Chapter one (1) Before the graduation day.

Addison bent down and picked up the remote control on top the table. She was dressed in a deep wine colored, sleeveless dress that was very simple,yet flattered every aspect of her little figure. She was only ten years old but her bodily shape was way too attractive in a delicate way.

"Wow!, I can't believe that I could finally watch you". Addison exclaimed delightfully, referring to the television she just turned on. She placed the remote control on top the table and sat down to watch.

"M. K group recently won "MY CHOICE" award for the most socially responsible company here in America.

"Hey..... am not interested in all this damn company issues". Dragica said with a frown and went for the remote on top the table.

" Today M.K group President Miles Karter, owner and founder of M K GROUP. Had finally decided to resign and appoint his son Damian Karter has the next president". The media announced, showing the pictures of Miles and his son Damian Karter together.

"Wait a minute, Damian.... Damian, isn't he mom's childhood friend!". Addison stated. She quickly pressed the pause button of the remote control and rushed upstairs.

Addison rushed into her room and briefly searched for something inside her bag pack. She believed that Damian, was a her mom first love. So she had long kept the photo of her mom and the man named Damian. Not knowing the full story, she only believed what she chooses to believe.

"Yes!...I found you!" Dragica sputtered out as she took out the photo from her book pack and ran back to the sitting room.

The man in the photo and the one on TV where the same person, only that,he was a much younger in picture than on TV. She turned the back of the picture to read what was written in it.

"Vanessa and Damian forever. I knew it was him". She said, with a bright smile.

'Mom will be happy if she finally meet him all this year. And beside that, I we need someone like him to be present on my elementary graduation day. She straightened her hair as the flow of her thought suddenly stopped.

"I just need to find him. Using him as a surprise for mom will be my first mission and a present for my classmates who are desperate to see my dad. Yes! he just have to play the rule of a caring fake father!". Addison joyously shouted and ran toward her mom's research room.

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New York city, In M K GROUP. One vision, smart decision.

The D day of Miles Karter resignation.M.K group,is the largest net exporter in America.They build it position in America and the region by operating in several key areas. Agriculture, sugar and meat industry, banking, tourism,hotels and renewable energy resources.

In the parking lot of M K GROUP,a man in his late 70s,emerged from his car,a Honda CR-V black edition along with his bodyguards. He was dressed in a dark matched suit, a suit designed by the world famous tailor Enzo D'Orsi of Savile Row fame,the suite was made from marine sheep wool which there are only two in the world.

conservative ties and a louise philepe leather dress shoes.

His hair was white gray and coiffed to perfection. His eyes has the same startling clarity as a mountain stream and the lineaments of his face could have been in perfect proportion if not for the little old age wrinkles. He seemed moulded from a different cast as he had an androgynous look uncommon to most people. Lacquered and enamelled by the sun,he radiated energy and brio.

The board of directors were all giggling over coffee when Miles Karter walked in. When he entered, they all nervously stood up and greeted him.

"Seeing how everyone is giggling,I guess black ivory coffee was worth it price".He gave an arrogant sneer as he said the words and sat down. Tapping his fingers on the table.

"You see",he continued."This coffee you all are drinking is the world rarest coffee and is only sold to the world's best five star hotels. However I made friend with the CEO of blackivory coffee company. And that how you all got to drink the world rarest and most expensive coffee on an important Day like this". He said. His eyes sparkle, with the skin a little wrinkled round and under them, and with the mouth a little drawn back at the corners.He was totally enjoying this.

"Thanks for treating us to the most expensive coffee in the world this morning sir". The chief operating executive said with a rude gesture as he offered a small bow of his head.

Everyone chuckled softly except for president Miles, who levied a glare at chief operating executive.

"And rarest in the world". Miles Karter corrected him with a small smile.

Just then the door opened and president Miles sectary walked in, he walked toward president Miles and whispered something into his ear's. Then he left after he offered a bow to the president. For a moment, president Miles looked disappointed and said, "The soon to be president has just arrived at the airport and will be here anytime from now".

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At the airport, a tall handsome figure in suit emerged from his private jet,followed by his sectary who held a suit case in his hand. He expressionlessly walked out of the jet to join the appointed driver sent to pick him up at the airport. He was the soon to be president of MK group. The one and only son of M K GROUP president.

Few seconds after he came out of the jet, the car door that was assigned to bring him straight to the company, opened and a beautiful woman came out of it. She dressed with elegant simplicity. Her sable black long hair tumbled over her shoulder. And she had a demure personality.

