Throughout the drive back to Grey Manor, Darius was tentative with everything he did. He could notice that Alexandra had quickly gone mute as soon as she stepped into the car and throughout the drive back, she had kept her gaze trained on the window, facing the scenery outside the moving vehicle and barely glancing his way even when the car had a few bumps.She was probably angry at him. Even he would be angry if he suddenly cane back from getting her medicine only to see some strange guy hovering around her. Darius chugged it up to that and as soon as he had parked his car in the drive way of her house, he gently placed his hand over hers."Alexa..." He cautiously started, but as soon as his hand made contact with hers, she flinched and snapped her head his way."What? Have we arrived?" She asked glancing around."Y-yes. You okay?" Darius was quick to change his route of questioning.To hell with her being angry at him. He cared more about whether she was okay or not.At his question
Eliana returned home feeling frustrated.It was the first loss she had encountered against Alexandra yet it made her feel so minimal and useless.She sighed, leaning back in her chair as she tried to calm herself down but no matter how hard she tried, there was a little voice inside her that kept on telling her she wasn't good enough for this match."You're not good enough.""No one likes you. No one wants you here.""You are just an average girl who has no future except you steal the things other people have."And those were just some of the things she heard over and over again replaying in her mind like a broken record.And it irked her out. She hated these negative thoughts in her head but they refused to go away, refusing to let her do anything else than dwell on their existence. And every time she came across them, they always seemed to be louder, reducing her efforts and making her feel useless.She had what it took to make everyone else bow under her. She had what it took to ma
The next morning, Alexandra woke up feeling like she had crossed into the wrong day.She stepped out of bed and did her usual morning routine, getting ready for work and walking down the stairs."Good morning." She greeted after spotting Isabella. The elderly woman was already laying the table out with the help some servants."Good morning." Isabella greeted back, after she had finished seconds later. She thanked the servant and dismissed them just as Alexandra arrived at the table and took her seat."How was your night?" She asked while slipping into the chair opposite Alexandra.The blonde nodded her head as she reached for her eating utensils and dished herself a small portion of food."It was short but pleasant." She informed and spooned her food into her mouth.Isabella nodded her head, following her granddaughter's actions seconds later.When Alexandra notices that silence was settling over the dining table, she glanced over to Isabella and smiled softly before taking another bi
The jingling sound of the bell above the café door caused Alexandra to look away from the conversation at hand once more. She had been seated by a table built to accommodate three people, with Leon beside her and Lucien in front of her. Although she would have chosen another seating pattern if possible.Leon took yet another sip from his coffee, placing the cup down to fix his gaze on Lucien in front of him before he began speaking."I know you both would rather be at different locations," He began, glancing in the direction of both the younger ones he was with. Lucien had his gaze fleeting from place to place, trying his best not to stare at his object of desire seating right in front of him and looking all lovely. Alexandra on the other hand, had her gaze fixed solely on the cup of thick black coffee in front of her.She swear she felt her mouth start to water as she took in its smell and the steamy smoke that left the cup while being fixated on the black café mug. She couldn't reme
Divorced"Deal." Leon's almost instant acceptance had stunned Lucien. He thought of opening his mouth to protest, to try and knock some sense into his father and let him know that ten percent of Albrecht Empire's shares been sold to Alexandra was just way too much even if he was trying to solve a crisis.But at last, with a sigh, he remained quiet, deciding that maybe it was he who needed someone to knock some sense into him."You're as wise as ever, Mr. Albrecht." Alexandra smiled professionally as she stretched out her hands and shook Leon."I hope its just as you said." Leon said as he pulled his hand away. "I'm trusting you with this Alexandra. Prove to me your capability, not only as the precious daughter in-law i once had, but also as the president of Grey Enterprise." He added in, placing his hand on her shoulder and giving it a gentle tap.Alexandra felt warmth rise in her stomach. Fatherly warmth. She thought with a smile as she nodded her head. "I'll make sure you do not reg
Alexandra returned to her company feeling like she had ended her encounter with Lucien on very good terms. That is from her point of view at least.She walked through the door of Grey Enterprise with her head held high, confidence oozing none stop and Zion trailing diligently behind her.The employees, who instantly noticed the change in her temperament, made sure to smile their widest, wave and act obediently in hopes of getting raises for their monthly payment.Alexandra felt that she was in a good mood, contrary to how she had woken up with a case of goosebumps and an eery feeling lingering in her stomach. As she walked towards the elevator, heels clicking against the floor, she mentally scolded herself for being one who jumped into conclusion at the slightest feeling of danger. And she smiled back, returning most of the greetings and warm welcome she received with equal amount of zealousness.Zion was pleased with Alexandra's sudden change in demeanor. Just a few hours ago she had
Leon was tired to the bone by the time he returned to Albrecht Manor, done with his few appointments and meetings for the day. He was still in his prime fifties, yet easily got tired. The man worried for his health.With a sigh, he collapsed into one of the chairs, maids rushing to offer him a chilling glass of water.Leon accepted it, but he has not even taken a sip when Regent rushed in, small white envelope within his hold."Master Albrecht, Welcome." He said with a rushed bow before raising his head. "I'm awfully sorry for disturbing your already stressed day, but this came in the main for you." He said and tentatively approached, holding the mail in front of him and at arm's reach as he stepped closer.The letter looked like it was written on fine parchment paper which had been sealed with black wax. Leon gently took it from Regent and opened it carefully. A large red seal was attached to its end, a after familiar one that the male had seen a few times on the news a few times yet
Leon sat in the living room, sipping on his water and watching the letter until it had turned into complete Ash. It was a satisfying feeling, giving shit to the woman who had ruined his son's happy marriage.Ah, but then again he really couldn't put all the blame on Octavia. Lucien had been equally as stupid.A sigh escaped his lips as he took one last sip from his water, refreshing his patched lips before placing the cup down."Is something the matter, Master Albrecht?" Regent asked at last. He could no longer stand by and watch as the elderly man went on sighing, shaking his head and at time muttering incoherent words to himself. If someone else had been in his shoes, watching the scene before him, they would have almost thought that the elderly man was regretting his life's decision.He was. But Regent didn't know that, or at least his narrow way of thinking didn't allow him to accept it. To him, he believed that all rich people shouldn't have regret, after all, what was there that