The High-Class Party
The high-class party was filled with wealthy businessmen powerful families influential figures and dangerous individuals who had all been involved in Nikolai's accident
Yevgeny Romanovich sat comfortably in the middle of the luxurious hall with several ladies surrounding him They laughed at his jokes and competed for his attention while he enjoyed the atmosphere as though nothing in the world could threaten him
Amelia walked into the party wearing a red mini dress with light makeup She held her drink in one hand and looked around the room carefully
Across the hall Morina was cutting the wires while monitoring the security system
Yevgeny lifted his head and noticed Amelia approaching His lips curved into a smirk as he stood up and walked towards her
"Hello beautiful" he said
"Hi there" Amelia replied sweetly
"What's your name" he asked as he gently lifted her hand and placed a kiss on it
"Amelia" she answered seductively
"What a beautiful name for a gorgeous woman" Yevgeny complimented
Amelia smiled and glanced towards her right
Standing a short distance away was a tiny woman dressed in a sleek futuristic black bodysuit that fitted closely to her form and was designed for movement and precision
The material was smooth and matte with sharp purple lines tracing along her chest arms and legs like glowing circuitry Every detail was intentional giving her a quiet controlled intensity A lightweight structured hooded top rested behind her head adding a stealth core edge to her silhouette without covering her face
Tactical straps wrapped securely around her thighs suggesting combat readiness while maintaining a grounded utilitarian appearance One of her hands was partially wrapped in white bandages a small detail that suggested she had endured difficult training and emerged even more dangerous
Her entire appearance radiated calm dangerous main character energy futuristic disciplined and built for someone who moved with absolute purpose
Lilith blinked four times
Amelia blinked twice in response
Their signal had been exchanged
Amelia turned her attention back to Yevgeny and smiled
"You're quite a handsome man I can see why the ladies are all over you" she said
Yevgeny chuckled and wrapped an arm around her waist
Amelia discreetly removed a pill hidden in her hair while he leaned towards her to whisper something in her ear
She glanced around to make sure nobody was watching before crushing the pill into his drink
"Well I can show you what this handsome man can do Hmm" Yevgeny whispered
Amelia smiled
"Cheers" she said
Their glasses clinked together
Yevgeny raised his glass and drank the entire contents
Within minutes the atmosphere began to change
Men and women started gathering around the hall while security personnel appeared at every entrance
"What the hell" the guests exclaimed
More than two thousand men and women guards surrounded the entire building leaving no visible route of escape
Yevgeny looked around in confusion
"The fuck is going on" he demanded
Morina dropped down from the upper level as Daphne Salome Natalia Genevra Madison Erisa Selena Thalia Emilia Zorina Xandra and Caterina Tatevik walked into the hall
The guests immediately recognised the women accompanying the approaching figure
"The Nocturne Matriarch" Yevgeny muttered
His body began to weaken and he struggled to remain standing
"What the hell is happening to me" he demanded
Amelia tilted her head and smiled at him
"What's wrong Hmm Can you feel your body" she asked mockingly
"You bitch" Yevgeny spat
A tiny woman walked towards him
"You almost made me a widow" Lilith said coldly
The entire room fell silent
"You caused my darling husband to suffer an accident that could have taken his life You caused him to lose the ability to walk normally for months and now I am going to tear you apart" she continued
Yevgeny struggled to focus on her face
"Who the fuck are you" he shouted
Lilith stepped closer
"I am Lilith Mahira Beneva Nikolai Devereaux Wife of Nikolai Devereaux Supreme Matriarch of Nocturne and Queen of Nocturne"
Her voice became louder
"You all put my baby in an accident nearly costing him his life and now I am going to make every single one of you pay"
She lifted her hand
"KILL THEM ALL"
The tiny Matriarch gave the order
Guns were raised and gunfire erupted throughout the building
People screamed and ran for their lives as the guards secured every exit and the Matriarch's people moved through the hall
The group dragged Yevgeny away while the remaining members of the operation dealt with the other conspirators
Lilith watched them disappear into the darkness
Her expression remained cold
Nobody who had endangered Nikolai would escape her wrath
Nikolai Meets Lilith's Classmates
Meanwhile Nikolai woke up in the estate
His injuries still made movement difficult and his crutches stood beside the bed
He slowly sat up and looked around the room
"Lily" he called
Receiving no answer he carefully used his crutches to make his way downstairs
