[X-World Entertainment]
"Our last movie hit the records with a hundred percent increase in views and ticket sales than we expected, Mr Singh, making it the top searched entertainment topic," the man at the front in a business suit presented. And there were sighs and nods of approval. In the spacious board room, Xavier sat at the head of the table, his grey eyes bored, he's on a shining blue tux, with his navy blue shirt buttons undone. His dark hair is styled to the side, he has his back on the exclusive chair, exuding an aura of authority. The long conference table filled up with his workers, then the director, Mr Martinez stood up, adjusted his suit and faced him. "Mr Singh, the new movie project and modelling sector are progressing well. Following our last success, new investors have showed their interest in collaborating with us, and we're using the same female lead, Harper Herna..." "Replace the female lead," Xavier cut him off, his voice commanding. Eyes turned to Xavier, but they bowed immediately, not daring to look into his cold eyes. "What?" Mr Martinez tone laced with surprise. "Did I stutter?" Xavier asked coldly, glaring dangerously, and Mr Martinez gulped, fear evident in his eyes. "No sir, we'll find her replacement immediately." Xavier rose up, shooting Mr Martinez a glare, before striding out of the room, with Silas and his bodyguards trudging behind him. "Make sure Harper has no acting role. I'll think of what to do with her," Xavier instructed. "Yes, sir," Silas' voice was crisp, then Xavier's powerful steps halted abruptly, "And find out what my fiancee is up to." "Yes, sir." Silas nodded, pulling out a tablet with an earpud hooked on his ears, "You have a board meeting with the shareholders in an hour, sir." Xavier ignored his personal assistant, pushing a button and getting into his private elevator, and his thoughts raced to Mia. "How dare you bump into me too?" Even when she had been the one who intruded in his privacy, he had been quite surprised at her boldness, her small fists, which felt like a feather stroke almost made Xavier's lips curl up, but his expression turned frosty when his phone vibrated. "Father," his voice came deep and husky. "When are you bringing your fiancee to the mansion?" Mateo Singh asked on the other end of the line. "Do not expect to see her in that place," Xavier's voice held no emotion and there was silence for a moment before Mateo spoke finally. "Bring her to the engagement party I've prepared for you." The exclusive door slides open and the exquisite soles of Xavier's French made shoes echoed in the glassy floor as he walked into his office to see Jayden sitting on a sofa with a pack of cookies in his hand. Jayden held his phone on another hand, and he's on a designer shirt, and denim jacket. His auburn hair is combed to the back, and he had an earring pierced on his ear. He really is a hot model. Jayden is the youngest son of the Ruiz family, the second largest in California after the Singhs, and he had been Xavier's best friend since college. While Xavier is regarded as California's hearthrob, Jayden is California's playboy. They are perfect pairs. Jayden lifted his blue eyes to meet Xavier's piercing ones and a frown plastered on Xavier's striking features. "Hey, man." Jayden smiled. "Why are you here?" "Seriously? You don't care if I'm mad at you?" Jayden glowered while Xavier walked steadily to the floor-to- ceiling window, his gaze fixed outside the city. "Is that all?" he questioned and Jayden rolled his eyes. "Your wedding hasn't been cancelled." "I have a bride," Xavier slid his hands into his pockets, his arrogant demeanor filling the room, Jayden lifted his eyes, the corners of his lips quirking up. "Who's she?" ✿ The hot sun burned Mia's light flawless skin, her hair is packed in a messy bun as she made her way into MacPherson Pizza. She knocked gently on the door of her boss, Mr Patrick's office. "Come in," his gruff voice sounded, Mia took her full red lips in her mouth, her forehead crinkled as she pushed the knob with sweaty hands. "Mia," Mr Patrick's voice turned pleasant as a fake smile graced his lanky face. "Good day, Mr Patrick," Mia gulped, taking a few steps and standing in front of his desk with her hazel eyes lowered. "After failing to deliver a box of pizza, you skipped coming to work, Mia," he pinched the bridge of his nose, his smiling face turning sour and Mia tried desperately to form a lie. "I'm sorry, my mother had an..." But he cut in, "I got informed about the damages you caused, but it has been sorted out." "What?" Mia gasped, confused. Is it what she's thinking? "Someone paid for the damages, Mia. However, you've never been competent, you're fired." Mia knew better than to argue, even when she badly want to cause a fuss. She walked out of the pizza shop, dragging her feet along the busy street, she is in a crop top and baggy jeans that always hide her perfect figure. Mia suddenly groan when she saw