The Return of Alexander Knight

bowed his head gesturing his arm forward

llways; he couldn't help but reminisce about his childhood. He used to play in these hallways, with his mother or his nann

oking at any of them but one painting caught his

with long blonde hair, blue eyes and a pretty s

h a deep sense of loss. He stared at the painting for about 3 minut

paintings, photographs, sculptures and other fascina

oor. There was a brief silence before a deep voice

voice sounded out

tepped b

." Thomas gestured for Al

had built up for this confrontation seemed to crumble. He knew the person behind that door was his father, the

ing his resolve. He reached out for the handle, opened the do

light from a wall of windows overlooking the lush garden outside. In the corner, a fireplace crackled and at the very center, a large mahogany desk was placed surrounded by leather armchairs. Behind the desk sat an old man, h

lexander and cleared his throat t

ments and his eyes widened when

from his seat and urgently made his way to Alexander. Thomas made

ally returned to me." The man said excitedly as he t

coldly as he stared at his fathe

that's all that matters." The man named Nicholas compose

ured for Alexander to join him at his desk. T

k my Heir, you've done extremely well." Ni

I merely convinced him to return

ention on Alexander who still had an

ast few years my son?" Nicholas as

actually care. And who said I agreed t

y son?" Nicholas asked with h

his father's question and

my son, my Empire; the Knight Empire would need a successor when I'm no longer here. An

romise you will have everything you've ever wanted. Money, women, lux...."

Alexander said interrup

dition is." Nicholas relaxed on

nections and help me find her. Once you find her and the kidnappers, leave those bastards to me. I want to kill them w

e a fine heir after all" Nicholas laughed, delighted as th

o mistake about that. Now will you help

ng away from your obligations to the Knight Empire again." Ni

t his hand, his father handed him a pen an

s he scanned the terms. His eyebrows rose

ubmit to my authority without question. Your decisions will be

s I live; your role will be strictly subordinate. Any attempt to challeng

putation at all costs. Any behaviors deemed detrimental to our image wi

ce to the family at all times. Betrayal or di

a controlling snake." Alexander said an

never again. Sign the contract and you will have pow

t be your puppet, I want real authority, real power; give me that or

Nicholas said whil

fish reasons and I'm the only one who fits the bill. I will not hesitate to kill myself to preve

you valuable lessons my son. Very well then." He stood up and walked over to a shelf and opened it, he took out two d

quired more than 90% shares in each of those companies. I'm sure you are

ments in his hand. As he continued to scan through the document his

wealthy man but he had never imagined the

tries and business empires in the world, with the least co

lion. Alexander knew that they were a company that developed and sold robotics tech

ue of $700billion. They were a company that specialized in develop

but several notable businesses in the list too ranging from 10-star luxury hotels, famous malls, world acclaimed clothing brands a

nesses listed in the document. From his calculations, the Knight's empire would be ma

the list and stared at his

th of the Knight Empire?"

smug smile befo

hat, the net worth keeps increasing each day my

of such magnitude in all his years, his families' wealth was basically inexh

ad these companies alongside the Knight Empire together, the day I die; everyth

gn that contract and the only one above you in t

d spawned a new heir. Why go through these lengths to look for me."

his composure. He does have a reason. Alexander thoug

Alexander, it would be better if you don't know ce

ot, I'm a very busy man Alexander."

after I sign this yeah?" A

awyer, I want to include my son as my only partne

Thomas bowed and left t

ions son?" Nicholas turned to

r a few minutes before picking up

" Nicholas let out a bright smile as h