"Bambi" he called again
When he reached the living room he discovered several unfamiliar young people sitting together with their project materials
They immediately turned towards him
Nikolai looked at them with a puzzled expression His long hair was messy and his appearance was considerably different from the intimidating man they knew through photographs and rumours
"Uhm who are you all" he asked
The students exchanged glances
"We are students We are Lilith's coursemates and we have a group project together" Raul explained
"Oh I see Is she here" Nikolai asked
"No but the guards told us she went out and would be back any minute" Monica answered
Nikolai nodded and carefully lowered himself onto the couch on the other side of the living room
Bianca studied him for a moment before asking a question
"By the way when is your wedding"
Nikolai frowned
"What wedding"
"Your wedding with Lilith" Bianca clarified
"We are married" Nikolai answered simply
Everyone looked at one another in shock
"What" they exclaimed together
"Those are our Indian and Bengali wedding pictures" Nikolai explained
"But the lady said those were pre wedding photographs" Zeno said
"Yes before the wedding" Nikolai replied
"What about the main wedding" Diana asked
Nikolai paused
Then it hit him
He smiled slightly
"After her studies"
The students exchanged bewildered glances
Brown stared at him for several seconds
"Wait you look kind of familiar though"
Nikolai grinned
"Interesting seeing you here Brown Bloodthorn"
Brown immediately stood up
"How do you know my full name Uncle Nick"
Nikolai chuckled
"Well how is your father"
"Oh the man you know He is retired and lazy nowadays" Brown replied
"Wait do not change the topic" Brown protested
Nikolai continued chuckling
"You know him" Zeno asked
"He is my uncle That is Nikolai Devereaux" Brown announced
"WHAT" everyone shouted
Nikolai laughed
"Alright alright You all got me"
He gathered his long hair and tied it back
The students continued staring at him in disbelief
"I cannot believe this" Jennifer whispered
"That means Lilith is" Diana began
Nikolai leaned back comfortably
"Mrs Lilith Mahira Beneva Nikolai Devereaux My wife We have been together for six years now We got married five years ago and got remarried two years ago We have eight daughters seven of whom are the septuplets"
The room became completely silent
"Lilith is the heir to a throne we discovered recently She is also Sohan Muard's only daughter" Nikolai continued
"Wait like Sohan Kaedon Muard The leader of the Obsidian Trial" Domirk asked
"Yes" Nikolai answered
"That means Lilith is the Gem of the Obsidian Trial" Peter said
"Exactly"
Nikolai smiled at their astonished expressions
"Oh wow You all are smart"
His smile slowly disappeared
"But if one word gets to your school about her being my wife and the mother of my children I will wipe you and your families from this world Are we clear"
Everyone nodded immediately
"Good Now tea anyone"
Nikolai called the guards and instructed them to ask the chief to prepare tea
Lilith Returns Home
Lilith arrived home late that evening
The project group was still staying at the estate
"Hi" she greeted as she entered the living room
"Hello Mrs Nikolai Devereaux" they replied together
Lilith froze
She slowly turned towards Nikolai
"What"
Nikolai looked at her innocently
"What"
"What are you doing out of bed" Lilith asked as she approached him
"Baby I was hungry I kept calling for you darling" Nikolai explained
Lilith stared at him before leaning down to kiss him
He returned the kiss affectionately
The students watched their interaction with fascinated expressions
"Oh by the way Brown here is my nephew" Nikolai announced
"Really" Lilith asked
"Yes His uncle is my cousin" Nikolai explained while wrapping an arm around his wife's waist
He looked at her with unmistakable love and affection
Lilith gently helped him settle back onto the couch
"Your medication" she asked
"Already took them" he answered
She checked him anyway before nodding
"I will go and make dinner Are the girls awake"
"I think so Uhm Brown you guys can help me with the babies The door on your right" Nikolai instructed
"Sure" Brown answered
The students followed the guards towards the nursery
The moment they entered the room they stopped in astonishment
"Oh my Lord Goodness" Tiffany exclaimed
The septuplets were awake and moving around their nursery
"Hello" Jennifer greeted
Hereena giggled while touching noses with Tasnim
"They are so adorable" Vasilia whispered
"I do not like children" Diana announced
Giselle immediately stretched her tiny hands towards her
"Just hold her" Raul suggested
Diana reluctantly picked Giselle up
The little girl stared at her face and smiled
Diana looked down at her
"Oh no Do not look at me like that"
Giselle continued smiling
The others burst into laughter as they carried the babies out of the nursery
Lilith had already finished preparing their dinner
"Hi berries How was your nap my beautiful beautiful angels" she cooed
