After dinner, I headed up to my study to review the finalized contracts prepared by the Cosmos Group.
Tomorrow marked the official ground-breaking for the municipal district development project we had won at the auction. Practically every top corporation in the region was scrambling to secure a partnership with us. Once the announcement hit the news tomorrow afternoon, the Cosmos Group’s stock price was guaranteed to skyrocket.
As I was flipping through the financial reports, the soft click of my bedroom door interrupted the quiet.
I turned around from my desk and paused. Clara and Seraphina were standing in the doorway, both dressed in sheer, elegant black lingerie.
A slow smile spread across my face as I leaned back against my desk. "Are you two trying to seduce me?"
They exchanged a quick, knowing glance before looking back at me in unison. "Yes," Clara said, taking a step forward. "Is it working?"
I immediately walked over, wrapped my arms around their waists, and pulled them both toward the plush bed. "Very much so."
Moments later, Seraphina rested her head against my shoulder while I held Clara tightly against my side.
"You two might regret poking the dragon tonight, sweethearts," I teased softly.
"Is that so?" Seraphina purred, reaching up to gently pull my collar down. "Why don’t you show us?"
I leaned down and captured Clara’s lips in a deep, passionate kiss before turning to pull Seraphina into an equally intense embrace.
’System, open the shop,’ I commanded mentally.
The blue holographic interface flared to life in my mind, displaying two immediate upgrade options:
Charm (+10 Points): 1,000 Indulgence PointsPhysique (+10 Points): 1,000 Indulgence Points
I purchased both instantly. I had started the evening with 80,000 points, but after bringing Sophia into the villa and playing with little Daisy earlier, I had earned an extra 5,000.
After deducting the 2,000 points for the stats, my balance settled comfortably at 83,000 Indulgence Points.
[System Status Overview]
Host: Julian VanceCharm: 70 / 100Physique: 70 / 100
Feeling a sudden surge of physical vitality and charisma, I closed the system interface to give my full attention to the two women in my arms. Under the soft, flickering ambient light, the intimate, warm night stretched on for hours.
The next morning, the bright sun was already high in the sky by the time we woke up. We were all thoroughly exhausted, but as I lay there with Clara and Sera snuggled on either side of me, I felt a deep sense of satisfaction and contentment.
A gentle knock on the heavy bedroom door broke the quiet.
"Give us five minutes!" I called out.
Clara, Sera, and I quickly tossed on comfortable clothes. Once we were presentable, I pulled open the door to find Sophia standing in the hallway, holding little Daisy’s hand.
"Is everything alright, Sophia?" I asked, rubbing the back of my neck. "Did my secretary not show up for Daisy’s documents?"
"No, no, he already came by!" Sophia explained quickly. "He took all the necessary files and said he’d personally drop off her official enrollment certificate before three o’clock this afternoon."
I blinked, confused. "Then... why are you knocking so early in the morning?"
Sophia raised an eyebrow, a subtle, amused smile playing on her lips. "Early? Julian, it’s twelve noon."
"What?!" Clara gasped from inside the room. She sprinted over to the bedside clock and gasped. "Darling, I have to take a shower right now! The press conference for the municipal development project is at one o’clock!"
She rushed over, planted a quick, frantic kiss on my lips, and added, "I’ll meet you downstairs in fifteen minutes!"
Before I could reply, Seraphina zipped past me like a gust of wind and slipped straight into my private bathroom to get ready first.
I turned back to Sophia with a light chuckle. "So, why did you come up?"
"It was getting so late, I was starting to worry if something happened to you," Sophia said, her mature, refined voice carrying genuine concern.
"Nothing’s wrong," I smiled warmly. "We just stayed up a little too late last night. Have you and Daisy had breakfast yet?"
"No, how could we eat before the host?" Sophia replied, looking a bit sheepish. "Though Daisy was getting hungry earlier, so I used the kitchen to prepare a quick meal for her. I’m sorry for using your kitchen without asking first..."
"Why are you apologizing?" I interrupted gently. "And why did you cook it yourself? We have a full kitchen staff in the villa! You should have just told the head chef to prepare something for both of you. In this house, you never have to wait for anyone to eat, okay?"
