Hollywood Zenith

" You came early? Did you miss my cooking that much?" He asked. The person in question was fiddling with their phone and they only notice when he spoke up.

" Sami!" He got a big hug feeling her soft body envelop him.

" I just got out from training. You shouldn't hug me randomly." He tried to get away but she was persistent so much so that she practically climbed him. He had to reluctantly support her by grabbing her waist as she wrapped her legs around him.

" It's not like we haven't done it before beside, I don't mind it one bit!" She went further and gave him a kiss. As his hands were busy, he couldn't do anything but to let her play with his lips. He sat down on the sofa taking her along on his lap.

" Do we really have to do it now? Are you afraid that others will caught us?"

" Is it wrong for me to show affection to the man I love the most? Beside, you taste especially good this morning!" She was brazen which was quite unlike her usual self.

" Fine, fine. Let me clean myself up. We can have a nice breakfast first and then talk more about it." Samuel was afraid to be caught by Amanda or Nicole again. He felt like it was better to keep their affection in bedroom as much as possible for the time being.

" Why? Don't tell me you stayed up all night enjoying yourself? Is she still here or you are planning to hide her again?" She said with a smirk.

" When did I ever hide anything? If I didn't introduce her, you guys wouldn't even know about it!"

" Ho, why do I feel like there are more of these rivals out there? Still, I will not lose to them!" Why did it suddenly became a competition? He didn't know she was feeling that much self conscious about it. It was true they hadn't talk about it for quiet some time still Kate and Bella was an unexpected surprise even for him!

" Miss Adele?" As expected they were interrupted by Amanda who came out of the kitchen.

" Auntie, how was your Christmas? Aren't you taking time for yourself?" Adele was shocked to see her but still composed herself instantly. It's not like they were naked or anything so there was no need to worry about it, right?

Coincidently, she also spotted Nicole who was coming out from behind. Unexpectedly, she reacted better than Adele thought. There was no bashfulness of her previous maiden in love, as she walked out without showing much emotion only a smile on her face.

" Did I read it wrong? Did something happen when I was away?" Adele became concerned. It was unlike for Samuel to put his hands on her right or was he really playing the wolf in sheep's clothing persona too remarkably?

" Have you eaten yet? I will set the table if you want." She asked with a smile on her face.

" Alright but let me clean myself first. I drove around a lot to come this early." Adele suddenly felt disinterested in teasing Samuel, she was more interested with what was going on with their little maid.

" I should also shower first." They walked upstairs under discerning eyes of Amada and Nicole.

" Nicole..." Amanda sighed looking at her reaction.

" I am fine. You don't need to concern yourself with this anymore. After our last night talk, I know I was wishing for the moon."

" I didn't mean it like that, I can ask him-"

" NO!" She yelled out abruptly before continuing," Please don't. I don't want to pester young master with needless things. Beside, I will be going away to college soon, I already decided to further my studies after our discussion. We won't have much chance of interact in future."

Amanda didn't know whether to laugh or cry seeing her like this. It was not good for her to go through with such a thing especially when she didn't even do anything wrong. Emotions were something that hard for anyone to control but ultimately she thought it was for the best.

First and foremost they were employee of the Rothschild family. It was basic rule for them to not engage with the family members with such intentions. It would only spell trouble for Nicole to traverse this thorny path, it was better for her to just give up quietly since everyone was still oblivious to this issue.

Upstairs, Samuel jumped into the tub soaking inside warm water to mend his sore muscles. He went a little too hard, challenging his limit which was not a easy thing to do when one had super strength. One of the reason why he built the home gym with modified equipment was to not alarm others about his superhuman capabilities.

" Seeing the wake of destruction from your last night 'fight', I dare to say that Kate is really capable colleague." He heard Adele enter naked taking the seat opposite of him.

" You are making it sound like I am working you like a slave. You know, you can just leave if you are that worried about it."