The girls began crawling towards her
Lilith kissed each of them lovingly
"Mama" Rhea said
"Nani" Lilith replied affectionately
The girls gathered around their mother
Meanwhile Nikolai sat down to eat the chicken salad Lilith had prepared specifically for him while the others enjoyed their different dishes
The babies drank from their bottles as the family continued their evening together
Damian and Inyia
Meanwhile Damian was eating dinner while Inyia served him
"Have you eaten" he asked
"No I will eat later" she answered
Damian pulled out a chair for her and made her sit down
He took a bowl of Chinese fried egg rice accompanied by boiled beef and sweet potato and placed it in front of her
"Eat everything on this plate" he ordered
"Can I ask you something Sir" she asked quietly
"Tell me" Damian replied
"Are you only caring for me because Papa died and because of the promise you made to him about me"
Damian stopped chewing
"Inyia stop"
"Do you have feelings for me" she asked
Damian slowly continued chewing
"No I do not"
The answer broke her heart
"Okay You can keep eating I have work to do Sir" she said as she stood up
"But your food Inyia" he called
She left without looking back
Later that night Damian came out of the shower and discovered Inyia lying on the couch
She was wearing a silk nightgown
He took a blanket and carefully covered her before staring at her sleeping face
He leaned down and kissed her nose
"Silly baby" he whispered
He tucked the blanket around her
"Sleep well pretty girl"
He watched her for another moment before returning to his room
The Choir Secret
The following morning the family gathered for breakfast
Mila walked into the room with a cheerful expression
"Morning Papa How are you doing" she asked
"Good morning my baby" Nikolai answered
She turned towards Lilith
"Morning Mama"
Then she touched her mother's feet respectfully
"Bless you dearest Lily" Nikolai said fondly
Mila moved towards her father and touched his feet too
"Bless you baby" he whispered
She looked around the table
"Hi I Mila"
"Hi Mila" the students replied
"Papa Auntie said you sing"
"Nooooo" Nikolai protested
"Yesss because I saw your picture in the church yesterday The pastor said Papa used to be in the choir He was the lead singer" Mila announced proudly
Nikolai choked on his food
Lilith laughed
"No wonder he has such a sweet voice right Nyx"
"Hmm" Nyxara nodded
Mila turned towards her father and gave him a huge grin
"No no no" Nikolai protested immediately
"Pretty please" Mila begged
"Pwes" Nyxara added
Lilith smiled at the little girl
"Oh baby Are you helping your big sister"
Nyxara nodded enthusiastically
Nikolai groaned and leaned towards Lilith
"I will deal with you later" he whispered into her ear
Lilith giggled and kissed him
The Bratva's Report
"Boss"
Emil rushed into the room with several members of the Bratva following him
Nikolai looked up
"What is it"
"Yevgeny was taken last night" Marco reported
"What" Nikolai asked
"The people involved in your accident have all burned to death" Marco continued
"The worst part is that the crazy person drugged them and opened fire on them all Their accounts worth billions are gone and their company burned down and went bankrupt before midnight" Rohan added
"Oi I am not crazy Watch your mouth or I will watch it for you" Lilith interrupted
Everyone turned towards her
"What did you say" Adrian asked
Lilith calmly placed her utensils down
"I am the one who killed them all and took the money Then I took Yevgeny He is receiving an accident worse than the one he caused my dearest husband That is why I came home late"
The room fell silent
"He is in the cold room" she added
Nikolai stared at her
"Bambi why"
Lilith turned towards him
"I almost lost you I was this close to becoming a widow Oh hell no I will not let that go especially since it was you"
She looked around the table
"You all thought I would stay behind and cry for hours No I inflicted the pain he deserved I put on my Russian donkey and he is paying the price with his life"
Her voice remained cold and unwavering
"But his family are searching for him His father is dangerous" Jaxon pointed out
"I know That is why I sent him a message" Lilith answered
"What message" Nikolai asked
"To prepare for his son's funeral Signed the Supreme Matriarch"
She smiled faintly
"They are begging me"
"Lilith" Nikolai warned gently
"I am not done with him yet"
"Please do not kill him" Nikolai said
Lilith looked at him while feeding Azenari her milk
"Why"
"Because he is his father's only son" Nolan explained
"Worse he was once Boss's childhood best friend" Enzo added
The others began explaining the history between Nikolai and Yevgeny
Nikolai listened while feeding Lunessa
"Dada nu" Lunessa said as she pushed her bottle away
"Come on Angel Milky milky" he coaxed
"Hmm" she replied before breaking into loud tears
Brown immediately reached for her
"Come here Princess It is okay"
Lunessa settled into his arms and began drinking again
