Chapter 61Niklaus JacobsPOV"Zelina will you be okay at home alone with Aaron. I need to figure out what’s going on. Why someone would even do something like this in the first place" I’m rambling."Yes. I will be fine... You said you found out who it was. Who would do this?" she asksI do not know what to say my mind went blank. I do not know what to say... I cannot tell her Kaylah did this. Or tell her the Rivers family did this to keep us apart... What the hell am I supposed to tell Zelina? Dammit Niklaus pull yourself together! I scold myself for even thinking about this. The last time I kept something from Zelina, she nearly killed me. I'm not risking my life again it’s too risky, I'm going to come clean. it's safer for me and my employees since Zelina works for me, shit Zelina still goes to work"Zelina you not allowed to go to work""Why not?""It’s not safe, you could get hurt""Niklaus don't start with that again please. I am pregnant not a two-year old child who needs speci
Chapter 62Zelina JacobsPOVOnce I finally got rid of my crazy husband, I went check on our beautiful son. Our very own flesh and blood. No wonder I love him so much and why I have a huge connection with him. Right now, only one thing is missing and that is little Arcenciel...Tears start rolling down my face involuntary. I watch my cute baby sleep. I leave him there. And start thinking about Niklaus and my situation we are going on our second child but our marriage is not yet known to the world and we never had a wedding and I start thinking about a song I heard on the radio recently I google the lyrics and the sheet music for the song. I walk into a room where there's a piano that one uses. I put my tablet on the piano to see the sheet music. And I run through it once and then memorize the lyrics. Once I got the hang of it. I download the song on my phone. And then put my earphones in and once I'm ready I start playing the song on my phone and on the piano(Song - Little Mix - Secr
Chapter 63Niklaus JacobsPOVAfter leaving that place Shaw calls a house. I head to my parents Villa they supposed to leave in two months. I need to speak to my about everything that happened. When I get to the door the servants all bow their heads to show their respect and then say in unison"Young Master"To be honest I hate this title I have hated since I was a kid. It will get worse in 5 years when I become the official head of the family. thinking about this makes me feel sorry for Aaron this will be his responsibility in 16 years if he finishes University the same as the rest of us did. I hope this is what he wants. Because it’s not what I wanted. But I had a responsibility to carry the entire Jacobs Family on my shoulders since I took over Ravio at age 16. I was introduced to Shareholders at age 5 and started attending shareholder meetings at age 10 so when I took over they all knew I was capable of taking over. I remember when I took over everyone looked at me like I was some
Chapter 64Reign StevensPOVWe have been in Russia for five months and nothing has happened. We have not seen the target once. This morning Zia went to go get breakfast but she hasn't returned yet I'm starting to get worried I've phoned her countless times but she's not answering my calls, And I've tried to go look for but I couldn't find her. When I return to the hotel room, she's not there I see there's a note on the floor seems like it was pushed underneath the door. I pick it up and read it{SO, YOU CAME LOOKING FOR ME COMMANDER IF YOU WANT YOUR LITTLE GIRLFRIEND BACK YOU BETTER LEAVE OR I'LL KILL HER, BUT IT'S COMPLETELY UP TO YOU}Shit...I call Jones"Get your ass to my room now. We got a huge problem""Sure"Five minutes later he shows up"what’s wrong? Did something happen?"I hand him the letter... He reads it..."Shit what now?""We going to need back up if we going to save her""Who will we call. It seems like we have a mole in the agency. Because no one knew we were here
Chapter 65Niklaus JacobsPOVI rush to Alexis's condominium. I decided to first propose to her to reassure her that we will get a public wedding after she gives birth to our daughter. And it gives me at least five to six months to get rid of the other threats being my wife gives her. I know it feels like I don't want people to who my wife is but I need her to be safe... I'll give her a wedding on the moon if that's what she wanted, I'll even buy her mars as a gift if she wants it. It was never my intention to keep our marriage a secret. It breaks my heart to see her that way... Soon I reach Alexis's place. I walk up to her floor which is the top. I use the retina scan to open the door it works because we have the same eyes so I can open the door. I walk into the worst scene Mason on top of my sister on the couch... I give a fake cough. They freeze."Big brother..." Lex says"NIKLAUS!" Mason screamsNiklaus you early." Lex saysI said I was on my way" I say"Go get dressed Now!" I spe
Chapter 66Zelina JacobsPOVAfter my little 'episode' I went to shower, just as I was about to get dressed Aaron started crying. I put on my nightgown and went to pick him up. Then I went to get him a bottle. After I feed him. I put him in the cot in our bedroom. While getting dressed I seem to be 'TOO BIG' for a lot of my pajamas. finally I find a pajamas shorts which is a bit tight but I have to make do and then a loose tank top or scratch that a very tight tank top, then there's an issue I've been dealing with for a month my bra is too small this is I won't even bother wearing one tonight my breast are killing me right now, so I can't wear one anyway. I'm in no way body shaming myself it’s just something I got to get used to. I look myself in the huge ceiling too floor mirror in our closet, I see my little baby bump, I get tingly feeling inside, I know it’s not the first time I'm pregnant but it’s the first I know I'm pregnant it's both exciting and nerve wrecking after the miscar
