"Is a party really necessary, Aunty? I mean I just want to stay low. I don't want the media on my face Aunty" Alex said to his Aunt politely. His aunt had called him to inform him of the party she planned on holding because of Alex. A party showing the whole city and the substantial and affluent people of the city that he was now the CEO of Hugh, and also the Hugh family's long-lost heir. But Alex wasn't so keen on the idea of a party because he didn't want to be seen just yet by Carla, Dawson, or even Carla's family or anyone who knew him with them. He wanted to deal with them secretly until he revealed himself once they were broken. He knew the party would put him in the spotlight and that would kinda twat his plans to get back at them. "I don't really want a party, Aunty. But if you must parade me then can we hold a close party and no media? Please?" Alex inquired of his aunt warmly. "Fine, if that's what you want dear. But I can't guarantee you that the media won't be there b

"He's no longer the CEO. A new one was appointed today and according to my research, it said that he's the long-lost heir of the Hugh family, Sir.""I see. Did he mention any other reason for the meeting apart from my funding?" He asked pacing around the sitting room. Carla sat but had a worried look on her face because of the way Dawson was reacting to the call."No Sir, just that Sir." "When's the meeting?" "It's tomorrow morning Sir." "Ok Marla, what's the fucking time! I can't just walk to Hugh's office tomorrow morning without a particular time, now can I?" He was getting angry at his assistant."I'm so sorry Sir but I was unable to get that before he ended the call. I tried calling back and no answer came."He fumed and yelled at her over the phone."You are such an incompetent fool, Marla! Sometimes, I wonder why I still keep you around because you fail at your job every fucking day!. You mess up the simplest of tasks!" Carla's curiosity had overridden her at this point that

He sighed heavily after a while and let go of the bitterness he felt.He requested cookies and coffee from the chef because he had to sort out the list of house managers sent to him by Cameron. He needed to examine them and choose the best one for his house. He finally slumped on his bed in the early hours of the next day.****He woke up at 6 AM because he couldn't sleep anymore. He turned on his bed for a few minutes and then decided to go for a run to put some things off his mind. He wanted to jog around the neighborhood alone but Darren, his personal security and driver wouldn't allow him. He jogged and Darren drove the car behind him in case of anything.He jogged for about an hour taking in the beautiful landscapes and structures around the estate. Darren drove him back to the mansion when he was exhausted. He got home and decided to quickly hit the shower before anything else.Just while he was on his way to his bedroom, he saw a room open at the end of the hall that he hadn't

The day of the party finally arrived. It was magnificent. Aunt Eleanor went all out for the party. The party was held at the Hugh estate. It was an invitation-only party, inviting all that were affiliated with the Hugh company to finally see the heir. It was also an avenue for Eleanor to showcase Alexander to her friends and the press even though Alex never wanted that.Dawson received an invitation to the party and didn't understand why. He thought maybe the CEO finally wanted to meet him because all the meetings he tried scheduling with him had seemed fruitless.Dawson drove into the Hugh Compound with Carla by his side. His car was among the least expensive among the luxury cars parked there. The car park smelt of wealth."Watch where you're going, boy!" Yelled one of the guests as Dawson parked too close to one of the cars. His mind was occupied because he was on the brink of losing his company.He simply ignored the man and went on into the house because he didn't want to anger a

Emma held on tightly to Alexander's hand. He gave a weary sigh. He put the champagne bottle back on the ice bucket and sank himself back on the sofa."What happened to you? You were happy when I got here, and now, you have this coldness in your eyes I have only ever seen once on you." She said looking at him with worry written all over her face.Alex looked quite dull probably from the glasses of champagne he gulped a few minutes ago. He stood up from the sofa and extended his hand to Emma."Take a walk with me." Emma stared at him quizzically. She hesitated for a while but she gave him her right hand and Alexander led her out of the party from all the noise.The walk was quiet. She walked beside Alexander for quite some time until they were in a rose garden. It was the most beautiful garden Emma had ever seen.It was secluded from the main building of the estate. One wouldn't even know something like that existed in the estate. It had a tall glass casing, with the roof part open to