RISE OF EROS

Andrew really did not expect to meet this young man because of Alfi's four friends who came last time, he was the calmest and the only one who did not want to take the service of the courtesans.

Andrew had found out later that the courtesan who accompanied him in the room could not use her charms, as the boy did not want to. They simply remained drinking wine and chatting throughout the evening.

When Andrew learned of this he was confused but did not bother to give it much thought, he associated the young man with a strange case. However, for these same reasons, he thought it was strange to see him in this place, especially at night.

"Mr. Solaris, what a pleasure to see you again," Andrew greeted hiding all his doubts and the young man smiling replied, "I appreciate the courtesy Mr. Andrew, but you may call me Samuel."

Seeing that the young man allowed him to call him by his first name, he also allowed the same treatment, "Then, you can call me Andrew too. Tell me, what brings you here?".

"I have a very special guest visiting me next week and I would like to entertain him," Samuel said. Andrew immediately furrowed his eyebrows because with the status and money this young man had, inviting his visitor to the best pleasure house in town was not difficult.

For this reason, Andrew was wary of Samuel's proposal and without hiding his distrust asked, "Forgive me for asking, but why the Heavenly Palace? There are many other houses of pleasure much more luxurious and flashy."

Samuel was no fool and listening to Andrew's distrustful tone, he felt that there was some misunderstanding, but he did not understand where. He had no idea that the relationship between Johan and Andrew had deteriorated, so he could not understand that Andrew was distrustful of him because of his friendship with Alfi.

In spite of everything, Samuel replied, "It's because of your new attraction, the dance room. I have not seen a place like that anywhere else. You will understand that my guest is a man who knows the world, so it is hard to please him and I think your dance room is perfect."

Despite his distrust, Andrew continued the conversation, "Conditions?" to which Samuel replied, "None, I just want him to enjoy himself." Samuel's response surprised Andrew, who again couldn't help but be suspicious.

Samuel being perceptive, again noticed that Andrew was looking at him with suspicion and not being able to hide his curiosity asked, "Andrew, I couldn't help but notice that you seem to be on guard against me for some reason, have I offended you in any way?".

Andrew did not immediately answer his question, but instead examined him with his Eros eyes. Surprisingly, his aura showed no malicious intent, his aura was as calm as it could be.

Discovering this, Andrew began to think about how to encompass the situation. He now knew that this young man was not lying to him and had no bad intentions either, but he did not know how to answer his question.

Unable to find a way to evade the question, Andrew was uncomplicated and told him the truth, "Samuel, forgive me for treating you with suspicion, but as a friend of Alfi's I have to have my reservations."

Andrew's comment confused Samuel, as he knew, Alfi and Andrew were friends and Andrew was even a business partner of Alfi's father, so he didn't understand what he was saying.

Andrew noticing Samuel's confusion, let out a sigh and explained, "You don't seem to know this, but I have some business dealings with Johan, Alfi's father." "I'm clear on that," Samuel said, to which Andrew said, "Well, things aren't going very well between us."

Samuel as a smart man, immediately tied up the cavos and understood the reason for Andrew's caution and suspicion, but within seconds he let out a small laugh and commented, "Andrew, I think you have a misunderstanding."

That comment caused Andrew to furrow his eyebrows and he couldn't help but ask, "What do you mean?" to which Samuel replied, "I think you're confusing my relationship with Alfi."

"He and I are just acquaintances. That time he invited me to his party because he wanted my help with a project he had and he thought he would gain my help by inviting me to that event. Since I couldn't refuse at the time I attended, but we are nothing more than acquaintances," Samuel continued.

After pausing and moistening his throat with some tea that Andrew had offered him, Samuel continued, "In fact, since I didn't help him, it actually deteriorated our relationship even further."

"I see," Andrew replied, not completely trusting what Samuel was saying, but not wanting to talk about that subject any further, Andrew redirected the conversation back to Samuel's request.

"Tell me, about your guest. You say there are no strings attached, but I'd rather have some information about special guests, as I don't want to offend anyone," Andrew said bringing the conversation back to the topic again.