Chapter 67Niklaus JacobsPOVIts 3am Zelina has been asleep for a half an hour now. I have to get up to get ready I kiss my sleeping wife in her forehead. I get up and pack a few clothing to last me for two weeks pack it in a duffle bag. And put a black jean, black top and a pair for black Nike air force 1'07... I kiss Zelina goodbye. Then go into Aarons room to kiss him goodbye as well. Then I take a nanny car to the airport... On my way to the airport I keep thinking about ways this could go wrong and that I could come home in a coffin. I have to come home. I have to help my wife raise our kids, I have to give her the proposal she deserves, plus an amazing wedding which she needs... I meet Raven and Shaw at the airfield and we leave in the family jet.ZELINAPOVWhen I woke up at 6 a.m. Niklaus was already gone. I get ready for the day, Niklaus said he's parents and aunt Nikita will come over today with her husband. I have never met her before. I must say the Jacobs Family is huge
Chapter 68Alexis JacobsPOVToday at 10 am we will be holding press conference announcing the merger between the three biggest companies in the world the companies are all in different industries and never had any problems so the merger will make work so much easier and having one company instead of three helps with distribution of shares, and also helps with work for all the kids in the family because there are a lot. Like Ravens bars, clubs and restaurants are under the Jacobs Group and so is Catherine's Tech company. Now with the merger all the companies under the Jacobs Group will form part of the new company. Let me explain, Ravio is a company under the Jacobs Group, the Jacobs Group was founded by the three brothers of the Jacobs family, they started HAO Industries HAO stands for the names of the three brothers, Hudson Jacobs, Anderson Jacobs and Owen Jacobs, and Hudson is my father's grandfather. The Jacobs Group is not a business or a company. lt’s an account in our family's
Aria JacobsPOVHey, I'm Aria Jacobs daughter of Zelina and Niklaus Jacobs... I am eighteen years old... I have an older brother named Aaron Jacobs, my brother spoils me too death he took over dad’s business a few years ago and he always makes sure he has time for me... He is a year older than I am...Today is a big day for me it’s my high school graduation, all our family is flying in just for today I'm so excited to see my aunt Catherine, I'm going to be interning at her company in Greece for the summer vacation... I love tech and my family has encouraged me to follow my dreams and I promise you I am...My mom hated the idea of me going to Greece for the summer, but she would never get in the way of my dreams..."Aria..." I turn to see my mother standing behind me...I was currently standing in front of the full-length mirror in my walk in closet... My aunt Alexis designed this dress for my graduation... It was a long black mermaid style dress with lace in the front and a very deep
Chapter 99Six months laterZelina JacobsPOVAria is ten months old already and Aaron is almost two years old... my kids are getting older by each day.Which makes me feel old... We found out that Zia is pregnant after Raven and Sidney's wedding she is seven months pregnant now...I was sleeping when Niklaus woke me"My Lina" he kisses my shoulder."Yes?" I ask not opening."Honey get up we have to leave in two hours" he tells me"Leave to where?" I ask"A family vacation" he tells meI open my eyes and sit up. "What?"He chuckles lightly "We’re going on a family vacation to Marseille""We going to France?" I ask in shockHe nods. "Yes...""Oh okay...” I lay back down covering my head under the sheets. “Five more minutes" I tell him"Get up Zelina" he tells meI roll my eyes and sit up. "Fine..."I get up get ready... We have breakfast and then head to the airport... I did not know the whole family would be coming, Niklaus's grandparents, He's parents, aunts, uncles, sisters, and cou
Chapter 98Today is the wedding…Raven was busy speaking to Niklaus and Reign about marriage and how doing in their respective marriages"Reign how are you and Zia doing" Raven asks"It’s been great up until two days ago, Zia's been extremely moody and making me go to France for her favorite chocolate which is ridiculous" Reign says"Zianna doesn't seem like fussy woman" Niklaus said"You trying to scare me out of getting married?" Raven asks"No... I am just saying" Reign says"Sorry to butt in but your wife is pregnant." A man walking passed said..."What no?" Reign says and asks at the same time"Could it be?" Raven says"I don't know" he shrugs. Reign did not take much note of that since Zia is supposed to be deployed next week."Have you guys used protection?" Niklaus asksReign shakes his head. "No... But" Reign pauses."But what?" Raven asks"She doesn't want a kid yet" Reign said"So does she know?" Niklaus says"I don't think so, she wasn't speaking to me this morning because
