Returning to the Skyland Hotel at 7:30 PM, the grand quiet of the Presidential Suite welcomed us back. I told Seraphina to order whatever dinner she desired directly from room service, along with a bottle of vintage red wine.
We ate together in the living room, sharing lighthearted laughter and soft glances across the low table. After dinner, I took a warm shower first. When Seraphina stepped out of her room a few minutes later, dressed in a silky, slate-grey nightsuite, her damp hair resting against her shoulders, she looked effortlessly stunning.
I leaned back against the headboard, catching her eye with a playful smirk. "Why don’t you stay in my room tonight?"
Seraphina froze mid-step, her cheeks instantly flushing a deep shade of crimson. "W-What? Stay in your room?" she stammered, caught completely off-guard.
I chuckled, giving her forehead a light, affectionate tap. "What are you thinking, love? I just meant sleeping together and cuddling. Though... if you want more, I certainly won’t complain."
Her face burned brighter, but a gentle smile broke through her bashfulness. We climbed under the soft duvet, and I pulled her into my arms, resting her head against my chest.
A quiet chime sounded in my mind.
[System Notification: Confidante Seraphina Lin has experienced intense emotional fulfillment!]
[Indulgence Points Granted: +100 Points!]
[Current Indulgence Points Balance: 1,750 Points!]
I looked down to whisper goodnight, but Seraphina had already fallen fast asleep, holding me tightly even in her rest. I wrapped my arms securely around her, pressing a soft kiss into her hair before drifting off myself.
The next morning, daylight flooded the bedroom windows. I opened my eyes to see Seraphina still sleeping peacefully beside me—the very first time she hadn’t woken up before me since I checked into the suite. Seeing her face first thing in the morning was worth infinitely more than anything my billions could buy.
I pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead. "Wake up, love. It’s already 11:00 AM."
Seraphina jolted awake, her wide eyes darting to the bedside clock. "What?! 11:00 AM?! I’m so sorry, Julian! I didn’t wake up early to prepare your breakfast—"
"Relax, love," I interrupted softly, patting her head with a warm smile. "You’re not just my butler anymore; you’re my girlfriend. You work with me, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to boss you around. Don’t stress about simple things like breakfast."
A radiant smile spread across her lips. She leaned up, pressing a sweet, lingering kiss to my lips. "I’ll get ready in ten minutes and order a light breakfast for both of us!"
"Sounds like a plan," I smiled, stepping out of bed.
I took a shower in the guest bathroom and dressed in a comfortable yet sharp casual outfit. By the time I walked back into the living room, Seraphina had already set out a light meal.
"Seraphina," I said as we ate, "make sure that when Mr. Carter arrives at 3:00 PM today, he is escorted directly up to our suite so we can sign the contract efficiently."
"Understood, Julian," she nodded, immediately moving to arrange the living room furniture to suit a formal business meeting.
While she prepped the room, I lounged on the velvet sofa, pulling up a popular live-streaming app on my phone to pass the time. As I scrolled through top content creators, a sudden System prompt chimed.
[System Event Unlocked: Live-Stream Tipping Event!]
[Event Rule: Every Stardollar spent on live-stream creators will yield a 2x Cashback Multiplier!]
A smirk played on my lips. I topped up my streaming account with 100 million Stardollars and began throwing ultra-luxury virtual gifts across top streams. Golden dragons, luxury yachts, and virtual diamond crowns flooded the broadcast screens, causing streamers to scream in utter shock as millions of viewers went wild in the chat.
Within an hour, the full 100 million Stardollars was spent.
[System Notification: Host spent 100,000,000 Stardollars!]
[Milestone: Host has experienced the thrill of high-tier indulgence!]
[2x Cashback Received: 200,000,000 Stardollars!]
[Host Current Liquid Balance: 1,783,000,000 Stardollars!]
Just as Seraphina and I were discussing the schedule, the suite’s doorbell rang softly. Seraphina opened the door to welcome Sam Carter, Chairman of Carter Holdings, along with his daughter, Clara Carter, who wore a sharp corporate blazer and held a leather document folder.
"Hello, Mr. Carter. Welcome," I greeted smoothly, gesturing to the seating area. "Please, make yourselves comfortable."
