Alexandra opened her eyes to an unfamiliar ceiling and surrounding. The bright light that streamed through the blinds caused her to close them back almost immediately.Where the hell was she? She thought with a groan and held her head as it pounded badly. She couldn’t remember much of last night except chatting with Darius, laughing along to several of his lame joke and then finally going inside to have a couple of birthday drinks with him.After a few glasses she had began explaining her life’s history to him, telling him the things she herself had promised never to spill and even going as far as to tell a dark tale about her failed marriage. It was clear to say that she had spilled her entire life in front of Darius over drinks and after that, she…Alexandra’s eyes flew open as a memory surfaced in her mind and she instantly glanced at her side. In the space beside her, Darius was quietly asleep with his half of face buried in his pillow. It took her a few seconds to realize that ju
“One more Drink.” Darius remembered Alexandra calling out after everyone else had left, Quinn being the last person after she had successfully cleaned up half of the house’s trash. Alexandra was staying back because she said she had wanted to rightfully celebrate his birthday.“It’s the least I can do after being totally oblivious to your feelings.” She had told him with a tight smile while they still stood on the balcony. Darius gave in almost immediately, but now was regretting it. He reached forward and snatched the glass of wine in her hand and gently placed it down on the table beside him.“No more alcohol.” He had sternly instructed but just as he was about to turn away, Alexandra reached for the drink and out of the blues, ended up falling into him.Darius had only realized how close she was when he felt her hot breath dancing on his lips and saw her face inching closer. He had been aware in that moment that it was under the influence of Alcohol that she was acting and when he
"Madam Rossi... she suddenly had a cardiac arrest."Although the nurse’s words had hit hard, it took Alexandra a few solid minutes to register and understand them. By this time, Alistair was already fighting his way towards Cory’s side, refusing to be away from his mother’s side at such a crucial moment.How could this be possible? Alexandra thought as she blankly stared at the scene unfolding before her. Everyone one was in a panicked state, some trying their best to hold Alistair back while the others tried to work whatever magic they could on Cory.She had been fine just a couple of moments ago, so how? Alexandra continued to question herself and at some point, her feet began to move forward. She found herself at the side of Doctor Andrew who was trying desperately to save Cory from death’s door. The sound of the hospital’s machines continued to sky rocket, grinding onto a higher pitch as the doctor’s tried their very best and Cory continued to slip out of their hold.“We need to m
“Have the autopsy report sent to me first thing when it’s available.” Alexandra said as she ended the conversation that had been going on between her and Doctor Andrew for nearly an hour.Alistair had been sent home with Michael as his escort and Cory’s body placed in the hospital mortuary until ready for her funeral which Alexandra had already began preparations. She wanted the beautiful woman to rest in peace as soon as possible.“The autopsy report?” Doctor Andrew asked with a creased brow. “What for, if I may ask?”“That’s for me to know and not you.” She dismissed his concern without so much as an effort. “Just do as I say and ask fewer questions if you still wish to retain your job.”Doctor Andrew instantly bowed his head in respect and apology at her words. “Yes. Forgive me… Chairwoman.” He knew he was threading on thin ice already. He had failed one task and failure for a second time surely meant game over for him.Alexandra stared at him blankly for a few minutes after his wo
“Alexa, take a look at these flowers. Beautiful aren’t they?” Cory called out as she stood in a meadow of flowers dressed in a gorgeous blue spring dress while Alexandra was on her knees a few feet away from her, plucking flowers and making a crown out of them.On hearing her name, the younger girl stood up, leaving what she was doing behind as she turned around to face her aunt who was smiling down at the flowers. She was instantly captivated by the beautiful purple flowers she sighted in her aunt’s grasp and rushed closer to get a better look.“Beautiful, isn’t it?” Cory asked once more and when Alexandra had eagerly nodded her head, she gave the bouquet to her. “Here, you can have it.”Alexandra grinned from ear to ear as she received the bouquet. Receiving gifts from her aunt had always been her favorite part of each and every of their vacation trips.“What type of flowers are these?” She asked while fixing her gaze on Cory who had already leaned down and plucked off a new bouquet
Harassment? Public image destruction?Alexandra couldn’t help but scoff while looking at those words. Nothing seemed more funnier to her than those words written across her screen. Obviously they were nothing but lies and schemes cooked up by that family to deceive the public and only she knew this as the entire public social network was already hard at work. They speculated all sort of things and even went as far as linking Vivian’s claim to a video of her slapping Lucien.Once again, the whole thing was surfacing the internet, becoming more famous than it previously had while Alexandra stared at her phone with a serious gaze. After everything, she had excepted this from someone else and not Vivian. The girl just seems to never learn her lessons. She does something that requires correction and the next thing you know, you’re a public bullying figure.Alexandra shook her head with a sigh and the next moment, her phone began to ring. Unlike the calls from reporters and news outlets whi
Watching the news and hearing Alexandra announce Alistair as the person who will be taking over Cory’s seat, Eleanor allowed the glass of water to slip between her fingers and shatter to the floor in bewilderment.What the hell had she just heard?The shattering sound of the glass cup grew Agatha’s attention. The maid who had insisted on staying by Eleanor’s side even after Alexandra had kicked them out of their house and into one of the smaller Grey residence in the country’s outer bank, rushed towards Eleanor with concern.“Mistress, are you okay?” She questioned staring from the pieces of glass on the floor and back at the elderly woman whose focus was solely on the television and the news.She watched as Alexandra said a few other things while being swarmed by reporters. Her new and surprising body guards effortlessly forced back the approaching crowd as she gently made her ways towards her company’s entrance with Alistair trailing behind her, enveloped by a totally different aura
“Cut the feed! Turn off the cameras right this instant!” Eleanor frantically barked orders at Agatha who then scrambled to get her mistress’s words done.In seconds everyone’s screens turned blank and they were left staring at nothing.“What had just happened?” Everyone began to whisper amongst themselves while hanging their heads low.Alexandra noticed this and sighed through her nostrils. She had no right to be angry at them, after all they all were just doing their job and doing their best to put food on their tables, provide a roof over their heads and meet their daily necessities. She’d be a witch if she were to suddenly go off on them for something a trivial as this one.“Let’s go.” She said to Alistair and turned away from the reporters. Alistair followed her into the company without second thoughts.As they entered, every and all the employee’s bowed their heads and greeted. “Welcome, Madam Grey. Hello Sir.”Alexandra waved them off as per usual as she walked towards the presi