Lilith sighed
"Fine I will let him go under one condition"
Everyone looked at her
"You will do anything I tell you during the festivities and you will sing in church for Mimi"
Nikolai rolled his eyes
Mila's face immediately lit up
"Boss" David asked
"Fine" Nikolai surrendered
"YAYYYYYYYYY"
Mila clapped and jumped up and down
Amelia entered the room shortly afterwards
"Boss his bones are broken" she reported
"Send him to his father Give him a warning" Lilith ordered
"Yes Boss" Amelia answered before leaving
The students watched the exchange in complete astonishment
They had finally understood something important
Nikolai Devereaux might be a terrifying man but his wife possessed power that even he could not easily challenge
Jaxon Makes His Decision
Meanwhile Jaxon sat in his office with his thoughts occupied by Maryam
He opened his phone and called his mother
"Jax" she answered
"I want to ask for Maryam's hand in marriage Please contact her father I will personally see him this afternoon for lunch" he said
"WONDERFUL I WILL DO THAT NOW" his mother exclaimed
Jaxon chuckled as the call ended
He put his phone down and returned to work
The Golden Mansion
Inside a magnificent golden mansion Maryam sat far away from the rest of the family quietly reading the Holy Book
Her father Mr Ismail was eating with his seven sons Tarik Hicham Rachid Faysal Mourad and Seddik alongside his first wife Mrs Nesrine
Maryam continued reading without disturbing anyone
Her father's phone suddenly rang
"Hello" he answered
He stopped eating as the person on the other end spoke
"O Of course We will prepare for his arrival"
The call ended
Mr Ismail immediately turned towards Maryam
"Maryam Come come come here"
She closed her book and approached him
"Yes Sir"
Her face showed no excitement no smile and no expectation
"Get your best dress and get ready quickly" he ordered
"I do not have a dress I only have a niqab" she replied
"Oh please do not lie" Mrs Nesrine interrupted
Maryam turned towards her
"I never lie Madam You used the money I saved to buy jewellery for yourself and spent it I do not have clothes If you do not believe me check my room"
"Where is your room" Tarik asked
"In the maid quarters The last room Sir" she answered
"No Your room is beside mine" Mourad said in confusion
Maryam turned towards the older maid
"Auntie please come"
The older woman entered
"Yes dear"
"For seventeen years where has my room been" Maryam asked
The maid lowered her head
"It is in our quarters Madam She ordered us to move your belongings there after your mother died"
Mr Ismail turned towards Mrs Nesrine
His expression hardened
He immediately picked up his phone and dialled his assistant
"Get me the most beautiful dress in ten minutes I do not care how much it costs Get them here quickly"
He ended the call
Maryam quietly returned to her seat and reopened her Holy Book
"Just because someone is coming now you are getting things and paying attention After Mama's death that will not change the relationship that is already dead Sir"
She continued reading
Her father had finally begun paying attention but Maryam could no longer pretend that his sudden concern erased seventeen years of neglect
Preparing Maryam
Three hours later Maryam stood near the window reading
Her father sat outside while six girls named Tazi Lina Alaoui Safae Leila and Dihya waited inside the mansion
"Dear it is time to get you dressed" the older maid said
Her name was Ms Aya and she had cared for Maryam for years
She had taught the young woman how to read and write and had given her the affection that her own family had withheld
Maryam looked down and saw several cars approaching the mansion
She closed her book and entered the dressing room
The women began preparing her
Meanwhile the cars pulled up outside
The boys stared at the magnificent vehicles
A Rolls Royce Phantom VI a Bentley Mulsanne a Mercedes Benz 600 Pullman and a Mercedes Maybach 62 S had arrived
They radiated old money elegance
The car door opened
Jaxon stepped out
The girls gasped
"He is very handsome" Aunt Tazi whispered
"Get his attention" Mrs Nesrine instructed
Jaxon looked up and saw Maryam standing by the window
She was reading with her glasses on
Their eyes met
Maryam greeted him respectfully
Jaxon returned the greeting before walking inside
Mr Ismail approached and shook his hand
"Welcome"
"Thank you I believe you received the message" Jaxon asked
"Yes I did" Mr Ismail replied
"Good I want to ask her myself" Jaxon explained
Mr Ismail turned towards the staircase
"Maryam"
Jaxon removed his glasses and glanced at his phone when it began ringing
"Boss Mila" a guard announced
"Mimi baby" Jaxon answered the call
"Huh What" he asked after hearing her voice
"Oh baby do not be sad Papa will sing right Or are you going to give him the silent treatment"
He smiled as he listened
Maryam began descending the stairs wearing a beautiful peach abaya with her head completely wrapped in her veil and not a strand of hair showing
