THE CEO’S VENDETTA

Memories of what she did to him rushed through her mind.

Claire was a girl classified as beauty with brain, she was from a middle class home but I was principled.

On the other hand Alexander, he was fondly called Alexo. He was from one of the richest family in town. His family was known to throw parties, drive exorbitant cars, he flaunted his wealth and girls were drooling over him. This in particular, made Claire to develop deep hatred for him.

He approached Claire, in one of the house summer party where Claire and her best friend Grace was present and he told Claire to be his girlfriend.

“One of your girlfriends?” she asked in bewilderment.

“I am popular, being with me can make you popular moreso I can polish you up”, he said touching my chin.

With anger claire removed his hand.

Alex, unmoved by her attitude said I’ll give you money, any amount, name it.

“Do I look like a commodity to you, am I so Cheap to you?” Claire blared

“I am not someone you can buy with money, not even your achievements but your parents achievements, shame on you”. With these words she bent over, scupped up some dust and threw it at him letting us a long hiss.

He, feeling embrassed said loudly,” I’ll get you soon”.

And from then Alex changed as he narrated the iñcident to Daniel, Daniel told him to get a principled girl, you must be principled.

Alex for a whole year started dressing cool to school, doing his assignments, answering questions in class, he joined a basketball tournament and won the game for his team

And right there on the pitch, believing he has turned a new leaf walked up to Claire with a creamy buttered chocolate cake and confessed his love to Claire, but Claire believing he is just a Playboy smashed it on his face and walked out on him.

The whole crowd erupted into laughter, the Rich Alexo is now a laughing stock.

This became a traumatic experience for Alexo that cost him sleepless nights as he kept seeing laughing faces everytime he closes his eyes to sleep

*****

“I had no idea I’ll meet Alexander today. “He has changed a lot!” Claire muttered under my breath.

Alex is a man in his late 20s, with short dark hair and brown eyes. He’s tall, standing at about 6’2″, with a strong, athletic build. He has a relaxed, easy-going manner and a gentle smile.

He usually dresses in jeans and a t-shirt, but he can clean up nicely when the occasion calls for it.

“His features are chiseled and bold, his physique is well-honed. His eyes were deep and dark, like the ocean depths, and his voice was rough and raspy, like the waves against the shore.”I thought.

(Alex’s POV)

“So, tell me, Miss Matthews, what makes you think you’re qualified for this position?” Alex said, leaning back in my chair.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

“What a small world, who would have thought that the almighty Claire Matthews would be at my office today?” I questioned myself.

She took a deep breath and began to tell me about her education and work experience. But as she spoke, she could feel herself getting flustered. She was sure she was making a terrible impression.

Just as she was about to give up all hope, I smiled. “You know, Miss Matthews, I appreciate your honesty and your enthusiasm.

You may not have the most impressive resume, but I admire your determination. I’d like to offer you a chance to prove yourself. Can you start tomorrow?”

Claire couldn’t believe her ears.

She had just been offered a chance to work for me, one of the most successful businessmen in the Tech industry.

“Yes, I can start tomorrow,” she said, trying to contain her excitement, but there’s a problem, she would be my Secretary.

“Excellent,” I said, standing up. “I’ll have the receptionist, Lydia, show you to your office and get you set up with everything you need.

Welcome to the team, Miss Matthews.” With that, I extended my hand once more, and Claire shook it, still in a bit of a daze.

As she walked out of the office, she could barely believe what had just happened. She had just landed her dream job, and with Alex?

“Claire doesn’t know what contract she has signed”, I laughed.

But something really disturbs me, does she really not recognize me or she’s just pretending not to be.

(Claire’s POV)

I don’t really know if he recognizes me, but I am happy I could land a job with him, Grace would be so happy to hear this

On my way out of his office, I collided with a lady.

“I’m so sorry ma’am,” I apologized immediately.

“It’s okay lady, I am Laura Miller. It seems you’re new here.” She said with a broad smile.

“Yes I am, ma’am”.

“You’re welcome, when you resume you could hit me up. My office is down there”, she pointed

“Alright, I will. I’m sorry once again,” I apologized.

“You are…”

“Claire… Claire Williams,” I said

“I can’t wait to tell Grace about this”, I giggled after I left the company’s building.

” I got the job, baby. I got the damn job, but…”

“But what dear? You can now pay the bills and take care of mom”. Grace said worriedly.

“I know right. Alexander Reynolds, is the CEO of VisionTech Corporation, my boss.” I replied coldly.

Grace was short of words, she had no idea of how to reply me. She pulled me in a warm embrace.

You can pull this off she said as she pats my back

“It’s important you understand that you need to forget about what happened between you and Alex before now, I believe he has forgotten about it, you should just focus on the job and how to keep climbing the ladder of success you have started”

Those work meant a lot to me

Thank you so much I said as I flash through everything I have faced.