Chapter 2 – Nathaniel Knight’s Reputation

Nathaniel Knight was born into wealth, power, and expectations so high they could touch the sky. As the second son of the Knight family—a dynasty that controlled one of the largest media conglomerates in the country—his life had been scripted before he even took his first breath.

But Nathaniel had never been one to follow a script.

His older brother, Alexander Knight, was everything their father wanted—responsible, disciplined, and fully committed to the family empire. Alexander had seamlessly stepped into his role as the heir, already overseeing major business operations and preparing to take full control one day.

Then there was Sophia Knight, the youngest sibling and their father's golden child. Unlike Nathaniel, she wasn't weighed down by expectations. With her sharp wit, fiery attitude, and a rebellious streak of her own, she was the only one who could get away with defying their father without consequence.

But Nathaniel? He was neither the heir nor the indulged youngest. He was the problem.

The Playboy Lifestyle

From the moment he turned eighteen, the world became his playground. With his striking good looks, effortless charm, and a bank account that could make anyone weak in the knees, Nathaniel had his pick of Hollywood's elite. Actresses, models, influencers—no one was off-limits.

His nights were filled with rooftop parties, champagne-soaked indulgences, and women who wanted nothing more than to be the one to tame him.

And he let them try.

A Night with Alyssa Monroe

Alyssa Monroe—Hollywood's latest 'It Girl'—was sprawled across silk sheets, her golden hair fanned out as she traced lazy circles on Nathaniel's chest.

"You're trouble," she murmured, lips curling into a smirk.

Nathaniel chuckled, running a hand down her bare back. "That's what they all say."

Her nails scraped lightly against his skin as she leaned in, pressing a slow, teasing kiss to his jaw. "Then maybe I like trouble."

He smirked, rolling her over effortlessly. "Good. Because I don't do boring."

It was a night like any other. Intense. Passionate. Fleeting. By morning, she would be gone, and by the evening, another would take her place.

Scandal After Scandal

Nathaniel's affairs weren't just whispers in dark corners—they were headlines.

'Nathaniel Knight Spotted Leaving Club with Supermodel Amelia Vance—Again!' 'Hollywood's Most Eligible Bachelor Caught in Another Love Triangle?' 'Playboy Prince or Future CEO? Inside Nathaniel Knight's Wild Lifestyle!'

His father hated every single one of them.

Alexander never had these problems. He was the golden son, the perfect heir. He played by the rules, never made a fool of himself, and most importantly—never embarrassed the family name.

Sophia, on the other hand, loved Nathaniel's drama. She found his scandals entertaining, often sending him snarky texts whenever a new one broke.

Sophia: Saw your latest scandal. Is there anyone left in Hollywood you haven't kissed?

Nathaniel: Don't be jealous, baby sis.

Sophia: Please. I'd rather kiss a cactus.

The Night It All Went Wrong

It wasn't just the affairs or the parties that built his reputation—it was the scandals.

One night, at an exclusive private club, things got out of hand. Too much alcohol, too many flashing cameras, and one wrong move—

A journalist caught him in a compromising position with two models at once, and before he could even sober up, the footage was everywhere.

By morning, the internet was ablaze.

'Nathaniel Knight's Wildest Night Yet—Has He Finally Gone Too Far?'

His father's fury was instantaneous.

A phone call. A single demand: Come home. Now.

Nathaniel knew exactly what that meant. His father had had enough. The old man had threatened before, but this time, he could feel it—if he didn't act fast, he'd lose everything.

Not just the Knight name. Not just the wealth.

His freedom.

Because if his father got his way, there would be no more Hollywood, no more women, no more parties.

Just a corporate office and a nameplate that read: Nathaniel Knight, Senior Executive.

And he would rather burn the whole world down than let that happen.