a billboard that caught her eyes. Xavier's sudden engagement was still trending, netizens' curiosity was piqued, all wondering who the mysterious bride of the billionare was. The ladies were all heartbroken on social media, each wishing they were his anonymous fiancee. Mia fixed her gaze on the picture of Xavier that appeared on the large billboard, Xavier's grey eyes and captivating smile seem to be directed to her and she clenched her fists, wishing she could punch his perfect face. "Fake!" she scoffed loudly, "Deceiving everyone behind those perfect smiles, you're just an arrogant jackass! If you hadn't kept your car in the middle of the road, I won't have lost my job. You had better keep to your part of the contract and stay away from me. You jerk!" Mia was mumbling hotly, her face filled with fury, her knuckles white from clenching tightly as she was oblivious of the stares from passerbys. "Hey pretty, are you okay?" a handsome dude flashed her a charming smile, Mia snapped out of her reverie and shot him a glare, scaring him away. ✿ After a few minutes, Mia entered into an art studio, "BELLE'S ART". The small studio was filled with art exhibitions, fascinating frames and intriguing paintings that can bring light to a dark soul. She walked further into a small room. There Isabella sat in a stool in front of an easel, holding a brush as she applied paint on a canvas. Yeah, Isabella is a small time artist, and her love for art is out of the world. Her black straight hair is in a ponytail and her face is smeared in colored paints as she turned her big doll brown eyes toward Mia. "Hey belle," Mia let out a sigh, plopping down beside her and Isabella chuckled. "You look like you've seen a ghost, girl." "I got fired," Mia rolled her eyes and Isabella's mouth opened. "How did you escape arrest?" Mia shot her a glare and she giggled, "I'm sorry okay? Not like you told us how you got into that accident. How's Aunt?" "Mom hasn't had another failure yet," Mia said, then she bit her lips. Xavier has stated the contract remained confidential, but it won't hurt telling her best friend right?After leaving Bella's studio, the taxi halted in front of Mia's small home. She took steady steps to the front porch and breathed out, before walking into the house. The emptiness of the sitting room welcomed her, she flung her bag towards the couch, before striding to her mother's room. When she got to Amelia [Mrs Lopez] room, she pushed the door open and peeked inside. Amelia was sleeping peacefully, a quilt covering her. Sitting quietly on the bed and gazing softly at her mother, Mia moved her fingertips to Amelia's chestnut brown hair, stroking it gently. Mia had a striking resemblance to her mother, hazel eyes, heart-shaped red lips, thick lashes and pretty delicate features, unlike Tammy who took after her father's light brown hair and deep brown eyes. After Mia watched her mother for a while, not wanting to wake her up, she secretly slipped out into the averagely furnished sitting room. Her eyes darted around, then it fell on a photo album. Her steps were slow as she
"Is this Mia?" Xavier thought. She looked entirely different. Clad in a red strapless gown, long and elegant, with bodice made of silk, hugging her curves like a second skin. A high slit ran up her thighs, and Xavier's eyes darkened at her exposed skin, tanned and flawless, glittering under the soft lights. Her neck was adorned with a small piece necklace, made of Jade. Her hazel eyes sparkled, and her chestnut brown hair was packed in a tight bun, with few messy strands beautifying her face, her make-up light. Mia's cheeks burned under Xavier's scrutinizing gaze. But when she got into the car, she snapped, "You've got no manners, Xavier Singh." Taken aback by her rudeness, Xavier's cold demeanor returned and his cold gaze went to his laptop. "I'll advise you remain quiet till we get to our engagement party." Mia's eyes turned to Xavier, refusing to be intimidated by his imposing presence. "Why the hell won't you inform me about the party? What if I was..." He suddenly slammed
Mia immediately recognized the similar features between Xavier and the older man. He had grey eyes and dark hair, his steps exuded command and power as he finally got to where they stood. His arm was wrapped around the woman, a brunette with brown eyes. Mia noticed she had no resemblance to Xavier. Was that his mother? She didn't know much about the Singh family, except what the media potrayed. "Father," Xavier called, his grey eyes unmoving. "Welcome son," a small smile played on Mateo's lips as his eyes scrutinized Mia. Mia held her breath, anticipating his approval. She didn't know if she should care or not. She's not his real fiancee anyway. "Is this my daughter in law?" "I didn't come with anyone else," Xavier replied coldly. "Good evening Sir," Mia tried to be as polite as possible. "Sir?" Mateo chuckled, "She's beautiful, son. You should call me dad from now on, my dear." "Yes... dad," A warm hue appeared on Mia's rosy cheeks. Xavier raised his brow questioningly