Chapter 97One month laterSidney CrosbyPOVTomorrow is the day of our wedding today I see the dress the girls chose for me... Zia, Alexis, Zarah, Zelina, Catherine, Emma, Taylor and the girls will be going with me to boutique owned by the family, Alexis designed my dress according to what the girls wanted they worked on this for an entire month... I am proud of my girls... They took on a task and completed it... I cannot wait to see the dress... I'm kind of intimidated by everyone, they all big figures in their respective fields, Zelina is a famous singer, Zarah is a famous actor, Alexis is the Vice President of a company, Emma owns several restaurants and she's a well-known chef, Catherine owns several tech companies and is the Vice President of Stevens Corp, Taylor was Currently studying Medicine she wants to be a surgeon like her mom and I'm a Lawyer from a small law firm...Suddenly I feel two hands wrapped around my body"Honey what are you thinking about?" Raven asks meStartl
Chapter 96Niklaus JacobsPOVSo since before the birth of Aria I've been trying to deal with the threats on my life... And I've been successful so far there still three powerful enemies that will need more than just money and the Military to handle, they all three from three of the biggest underworld cartels...Today I missed my wife and kids I haven't seen them in months I barely go home anymore I sleep in the office most nights... so I thought I could surprise her... And she attacks me out of nowhere and it’s not like I'm not trying sometimes she can be beyond unreasonable... It's like she doesn't give a shit about her life and having a wedding is more important than our kids growing up without a mother... I phoned my dad as soon as I got back into the office"Nick?" he answers on the fifth ring"Dad, I need a favor""Sure, what's up?" he asks“I need you hand me over the title" I tell him"I don't think you deserve it yet" he says"I've grown this company 10 Times bigger than you
Chapter 95Zelina Jacobs POVToday I went to visit my mom’s grave... I took Aria with me to introduce her to little Arcenciel... I went to my mom’s grave first then Arcenciel's grave... I spoke to my mom for a while..."I have always heard about a mothers loveYou sacrificed breathing for meI hold you in my heart... I burn a candle for youI burn a candle for youMom my heart misses you. You have blessed me with two sisters. But only one genuinely loves me...Mom I am sorry for not being able to help Scar She spent too much time with Dad and his wife they corrupted her mindI promise to never give up on her please mom forgive me for not keeping my promise to protect Scar. She was a baby when you left, so she has no memory of your love for her...Mom I'm married I have two amazing children and then I had a miscarriage before our other two kids...I'm so glad our little Arcenciel won't be alone anymore, please can you take care of Arcenciel for me? I know it is a lot to ask, but p
Chapter 94"Aah" I hear Robyn screamBoth Niklaus and I run downstairs to where the girls are...They are sitting on the sofa looking at the screen"What's wrong?" I ask"Mommy your name is in the game" Riley says excitedlyI look at the TV. My name is on the screen... Then Raven takes the controller from the girls he presses something...The screen blacks out...a song starts playing{Blinding lights - WeekendYeahI been tryna callI been on my own for long enoughMaybe you can show me how to love, maybeI'm going through withdrawalsYou don't even have to do too muchYou can turn me on with just a touch, babyI look around and Sin City's cold and empty (oh)No one's around to judge me (oh)I can't see clearly when you're goneI said, ooh, I'm blinded by the lightsNo, I can't sleep until I feel your touchI said, ooh, I'm drowning in the nightOh, when I'm like this, you're the one I trustHey, hey, heyI'm running out of time'Cause I can see the sun light up the skySo I hit the
Chapter 93Sidney CrosbyPOVToday is the twin’s birthday they turn six years old today... Raven told me he got the girls matching necklaces with the Eiffel Tower I hope they do not lose it was custom made with an R at the back... I got the Riley a new laptop and Robyn I got her an Xbox one..."Morning" Raven says"Morning are the girls up yet?""Not yet... Oh yes this from the whole family, they investing in your company, it’s for the girls future, and the family wants you to be their personal family lawyer, we don't get into a lot of trouble so you just get paid for doing nothing"He hands me documents... I look at him in disbelief when I see the amount they invested"Raven this is too much... There must be a mistake, there's an extra Zero" I tell himRaven comes up to me and looks at the documents"No, it’s right" he hands it back to me."Raven, they investing nine million? And paying me 1 million a month?" I ask in disbelief"Yes, it’s a little I know right? I apologize" What scar
Chapter 92"Who phoned now?" Zia asks"Nick"She nods."So, when do you want to get married? Where? Do you have a dress in mind?" I ask her"I don't want what other girls want. I just want a simple going to the courthouse and getting the certificate and then maybe having family over for dinner..." she tells me"Okay the last part is impossible... My family alone will not fit into my villa it's best if we maybe go to the Greathouse, and have something in the flower Garden..." I tell her "Okay..." she nods in understanding."How about we do that today... And have the reception tonight" I ask herShe smiles and nods "Okay...""Who do you want to bring with as witnesses... I choose Zelina from my side you can choose Jones or one of your many cousins" she asks"How about Nick?" I ask"Okay... I will phone Zelina later..." she tells me"Can we do it at nine?" I ask her"I'll phone the servants over at the Greathouse to prepare I'm sure Nick won't mind" I tell her"He owns the Villa, right?