Chapter One

Beautiful, luminescent lights coloured all of the extravagant houses in New Elcom City.

All except one, the Howell household. The master of the house Mr Robert Howell, did not have much interest in decorating his property for such an ordinary time of year.

His wife, Mrs Samantha Howell, disagreed strongly. She believed that the children should have a chance to receive gifts, and decorate a tree.

Really she just wanted an excuse for her husband to get her expensive gifts to show off to her friends. In reality she did not care for the children at all, for they were not hers and just Forster children.

"Darling, Damian Michaela will be arriving soon and that child is still here. Why don't you take him with you to work today?" Samantha had invited one of the leading party planners in the country, to help her organise the Christmas party she would be hosting.

She wanted all of the children out of the house so that she and Damien could discuss their business in private. The only child left in the house was their latest arrival, Owen Finn.

"What a marvellous idea my dear. Maybe he will learn how the real world actually works." Robert worked as a small time stock broker.

The company he worked for was a small business compared to many of the others in New Elcom City. It was owned buy his best friends uncle, Mr Adam Born. He had been working there for a total of fifteen years. He had heard about a possible promotion.

Owen however did not show any interest in his guardian's lives at all. He believed them to be quite a nuisance.

"Owen, you will be joining me at work today. Grab your coat." Robert took his coat from the coat rack as Owen made his way down the stairs.

Owen was in no position to argue but perhaps he could use this chance to get on Mr Howell's good side.

Mr Howell showed Owen around the office complex when a man around 42 walked towards them.

"Robert, my friend, good morning. I'm sorry to interrupt but there is going to be a very important meeting soon that uncle thought you should sit in on."

Robert radiated with glee when he heard Mr Born wanted him to sit in on a very important meeting, could this be about the promotion he heard about? He noded and quickly dragged Owen to his office.

"This is my office, stay here and do not cause trouble" Robert left Owen and rushed to the meeting room.

"Robert, so glad you could join us." Adam stood up and shook Robert's hand. "Our guest hasn't arrived just yet so I will catch you up on a few things"

"Thank you Uncle" Robert sat down at the table. He grew confused as the population of the meeting seemed to consist of mainly Mr Adam Born, The owner, Mr Jimmy Born, Adam Born's Nephew and his friend and Mr Ethan Jacob , Adam's lawyer.