Axion Enterprises' club was located on the southern outskirts of Harrowfell, surrounded by mountains and water with stunning scenery. It was a comprehensive venue combining equestrian sports, high-end social events, and an exclusive private club.
In addition to offering activities like horseback riding, golf, tennis, and swimming, it boasted a luxury hotel, beauty salon, lounges, and vibrant nightclubs. It was designed to meet the social, entertainment, and relaxation needs of the elite from Harrowfell and the surrounding cities.
The club operated on a membership system, with different levels granting varying privileges. Of course, even the lowest-tier members weren't ordinary people.
The owner of this club was Nathaniel, the youngest heir of Axion Enterprises. He had been Dominick's classmate during their time at an elite private school, which Marissa and Julian had also attended.
Marissa had been admitted through connections with the Vanderbilt family. Julian, on the other hand, had earned a spot due to his exceptional academic performance as part of a scholarship program.
For the club's grand opening gala, Nathaniel had not only invited Dominick but also extended the invitation to their former teachers and classmates from school.
With her spirits high, Marissa couldn't stop smiling as she gazed out at the passing scenery and their approaching destination. "Dom, look," she chirped. "This place is actually pretty nice. Seems like Nathaniel, that troublemaker, finally decided to take something seriously for once."
Unlike Dominick, who had been groomed from a young age to inherit his family's business, Nathaniel, as the youngest heir of an old-money family, had the luxury of being reckless and indulgent. With no pressure to become the successor back then, he'd always done as he pleased.
Back in school, Nathaniel had been a troublemaker through and through. If he wasn't getting into fights, he was chasing girls—or almost blowing up the school.
His grades had been so poor that the Beaumont family had no choice but to send him abroad after graduation. No one expected that, upon his return, he'd pull off such a big accomplishment.
Julian glanced back from the front passenger seat and chuckled, "If Nathaniel didn't start proving himself soon, the Beaumont family would've exiled him for good." Dominick, staring out the window, remained silent, neither agreeing nor disagreeing with Julian's remark.
The Beaumont family's internal affairs were even more complicated than the Vanderbilt family's. What they called "exile" was, in some ways, a form of protection for Nathaniel. After all, he was the heir to the Beaumont family. Even abroad, his life was one of luxury and privilege.
With the competition for the Beaumont family's succession growing fiercer, Nathaniel's return at this time surely had a deeper motive.
Dominick had no interest in the Beaumont family's internal drama. However, with Vanderbilt Group's upcoming collaboration with Axion Enterprises, he understood that any move by Axion Enterprises—especially from Nathaniel—could have significant implications for Vanderbilt Group.
Therefore, for Dominick, this visit wasn't about attending an opening gala or a casual reunion like it was for Marissa and the others. It was an opportunity to closely observe Axion Enterprises and Nathaniel. Everything else was just meaningless socializing.
Meanwhile, Grayson sat quietly in the car, his gaze drifting to the lush trees and greenery outside. Unexpectedly, he found himself thinking of Paisley. He wondered if she could recognize the trees, flowers, and grass here.
Before long, the car entered the club grounds and stopped at the hotel's main entrance. A team of reception staff and a group of early-arriving classmates were already waiting by the door.
Upon seeing Dominick's car pull in, everyone broke into warm smiles, lining up on either side of the car door as if they were peasants awaiting the arrival of a king.
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