" I think if I don't help she will physically exhaust herself but I can see by looking her that you must be having a hard time to control yourself."

" Oh? Don't underestimate your own 'assets'." He pulled her closer making her sit between his legs. Running her hands around her so called 'assets' gave him a much needed relieve, it was better than any stress ball he ever held!

" Ah! How could you still have so much energy left?"

" Doesn't it speak volume of my stamina? Do you think its a easy job to satisfy a horde of girls?"

" Rascal! That's the problem you created! You reap what you sow!"

" Is that so? Then, I will stop holding back and reap my rewards!"

" Stop it! Ouch! Be gentle!"

They played around the shower, just messing with each others' body. Both knew that anything more would have to wait since people were already waiting for them downstairs. In the middle of it, he also woke up the sleeping beauty with the crude method of drowsing her with handful of water.

Another hell broke loose when Kate went into a fury as she didn't get her beauty sleep. Fortunately, she soon calmed down after hearing about prospect of tasting good food. She was becoming a fan of Amanda and Nicole cooking just after tasting it couple of times.

They dressed up, walking downstairs. Kate and Adele talked about what they did during Christmas. Adele was especially intrigued to learn that she was able to meet the infamous Queen of this country. Even she didn't had such a privilege in a decade that she known Samuel.

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" hahaha, so she had been put on house arrest how am I not surprise to hear it?" He asked about Hannah because they were set to return together.

" I can clearly tell that you didn't want her here. Was it so hard to dot on your little sister?"

" It's not like that." Samuel immediately shook his head to deny such allegations. If somehow Hannah found out, he wasn't sure what drastic measure she would take to make his life harder.

" They are spending time with their extended family. Apparently she promised last year to visit them after refusing it repeatedly for years. So there is no way for her to return before her winter break."

" Good- I mean, it's sad."

" haah..." Adele didn't even want to talk about it anymore.

" Right, I was about to tell you guys something. I have great news!"

" What's devious plan are you hatching now?" Kate could tell how his face lit up that it was not going to be something good.

" Do you have so little faith in me? I was only telling you that we will be departing on a retreat near the coast. I acquire a nice place that came with a recording studio. It's about time I fulfilled the promise I made to you few months ago!"

" Wow! Are you serious?" Adele was elated to hear it. She had been meaning to ask about it but since he hardly took time off, she felt it would be a shame to ask him to work during it.

" Yes, it's a fully stocked place with best equipments. I will ask Mr. Russell to send everything regarding your album, we can hash something good next week."

" Week? Will it be enough? Who will operate the equipments then? Do you want me to contact them to send some people in?"

" What? Do you doubt my capabilities? I promise the your first album would be a hit!"

" Adele is a singer? I didn't know that." Kate was finding out for the first time. She never expected her to be a singer. Since she mostly seen her with Iblis, she thought Adele also hailed from a rich family but that didn't seem to be the case.

" haha, I am not a full fledged singer like he is making it out to be. Aspiring would be a right word." She made a self deprecating remark trying not to boast since she wasn't even known in music circles.

" She is just being humble. You will find out more about it when you actually listen to her."

" Wait! If you are cooperating, doesn't that mean you will going to sing with her?"

" No need to be so curious about it. Everything will be revealed in the booth!"

" Are you going on a trip young master?" Amanda who was listening asked. Samuel told her the specific, the place wasn't far only a four hour drive from the Estate. It was in another city, although it was less bustling which was good. They could quietly record without worrying about any distractions. Abigail really came through acquiring it and renovating it in a flash!

" So there was no one to take care of daily chores? How would you focus if you busy doing everything by yourself?"

" We can just order-"

" No! It's not good to always eat outside! it's better to have a homemade-"

" I have an idea!" Kate cut them off. She could see Nicole snooping around in the vicinity too shy to show herself still her curiosity couldn't be hidden!

" Why don't we take Nicole with us? It would be good experience for her and she could help around the place."