Jaxon continued speaking on the phone
"Alright alright Baby do not be sad now Papa is hurt right Then we need him to get fit again so do not worry He will sing I bet on forty chocolates Wanna bet"
He paused
"Oh your small Papa How can you get those Hmm Oh really Alright then Forty"
He smiled
"Done baby Bye bye"
The call ended
"Boss you spoil her too much" his assistant Andrew remarked
"Of course I do" Jaxon replied
Maryam sat down quietly
Jaxon turned towards everyone in the room
"Leave us alone"
They exchanged glances
"Did I stutter"
Everyone immediately left
Maryam held the edge of her veil
"Tea Sir"
"Sure" he replied
She poured tea into his cup
For the next twenty minutes Jaxon asked her about her interests hobbies favourite things and dislikes
Maryam answered each question politely
"Do you let your sisters study" she asked nervously
"They have rights too All girls do" Jaxon replied
"You do not study" he asked
"I love studying but I never went to school" she answered quietly
"What is your dream career" Jaxon asked
"I do not have one Sir I just read and reread books"
Jaxon studied her face
"I can help you build your career and study too"
"Really" Maryam asked as her eyes brightened
"Yes I am very serious You will study and get enrolled in the best private university"
Maryam stared at him in disbelief
"Will I give you anything in return Sir"
"Your heart and loyalty I want your love and loyalty as my wife"
He paused before continuing
"So do you accept"
Maryam looked down at her hands
"Yes Sir But if I get a job and work for myself will you allow me to work"
"Why not All the women in our hidden mansion are billionaires with their own money Maryam We respect our women"
She looked up at him
"Will you make a small study corner with a library"
Jaxon smiled
"Darling on the fourth floor there is a giant library and I will make a bigger study table for you"
Maryam's eyes filled with happiness
"Will you marry me Maryam"
She slowly placed her hand in his
"Yes Sir"
Jaxon lifted her hand and kissed it
Maryam blushed deeply
"Can I have your number" he asked while taking out his phone
"I do not have a phone Sir"
Jaxon stared at her
"Seriously"
"Yes Sir"
He hummed thoughtfully and leaned back
Mr Ismail eventually entered the room
"You can go now" he told Maryam
"Thank you" she answered
Jaxon turned towards him
"Prepare for our wedding in two weeks It is going to be extremely grand Understood"
"Of course" Mr Ismail answered
They began discussing the wedding arrangements and budget
Maryam returned to her room with her Holy Book held close to her chest
She had accepted the marriage proposal but she still wondered whether she would ever receive the love she had been denied for so long
Brandon and Nino
Brandon held Nino's hand as they entered her father's mansion
Mr Tikhon immediately approached his daughter and embraced her
"My sweet girl Are you hurt" he asked
"No Daddy" she replied while hugging him tightly
A woman standing nearby watched them with an expression of displeasure
She was Lady Zafrina Ashenmourne Nino's grandmother
"So you came back" the older woman remarked
Brandon turned towards her
"Quiet down old lady Damn you are too old for this nonsense"
Nino held her father's arm
"Brandon"
He looked at Lady Zafrina
"My mother and I arranged your marriage when you were little and now you are roaming around with this slut" Lady Zafrina shouted
"Shut up I do not understand why you hate your own granddaughter Do you still think she killed her mother" Brandon demanded
He stepped closer
"Let me remind you Your second daughter never liked Nino's mother because she was her half sister My mother never acknowledged any marriage since childhood She separated me from Nino for years and now I am not letting her go again"
He took Nino's hand more firmly
"In fact we are getting married this weekend That is why we are here to invite you"
Nino looked at her father in surprise
"You agreed to this"
"Yes I did" Mr Tikhon answered
He turned towards his mother
"Nino is my daughter That does not give you the right to hurt her and mentally disturb her You shot my daughter You are lucky I am calm If her mother were alive she would have done much worse"
His voice became firm
"So yes I accept their relationship and marriage My daughter's wedding is this weekend Do come but do not ruin it"
Lady Zafrina stared at him in outrage
"This is outrageous"
Nino looked towards Brandon while Mr Tikhon gently rubbed her hair
For the first time in a long time she felt that her father had truly chosen to stand beside her
The School Examinations
Four days later Yevgeny was taken back to his father
Meanwhile the school examinations were underway
Students wrote their papers while some attempted to help one another and others tried to cheat
Lilith remained focused on her examination
Anja watched the students around her
When the final bell rang the clock showed two in the afternoon
Wiktor immediately stretched out on his desk
"Gosh"
Diana looked towards Lilith
