CHAPTER 868. MY LITTLE BELOVED. The Big Leagues.The President of the Securities Commission, a burly man with graying hair and a stern expression, frowned upon hearing those words. He knew that complaints of this magnitude were not common.He took the folder offered to him with a mix of interest and concern and began reviewing it in silence."This is... serious. If this data is correct, Van Beek and his partner are in trouble," the President murmured, signaling to his assistants. "We're going to proceed with an immediate review. Give me a few minutes," he requested before stepping out, and Gigi looked at Niko in surprise."Do you really think this will work?" she whispered."This is how you play in the big leagues, baby," he replied with a confident smile. "Trust me, it’s going to work."And they confirmed it when the President of the Securities Commission invited them to sit down politely, and just five minutes later, one of his assistants walked in holding a tablet."Sir, it's confi
CHAPTER 869. MY LITTLE BELOVED. Another FlingGigi was sitting in her office, staring at Niko’s offer on her computer screen. The figures were impressive, and the proposal was even more tempting—a generous payment for her "idea," as Niko had called it. But instead of feeling completely elated, she had a mix of conflicting emotions. On one hand, there was the possibility of accepting the money and finally doing something that, as Niko said, she was good at. But on the other hand, she couldn’t shake the discomfort of knowing that if she was receiving such a large sum, it was only because she was Niko’s partner.However, before she could resolve that particular dilemma, a loud bang startled her out of her thoughts. The door to her office swung open, and before she could react, a man stormed in like a furious whirlwind.Van Beek’s face was red with anger, and his eyes held a mix of rage and desperation.Gigi’s first thought was for Niko, but she remembered he was in a meeting, so she pres
CHAPTER 870. MY LITTLE BELOVED. Miss Pastry Chef.Gigi felt different, as if she had woken up from a deep sleep. Life by Niko’s side had taken on a new meaning. After that confrontation with Van Beek, things seemed clearer: she was braver than she had expected, and he was an ogre in progress when it came to protecting her.However, after much thought, she had to honor all the effort Niko put in every day to make her feel at least a little more confident. So, a couple of weeks later, she cleared her throat as she sat with him on the bed.“Niko, I have to tell you something,” she said, crossing her legs beneath her with a bit of anxiety.He looked up from the computer he was working on and set it aside with a curious expression.“Of course, baby, tell me.”“I enrolled in pastry school,” she announced, holding her breath, and she saw how Niko’s eyes lit up in an instant.“No way! Are you serious? That’s amazing, Gigi!” he exclaimed, hugging her tightly and covering her with kisses. “I’m
CHAPTER 871. MY LITTLE BELOVED. The Keller ArmyOne week, two, three, four… One month, two months, three months…Time was simply flying by since Gigi had started pastry school, and each day, life seemed to smile at her a little more. The initial excitement of her new adventure had only grown, and now, after weeks of studying and practice, she felt like she was finally finding her place.Her skills in the kitchen were improving incredibly, her confidence was growing, and most importantly, she was surrounded by people who made her feel loved and valued.Niko waited for her every day—literally, like a child longing for a treat… in every sense. Not only did he encourage her, but he also seemed genuinely fascinated by everything she did, from the small pastries she brought him to the bigger projects she had to present in class.Gigi often found herself surprised at how well she had integrated into this new world. She had made some friends at school, but the most special connection she had
CHAPTER 872. MY LITTLE BELOVED. RageNiko couldn’t take his eyes off Gigi as they headed to the restaurant to celebrate her award.He couldn’t even describe how hard it had been not to devour the dessert just as she had offered it, and as he drove, he had to admit he was regretting it. Gigi was everything he desired, and at that moment, the idea of waiting until they got home to have her seemed impossible. He didn’t even want to imagine sitting through dinner first.With every passing minute in the car, his excitement intensified. His hand moved to Gigi’s thigh, caressing her softly, while she smiled at him because she could practically smell the desire radiating from him.“Niko, what are you doing?” she asked, though part of her already knew the answer.“Is the dessert offer still on the table?” Niko asked, biting his lower lip. “I won’t survive a full dinner, baby, I swear I won’t last.”Gigi shivered at that teasing touch on the inside of her thigh, and she almost swore she could f
CHAPTER 873. MY LITTLE BELOVED. A Shadow from the PastGigi took a deep breath before speaking, trying to contain the frustration in her voice. She stood in her mother’s living room, her heart pounding after the scene Renard had caused in the street. She could still feel the weight of his furious gaze, and the way her mother looked at her—somewhere between confused and disappointed—wasn’t making things any easier."You’re completely out of line, Renard," she said coldly, because now she knew she didn’t have to tolerate any of this. "I’m an adult, I support myself, I pay for my own studies, and I can live my life however I want."Her mother crossed her arms with a displeased gesture, but her eyes focused only on Renard with a strange expression. There was something bothering her even more than what her daughter had just said."Well, you’re right about that—everyone can do whatever they want with their own ass! But the least you could do is answer my messages! I’m your mother; there’s n
CHAPTER 874. MY LITTLE BELOVED. A Poorly Chosen FamilyNiko sat behind his desk, elbows resting on the wooden surface, staring at Chantal with a mix of coldness and frustration. So many years had passed, so many memories buried beneath layers of silence and well-drawn distances. And now, there she was, standing in front of him as if she had the right to walk through that door without permission."It's fine, Mrs. Nuvés… but call Security and have them wait at my door," Niko ordered, watching as his assistant peeked in hastily behind Chantal."Are you seriously going to have me escorted out with…?""I asked you a damn question, and you still haven't answered it!" he growled, standing up. "What the hell are you doing here?" Niko asked, not bothering to disguise the sharp, cutting tone of his voice.Chantal looked at him with an expression that mixed surprise and something else—something Niko didn’t bother to decipher."It's been a long time, Niko," she answered softly, as if those few wo
CHAPTER 875. MY LITTLE BELOVED. A NightmareNiko stood by the window, his gaze fixed on the city stretching out before him. Only minutes had passed since Chantal had left his office, yet he already felt the urgent need to act. The sensation of losing control of the situation burned inside him, especially because clearing things up didn’t depend entirely on him.Needless to say, he didn’t trust her at all. That was precisely why he needed all the help he could get. He grabbed his phone and dialed a number, his hands trembling with frustration."I need you here. Now," he said the moment he heard a voice on the other end.He didn’t offer any further explanation—he didn’t need to. The people receiving his call didn’t require any context. Whatever the threat or the problem was, they would be there, ready.He hung up without another word, but his thoughts remained clouded by Chantal’s revelation. A daughter? After eighteen years? And on top of that, she was accusing his own family of forcin