Shades of Domination: Fifty by Fifty #2: A Billionaire Romance Boxed Set by unknow

Author:unknow
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Excessica Publishing
Published: 2015-01-15T11:00:00+00:00

Epilogue

Years later

A certain award-winning restaurant in Miami was closed to the public one Tuesday night, the entire place reserved for the intimate birthday celebration of Senator Richard Christopoulos’ only son. The whole night had been filled with music and laughter, the invitation list made up entirely of Derek Christopoulos’ friends. Media presence was zilch, and outside the restaurant, bodyguards were stationed at every corner to ensure the occasion remained private.

Inside, everyone’s attention was glued to the screen as Derek was presented with a surprise collage of video greetings from his closest friends.

First was his own cousin Leandro Christopoulos, a famous ex-biker, together with his equally famous girlfriend, Bobby Granger, who had long made a name for herself in the field of philanthropy. “Happy birthday, cousin,” Leandro drawled in his Greek-accented voice. “Bobby and I regret not being there to celebrate your birthday with you.”

Bobby inserted, “Actually, I would have loved to attend, but this man beside me---”

Leandro countered, “---acts only as a concerned father-to-be would. The doctor has told us that she requires rest---”

“Which means, you know, avoiding strenuous physical activity. Flying back to America for your cousin’s party is not stressful---” The rest of her words was cut off by Leandro’s kiss.

When Leandro pulled away, “As you see, cousin, women become more disobedient when they are expecting. A fair warning to you – I expect the same from your lovely, stubborn Jaike.”

The whole room burst into laughter.

Another couple showed up on the screen. “Happy birthday, Derek.” Throughout his greeting, Nick Christakos’ voice remained crisp and cool, as expected from someone who had started building his business empire at eighteen. Beside him was a stunning brunette, who despite having recorded the greeting at a nightclub was made to wear sunglasses by her fiancé. It was a puzzle to the media but a running joke among their friends. Everyone knew that Lilac had the most expressive violet eyes, something that Nick jealously kept to himself by having Lilac wear dark glasses as often as possible.

Lilac only spoke at the end, her stammer barely evident as she said with a smile, “H-happy birthday, Derek. T-thank you for being a w-wise advisor to Nick.”

Beside her, Nick was rolling his eyes. “Just because he’s older doesn’t make him wise.”

“That’s n-not it at all. I’m s-saying he’s w-wise because he knew you l-loved me before you realized it yourself.” She gave him an impish smile. “Wise, right?”

A pause, then Nick said seriously, “I think the shades aren’t enough. I should have you wear a mask next time, too. I don’t want others to see you smiling, either.”

“Nick.”

Nick’s twin and his own girlfriend Keanne were up next. The greeting was recorded straight from Keanne’s vineyard in France. They stood barefoot in front of the camera, with Jason’s jeans rolled up to his knees. The color of their feet made it clear they had been stomping on grapes before the recording.

“Ciao, Derek et Jaike! Joyeux anniversaire!” She rattled on the rest of her message in French.

When she was done speaking, Jason said, “Happy birthday to my good friend Derek.

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