"By the way Diana and her group know your identity now"
"Sadly yeah" Lilith replied
Gloria groaned
"Come on I am starving"
After two hours the group returned home
Zorina and Aram
Zorina sat writing her list
She had purchased numerous things including winter jackets boots designer clothing and other necessities
In the next room Aram sat reading a book
He eventually closed it and stood up
At the same time Zorina was leaving her room
They came out together
She did not spare him a glance as she walked past him
Aram suddenly grabbed her by the neck
"Hey"
Before she could finish speaking he pulled her towards him and kissed her roughly
He pinned her hands with one strong arm while his other hand held her close
"Ram"
A woman's voice interrupted them
They immediately pulled apart breathing heavily
Zorina's cheeks were flushed
Aram slowly released her and looked down
Standing before them was his mother and stepfather
"Mumma" he said
Gayatri looked at him in disbelief
"Ram"
Rafsan chuckled at the situation
They had twin daughters named Pari and Prisha
Aram went downstairs and spotted his little sisters
"Pari"
The one year old smiled at him
He lifted her into the air making her giggle
Prisha clapped excitedly
Aram lifted her too and played with both girls
"Hi sweeties"
He hugged them before embracing Rafsan
Meanwhile Zorina hurried into her room and locked the door
She stood against it breathing heavily
Her legs trembled as she tried to regain her composure
After a while she returned to packing her belongings
Nikolai and His Little Girl
The septuplets' birthday was approaching
Nikolai sat holding a photograph of the girls from when they were much smaller
Tears rolled down his cheeks as he stared at the picture
Tasnim crawled towards him
"Dada"
She blinked at him curiously
Nikolai immediately wiped his face and smiled at her
"Hey my big angel"
Tasnim tried to climb onto him
He gently lifted her into his arms
"Look You were very tiny here My love You are all turning one"
His voice broke on the final words
More tears escaped his eyes
Tasnim leaned forward and kissed his cheeks
Nikolai laughed softly
"Thank you love"
"Dadaaaaaaaaa"
She stretched her tiny arms around his neck
Nikolai hugged her tightly and kissed her forehead
"My little angel"
Wiktoria and Zeno
Meanwhile Wiktoria and Zeno stood together in a secluded corner
Zeno teased her until her cheeks turned pink
"You did not tell me she was his wife baby" he said
"It was top secret" Wiktoria whispered
"Rules" Zeno asked
She nodded
He leaned towards her and kissed her slowly
Wiktoria gently rubbed the back of his neck
"I love you so much" he whispered against her lips
"I love you very much my bully" she replied
Zeno smiled
They remained together enjoying their private moment away from everyone else
August Seventh — The Septuplets' First Birthday
The seventh of August finally arrived
The estate had been transformed into a magnificent celebration venue for the septuplets' first birthday
The entire family had spent days preparing for the special occasion
The septuplets' first birthday party was an exceptionally expensive and intimate celebration held on the magnificent Imperial Island estate attended exclusively by their closest family members with no outsiders celebrities media or public guests permitted
The entire estate was transformed into a breathtaking luxurious wonderland adorned with cascading ivory champagne gold and blush pink flowers delicate crystal chandeliers enormous floral arches pearl decorations golden accents and hundreds of thousands of sparkling lights
Seven magnificent personalised birthday chairs were arranged at the centre of the grand ballroom each designed exclusively for one of the birthday girls with their names engraved in gold
Each septuplet had her own personalised birthday area decorated in a unique colour palette with luxurious floral arrangements sparkling butterflies crystal stars and breathtaking custom installations
The grand ballroom featured a spectacular illuminated ceiling magnificent crystal sculptures premium marble flooring and an extraordinary seven tier birthday cake surrounded by seven individual designer cakes an extravagant dessert display and tables filled with gourmet dishes prepared by internationally acclaimed private chefs
The girls wore seven custom designed couture birthday gowns crafted from the finest silk French lace delicate tulle and hand embroidered crystals complemented by exquisite gold jewellery tiny designer shoes and beautiful floral headpieces
Their parents sat beside them on an elegant bespoke family seating arrangement while grandparents aunts uncles cousins and close relatives gathered to celebrate their first year of life sharing treasured photographs heartfelt speeches family blessings and emotional memories from the day the seven girls were born
A private photography and cinematography team captured every precious moment using professional equipment while a live orchestra performed gentle melodies and a specialised entertainment team provided age appropriate activities for the babies and younger children