"Nothing comes without a price, Ms Lopez." He said in a low voice, flashing her a cocky grin. "Are you willing to do anything to get the lead role?" "Yes, I am." Mia hoped he wouldn't say the words she had been familiar with over the years. She chewed on her bottom lips nervously, and watched as the man leaned back on his plush chair, and Mia could feel his hungry gaze feeding on her delicate curves. "Just one night with me.. Mia Lopez." He dropped the words she had been scared of, and her head banged. Not again! "A night with you?" she spat, disgusted. "You're sick!" The man's annoying laughter filled her ears, and she grabbed her bag, feeling suffocated in his office. After trying so hard to show him what she got during the audition, this was all he could ask for, just like others. "This is a lifetime opportunity. You won't want to miss it." Mia glared at the slightly older man and he pushed a written piece of note to her. Her eyes darted to the note and t
★THE NEXT DAY★ "Shit!" Mia banged her fists on the blaring alarm clock. With a loud groan, she mumbled some words and snuggled under her duvet for comfort. Can't she get a little more sleep? "Mia," her mother's voice approached her room and her door swung open. "Good gracious!" Mrs Lopez exclaimed, taking in the awful state of her daughter's room in disbelief. In a second, she yanked the duvet off Mia's body and Mia felt a loud smack on her ass. "Mom! What was that for?" She cried in pain, rubbing her aching butt. But when her eyes darted around her untidy room, Mia gave her mother a nervous smile. "What have you been doing these past weeks?" "I've been busy, mom." "Busy?" Mrs Lopez sent Mia a disapproving glare, picking up a comb lying carelessly on the floor. Mia knew what was coming next. "Mom!" "You should learn from your sister!" "I'm sorry!" Mia ducked the comb thrown at her, and her legs tangled with a heap of clothes and she wobbled, falling into
His father was asking him to get married? "You do not tell me what to do," Xavier replied curtly, his expression unreadable and Mateo let out a low, deep sigh while Camille flared up. "Darling, why are you doing this? Lucas has a wife already." "Xavier doesn't have a girlfriend!" Lucas voice was filled with hatred, and he gripped Mitchell's comforting hand tight. Mitchell raised her head and shivered when her eyes locked with Xavier's piercing gaze. 'Why is staring at me?' she thought and avoided his eyes. When the atmosphere remained tense, Mateo's face turned stoic as he spoke with finality. "If Xavier doesn't get married, the empire will be given to Lucas." * [X-WORLD ENTERTAINMENT] Xavier shut his eyes, brushing his tongue lightly on his thin, attractive lips. "You've worked so hard to please your father. You've gotta do what he says, man." "I do not have to get married," Xavier said calmly, and his best friend, Jayden, chuckled. "Chill, man. If you don'
Jayden posed elegantly, his arms wrapped around Sophia Logan, a sexy model as several shots were taken. Jayden is one of the popular models in X-World, and has won many awards. His handsome features made other models, artists and actresses gush, but the stares of admiration weren't directed to him alone, but to the hot CEO, who sat resplendent on a black shining chair with his legs crossed. His black tailor made suit, and his dark gaze, exuding an aura of authority took the breath of everything present in the large studio. They are all trying to compose themselves under his piercing grey eyes, which scrutinized them. No one wanted to get on his bad side. After taking a break, Jayden strolled casually to Xavier, hands tucked in his pockets. "You'll get them peeing on their pants soon, man." Xavier shifted his gaze to him, his neatly combed hair falling on his perfectly sculptured face. "Why is that?" "Those eyes could kill, Xav." Jayden chuckled, collapsing on a chair. His as
Before Mia could do anything, she spotted black cars approaching them. "Shit!" She quickly got to her feet and ran off. The cars pulled to a stop, and Jayden dashed out, accompanied by bodyguards. His heart froze when he saw Xavier lying unconscious. "Xav!" Meanwhile, Mia ran as fast as her legs could carry, ignoring the bruises on her body while her heart thumped loudly against her chest. "Shit! Shit!" she kept cursing as she ran into her apartment. She knew she was in deep trouble. Grabbing her purse, she got out and flagged down a cab hurriedly. "Kenz Hospital," she said, jumping into the passenger seat. "Yes, ma'am." All through the drive, her thoughts were flooded. 'What was he doing in the middle of the road?' 'Mia! You damaged that car. It must have cost a lot. And the delivery bike. Why did mom heart fail? The surgery isn't near till a donor is found.' "We're here, ma'am," the driver announced. Mia stepped out quickly, and paid him, hurrying into the r