Chapter 13
Nicolas POV
I stared at my reflection in the mirror in my room, my thoughts wandering off to the office. After I turned 13, which was three years ago. I was given a position in the company, Royal Blue Cooperation, one of the biggest companies in the whole of Korea. It is involved in almost all segments of business, Cars, Entertainment, music gadgets and so on.
Every employee has the workload of a small business enterprise, We don't only work with our kind, but also humans. My dad of course the cold and ruthless CEO of royal blue is worshipped in the business world.
My engagement with the company has yet to bear fruit, I have been burdened with company matters for months now, My father refused me to bear his name while in the company. He insisted for me to create a name for myself within the company, before he acknowledged me as his son before the world.
Before now, he always refused me to visit, and if I did, I always stayed beside Mr Edward, his Secretary who was no different from his boss. Of course the latter also had no Idea of my identity and always regarded me as an adopted child who his boss took pity on.
I didn't resemble my father much when I was younger, and this sparked a conflict between my parents on who my biological father was. Because of that my dad developed distrust towards my mother leaving her open for assassination within her own territory.
Of course my dad deeply regretted it, after the loss of his mate, their bond was automatically served forever. As time went on, though he didn't treat me badly, he was cold and hardly smiled like before. I always wondered if this was how other single Alpha's behaved, until Elliot also lost his mother due to an illness. I pitied him greatly as his father was only a beta, my position was quite manageable, as the next heir, people would naturally treat me well to gain favour in the future and secure their peaceful life, but who knew if Elliot would become the next beta.
But to my surprise, Mr Carter who was always so private, actually brought his child to the pack house everyday just for him to not be alone. After spending time together, me and Elliot became best of friends, since we were little till now. Since then I have always admired Mr Carter. But deep down I always longed for my Father's approval.
I worked tirelessly day and night but for some reason someone always submitted my work before me. For two years now, I doubt my father is unaware. But I plan to allow this to continue happening until he gets fade up with it.
I'm still at the third position I was when I began working, after two promotions which happened in two weeks after my contract signing with the company.
I guess people are jealous and plan to put me down.
In all this the only time I get an automatic leave is when trouble arises in maybe one of the packs. For five years, I sometimes had nightmares. Seeing Mirage in my room and some sort.
My room is on the top floor of our estate villa. No one can enter and leave without permission.
I sat there for a while, when a knock resounded at the door.
"Who's it?" I snapped out of my thoughts and looked in the direction of the door, and in no time Elliot appeared on the scene with his usual cheeky smile.
I sometimes get pissed with him, but he gets me the most. Just as I was about to send me out.
"Tomorrow is Viona's birthday" He said as if knowing I would let him stay after that.
Indeed I was defeated. He walked in like he owned the place and hopped on my bed, an annoying habit of his.
Not like I'm going anyways" I sank back into the midst of wild thoughts.
"You can take my invitation, I'm not going this year, maybe in the next, with the way the Levites Pack loves their princess, even in her thirties, she would still be celebrated" Elliot said and tossed the invitation card at me.
"Have fun" he wished and left the room.
I stared in shock at the invitation, for a few minutes. Though I always sent her gifts, it was naturally unnecessary to attend a party the host didn't invite.
For years, I never got an invitation. I'm not sure of the reason she despises me so badly.
Again there was a knock on my door
I thought it was Elliot, maybe he forgot something.
"Come in" I said, backing the door, while reading the invite.
The door was open, but the room was still quiet. The usual Elliot would have already started to talk.
I turned only to see a pair of little feet with pink shoes standing at the door.
I stood up and walked towards her, as I tower in front of her, She cringed and tried to hide in the wall.
"Hi..." I greeted her. She lifted her face revealing her green tears-filled eyes, that invoked pity from anyone.
"I want my nanny..." I heard her small choking voice, like she was about to burst into tears. Strangely enough, I did hear of my father going on a business trip with Mr Smith and his daughter to the Villa.
I never bumped into her since she moved in, I guess she was as always with her nanny.
"Where's your Nanny?" I ask her.
"I do know, She said to hold her hand, and she got lost..." She bursted into tears.
I felt lost at how she said it, it took me a few seconds to get under.
"Hmm...you mean you got lost?" I asked, still unsure. I felt sympathy for her and decided to help.
"Come" I said, taking her by her hand out of my room as I asked her a few questions along the way.
"Where were you last at?" I ask.
"There was a small fountain and some koi fish in the water," She said.
I understand how she could get lost. We lived in the biggest villas in this district, there was a fountain in the garden but it didn't have koi fish. She must have been to the backyard, there are lots of Kois there.
Like I said, after we got there, just a few minutes later her nanny came running crying her eyes out.
"Thank you so much sir" She went on her knees and bowed deeply in gratitude, taking the girl and hugging her like her life depended on it, Well it actually did I guess.
I turned to leave when the little girl hold my hand
"Thank you very much...hmm..."
"My name is Nicolas, What's your's?"
"Oh...Thank you Nicolas, My name is Flora" She said blushing cutely, her ears were all red. Her nanny was chuckling and picked her up both left but Flora kept waving at me.
I had to admit, she was very lovely. A rare and simple heir, she must have been sheltered well.
After they left, I returned back to my room preparing my gift for Viona.
I'm not sure what she likes, but I always try to please her.