Hollywood Zenith

" Yes father, I am talking about him. I have seen pictures, do you think I will make such a silly mistake?" Alexis was explaining everything that happened during the meeting. It was hard for her to make her father believe that she had an encounter with one of the Rothschilds.

" What do you think? Can you believe his promises?" He asked solemnly. If they were to partner up, it would be great but if they were left hanging it would be disastrous as they would become enemy with several large consortium that were at odds with Rothschilds.

Being at the top came with a lot of cons, jealousy, envy and hatred were common place that would mean that Hermes would receive the same treatment if they were to get in bed with them. If not properly supported they would become shark food for other families.

He was also embarrassed about their intelligence division not being able to pick up anything about the partnership. It would been a disaster if Delphina wouldn't come out and shown who her backer was. They narrowly avoided it due to sheer luck.

" We can trust him beside, he would be in a disadvantageous position with shares in our hand. Even with his huge wealth, it's hard for him to gather another six percent shares in few days before the party.

Even if they were manage to do it in the future, the Group would become a laughing stock in fashion circle along with constant turbulence, no one would be willing to have confidence that company's stability." She was right. She knew it was a win win situation with some assurance if push came to shove.

Listening to her daughter, he thought for a second before giving her a green light. If Rothschilds were serious, it would be good for them to have such a behemoth as their partner beside he could also make a lot of money in the process. It was a very interesting offer, having fixed allies was something that was hard for him to pass.

" Alright, do as you see fit. Report to me every day. You have done a good job this time."

Alexis was excited to hear her father praise her. They were not from the main branch so her father had to report to other elders but she knew her father's permission was most important. They could gain considerable support in the future!

After few more minutes she came back to give them the good news. Samuel only nodded fully expected such an outcome while Delphina breathed a sigh of relief. Now their team was formed.

" Good, not that it has been decided, let's do our own thing and avoid public eye. We will meet in less than a week at the party to give my father a surprise." She was confident and was eager to see the look on her father's face. Samuel could only shake his head because he knew something that they didn't but it would ruin the atmosphere so he didn't say anything just went along with it.

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Alexis didn't stay, she wanted to leave and prepare as soon as possible. After leaving the cafe, she felt relieved. The tension and anxiety before the meeting disappeared, there was no need for her to juggle around anymore. No need to rack her brain to support Alan's decadence, she could let go of weeks worth of stress!

If she wasn't on the street, she would have laughed along and celebrated but for now, she could only suppress her desire, even after getting into the car she composed herself but her driver who was with her for years knew that his young lady looked different from before.

Meanwhile inside the Cafe, Samuel and Delphina was sitting discussing few more things like how to sneak Samuel inside the party for the big reveal.

" I will take care of it but what are you going to do with your brother? If he kept living like this he will eventually turn up dead on a woman's belly."

" Why are you so worried about him? I will let my father deal with him if he didn't give me a sufficient answer I will take the matter into my own hand. Beside, you are saying it like you don't indulge yourself."

" What? Why are you suddenly talking about me?"

" Why not? I am just curious, how many partners have you had? There are a lot of rumours floating about you on the internet. Some people even went through every video combing through it to find anything about your personal life. Don't tell me you don't know about the infamous club."

Her sudden question caught him off guard. Ever since they met, she had never been much interested in his private life.

" I know but I don't care much about it." He denied everything. If he started counting, there were many like Adele, Iblis, Kate, Bella, Liliana, Rosaline and even Paige, Maia and Isabella, Liliana's big sister who were still on the fence. It was already too much for him so he wanted to take it slow in the future.

" Don't care? You are sensitive because Sybilla is involved with you? Maia and Paige?" She squinted hoping to find some clues in his facial expression. He could feel her gaze and turned stone face, was it jealousy? Wasn't she not interested in men to begin with? Was it a way for her to show her gratitude?

" Sybilla? Don't joke around, of course I am not involved with that....princess." Hearing Sybilla's name reminded him about millions in expenditure that he had to give her every month. The black hearted princess was spending his money just because he asked her to keep an eye on others.

" Oh, then Paige and Maia are certain. With addition to Adele and Iblis that makes four of them. How you manage to tame these women....I have to admit that you are much capable than I thought."

Samuel mouth was wide open hearing her praise him regarding 'taming' girls! It was never his intention to begin with, things sort of happen but he knew the more he talked the guilty he would be in her eyes. He ignored her snickering tactfully, he heard her whisper 'playboy' in a soft tone but it didn't affect Delphian's favorability towards him.

She was even tempted to make a move, after everything was done. She finally had time to screen his god-like physique and temperament. Who wouldn't want such a person as their partner?

Beside, France being city of love, she had seen far too much for her to surprise her about these things. Especially in upper circles such things were common, Samuel who was million times better than these people...she had to admit, it was really a alluring offer.

" Sami...." Just when she was about to say something they heard Elise talk. She didn't want to disturb but she was getting restless sitting inside the cafe. She wanted to take a look at the 'gift' he prepared.

" Alright, we will talk later. I have to go, just call me if you need anything." He skillfully closed the conversation hoping to leave. Delphina also knew that it was rude for her to keep him after all he already did his job. She would have more time to talk about it in the future.

" Okay, I will stay here and wait for Sharon." She showed him to the door before walking inside again. She had to discuss few things with Sharon and also give her the good news in person.