Crown Heir

[ Chapter 19 ]

The entire sky was white with clouds and the sun shone bright upon the horizon as above the central financial district of the Imperial, countless of Imperial's skyscrapers could be seen were dotted along the Imperial's skyline and they all are standing in all of their magnificentness.

Royal Metropolis was the primary area for finance, commercial and business services in Imperial of Huaxia. It's also known as one of three world largest central business district alongside Midtown Manhattan of United States and Moscow-City of Russia.

This financial district occupied five kilometers square of the Hanjian District on the centre of Imperial. Geographically situated in the centre of the city, sandwiched between forty five road and fifth avenue.

Royal Metropolis was well known for heaven house of capitalists and numerous of renowned business moguls as along with Midtown Manhattan, was one the world's leading financial centers, and it's containing second highest concentration of business and money of the world. The fact that this financial district alone generating almost twenty percent of Huaxia GDP was enough to tell how important this place is to the business world.

Among the countless tall and sparkling skyscrapers, there's one of the most eye-catching building famously known as Crowne Imperial. The Crowne building wasn't only as one of Imperial's tallest skyscrapers, it's also the grandest and one of the oldest.

It's built in the mid of 19th century and had two major reconstruction along the time. Stood at seventy two stories and nine hundred feet, the building was designed in neo-futuristic style, each corner embodies the modern futuristic of urban architecture, screamed power and affluent.

The iconic Crowne Imperial was owned by one of Huaxian wealthiest households and functioned as the headquarter of the Huaxian leading business group, one of the world's heavyweight business Tycoon.

Inside the highest floor of the grand and awe-inspiring building. Seated at the front centre of the conference hall was a man with impressive figure and imposing presence.

The man was a young man dressed in a limited edition set of tailored fitted black Versace suit that flaunted his well built, slender yet muscular frame. He's tall with with square shoulders, and long athletic legs.

The man had a well defined face, slightly long pitch black hair that's neatly slicked back and penetrating dark eyes over a fine straight nose.

All of executives in the conference hall, women and men dressed in professional attire, were holding their breath away as focused look painted their countenances while looking at the man whom by mere of his presence, was enough to tell that he's the person at the top of power structure.

Some of them were looking at the man with utmost respect while some have their eyes at the man as if they're assessing him, but they all have to agree on one thing, the man was as highly capable as the rumours say.

As usual the man looked glacial, formidable and absolutely gorgeous. His presence was domineering and intimidating but it's not the point overbearingly frightening, it kind of bearing of the absolute monarch as the man perfectly knows how to put the right pressure on the situation.

From his prepossessing posture, daunting gaze, well articulated voice and his every gesture was perfect as he knew how to carried himself well.

While scanning his eyes around the people, the man had his eyes high giving the illusion that he's the top people could only look up to and his every breath was the law itself. People find it hard to look straight at him in the eye and to deny any of his word was like against the natural order.

His astounding picturesque face devoid any emotion, he's as unreadable as moonless night, surrounded by the air of stark mystery. A noble and majestic air was hung around him.

As appealing as the man was, everyone in the room know that there was something completely different inside, the exact opposite of his charming outside, just like their Chairman whom they greatly respected and feared.

Truth be told, to say that female executives were disturbed by the man was understatement, they're smitten by his ever so arresting beauty. If one takes a closer look, behind their serious and professional facade, there's a sparkling glint in their eyes when they steal a glance just to admire the man's perfect masculinity.

That being said, they couldn't be blame though as swooning over such a finest and alpha male was the nature of women, they know their limit as the man was available only in their most beautiful fantasy.

Everyone in the room are top professionals, executives of the nation leading business group and one of world's business magnate. They're the best of the best in their field, as they had to compete with millions of professionals to reach the high where they're standing now, hence there's no room for unprofessionalism.

The man before them wasn't someone to be offended, or worse, sexualised.

"Continue."

The man's well-pitched voice slashed through the spacious conference hall, his voice had an edge of authority as he instructed the people who were doing presentation to continue. Thus the meeting was resumed after the man's interruption for strategic improvement.

The man, Julian Long, had his eyes glued on the presentation while his hand flipping through the document in front of him. His posture was straight as he focused all his attention on leading the meeting and on the presentation about one of subsidiaries company's monthly report.

Almost three months have passed since Julian took over the post where he occupied right now. At first, he wasn't instantly accepted by most of the board of directors and executives, some was even took the stance against him.

He could understand though after what had happened. Some say he's too young and inexperienced to hold the authority that he held right now. Especially those veteran executives. However, it wasn't yet the time to rule them with the iron fist as most of them are experienced veterans who have been loyal to the Chairman. He gave them his respect for their loyalty.

Proving himself worthy of his status was the only way and only after he impressed them had they began to accept him. He knew some of them haven't completely accepted him but showing them who's their new master was the art he takes enjoyment from. Pushing people to a complete submission was the game he excelled at.

