Chapter 16: Ruediger and Nathaniel’s Long Friendship
Nathaniel was the CEO of Faulkner Investment. He spent most of his life at the office or home, only socializing when needed at the banquets or events he was invited to.
More often than not, Nathaniel sent his assistant, Fabian Mendez as his representative.
Ruediger and Nathaniel's friendship began more than a decade ago when both of them still lived abroad. Circumstances led them to one another and the obstacles they faced only deepened their bond.
Ruediger's return to their homeland, Velondia more than five years ago was due to Nathaniel instead of himself. His friend geared up on a revenge scheme against his own paternal family.
Nathaniel succeeded but, he lost the love of his life.
Ruediger quietly watched Nathaniel pluck the lavenders. The sun glimmered on his dark hair. Having known him for this long, he knew what his friend wanted to do.
"Get inside. Stay for dinner," uttered Nathaniel without looking at Ruediger.
"Yeah."
As the descending sun sprinkled a golden glow on their backs, Ruediger followed Nathaniel inside the manor. His friend brought along the harvested lavender for a vase.
Walking down the hallway, Ruediger had already familiarized himself with the manor. Despite being huge, only Nathaniel and Tristan lived here.
"Tristan's cooking now, I think," said Nathaniel, his eyes drifting in the direction of the kitchen, "You can help him if you want. That boy will be happy."