Chapter 2
Alex POV: -
Being a billionaire at the age of 28 seems weird and impossible. As I stand in front of my office window looking over the world down below. "Platinum Corp" is one of the world's top organizations that deal not only with shipping, but we have invested in clothing, home appliances, and other daily using the merchandise. It seems a long journey of 4 years. Taking a sip from my black coffee, I looked out of my window, observing the view.
'Has it been that long?'. I keep asking myself that question again and again.
' Well, I don't know' The time passed way faster than I anticipated.
It seems like it was just yesterday when my father stepped down from his post as the CEO of this organization. There was no ceremony or a party. He just fell sick. We thought he would be gone. He had plenty of debt on his shoulder and the burden to survive without collapsing in the world market.
His command for me to step ahead and take his place was like the last plea before his death.
When I took his place here, we used to be just an organization investing in shipping. Heap down in debt. My first day here. Everything was chaos. My father is on a hospital bed the organization is on the verge of bankruptcy. I have to make big decisions to be where I am right now.
Re-Building this organization from the bottom of the dept. To the top of the world. Now it's one of the Forbes top 10 organizations. It took a lot for me to do, What I did when I did it. But it does not seem that bad now.
I hummed a foreign beet savoring the last sip of my coffee, disposing of the cup. A knock on the door had me turned around.
'Mr. William, your meeting with the Asian Corporation is at 2 pm. The owner does seem desperate to see you this time. I guess you already have him convinced. So, shall I get the papers for the merger ready or do you want to hold a bit longer?' asked my secretary Anna.
Leaning over my mahogany desk, she tried to give that stupid seductive look. She is pulling her shirt down to provide me with a better look at her cleavage. It made me roll my eyes at her predictable behavior. It's her usual one! Behavior like this is something I tend to avoid while working.
Showing more skin to get attention is something all girls do around me.
I don't get it; why does she not take this clue? I'm not interested in her like that.
I mean no offense to her. She is good-looking with a 5.6 height and the perfect model figure and those blue eyes, but she is not my type. Well, maybe even if she is, and perhaps someday she might get lucky. But right now, it's a big turn-off.
I would have fired her out of this place. Could have her pack her cleavage and her clothes. I wanted to and would have had her kicked out a long ago if not for her working skills and qualification. She was MBA in international business and finance. The most important factor keeping her here is her persuasion. She is very persuasive when it comes to working, which kept her here.
Getting back from my train of thoughts, I dismissed her and locked my door behind her. I'm not too fond of it when people barge in my door without knocking. Like hell, I'm a CEO, not some middle-class agent. But, I think I've been too lenient with them till now.
I let out a sigh and grabbed my phone from my coat pocket.
There is some personal business that needs my attention first. I scrolled down my contact list and pressed dialed on the number. After after a decade or so, my father picked up his phone.
'Son, I thought you would never call." His voice was calm as always, calming me down as well.
"I thought you forgot about your old man and your mom." my dad said, a Thin layer of sarcasm lingering in his voice.
'Dad, how are you? I asked. I mean, I don't want to be rude. But the less you talk to your parents. At this age, I am, the better.
Because the conversation always ends up on the same topic. I think you know what I mean if your brain processing is not too slow. You know!!
"Well, I am good. Are you coming to the dinner tonight? or do I need to make an appointment with your secretary to have dinner with my baby boy?" He asked. My dad still calls me baby boy; it's embarrassing.
'Dad, you for sure know that I am not your 'baby boy' anymore. Yes, I am coming, but you need to make sure mom doesn't pick another of her friend's daughters as my blind date this time, or I won't be staying!" I told him more like silently pleaded. "I don't want a repeat of last time. I had my full of dating life at that time, and I don't think I will be needing more anytime soon." I hope he feels the same, but someone tries to tell my Precious Mother this.
It's not true. I do need my fill of women on a daily or sometimes hourly basis. But they are just for one night stand, and no string attach thing. However, my mother wants something I'm not ready to give.
Not right now, not ever. Maybe in a million or so years, I will give it some thought, but at this moment NOT_ GONNA _ HAPPEN.
'Well, I make no promises Son, but I will try. You know how your mother can be, and if you want her to stop. Why don't you bring your girl or better get married to some beautiful lady? 'he asked.
See, I told you, too much talk leads to a conversation that I don't want. This "MARRIAGE" conversation is on top of that list.
"Dad, I am not interested in marriage or any relationship, so let's not talk about it. I will see you tonight at the dinner bye, dad." I said, wanting no more discussion on the marriage topic.
"Ok Bye, son, I will see you tonight. Take care, and please don't think you can escape this marriage topic for long. You will come around sooner or later" I'll see you tonight," he said. I know he is giving me his smile even though I can't see, i.e., I can indeed feel it. I rolled my eyes and disconnected the call.
After putting my phone down, I looked at the time on my office wall clock. I groaned it two PM now. I have this meeting with the Asian cop CEO now.