We settled onto the plush sofa. Clara handed me the equity transfer agreement with a calm, professional expression. "Here is the contract for the 30% equity stake, Mr. Vance."
I opened the folder. Activated by my Mind of the World-Class Business Titan, my eyes swept over the legal jargon, instantly identifying a hidden, highly restrictive clause buried deep within the document.
I closed the folder with a deliberate snap, leaning back against the sofa with a cool, disappointed look.
"It seems Mr. Carter isn’t as sincere about doing business as I thought," I said calmly.
Mr. Carter blinked in surprise, sitting up straight. "Mr. Vance? What do you mean?"
I tapped the third page of the document. "Section 3, Clause B: ’The investor agrees that future equity resales can only be executed directly to Carter Holdings or with explicit board authorization. Furthermore, any future share acquisitions require mandatory prior consultation with Sam Carter or Clara Carter.’ If you’re not interested in a genuine partnership, don’t waste my time by bringing trash like this into my suite."
Mr. Carter’s eyes widened as he turned sharply to his daughter. Clara’s stoic expression cracked, a light blush of embarrassment creeping up her neck.
"My sincere apologies, Mr. Vance!" Chairman Carter said quickly, bowing his head. "This was a standard minority protection clause my daughter drafted. I will have it removed and a fresh contract printed immediately!"
Ten minutes later, a revised, completely clean contract was delivered. After reviewing every word, I signed my name and authorized the direct 1.2 billion Stardollar transfer.
I stood up, shaking hands with Chairman Carter before turning to Clara.
"Miss Clara," I said with a faint, knowing smirk, "if you want to play legal games with me in the future, at least hide your restrictive clauses better. Don’t make them so obvious."
Clara stared at me, her sharp eyes flickering with a mixture of shock, embarrassment, and sudden respect.
[System Notification: Host taught the target a lesson in corporate dominance!]
[Indulgence Points Earned: +250 Points!]
[Total Indulgence Points Balance: 2,000 Points!]
[System Notification: Bindable Target Detected!]
[Name: Clara Carter]
[Beauty Score: 92/100]
[Affection: 10/100]
[Loyalty: 0/100]
[Past Relationships: None]
[Would the Host like to bind this target?]
Bind her, I instructed mentally.
[Binding Successful!]
[Target Clara Carter bound as an Active Target!]
[Special Perk Unlocked: All corporate and equity investments will permanently trigger a 5x Cashback Multiplier!]
[System Notification: Spent 1.2 Billion Stardollars on Corporate Equity!]
[5x Corporate Cashback Multiplier Applied: Received 6,000,000,000 Stardollars!]
[Host Current Liquid Balance: 6,583,000,000 Stardollars!]
With the contract finalized, we shifted to discussing the upcoming Municipal Land Auction in two weeks.
"Mr. Vance," Chairman Carter explained, laying out map blueprints on the coffee table. "There are three major development plots up for bid. Plot 1 is the prime commercial center—every major group, including Grant Holdings, will be fighting tooth and nail for it. Plots 2 and 3 are seen as barren wasteland that the government is trying to bundle off."
I looked at the blueprints, my sharp strategic intuition taking over.
"Which plot we buy, when we bid, and how much we spend will be determined solely by me," I stated with absolute authority. "During the auction, no matter what I bid, do not react. Just remember one thing: the one thing I do not lack is money. When you do business with me, you never have to worry about losses."
Clara looked at me, her breath catching slightly as she took in my overwhelming confidence and effortless composure.
[System Notification: Target Clara Carter experienced emotional fluctuation from Host’s absolute confidence!]
[Affection Increased: +10 | Loyalty Increased: +10!]
[Current Status: Affection 20/100 | Loyalty 10/100]
"Understood, Mr. Vance," Chairman Carter nodded with deep respect. "We will follow your lead entirely."
After finalizing our strategy, Chairman Carter and Clara took their leave.
As the suite door clicked shut, the living room fell quiet again. I looked at the signed 1.2 billion Stardollar agreement on the table, then turned to Seraphina, pulling her gently into my arms.
With over 6.5 billion Stardollars in liquid cash, a 30% stake in Metro City’s top corporate group, and the land auction right around the corner, Grant Holdings was about to learn what real power looked like.