Hollywood Zenith

" Now that the matter is settled. What are we going to do now?" Delphi sighed and asked how they should proceed with the party.

Before Samuel could invite her Bernard interjected," Mr Samuel, I can see you have something to say to my daughter but before that I want to have some of her time."

Samuel looked at his expensive watch and saw it was only five in the evening. He might miss the 'walks' but he was sure he would be able to attend the evening gala and after party.

" Alright. I will mingle with the other guests. Yiu guys can take your time." He said and left them to their own devices.

Their blow was too sudden, he knew Bernard had to talk to top management and come up with a plan so as to not shake the foundation of the group. Delphina's inauguration as the chairmwoman was pretty much a done deal so he could take a more passive stance and let it all play out.

" Thank you, I promise you will not regret helping my daugher." Bernard put forward his hand which Samuel took as his sign of gratitude.

" Right, we also made a deal with Miss Alexis. I hope you can overlook her discretions. She would eventually want to cash out at that time you can swiftly recoup her part of the shares if not you can ask me for help. I am very optimistic about this company, the terms would be same I only want to reap the benifits." He reminded him.

" Have you talked to her folks? They might not like to let go of their control. Hermes has always been a shrewd bunch. I might try to implement some of their tactics to train future generations of company leaders."

" It's a good system and yes, I did talk to her father. I would risk jeopardizing my plan due to unknown factors. No matter what they are making returns so they would be quiet for now but I can't promise anything in future." Samuel said it outright so as to not give him any false hope.

" Well, they had always been like this. Don't worry I will also discuss with them what they want to do in the future."

Alexis glanced at Bernard with a bit of resentment. They might have mend their relationship but she couldn't forget how the old man wanted to use her as a pawn in his sick games.

" Will you ensure a smooth transition and the rise of stock price in coming days?" She asked begrudgingly.

" If there are no further surprise it will definitely bore fruits."

" Fine, I will talk to my father. I guess, I can congrat you for your early retire." She said her peace and had no further comments. The last part was obviously to rub it in his face but he didn't mind her little hostility since he had infact did her dirty.

Delphina still didn't know how she should face her father. Although the misunderstanding was resolved she wasn't feeling any better at the moment. In her eyes hi approach was just pure right evil!

Samuel finally stepped aside giving some space for father and daughter. Bernard again took the stage and announced," Everyone, I must say I was as shocked as you with how things unfolded but I think in the end everything was resolved. Please resume the music as we have a long night in front of us." after that he led Delphina aside for a private chat.

His words made the atmosphere relaxed, Bernard was right, it was a good show but everything had to end.It was time for them to relax and make connections to Delphina's faction.

As for Alan, these people didn't really care about him. There was no mention of his name during the banquet.

The atmosphere started to lively again as for Samuel, he was dragged away by The Grand Duke. He really wanted to get to know the impressive young man who stole the hearts of everyone in the party.

Soon, he was surrounded by elites laughing and joking with them. These people might be stiff and aloof with others but Samuel had a way to break their business exterior.

He knew almost everything about all fields as well as most of the things about current events.

They never thought he was so easy going, he was humble and kind as well a gentleman whenever other girls came up to say hello to him.

He kept his distance from those who were too eager get close to him. Last think he wanted was to come face to face with an angry husband or boyfriend.

Meanwhile, Bernard and Delphina chatted for about an hour. Bernard had to discuss everything with her daughter as soon as possible because the news would be out tomorrow. Someone was bound to leak the news so company had to make a official statement as soon as possible.

Bernard decided it was best to aend Alan away to few impoverished countries keeping an eye on him throughout his whole ordeal for any change in his behaviour. It would be best for him to face some difficulties and he also didn't want to fully cut off his son. He had enough money to promise him a comfortable life but he would never have any say in company's future.

" Lastly, I will only say that I will give you my blessings if you decide to chase him. He is an exceptional young man which means there would be a lot of people chasing after his success. You have to be the one to seize thr opportunity." He patted his daughter's head.

He was tall but her daughter took after her mother, a exceptional beauty with blue eyes and strawberry blonde hair. She was a bit thin but he knew such was the rave among this generation.

He also had some hint about her different tastes but she never let her personal life took charge when she was working.

" Father...you..." Delphina didn't answer him but her flushed expression told him everything.

Their awkward conversation didn't last long, they soon joined the party. Delphina and Sharon talked a bit before heading toward Samuel and Alexis.