I opened the door coming face to face with Ana. She blushed and stopped in the middle of what looked like she was about to knock on my door. I raised my brow, making her realize that her hand is still hanging in mid-air. And she quickly pulled it down and cleared her throat.
"Are the guest settled in my conference room, Ana?" I questioned, getting her attention back. Which a minute ago was lingering on my body.
"Ye... Yee. Yes, sir, they are here. Please proceed. I will meet you there in a minute with the paperwork." She stuttered and stepped aside. Giving me a respectful nod and went to her cabin to get the paperwork, leaving me with the knowledge that I could still make women mute with just my presence.
I shook my head my taking my steps forward to my conference room.
Now I have to attend a meeting with the damsel in distress. Let's get this over with then I have a long day planned anyways. ....................................
Chapter 3 REGAN POV: - I can't believe it's over, three years of my life; I've waited for this day. "I am a Graduated" Hell, to all the teachers and the students, and all these creepy college halls, these bullies. "LETS PARTYYYYYYYYYY" I screamed at the top of my lungs; as I entered my college dorm, my roomie, aka my best friend Shawna, looked up, giving me that (have you lost your mind on the way back
Chapter 4 ------------------------ Alex pov:- At the meeting with the damsel in distress," I mean the owner of Asian Corporation." Mathew Hale, my patience is running out. I couldn't quite believe the guts of this man. This man is still bargaining on the price of the bankrupt company. He calls himself the owner off.He should be happy that I am even bothering to give him the price I was paying. It's better than ever. If I take over, I will be at high risk of loss. I was taking the burden off his shoulder! But the greedy human wanted to get more money out of my pocket.Has anyone ever told him that is am not as generous as my father? I don't think he realizes that he is dealing with Alexender William and not my Father Victor William!"Mr. Mathew, I think the price is good enough for your company. You should better know that I am the only one who is willing to risk 12 million dollars on your already bankrupt organization.' I stated firmly.This meeting has
Chapter 5Alex pov cont.: -I took the last left turn, proceeding ahead to the familiar road which leads to my parent's house at the end of this ally.The same pine trees and the street lights highlight my way to their prestigious mansion located in downtown London. This area is one of the wealthiest areas in London. All the rich CEOs and High-Class actors and artists live nearby.Driving my car in the forepart of the white, blue-painted house I once used to call my home.Turning the engine off, I once again contemplated the thought of leaving without showing my face. I don't feel like going into that house.Realizing that there is no point in whining inside a car. I picked up my coat jacket and
Chapter 6 Regan pov: - After getting ready for our night, Shaw and I waited for the taxi to pick us up and take us to the downtown club. We were sitting in our dorm. Shaw was doing her minor last-minute touch-up; on the other end, Well, I am incredibly bored. So I'm just blowing air out of my mouth, making weird faces while I'm looking at Shaw load her eyes with mascara, and I am just playing a little music in the background so I won't look too awkward. Beep beep ………. I heard the car horn. 'Shaw, I think our ride is here, 'I said, sliding off the bed. I am in no mood to go out anymore. But I already said I will. I can't back down now. I feel so tired.
Chapter 7 ..................... Regan pov:- The following day I woke up with the sound of Shaw throwing up her gut out in our bathroom. I got up for my long day. Her throwing up her gut sound was making me dizzy. I knocked on the bathroom door without going in. I am not sure if I can take the sight of puke and be fine in the morning. "Shawna, are you ok? Do you want me to get you some water and maybe some pain relievers?" I asked. I am also in need of some pain relievers myself. Last night was a struggle. I barely slept, and I am facing repercussions.
............. . chapter 8............... ............Alex pov: -The dinner at our house went slow and boring, my mom as always was talking about her women's club, forcing the girl April on me, telling me how talented she is, how I should take her out on the dinner, and what no!.On the other end, my dad was sitting on the head seat of the table. Trying his best at controlling his laughter while taking in my miserable state. Throwing me a sorry look once in a while. I was giving him a look that says 'We need to talk, Right Now' him.
Chapter 9 Alex pov: - I was in my office, going over the recent month's Market capitalization date and finalizing my following investment plans for a new branch in Toronto when my best friend, Roman, barged in like he owned the place. "Hey man, what's up? I heard you had been to a dinner with your family last night," he said with that menacing smirk. I so wanted to punch that smirk off his face a lot. But I ended up shrugging it off like dirt on my Armani blazer. His smirk widened at my reaction, taking as much amusement out of this situation. "What's so funny" I murmured—not making eye contact with him. His smirk became a smile
chapter 10 After dropping Maria off, I drove back to my office in the hope of doing some pending work. The past humiliation done by that girl is still playing in my mind, just like a ridiculous movie, which you never want to watch again. Making a left turn, I parked my car in my private parking lot. I took my elevator to my office floor. When I was about to enter my cabin, I had this weird sense that something was wrong or about to go wrong. I dismissed it and took my seat. I started my computer to do something productive work. It was around 4 PM, and I was darn hungry. I wrapped up the files, about to stand up to find something to eat when I heard my secre