Hollywood Zenith

" Young master, here."

" Ah, sorry." He took the cap and glasses that Nicole handed to him. He totally forgot about it. His snow white hair looked inconspicuous but with his disguise title, not many people would be able to recognize him.

" Are you trying to hide your face? Would this even work?" Delphina asked curiously. In her eye, a basic cap and glasses wouldn't be able to contain his handsome face.

" It will be fine. I have a talent for it." He didn't specify anything just smiled and walked alongside him.

Sharon was the one leading them. She was well known around here so there was no trouble at the gate but her associates wouldn't have the same luxury. It was only because Count specifically acquire permit for other three people that they were able to walk inside.

Still, everyone was looking curiously at the newcomers. Delphina had a mature charm about her, she didn't care much about them but Nicole the little beauty stood close to Samuel. He had no choice but to hold her shoulder and walk like they were a couple.

It might backfire because they would look at him twice but he didn't care much. He was only worried about Delphina's enemies finding out about them. Other two ladies wasn't dumb, they were susceptible to these minute changes so they walked more freely.

Sharon charmed the young nobles. As the viscount of France who lived in the city since her birth these people never saw her socializing much. It was good to see her around, as an eligible bachelor, she was never involved in any scandal so people had good impression of her.

One also had to consider that she had powerful parents, her circle of influence mostly covered young people, these old nobles were willing to make concession with her solely based on her own strength.

As for Delphina, the largest beneficiary of LVHM Group, her face was always plastered all over the city and magazine. Her status as princess of the Group was known to most people in the city. Despite her not having a noble title they couldn't underestimate the strength behind her.

Beside, the 'war' of succession was a widely known fact among the elites, since she appeared here, they were eager to see what she was up to!

As they walked inside, people began to come up to them to greet them. Delphina and Sharon tactfully acted as shield greeting others garner more attention to themselves so that Samuel and Nicole could pass by without any worry. It also made these young nobles happy, Sharon even called few of them by name which satisfied their vanity.

Suddenly, the waiter that was waiting for them breeze through the sea of people and told them about the Count. They followed him saying their goodbyes along the way. They came up to the reserved area to find the person waiting for them.

" Hi, Count Hay, I haven't seen you for a long time. We met last time at your daughter's birthday party." After entering the private room, Sharon was the first to strike up the conversation. They were both raised in the city so it was evident they had some run in during parties. They could be considered good friends putting aside their age gap.

" Count Hay, we meet again." Delphina greeted him with some restraint. Samuel and Nicole only nodded didn't particularly have anything to say to him. Since they were on Delphina's side they already knew what happened between them.

" Miss Delphina, I apologize for the rudeness the other day. I didn't expect you to be Sharon's friend. Please forgive me for not giving you proper hospitality that day." Count hurriedly apologize for ignoring Delphina. He was sincerely sorry, he didn't expect that he would have to ask for her help this time.

After all, Delphina did ask to visit him several times in the past trying to discuss shares in his hand but he didn't want to be involved in the civil strife of the Group. It's not because he had some rude thought about it, he knew it was better to be in the sidelines. It was his way of showing face to her old man by not taking any sides of his offsprings.

" It's okay, Lord Count. I don't particularly care about it. If it were me, I would have done the same thing after all I know how ugly things have gotten behind the scenes." Delphina wasn't short sighted, she knew his concessions but it still hurt her feelings. Still, she wouldn't lash out before a opportunity due to her ego.

At least she gotten the apology that she wanted without even asking about it.

Since both parties put their past behind, they could continue their conversation. Even if Count was in trouble right now, it was not easy to step on his pride willy-nilly. She was well aware of the self esteem of these nobles, it was better for them to lose their life than their face!

" Right, let me introduce you to the main man of the evening. This is Samuel, Samuel Rothschild. I am sure you have heard of him." Sharon said with a smile. Samuel decided to take off his disguise and faced Count Hay with a smile.

" It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance Count Hay." He said with a nodd. The Count was taken aback to say that he was shocked was an underestimate. He had heard that the heir of the Rothschild family was handsome beyond belief but seeing him in person he could say that the words didn't do justice to him.

Even among nobles, he never felt so dreadful even when facing those old fogies at upper echelons of society. Compared to him, he thought they were fake nobles. From the way he stood to how he looked at him, Count couldn't help but lower his gaze in respect.

It was inconceivable to think that it was their first time meeting face to face. Why would he feel this way toward a stranger? Who were Rothschilds? Even these french nobles never met anyone from that family, only someone with tremendous strength and power were worthy enough to meet them. Suddenly, he felt honored, extending his hand for a handshake.

It was instinct but he never expected him to to be gentle and not put off any air. He too took his hand as they shook hands like common man. He was happy in his heart to be recognized by the heir of the Rothschild family!

" Lord Prince, It's really a great honor tonight. I never expected to meet you here." He said with a bright smile on his face. Firstly he was happy to meet him but he also knew that his debt might really be paid off tonight. Why else would he be here if not to support the little princess of LVHM group?

All his suspicion and worries washed away seeing him. With him personally coming here, he could guess how much important the shares were in his hand. Personally, he was not optimistic about Delphina's prospect to lead the group.

There were many hidden dangers, even if she was competent there were many way for her to lose hope facing her father but with Samuel here, he seriously began to think that this succession war would be interesting.

" Come on, let's sit down and talk first." He gestured the waiter to bring few things for the guest. He didn't know the taste of these people so he ordered, different type of vintage wine and alcohol for them among them were one of the best vintage Cognac, Louis XIII.

" Count Hay, we can drink after finishing our deal. It would be good to celebrate with a glass of wine right? Let's talk about business first." Samuel said with a smile. It was getting late, he wanted to go back to Mayra and Kayla since they would be waiting for him. Beside, it would be right to strike the iron while it's hot, they didn't know if Alan wouldn't intervene before they finish.

" Alright, You must have already heard about my worries. I have been gathering resources for a day and the deadline in three days. I don't have much time to repay the debt." He paused and looked at their faces, he could tell they already did their research.

" When my grandfather acquire them, they were worth much. I know her and her brother are fighting for these shares so I want a fair price for them. This is the only way for me to gather ample money to pay my debts." He said his peace.

He didn't know if Samuel would pressure him to sell the shares for low price. After all his threats were very serious, serious enough to scare him and many noble families. He only wanted to use these shares to get rid of his debts.

There was a chance for him to offend Samuel. With the debt and a crazy enemy like Rothschild, he was stuck in a rock and a hard place. He didn't know how to say it but he didn't want to beg for it. He could only hope that these people would give him fair price! Thinking about the possibilities he began to sweat his ass off!