Every detail was carefully planned with an unlimited luxury budget from the imported flowers and handcrafted decorations to the custom furniture and personalised tableware
Each septuplet received an extraordinary collection of expensive gifts including heirloom jewellery designer clothing handcrafted toys illustrated storybooks personalised keepsake albums luxury nursery accessories and bespoke memory boxes
As evening approached the family gathered around the magnificent birthday cake for the seven girls to celebrate together followed by an exclusive multi course family dinner a breathtaking illuminated garden display and the presentation of seven personalised first birthday time capsules containing handwritten letters photographs precious family memories and blessings to be opened when the girls turned eighteen
The celebration was entirely private and reserved for family with every expense focused on exceptional quality exclusivity elegance and unforgettable memories that would be treasured for generations
A Father's Tears
Nikolai personally dressed the girls
"Bababababa" Rhea babbled
"Hmm Really Nani" he asked affectionately
She nodded repeatedly
"All done" Nikolai announced after finishing the final adjustments
He stepped back and admired his daughters
"Ready" Lilith asked as she approached them
"Mama" Hereena exclaimed while attempting to stand
Lilith immediately smiled
"Aww my princess Look at you Dada got the prettiest dresses for the prettiest girls"
She kissed her daughters and adjusted their little outfits
Nikolai stood silently watching them
Tears began rolling down his cheeks
"Oh Nikolai" Lilith whispered
She wiped his tears and kissed him
"You are one" he said softly to the girls
Lilith smiled at him
"They are growing Nikki"
The girls began walking with guidance taking their first wobbly steps towards their family
Everyone gathered in the grand ballroom
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGELS"
The entire family shouted together
The project group was also present
Giselle giggled and clapped her hands while Mila handed her father tissues to wipe his tears
"Dada" Rhea called
Nikolai bent down to kiss her forehead
The family gathered around the cake and helped the girls blow out their candles before cutting the cakes and serving everyone
"Here angels" Lilith said as she distributed little pieces suitable for the occasion
Nikolai looked around the room
"Where is Luna"
"Uhm Boss over there" Vishal answered
Everyone turned towards Lunessa
She was covered in cake and sucking her feet which were covered in icing
The room erupted in laughter
Nikolai immediately took several pictures of her
"Wawwwww" Lunessa exclaimed while licking the cake
"Brother Luna has just discovered there is more to life than breast milk now" Daria joked
Nikolai chuckled
The party continued with laughter dancing music family photographs and joyful memories
The seven little girls became the centre of attention as their relatives took turns carrying them and showering them with affection
By nightfall the celebrations gradually came to an end
Nikolai kissed each daughter's forehead
"Good night berries"
He carefully closed the nursery door and used his crutches to make his way upstairs
Lilith was waiting for him
"Here Nikki" she whispered as she helped him into their bedroom
She assisted him in changing his clothes and made sure he was comfortable
"By the way Bambi why is the garage locked" Nikolai asked
"Because I locked it" she replied
He looked at her curiously
"We will be going on a trip after the weddings It is going to be a long fun camping road trip and I want to change your environment for your own good"
Nikolai smiled warmly
He reached for her hand and kissed it before slowly falling asleep
Jaxon's Khotoba
Meanwhile Jaxon was preparing for another important occasion
It was the Khotoba the Moroccan engagement celebration of his engagement to Maryam
Maryam wore a light pink gown while both families gathered for the ceremony
The atmosphere was elegant and filled with anticipation
Jaxon looked at Maryam as Mr Ismail brought out the engagement ring
"Here is the ring" Mr Ismail announced
Maryam accepted it
Jaxon extended his hand and she placed a silver blue round ring on his middle finger
Everyone applauded
Jaxon took out another ring
"This is customised" he explained
"It looks expensive Sir" Maryam whispered
"I know I bought it for ₽6 billion" he answered casually
The relatives gasped
The ring was a rose gold pink diamond ring
Maryam looked towards her father as Jaxon gently placed it on her finger
He kissed her hand
Everyone clapped again
"Damn he is rich" Seddik whispered
Some of the girls looked jealous
"Hey Maryam Do not lose it like your mother" Lina remarked
The girls giggled
Wafaa immediately turned towards them
"Oh that is a shame At least she has billions on her finger while you guys only have ₽50 to ₽10,000 on your hands That is a shame"
