Novels by Peaceso

Tonight, Nicholas was not the strong CEO or the man battling the ghosts of his past; tonight, he was just a man—one who had lived, lost, and fought his way back. He sat in his study, the gentle glow of the fireplace creating flickering shadows throughout the room, a glass of unopened whiskey resting on the mahogany desk next to an open leather-bound journal, the faint scent of aged parchment mingled with the faint aroma of the cedar wood logs burning nearby.He took a deep breath and started writing after dipping his pen into the inkwell and letting it hover over the page for a while:"To Cassie, our future, and our kids.I used to believe that power was everything. I developed enemies, fought to the top, and lost myself in conflicts I thought were necessary. But I almost lost my soul in the quest for a kingdom. And then I discovered you when I believed I had nothing left but shadows."He wrote of his early years, his father's oppressive expectations, and the hunger that had made him

That afternoon was tranquil at the Scott estate, a rare respite from the hectic schedule of foundation events, business meetings, and crisis management that had become Nicholas and Cassie's daily routine. The vast field in which the kids, Ethan and Emma, played was covered in lengthy shadows as the gardens were illuminated by the golden light of the setting sun. Their genuine, unadulterated laughter echoed through the atmosphere.They grew up so quickly, and Cassie watched them sitting on the patio with a warm cup of tea. A grin crossed her lips, but underneath it, a gentle twinge of nostalgia took hold of her chest.She was accompanied by Nicholas, who brought two glasses of wine, gave her one, and sank into the chair next to hers.He said, "You're thinking too hard.""Am I really that obvious?" Cassie grinned."Tell me," he said, reaching for her hand and putting his fingers through it.She sighed softly and said, "How much they've grown is unbelievable. It seems they were only lear

A thousand crystal chandeliers cast a golden glow over the Metropolitan Grand Hotel's ballroom. A live orchestra played a delicate, exquisite song, white roses poured from tall centerpieces, and the guests, all dressed to the nines, mingled over champagne and hushed chats. Every aspect of the evening had been carefully arranged.With her palm resting on the railing, Cassie stood close to the grand staircase, taking in the view. The Initiative's Grand Gala, a night to honor the impact their work has had on the world, was the culmination of months of ceaseless work, unrelenting struggles, and unyielding resolve."You succeeded."Nicholas approached her from behind, his voice warm on her ear.For a moment, Cassie's breath caught as she turned to face him. She was still left speechless by Nicholas Scott, even after all this time. The flickering candlelight softened his sharp features, but his dark blue eyes did not lose their fierceness. His black tuxedo was well-tailored.She smiled up a

The moment Nicholas had been waiting for arrived in the shape of a breaking news alert flashing across his screen."Breaking News: Horizon Global Faces Collapse Amidst Financial Scandal."The news anchor's voice echoed through his office."After a federal probe into financial malfeasance, Horizon Global CEO Robert Langley resigned. The once-dominant behemoth is on the verge of collapse after its shares fell by approximately sixty percent in the last twenty-four hours. According to sources, whistleblower reports and internal leaks were essential in revealing fraudulent activity connected to accounts offshore and unlawful lobbying attempts”.Nicholas sat back in his chair, a deep breath departing his lips.It was over.Months of struggle, sabotage, and corporate warfare had led to this point. Horizon Global, the firm that had done all in its power to ruin his proposal, was finally collapsing under its own corruption.A harsh knock on the door shook him from his thoughts. Richard, his he

Nicholas waited with his hands clenched in the darkened hotel suite. The thick, almost suffocating air inside had little to do with the room's opulence. It was the waiting. The moment he had been waiting too long for.The communication had come from him. This is a straightforward request.We must speak. In person. No more games.And now, as the seconds stretched into minutes, he felt the consequences of his choice. In a last-ditch effort to dominate Nicholas's life, his father, who had tortured him for years, threatened him, misled him, and now sided with Horizon Global.No more.Nicholas was going to end it tonight.A jarring tap on the door.Nicholas let out a breath and walked confidently. Charles Scott was standing there when he opened it.There had been little change in his father. The same cold, evaluating eyes, the same calculated arrogance. The only things that had changed were the faint traces of age and the faint sense of despair that clung to him like a second skin."Nichol

Gazing at the proposal before her, Cassie sat at her desk. The potential impact was evident, and the figures were astounding. Expanding the program into this new market would reach thousands more people and provide opportunities to others without them. However, it was also a risk—a contentious decision that might backfire and jeopardize everything she had worked so hard to achieve.She looked at the framed picture next to her laptop, which showed her, the twins, and Nicholas in utter happiness. They had gone through so much and come so far. These days, she made decisions for herself and them, their future, and the innumerable individuals who relied on her employment.A gentle knock on the door startled her from her reverie. "Come in," she beckoned.Lily, her assistant, entered with a deliberately neutral expression. "The board is waiting, Cassie. Are you prepared?”Cassie took a deep breath and braced herself. "Yes. Let's get this done.”A dozen eyes turned to her as she walked into t