The moment the soon to be president set his eyes on her, a trace of coldness flashed into his eyes.

The woman quickly noticed the cold appearance. She slightly frowned, took in a deep breath. She felt disappointed in her heart but still tried her best not to show it. "Dragan! welcome back". She greeted as she stepped forward and hugged him. "Your kids". She continued as she smiled up at him shyly,still hugging him. "And I, have missed you so much".

"You came all the way here to say that?". He asked with a derisive tone as he pulled away from her arms. And took a step toward the car.

"Why?!.Why are you doing this to me Damian?!. Can't.... you at least pretend that...that you care?, not for me, but our.. kids please....am begging you...". The woman said as tears flowed out of her eyes.

"Not now Zelda,today is a very important day that I won't want it to be ruined by you". The man snorted,is cold voice revealed absolute authority. He gave his sectary a look, and the sectary quickly rushed to the driver's side.

"Do you mind stepping out of the car, I'll take it from here". The sectary spoke out in a dignified manner, referring to the driver.

"ye...ye....ss, sure". The driver replied and hurriedly stepped out of the car. He made a bow to Damian Karter and stood three steps away from Zelda.Who was originally furious at her domineering CEO husband.

"Am sorry Zelda.., but I can't avoid to share the same car with you right now, okay?". He stated, with a disgusting look. Then he entered the passenger seat and shot the car door without glancing at her.

Zelda gaze was slightly cold as she watched the car disappeared like a gust of wind in the airport. She clenched her fist until her fingernails dug painfully into her palms.

Damian left the country and his family six years ago, when Zelda was still eight months pregnant with their second child who was now about to clocksix years. He left home to work in his father other branches across the world. And his now back for good.

"Sir Damian, ummm...I had someone, look into Vanessa Palmer, and this are her personal info and where she is staying". The sectary stated, using his right hand to pass the document to Damian. His eyes continually flickered toward the rear view mirror. The sectary looked up again into the rear view mirror, sensing Damian's anger and regret.

"I don't remember giving you an order to find anyone named Vanessa Palmer". He fingered his necklace absent mindedly as he talked.

"Ummm.. I happened to see you, back when we visited the company in Montenegro...."

"Can you just keep quiet and drive, am already stressed out by meeting that pathetic wife of mine a while ago. So... please don't add to it" Damian cautioned, there was a tinge of sadness in his voice as he threw the document back to his sectary.

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The executive members were beginning to grow impatient for the late arriver of the new president.

"I wonder what is taking the new president so long to get here from the airport". The chief operating executive complained,as a cunning smile crossed his face.

"With all due respect sir, I don't think that this is the right time for you to handover this company to someone who has just proving himself to be irresponsible,just because he is your son. So I suggest you take things slow and think about handing out your resignation letter". That was the (COB) speaking. The chair of the board. Zelda's father Carson Brown and best friend to president Miles. He was known to be a very honest and outspoken man. So when president Miles told him about his resignation,he bluntly disagreed,although the soon to be president was his daughter's husband, and knowing fully well that he will be the one benefiting most in this decision making. He still begged his friend to think about his rash decision

At that moment, the door opened and Damian Karter stepped into the conference room. Just as he stepped into the room all eyes turned to him. He paid no attention as he continued to stride toward the direction of his father. They all gazed up at him, overwhelmed by the compelling aura around him, without understanding it. He got closer to his father president Miles and bowed down gracefully.

Then he looked up at everyone as his solemn gaze roved over to the chief operating executive.

"I'm sorry for making you wait when you all must be busy". He apologized, his tone cautious but respectful as he bowed down again.

"I'm not going to give any excuses as to why I came late but I promise to take responsibility over it. As the leader of MK group from now on. There's nothing I can do about the fact that I'm president Miles son. Also I've been appointed as the president of MK group without much effort. And I'm sure that was an unexpected variable for all of you. But I'm going to face all the variables and uncontrollable situations with one unchanging aspect from now on. What I plan to do from now on, his to convince all the directors who doubt my competence, and to set the new vision of MK Group. I'd like to introduce myself officially. I'm Damian Karter, the new president of MK Group of company. He finished his speech and bowed his head, his gentle courtesy and quaint speech won their hearts as they all clapped their hands profusely. President Miles smiled for he felt quite sure that he made the right decision at the right time.

The chair of the board Mr Carson Brown nodded and smiled with satisfaction.