Xavier stood by the sidelines, his arms crossed as he watched the press berate Clarissa with questions as soon as she stepped out of the morgue with Alex, the same way the journalists had rushed at him.The look on her face was priceless. A moment he wish he could record and store to look at one day in the future and laugh.Clarissa had stepped out, supporting her son, Alexander, while he walked with his arm over her shoulder, not knowing that Xavier himself had sent the lawyer to make sure that different news channels were present.As Clarissa and Alexander emerged and were sighted by the press, the press swarmed them, cameras flashing, microphones thrust forward. Questions bombarded Clarissa from all sides, a chaotic cacophony of accusations and demands for answers."Did you spread the false news about Alexander's accident?""Nothing like that happened," Clarissa answered with a frown on her face."How could you not know your son was alive?" Clarissa began to ignore their question
"That was not what we agreed on!" Xavier charged forward as soon as he sighted Clarissa in the mansion.Clarissa had just helped Alexander sit down."And what exactly had we agreed?! Wasn't the deal that I cleared your name? Didn't I do exactly that?!" Clarissa shouted, "Just look at Alexander's condition and you think I would throw him into jail with my words?""You lied to the press," Xavier said."I did what I had to, to save my son. I cleared your name according to the deal we made. I owe you nothing. We are even." Clarissa stood her group, exchanging death glares with Xavier before the lawyer stepped in and she returned to cater for her son."Mr Xavier, we need to hurry up and get to the company headquarters as soon as possible." the family lawyer, Mr Thompson, informed."Why? What happened?" Xavier inquired, leaving Clarissa as a problem to be dealt with another time as he gave the lawyer his full attention."It's the board of directors. They are holding a meeting to vote you of
"Now," Xavier leaned forward, his voice steady and authoritative. "Did you all mistake me for a meagre CEO or just a poor illiterate who you can deceive into stepping down from his position?"The room fell silent, the tension thickening as each board member weighed their words carefully. Xavier's challenge hung in the air, daring anyone to oppose him.Standing up, Xavier turned and looked at the lawyer, "Who was my father's assistant?""That would be me, sir." Mr Thompson's answer shocked Xavier. He's the family lawyer and Mr Kaarel Constantine's assistant at the same time. That explains why he was the one who informed Xavier about the meeting."Well, you are full of surprises yourself." Xavier complimented, "See to it that every member of the board of directors is fired and replaced with immediate effect.Shocked faces spread throughout the room among the board of directors."Sir, you cannot do this. It's uncalled for. We always do our work right. Mr Kaarel handpicked us himself." M
Kelanie adjusted her clothes as she approached the towering glass building of Constantine Enterprises, her steps purposeful and confident. She had meticulously prepared for this moment, rehearsing her responses to potential interview questions and ensuring her resume highlighted her extensive experience in corporate strategy.Pushing open the gleaming glass doors, Kelanie stepped into the pristine lobby, greeted by the hushed murmurs of employees bustling about their daily tasks. The grandeur of the surroundings only fueled her determination as she made her way to the reception desk, where a polished young woman looked up from her computer screen with a polite smile."Good morning, welcome to Constantine Enterprises. How may I assist you?" the receptionist inquired, her voice professional yet warm.Kelanie returned the smile, her demeanour composed yet brimming with ambition. "Good morning. My name is Kelanie Kelanie, and I'm here to apply for a position in the strategic planning de
As Xavier's eyelids fluttered open early in the morning, he yawned and stretched, feeling the stiffness in his muscles slowly dissipate. Just as he was about to swing his legs out of bed, there was a soft knock on the door."Come in," Xavier called out, rubbing his eyes.The door creaked open, and Henry stepped inside, a serious expression etched on his face. In his hands, he held two folders, one thick and one lean, each labelled with Xavier's name in bold letters."Good morning, Mr. Xavier," Henry greeted, his voice low and respectful. "These came in for you. They are from Mr Thompson.""Alright, just place them in the drawer there," Xavier replied, pointing to the wooden dresser at the far end of the room. Henry nodded, carefully setting the folders down before retreating towards the door. As he reached for the handle, he hesitated, glancing back at Xavier."Is there anything else you need, sir?" Henry inquired, his gaze unwavering.Xavier shook his head, offering a reassuring smi
Alexander walked around the table to get to Xavier but Clarissa blocked his way, both of them staring into each other's eyes and Clarissa's appearing like a warning to her son.Xavier's chair shifted back as he stood up, grabbing their attention, "excuse me." he said and left."Fuck!" Alexander exclaimed, slamming his fist on the table."What was all that about, Alexander?" Don't you have self-control? Must you react to everything?" Clarissa questioned, a frown on her face as she furrowed her eyebrows at Alexander."You saw that he started it. How come I'm the one at fault?!" Alexander shouted."Because you had the option to ignore him which you didn't do," Clarissa answered."How can I sit back and let a good-for-nothing bastard insult me freely?!" Alexander pointed out, "Did you forget what he was before all this?!""I didn't. And I promise you, I'll draw up something. He won't last long here especially when he has no idea how things work in the lives of the wealthy." Clarissa state
"I- I can explain." Kelanie stammered, "I have no idea who she is!" she announced."What?! You were the one who paid me to get you the job you dumb ass bitch!" the cosplayer argued back. "You said to switch with you which I was already about to do before I got caught and you walked in. Don't dare try to blame this on me!"With that, the cosplayer charged out of the conference room and seizing the opportunity, Kelanie did the same, embarrassment coursing through her.Xavier's eyes met with the murderous eyes of Alexander who had his hands clenched into fists."This isn't over," Alexander growled, his voice low.Alexander charged out of the conference room and Xavier had Mr Thompson empty others of the room."Sir, everyone is back in their workspace as you instructed." Mr Thompson informed.Xavier sighed deeply and sat back in his seat."Are you alright, sir?" Mr Thompson asked.Xavier rubbed his temples, feeling the weight of the situation. "I'm fine, Mr. Thompson. Just dealing with th
Alexander's eyes narrowed at Kelanie's audacity, his jaw tensing as her words hit him with unexpected force. The mention of Xavier's ex-wife struck a chord deep within him, igniting a fire of vengeance. He grabbed Kelanie's wrists firmly, his grip almost bruising as he stared into her eyes, searching for any sign of deceit."You think you can manipulate me with Xavier's past?" Alexander's voice was low and dangerous. "You have no idea who you're dealing with."Kelanie's breath hitched at the intensity of Alexander's gaze, her bravado faltering for a moment before she rallied herself."And you have no idea what I'm capable of," she retorted, a defiant spark in her eyes. "I may have made a mistake, but I'm not afraid to face the consequences. Are you?"A tense silence hung between them. At that moment, they were two adversaries locked in a dangerous game, each trying to outmanoeuvre the other."I'm his ex-wife. Don't you think this, Xavier has some feelings left? Let's date. Use me to