Vincent's role in the Vasiliev family was not that of an outsider, nor was he merely a consultant or a strategic partner. He was integral to the family's success, his genius evident in every decision, every business move, every expansion of their empire. The Vasilievs had known Vincent was special the moment he first joined them. But over time, it became clear that he was more than just a brilliant businessman—he was the man who had cemented their place at the top.
His involvement in the Vasiliev family's operations was transformative. The way he analyzed the market, the way he predicted trends, the way he manipulated their vast network of businesses to create synergy—all of these were feats that few others could replicate.
Lucian Vasiliev, in particular, had become increasingly reliant on Vincent. The two men developed a deep mutual respect, one based not only on business acumen but also on personal admiration. In many ways, Vincent became a son to Lucian, someone whose loyalty and commitment to Anastasia and the Vasiliev family mirrored Lucian's own.
Vincent had been careful not to overstep his boundaries, but the more he worked alongside the Vasilievs, the more he realized how much they had become his family.
Vincent could not remember the last time he had received such validation—such unconditional trust—from anyone, let alone from someone as powerful and intelligent as Lucian. It was in that moment, as he looked into Lucian's eyes, that he understood just how much he had come to care for the Vasilievs and how much they had come to care for him.
The sense of belonging was overwhelming.
Though Vincent had once felt isolated, cut off from his own family, he now had a place where he was valued for who he truly was—a man of unmatched intellect, capable of reshaping industries and building futures. And, most importantly, he had found a place with Anastasia, a woman who loved him for who he was, and a family that