The others burst into laughter
Jaxon looked towards Maryam with a mischievous smile
"I have prepared something exciting and extremely rare"
Maryam immediately pointed at him
"No more expensive things"
He smirked
"Maybe"
The celebration continued as the families enjoyed the engagement festivities
Maryam repeatedly glanced at her ring unable to believe that her life was changing so quickly
The Hammam and Henna Ceremonies
Three days later the traditional bridal preparations began
The Hammam Ceremony a traditional bridal bath and purification ritual took place alongside Hammam Lalla a special bridal bathing gathering with female relatives and friends
The Henna Ceremony also known as Laylat Al Henna followed with the application of henna to Maryam's hands and feet
The groom's family also held a Henna Night for the Groom as part of the celebrations observed by their families
Lilith entered with the girls
"Greetings" everyone welcomed her
She approached Maryam and gently lifted her face
"Masha Allah"
Lilith cupped her cheeks affectionately
"She is so beautiful" Zhanna remarked
Maryam became shy
"Jaxon is damn lucky" Rima said while holding her daughter
The women settled down together and began applying henna to their palms
It was Maryam's first time having henna applied
The intricate designs looked beautiful against her skin and she could not stop admiring them
She blushed happily as the women complimented her
For once she was surrounded by people who treated her with kindness and made her feel welcome
Maryam's Eight Billion Rouble Mahr
During dinner Hicham approached the family holding a collection of documents
"Maryam your Mahr is here" he announced
He began reading the details aloud
The family immediately fell silent
The ₽8 Billion Mahr or Sadaq was an extraordinarily luxurious marriage gift formally agreed upon for the bride within the Islamic marriage contract and presented as her exclusive personal property
It consisted of ₽2 billion in cash and immediately accessible funds ₽1 billion in rare gold bars and investment grade gold reserves ₽1 billion in natural diamonds rare rubies Colombian emeralds Burmese rubies Kashmir sapphires and exceptional natural pearls ₽800 million in an extraordinary collection of solid gold platinum and gemstone jewellery including diamond necklaces royal bridal sets diamond bangles gold bracelets gemstone earrings statement rings and custom designed heirloom pieces ₽700 million in luxury real estate consisting of a private mansion a magnificent estate and premium residential properties registered solely in the bride's name ₽500 million in investment assets comprising gold backed holdings precious gemstone investments and diversified financial securities ₽400 million in luxury vehicles including bespoke Rolls Royce models Bentley vehicles Mercedes Maybach automobiles and armoured luxury SUVs ₽300 million in rare designer handbags haute couture bridal wardrobes exclusive jewellery boxes and custom made wedding attire ₽200 million in Islamic gifts including an exquisitely decorated Quran collection fine prayer garments rare Islamic manuscripts and a private prayer room designed exclusively for the bride ₽100 million in a lifetime personal security arrangement private household staff and dedicated estate management with the entire ₽8 billion Mahr clearly documented in the marriage contract and the bride retaining full ownership and control over every asset granted to her
When Hicham finished reading everyone stared at the documents in disbelief
Mr Ismail grinned
"Ya Allah" Mrs Nesrina whispered
The girls gasped
Maryam looked at her father as the documents were prepared
"We hit the jackpot" someone whispered
But Maryam did not smile
She looked at the people surrounding her and felt something inside her break
For years she had asked for love from her father after her mother's death
Nobody had listened
Nobody had cared whether she had enough clothes or whether she had a proper room
Nobody had considered her dreams or her education
Now that an enormous fortune had entered the conversation everyone suddenly wanted to pay attention
Maryam slowly stood up
"So now you are happy because of this Now you all care because of this money and everything"
The room fell silent
"When I asked for love from my father after my mother died nobody cared Nobody gave me that love"
Her voice trembled
"Now I see that money can buy emotions too"
She looked towards her father
"Enjoy the properties and the money"
Maryam turned around and walked out of the room
Mr Ismail's smile disappeared
He stared at the documents in front of him
For years he had neglected his daughter and allowed her to suffer while he looked away
Now he had discovered that wealth could not erase the pain he had caused
His greed had cost him something far more precious than money
He had lost his daughter's trust
And in that moment Mr Ismail realised that he had failed as a father