy taking up that course?” Lily shook her head. Nik let out a deep huff. The suspense was killing him. “Then why?” There was no answer from her

But before Kai could see the play, they reached the hotel. “Anything else?” Nik asked, without confirming the previous topic. Lily shook her head with eyes fixated on Nik, trying to read the expression on his blank face. “Kai, ask the staff to book a suite for her in my name.” Kai nodded, got down, and opened the door for Lily. But Lily’s heart stopped to see the building and surroundings. She looked at Niklaus and fumbled, “Isn’t it the hotel we stayed at yesterday?” Her voice cracked at the end and the sadness and fear were evident in her eyes. “Yes! Are you fine? Shall I take you to another hotel?” Lily took a deep breath and asked, “Do you own any other hotel?” She didn’t want to stay at the same hotel but also didn’t want to stay in someone’s hotel as she doesn’t have any identity card with her. “No! Why?” Lily once again remained silent and shook her head. After some thought, she muttered in the feeblest voice, “Can I stay somewhere else apart from hotels?” Nik noticed

“Does he know that Miss Lily is with you?” Kai asked. He wanted to be prepared with the security in case both ended up in a fight. Though he was confident that no businessperson would dare to quarrel with Niklaus Cooper, he didn’t want to take risks as it’s about a girl. And he saw himself for an entire day, what changes a woman can bring to a man. “I think so. He came to the apartment this morning and peeped into the house as if I took his valuable thing.” For the rest of the journey, silence persisted in the car with Kai planning the security in his mind while driving and Niklaus looking at some papers. “Good morning, Sir! Mr. Drake Denholm is waiting for you.” The receptionist, Ms. Amara Gilbert, said as soon as Nik entered the office and pointed to Drake, who was waiting in the waiting room. “Send him in!” Nik said and walked to his office. As Kai was about to follow him, Amara pulled Kai. “What’s going on? Yesterday Miss Meyers came and today, Mr. Denholm.” Her eyes eagerly l

“Kai, cancel the meeting at 11. We need to first figure out who leaked the information to Mr. Denholm.” Nik told Kai who was driving. Since his mother met Lily, the pressure increased, and he must hurry up the entire process. There are many things to be taken into consideration. The first thing would be the story to tell the world. Marrying him within a few weeks of breaking up another marriage would create Lily a bad image and give rise to many rumors. So, the story should be created perfectly without a flaw and without pushing Lily into much more darkness. Once the culprit who leaked the information is caught, all the things can be peaceful and carefully planned out. “Kai, ask the PR team to gather in the conference room.” Kai nodded and informed Amara about the same. *** Everyone stood up as Niklaus entered the room. Nik walked to his chair, putting on his official straight and expressionless face. “Team, I have an important business to discuss with you. I hope everyone is awar

‘Should I get a similar contract from his side too? Just because he is financially supporting and helping to prove myself, I can’t make fun out of myself.” She tightened her fist and took a deep breath. ‘If I can’t maintain any close relationship with the opposite gender, he can’t do that too.’ Lily glanced at Nik and decided to speak about it once the meeting was over. But she can’t speak about the contract in the presence of his mother. ‘I have to go out,’ she glanced at her clothes and sighed. As she looked around, she remembered that Niklaus’ gave her mobile. She walked to the bedroom and typed, ‘Another modification in the contract – Both Part A and Part B agree to the following conditions.’ Since Nik was in a meeting, Lily was aware that he wouldn’t see the message. Even if he sees, he wouldn’t be able to talk about it with his mother in the house. “Lily, take a warm shower and wear these clothes,” Emily entered the room with a yellow dress. “I hope you don’t mind wearing my