I picked up the hallway intercom and dialed down to the main kitchen. "Chef, prepare a full breakfast spread for me, Clara, Sera, and Sophia right away."
Half an hour later, after taking a refreshing shower and changing into casual clothes, I walked down into the grand dining room.
Clara was already heading toward the front door in her sleek business suit. She paused as I walked in, kissed my cheek sweet, and smiled. "I love you, darling! Bye-bye, I’m getting late!"
"Drive carefully, love," I called out as she hurried out to her car.
I took my seat at the head of the dining table next to Seraphina and Sophia, while little Daisy played happily with two maids in the adjoining living room.
"Sophia, how are you finding your room?" I asked, cutting into a freshly toasted slice of bread. "Is everything to your liking?"
Sophia adjusted her posture, regaining her polished, professional grace. "The suite is exceptionally comfortable, Julian. Everything we could possibly need is already provided."
"Glad to hear it," I smiled.
Right as I took another bite, a crisp chime echoed in my mind:
[Ding! Host has experienced a new lifestyle milestone: "Caring for the Family."] [Rewards Granted:]
Cash: +50 Billion StardollarsSpecial Passive Title: [Family Man] (Effect: Grants elite-level mastery over all domestic and household skills, including gourmet cooking, home care, and nurturing loved ones.)
I smiled internally. A passive domestic buff? Not bad at all.
Checking my financial status, my liquid bank balance had jumped to 403.12 Billion Stardollars, bringing my total net worth to an astounding 560.12 Billion Stardollars.
Feeling pretty good about the progress, I finished breakfast, wiped my mouth with a napkin, and walked over to the living room with Sophia and Seraphina.
Daisy was sitting on the rug surrounded by colorful blocks.
"Daisy, do you like your new bedroom, little one?" I asked, crouching down.
The moment she saw me, her face lit up. She dropped her blocks and ran straight into my arms. I scooped her up easily, bouncing her on my hip.
"Yes!" she beamed in her cute, squeaky voice. "My room is so huge! I can play with dolls and even ride a bicycle inside! But... I don’t have a bicycle or a dollhouse yet."
"You don’t?" I bopped her nose playfully. "Well, today I’m taking you to the grandest toy mall in the city. We’ll buy a dollhouse, a bicycle, and everything you need for kindergarten! We just have to wait for my secretary to drop off your school certificate and supply list."
Daisy’s eyes sparkled with pure excitement. "Yay! I’ll go get ready right now! Can Mommy come with us too?"
I looked at Sophia with a chuckle. "Of course she can. How could I take you out without your mother?"
Sophia smiled warmly, taking Daisy from my arms. "Come on, sweetheart, let’s go pick out a pretty outfit."
Once Sophia led Daisy upstairs, I turned to Seraphina, pulling her into my arms by her waist. "Are you coming with us, love?"
Seraphina checked her tablet with a slight sigh, leaning her head against my chest. "I can’t today, darling. I ordered a fresh restock of imported groceries, vintage wines, and new luxury decor for the villa. I need to wait for the delivery trucks and double-check the balance sheets to make sure everything matches what I ordered."
She leaned up on her tiptoes, pressing a tender, sweet kiss against my lips. "Go have fun spoiling little Daisy. I’ll take care of our home, love."
Checking my watch, I realized it was almost time for Clara’s live press conference announcing the municipal district development project. I walked over to the main living area and sat down on the plush leather couch in front of the massive 200-inch ultra-thin display screen.
I switched on the financial news channel. On screen, Clara stood gracefully at the podium, surrounded by reporters and flashing cameras, announcing the launch of our multi-billion Stardollar project. As she finished her speech, the live broadcast cut to the construction site, where heavy machinery and hundreds of workers were already breaking ground.
Within seconds, the news anchors reported a massive surge in market activity:
"BREAKING: Cosmos Group stock is skyrocketing at unprecedented speed following the municipal development launch! Financial analysts predict the stock will hit its maximum daily limit for the remainder of the week..."
A quiet smile touched my lips as I watched the market value of Cosmos Group surge under Clara’s leadership.
I switched off the TV just as the main doors opened. My senior secretary and my head of security walked into the living room together, holding a thick leather folder.