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
Chapter 69 Niklaus Jacobs POV We just landed in Moscow and headed to the address Reign gave me. I sent Zelina a message to let her know I have landed. I also check the news about the merger seems like Lex did an amazing job... I upped Zelina's bodyguards I also had new bodyguards trained specifically to protect her... She now has 100 bodyguards to protect her when she leaves the house, I've also been setting up guards for Aaron and Aria. But Aaron and Arias guards are, not needed right now. The fact that Aaron is my successor means that he have an enormous amount of death threats that's why I need to teach him how to defend himself at age 2 my son has to be better than I was. he's my successor which means he has to be better than me. We reach a secluded rental home. As we walk in Reign and another guy is standing looking a warehouse plans. "Niklaus thank you" "Sure." "Like your coolest Cousin didn't come?" Raven says Reign walks up to Raven and hugs him. To be honest we have not
Chapter 70Third PersonPOVDeal with the enemies in the yardAfter they reach the meat factory, get out of the car, and deal first with the enemies in the yard in front of the building. There were two guards standing guard at the entrance. Reign and Niklaus put a suppressor on the rifles they had on them signaled when to shoot and took the guards out at the same time. Both went for headshots..."Seems like you not rusty after all" Reign saysThey sneak between the cars while placing sticky bombs under each of the cars they pass in case this goes wrong and need to get out fast and then they can't follow them back."So how have you been?" Niklaus asks"Good, busy but good. I was at your baby's memorial service; I didn't think you would want me there so I stayed at the back""I never hated you, I just wish you would be honest with me. And not hide your life from us.""Zelina is pregnant?""Yeah""Congratulations. I am really happy for you. Sorry for dragging you into this mess""Sure, c
Chapter 71Reign StevensPOVJust as jumped out and landed on the mattress I heard a gunshot when I looked up I saw Niklaus falling from the window. Shit... I quickly move the mattress so he can fall on it... he's been shot in the stomach..."We've got to get the hell out of Russia right now. Raven call your dad tell him we on our way back right now. Tell your mother as well that Niklaus is injured and to come over to my place. Also tell Cate to hack into the Jet so we have 10 hours if Niklaus doesn't get surgery by then. He could die. I need you to help me Bradshaw, help me stop the bleeding" I howl at everyone. Shit I should've been the last one to jump out. This man has a pregnant wife and kid at home. Third uncle will never forgive me if anything happens to Niklaus... first we need to leave this building then set off the bombs especially since Niklaus is bleeding... We get Niklaus in the car. laying him on the back seat... I take the driver’s seat and Zianna sits next to me... Ra
Chapter 72Niklaus Jacobs(Nine-year-old Niklaus)POVI was playing video games with my cousins Raven, Reign and Zain when my sister and other female cousins rain into the movie room. Then there was a girl with them she had long blonde hair that was tied into two braids and she had this amazing blue eyes. I know I'm 9 years old but this is my future wife. One problem though we only in New York for one year. Until my dad settles business here we moving back to California, Los Angeles. Zar comes up to me with her new friend and introduces her friend to everyone."Big brother come see my friend she's so pretty...""Hey there beauty would you like to be my princess?" Raven says... Everyone rolls their eyes"No thank you. Mommy says I can't love boys who likes lots of girls""Who told you I like lots of girls?""Lexi""Alexis Jacobs what happened to loyalty?""Remember we agreed my friends are off limits""Fine. Beauty what's your name?""Lina. My mom used to call me Lina""Hi... I am Nikl
Chapter 73Reign StevensPOVFirst Aunt and Second Uncle came out of the room"How is he?""Niklaus is fine... I had to make do with what I had available, so surgery took longer, it will also take him longer to heal, unless you can get your first uncle to get the nyra cream. It will heal he's wound faster, and your fast thinking with the gunpowder saved your cousins life...""Thank you, first aunt. When will he wake up? His wife keeps calling I don't know what to say. And he will need to go home or a safer place, he cannot stay here, it is dangerous""I know, but he might not wake up for at least a week or two and in that time he can't be moved.""I understand"I should phone Zelina saying he is okay... I take Nicks phone and phone his wife..."Hello Mon Mari, are you okay? I was worried when you weren't answering my calls?""Hey Zelina it's Reign here, Niklaus is sleeping right now. We got caught up and the place we staying doesn't have any cell service, he said I should tell you, he
Chapter 74 – Niklaus wakes upOne month laterReign StevensPOVA month went by and Niklaus has not woken up we had to let Zelina know since it’s been a month, I have no idea how to do it. How do you tell someone their husband is in a coma and you have no idea when they’ll wake up?Its round about nine in the morning and it’s time to call Zelina she should be awake by now...Third Uncle is here as well and Third Aunt taking care of their son, Third uncle had to take over the company as acting CEO until Niklaus wakes up. First Aunt said that Niklaus hit his head at some point which led to his brain swelling and the reason for an induced coma, but he was supposed to wake up three weeks ago. I phone Zelina"Reign" she answers. You could hear she sounded tired."Zelina there's something I need to tell you" I say"What's wrong? Did something happen?" she sounds panicked now. good going Reign.I sigh, there is no good way to say this. "Yes, kind of... Actually, I've been lying to you, we've
A week later Niklaus Jacobs POV So, a week went by First Aunt and Second Uncle said everything is normal and I can go back to work. Alexis completed the merger and the proposal plan without my help. She really is amazing. Today is my first day back at work but instead of going over to the head office I head to CoLab where Alexis is... I need to hear the plans for the proposal, I need to propose to Zelina tomorrow I need to do it tomorrow. I need to get it done as soon as possible. I need her to know I love her. I get into the nanny car. which has been upgraded to an Audi A6 "To CoLab" I order the driver "Yes sir" he nods On the way to CoLab I send Alexis a text to let her know I'm on my way... Reign has been home a lot since this incident, he came over every day this week, which is not good I need privacy, but I know what happened scared him, but I also owe him my life I know without him I would of died in Russia but again I wouldn't have been shot if he didn't ask me to come ov
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?