7 YEARS LATER ....
After the long period of time, the hierarchy of the three families had grown bigger and bigger. The gap never thinning nor thickening. They were referred to as 'old money' generations, high-ranks that the poor nor the middle – class asses them. The 'old – money' generations' were 'high- ranks', the 'rich' makers were 'noble's', the 'new money' makers were 'exclusive'. On the other hand, the 'middle – class's' were 'medieval' as for the 'low -class's', the 'poor' and 'ordinary'; a better term would be townsfolk. The peasants weren't mentioned by society because they didn't fall in any of the categories. Through the rule of law, 'THE MASTER'S' family was the highest and most respected family around the world. Barons and Magnates were rather an offence when classifying the money owners. Too rich to belong, too influential to die; it was as though they owned the world. The family was booming, still running more and more businesses across continents. Some claimed illegal businesses were done behind the scenes, perhaps it was true or false. Others proclaimed that they heard the Master's family, from way back with their ancestors. Ascertaining that they owned big farmlands in France, a place by the name 'Le Havre'. They were able to be too productive to begin large – scale wine production in 'Le Havre'. Through power and negotiation, they managed to form negotiations and they managed to open businesses in England and they settled around Norwich. Furthermore, their expertise didn't end here, they moved into various cities such as Northampton, Bedford and Great Yarmouth to establish factories and companies. Perhaps, they had money calling and the switched their gears, later they went around Leicester, Coventry and Ipswich where the highly demonstrated the influence of dominance in wine and beer manufacture. They finally decided to settle in Peterborough, Andrei Hawkins Master's and Amanda Courtney Masters gave birth to the male god Ethan Duke Masters. The most handsome, extremely rich man. A bachelor that ranked in the first position over the years.
'THE MILES', family came second, not once did they come first, not ever. In centauries, millennium or decades did they come close to surpassing the MASTER'S family. They officially began in Scotland, a place named Dunfermline – they engaged in one specific business. During war time, they family business was also booming. Due to the fact that they dealt with production of ammunition and heavy artillery development. The family knew how to manipulate and control this business-like real business men. Some truth -seekers claimed that they committed crime against many with such influence. However, who would dare do such a thing as going among the three? They further moved to Edinburgh, Carlisle, Durham and Darlington to expand their production and construct more companies. This led to a large amount of import and export which led them into England. This is where, Henri Jacob Miles and Anastacia Christina Miles signing contracts with the Masters family. The Masters invested more than millions of moneys in their company. This led to more fame onto the Miles family, flourishing and developing more. Perhaps this is the reason why they always came second, because of the huge investment that occurred so many years ago. Henri Jacob Miles and Anastacia Christina Miles gave birth to the beautiful son Arthur Justin Miles.
Around the era where the MASTER'S & MILE'S family were widely known, a family by the name 'THE MIGUEL'S', creeped up, originally from Canada, monopolizing in vehicle production and manufacture. They began as a small organization and migrated into Poole Southampton, Guilford and into the interior of London. Additionally, they first interacted with the Miles before the Miles introduced them to the Master's family for more business ideas and projects. Their businesses weren't connected so why on earth were the Master's aiding and supporting their businesses? Aristocrats managed to believe that the Master's aided this business into booming so they can ascertain dominance and mutual power through every concept. They wanted everyone to know that they are beneath them and will forever be beneath them. Not to forget, Seth Noles Miguel married Victoria Flora Miguel and they had two children, Deib Noles Miguel and Rafael Noles Miguel. What became more suspicious to society was how: Amanda Courtney, Anastacia Christina and Victoria Flora married into the three families. They were three sisters just how were they all lucky to marry themselves into rich families. Making Ethan Duke Masters, Arthur Justin Miles, Deib Noles Miguel and Rafael Noles Miguel cousins. Just what dirty trick was played behind the scenes?
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The rain came down in fine drops that danced in the wind, then weighty drops that pounded and spattered on the ground raising dust and soaking immediately into the thirsty soil. Thunder roared in the sky that was fast turning dark. Henry Pescoli Regan stood at the base of the tiled steps of the huge skyscraper, his shoes shiny, his body exhausted due to the sequence of meetings he'd attended the whole day. In his right hand, he held a glass of whiskey. Raising it and toasting to the falling rain drops. Seven years had gone by, they seemed as though they hadn't even passed. He'd made friends, enemies and acquaintances. In the building where he stood, his efforts alone were not applied, Mark Matthews Merlin, Samantha Alec Merlin and Arthur Justin Miles were the milestone that brought this building into what it is today. They had ventured into the unknown, seeking complex ideas and business opportunities. Advancing masterfully, propelling carefully, laying out their cards, they came up with this business. 'SILVER & DINE', a huge writing, right in front of the building, in scripted in blue and black. 'SILVER & DINE' was a company name that Samantha came up with, they manufactured wines and spirits, especially high-quality wine. In their first periods of business introduction, they all realized that 'business' was a monster that needed to be handled with intelligence rather than actions. Lady Ada Lu had volunteered to fund the business as long as profits and benefits were made. Each small step had counted, their hard work had reaped benefits, each small sacrifice was essential. However, business is not as easy as you think. They requested an appointment, about six months ago, with the prominent 'BLACK & LIME', but it had been adjourned, over and over, pushed further away from their main goals. Furthermore, Samantha Alec Merlin refused to give in, to give up on such a beneficial company. They didn't know the face behind the company, the didn't know the CEO, the BOSS or the BRAINS behind the thriving 'B & D'. Any vital information they had was that, they were people who invested in businesses which had huge gains and returns. They were known for wine, spirits and beer production, it went further to that the owner behind 'B & D' had established resorts, restaurants on his private Islands. Just how rich was the guy behind the scenes, Henry thought curiously. It filled him with an exhilarating feeling, a feeling that if they formed a contract with them, 'SILVER & DINE' they would end up at a higher peak in business management and finance.
Although 'business is business', there are wild sharks out in the business industries. Venturing into this unknown land with zero experience was nothing rather than death itself. Every business personnel or company try their best to stand out, in fact its compulsory to be lucrative in order for the business moguls to allow you to stand next to them. Other business used the 'sacrificial pawn method', to get their businesses booming, by dragging down small, developing companies to boost their own or through fraud investments in developing companies. In business no one was your friend, no one was your enemy. He gulped down his glass of whiskey and it burned his throat. They still had a long way to go; in the market industry, you were either 'dependable' or disposable'. Either you were 'controlled' or your 'controlling'; the wolves who were 'controlling' gained the 70% while you who are 'controlled' gained the 20%, the ten percent is shared among the wolves who were higher than the greedy wolves. In business, money mattered, who you knew and what your family background was like. The 'wolves' need you to sow the profits but their names should be encrypted into your awards and money. Hà! The hungry wolves were never satisfied, idolizing their ideals and pulling strings in the name of, 'business is business'. Its either a losing game or a winning game. It's against them or with them; moreover, if you're against them, you're stripped of your name, finances, company and everything. You'll be left with nothing to fight for. The society would throw you into mud and step on you, constantly reminding you, "in business you need to be ruthless in order to survive." Henry thought wildly smiling at the falling drops, the frogs croaked. The symphony of insects in the night, then the gradual calm before sunrise when birds began chirping. He set his glass of whiskey on the glass table, vowing before the wolves get to them. They would get 'BLACK & LIME' to invest in their company. After all he could pull some strings since 'business is business'