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Isabella
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2024-10-29 19:42:56EMMA'S POV
“Lucas Marcus,do you take Faith Dennis to be your lawful wedded wife?” The priest asked the groom.
“I do.”
“Faith Dennis,do you take Lucas Marcus to be your lawfully wedded husband?” He asked her.
“I do.”
“I pronounce thee husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.”
I smiled as I watched Lucas pull his newly wedded bride in for a kiss.
“They look amazing.” Alex whispered in my ear,and I bit my lower lip deeply. I tried suppressing the urge to actually smack him with the fan in my hand.
For some weird reason,the organizers had thought it a wonderful idea for Alex and I to be seated together.
He had been grinning all day,whispering words to me,and I hated it.
I hated Alex,and everything that related to him.
“They make a beautiful couple..” an elderly woman gushed at them.
I stared at the cakes,ignoring her statement.
“You're right.” Alex conceded with the elderly woman.
I groaned even harder as the woman smiled at him. Everyone was obsessed with Alex,he could be very charming when needed.
“We would make a better bride and groom.” Alex winked at the woman.
“Oh… you're together?” She asked.
“Yes,she's my fiance.”
I snorted at his reply. It wasn't the first time Alex was lying that we were a couple.
“You will make a wonderful couple!” She gushed even harder,grabbing my arm.
I smiled at her,before returning my attention back to the cake.
We had somehow managed to gather two cakes for the wedding.
The original vendor had supplied,and my cousin had also delivered. Her cake was a three step cake,and the original cake had come as expected.
“Babe…” Alex called my name in a slow tone.
The bastard who had cut off my only means of survival had the guts to speak to me in such a tone.
Did he really expect us to be cool after that?
Was he expecting me to run into his arms,begging him to take me in?
I hissed.
Alex passed me a side glance which I ignored.
—
I stood by a far end of the room watching as the couple took the dance floor. Alex had somehow managed to escape into a dark abyss,leaving me all to my thoughts.
Katy and Kristy were with their boyfriends while I just stood silently.
I liked the atmosphere,no attention was drawn to me.
I noticed Alex step in with a large gift box in his hands. He placed it by the gift table.
I kept watching as he passed by,hoping he would at least spare me a glance,but he didn't.
What was it with this man?
One minute he was fun,the next he was cold hearted.
My eyes squinted as I sighted a familiar face.
She stood by the other end of the hall,and Alex whispered some words into her ear before he walked out.
What was her name again?
“Stella!” I gasped as I recalled.
My replacement was here.
I walked up to her,ready to throw the bitch out if she tried anything stupid.
She sighted me a few seconds before I got to her,and I noticed how her face lit up.
“Miss Martinez!”
“Stella..”
“How are you?”
I raised a brow in confusion.
“I'm sorry if that came out rude. I only asked because you've not been at work for a few days.”
I stood,even more confused.
Did she not get the memo? She was my replacement.
“Oh…and you forgot something..”she said,reaching out for her bag. I noticed how she brought out two envelopes.
I recognized those envelopes from the other day. They were my letters,and probably a check for any inconveniences. I almost spat at the thought of Alex.
She handed it over,and I received it.
As soon as the letter landed on my palm,Stella quickly exited the room.
I wanted to stash the letter in a faraway unhidden place,but I decided to open it.
I read through thoroughly,my eyes widening as I read through the lines.
Promotion… Chief marketing officer.
Was this a joke?
I got a promotion!
I would be inducted as chief marketing officer!
Me! I would be the chief marketing officer for one of the largest companies in the country!
I squealed hard,clutching the letter to my chest.
—
There was a new feeling that came with knowing you would be getting a promotion. I had woken up as early as four am,and I was already headed to work,thirty minutes before time.
I couldn't wait to see what my new office would look like.
Emma Martinez - chief marketing officer.
I wouldn't have imagined it in my wildest dreams.
I looked at the building as I stepped in.
“Emma!” The guard greeted me as I stepped in.
“Greg!” I waved back as I walked in.
Today would be a good day.
About an hour later,Alex had gathered us all in the conference room.
I took an empty seat,giddy with excitement.
I had bought a new suit,and I wore some dark make-up.
I read somewhere that dark make-up made a woman look more powerful.
“Good day,everyone.” Alex started to address.
I noticed how the seat to his right was empty. Was that normal?
“I have called us here because we have a special inauguration going on today.”
I smiled to myself.
“As we all know,the position of the chief marketing officer has been vacant for some time.” He looked around. “I have been searching for someone worthy of such a position,and finally I found her.” His eyes fell on me.
“Can we all welcome Miss Emma Martinez to our board of chiefs?”
The room erupted in a round of applause. I smiled at them.
“She is our new chief marketing officer,and I know she will do a great job at it.”
“Now,we have another vacant position. The chief financial officer. That position is to be taken by-”
Alex was cut short as the door opened abruptly.
I froze as I watched her stride into the room. My heartbeat increased as I realized the only empty chair was next to me. She would have to sit next to me.
Isabella would be sitting next to me!
“Am I late?” She asked as she dumped her handbag on the table.
“Take a good seat, Isabella.” Alex spoke to her in a hoarse tone.
“My wife, Isabella Blackwood is officially the chief financial officer,and my second in command. You all answer to her.”
I clenched my chest,unable to f*e
l my limbs.
Alex wanted me to work hand in hand with the woman that had caught me in bed with her husband.
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