To provide a glimpse of his background, he wasn't a Chief Executive Officer or President, neither was he the Chairman. He's the director of both the financial and operational departments. His position was quite special within the executive structure as to say that he's the right hand person of CEO wasn't an overstatement, in fact he's second in command after the CEO herself and was also directly responsible to the Chairman.

Seating next to him was his personal assistant, Geraldine Xu, a beautiful woman with shoulders-length black hair and brown pretty eyes, she's dressed exquisitely in a man fitting attire, white shirt and black trousers adorned her statuesque figure. She's also wearing a pair of white gloves and a matching black necktie.

The meeting was held for another one half hour before Julian put the meeting to an end after he gave them a harsh yet constructive speech about the underperforming of the subsidiary company, he excellently designed and set a new strategic management to improve the performance of the subsidiary company. He didn't holding back on giving those who expressed their excellent ideas a good credit and compliment.

"You may dismissed."

Julian ended the meeting before standing up and leaving the conference hall. Geraldine folded and carried the documents before she followed behind him with grace expressionlessly.

Everyone inside stood up and remained tilting their head down until the man was completely gone from the room. Some of them revealed admiring look while some found it hard to accept that there's nothing from the man to be criticized. They're impressed by the man's calm disposition and high critical analysis. The way the man handled the entire meeting with all of its problem was marvelous to say the least.

Inside the royal styled and spacious office room.

The interiors of the office was luxuriously masculine with a perfect combination of classic and modern aesthetics. The whole office screamed of class, fine taste, power and wealth.

Julian lounged back on his opulent leather seat behind his massive classic Dalbergia wood desk. His expressionless face was nowhere to be seen as it morphed to his usual easy going self. He listened to Geraldine's report with his leg over his thigh and eyes over the woman in man fitting dress before him.

To the world Geraldine was his personal assistant, while the truth was more than what it seemed, she's his right hand person and trusted aide. Providing him with all assistances regarding business and his private life was her duties. Geraldine was also extremely proficient and excelled at management, tactical analysis and hacking. She's also responsible to assist him in managing his private life.

Geraldine herself was his long serving right servant and it's been almost fifteen years since she's assigned as his personal servant. Geraldine was an orphan before she's taken by Long household. Among many candidates she managed to impress Long Household with her excellent abilities and only after she passed all the extreme test had she got the honor of direct serving the crown heir of the Long Household. As his personal servant, she pledged her absolute loyalty to none but him.

As for the meeting that had just ended, while he led and focused himself on leading the meeting and the presentation, he had her analysing every single executives, the purpose was to evaluate them, to determine who are worthy and who aren't of his new reign.

"Any news from Christopher?"

Julian questioned once Geraldine finished her analysis. Different from Geraldine, Christopher was his left hand person who excelled at executing his dirty works.

"He informed me that all running well as we have planned, you will get the information by the end of this week." Geraldine answered dutifully.

Julian nodded approvingly and leaned back his head to the headrest lazily.

"Sire, your meeting with the representative of Quarterly magazine will be at 3PM. After that, you have an arranged date at eight this evening." Geraldine listed his remaining business and private schedule for today.

Julian mused while tapping his fingers on his thigh, "It's been a while since I had an arranged date. Tell me again, who is my date for tonight?"

"Alisa Wang." Geraldine answered, "She is the daughter of senator Jason Wang and had just graduated from Oxford University this year."

"Her mother is Katherine Wang. One of Madam's close acquaintance," Geraldine added as her tone carried a warning.

Julian gave her a side glance, dissatisfied. "I know."

"Well enough for that. About what I told you last night, have everything done?" He queried.

"Yes," Geraldine answered, rolling her eyes at him while her face remained expressionless.

"I've someone contacted the director about the full movie investment and they had agreed to have miss Clarissa as the main role."

"Fashion brand Shanghai Wang have agreed to collaborate with miss Addison and I had delivered the black rose to miss Evangeline's penthouse," Geraldine finished.

Clarissa, Addison and Evangeline are his most recent beauties entrapped inside his web of women. They're all pretty women who have been warming his bed for the past two months and he enjoyed their company.

"Is there anything else?" Geraldine asked.

Julian took a silent breath for a brief moments. Taking in her ice beauty he curved his signature smile.

"How about you get yourself a flower. You know what Geraldine, your beauty deserves more of my attention."

Geraldine returned his signature playfulness with a complete indifferent look. "Sire, you're flattering me." She was being sarcastic as she's used to his playfulness.

Julian gave a soft laugh and waved his hand, "You may leave now."

Geraldine nodded before leaving and heading to her own room next to his room.

Speaking of ice beauty, it reminded him a certain gorgeous beauty who had engraved her very enchanting memory deep within him. He's dearly looking forward to their next meeting and he knew it wouldn't be that long.

Her endearing smile was something he's incapable to forget.