"Well, this guest is not a nobleman, nor a wealthy businessman, that's why I told you that special treatment is not necessary. He is an adventurer," Samuel began to explain.

"The thing is, this man is quite powerful and my family owes him a lifetime debt, so whenever he visits, we try our best to entertain him, although honestly, we fail every time," Samuel continued.

"Why?" asked Andrew intrigued, dropping his suspicion and Samuel continued his explanation, "Well, as an adventurer and expert fighter, he has experienced many things and very few things catch his attention."

"I see. So, do you think my dance room would be novel to him?" asked Andrew and Samuel replied, "Although it may not seem like it I have my own experience. I have traveled to different places and have never seen anything like your dance room, so I don't think this guest would know anything like it either."

Andrew understood Samuel's reasoning. He too believed that his dance room was unique in the world, even though he had no proof, but he still continued to ask, "Will it cause me trouble if he is not satisfied? You'll understand that I can't afford to antagonize an expert."

"Hahaha, you don't have to worry. If he is not satisfied, he will just leave and reprimand me. Although experts can be eccentric, my guest is quite calm, as long as you don't look for trouble with him, there won't be any problems," Samuel replied.

"Well, I will take your word as a guarantee. In short, he will attend as just another customer, correct?", Andrew asked again not quite sure whether to accept this deal.

Samuel seeing that Andrew was still hesitating, answered, "Andrew, since I plan to bring him as a normal client, I could have done it without telling you anything, but I came to communicate it to you, as a courtesy, believe me, it won't bring you problems".

After hearing Samuel's words, Andrew had no choice but to admit that he was right and did not pursue the matter any further. They talked for a few more minutes and Samuel left.

After Samuel had left, Andrew immediately called Oliver and Castor into the office. Once they arrived, Andrew told them what he had discussed with Samuel and they were both thoughtful.

After a few minutes, Oliver was the first to speak, "What that young Samuel said is true. If he intends to bring him in as a regular client, he had no need to tell you, so I am inclined to believe him that he has no malicious intentions, if that were the case, he would not have informed you."

Andrew nodded in agreement with Oliver's conclusion, but at that moment Castor interjected, "Still, it would be good to tighten security and keep this man from being disturbed."

"On that, I agree. While this expert is calm, if any of the clients provoke him, we could be in trouble," Oliver added and Andrew understanding the concerns they raised said, "Alright then, I'll give you that task."

Finishing their discussion, Oliver and Castor left and Andrew leaned back on the couch a little expressed. He didn't understand how he kept messing with such troublesome beings. He hadn't finished dealing with one and another was coming through his door.

Not wanting to torment himself by thinking of the worst that could happen, he left the office and informed Victor that he would be leaving for an early rest and to take care of everything. This was not the first time Andrew had done something like this, so Victor was not worried and assured him that he would handle everything.

Having informed Victor, Andrew returned to the bedroom, where he found his three wives already asleep. Helena and Aki had already woken up and cleaned up, even changing the sheets and any other items they had soiled in their previous session.

Carolina had joined them and they were placidly enjoying the realm of dreams. Since Andrew had already had a lot of fun with them during the day, he didn't bother to wake them up and lay down next to them.

While Andrew and his wives were going to bed early, back at Marquis Valoide's mansion the agent who had followed Dino was reporting what he had learned after following him.

Donald was confused, by Dino's actions. He suspected it was a secret mission on Andrew's part, but after looking at what Dino had purchased, he could not find anything that was harmful, it was just a quantity of herbs, relatively common.

Unable to determine what Andrew wanted to do with those materials, he dismissed the agent who briefed him and asked him to continue supporting Raven. The agent disappeared into the shadows, leaving Donald in thought.

"What do you think?" he suddenly asked Richard, his trusted butler and he replied, "Maybe we're overthinking things. Didn't Miss Candice say he was producing some beauty products? Maybe he's just stocking up."

"But why would he stock up out of town? All those materials are easily...," Donald was mid-sentence when a realization came to him, but Richard voiced it, "He just doesn't want that dealer Johan to find out."