Episode 4
1514 Words
FIVE YEARS LATER
Five years had already passed and Hailey was no longer Hailey Whitmore.
She was Natasha Mikealson. Daughter of Elijah Mikealson.
She was returning home from Australia after five years of working hard and taking the company to greater level and she has finally succeeded, and she has broken a great record.
She was the first person to take the company from the fourth position in the top five to the second position in the top five in the whole world in just a short time.
Three years since she resumed office as the CEO.
Natasha's plane finally arrived at the airport in California. The private jet gently touches down on the tarmac, its engine as it slows to a halt.
The door to the aircraft is pulled open and a few minutes later, Natasha steps out with Hope, they both wore traveling clothes and baseball caps.
As she descends, she is welcomed by a group of bodyguards who await her presence and behind them is a large crowd of people and paparazzi taking pictures and yelling.
The paparazzi took pictures, and the news flooded the internet.
Daughter of billionaire Elijah Mikealson has returned to take full control of Mikealson's Empire.
She has been working overseas for five years now to promote the company, and she has done quite a great job as the Mikealson's Empire now ranks second place instead of fourth place in the whole world”. The news reporter said.
“The business world’s been waiting for her.”
“She built an empire in Italy from the ground up. The way she handles everything, it’s... powerful.”
Natasha gets into her car and the driver takes off as different expensive cars line up before her and after her as they head for her company.
Today she was going to her company first, then immediately going to attend a high-profile business competition and partnership conference.
There, she would compete with the industry’s best for a multi-billion-dollar government partnership.
They would go into competition with different companies and only one company would win.
Including Whitmore Enterprises.
Her ex-husband’s company.
But she was ready to face him; she was no longer Hailey Whitmore, the disgraced woman who’d been betrayed, abandoned, and left for dead with a newborn.
That woman had died.
What rose from the ashes was Natasha Mikealson, heiress to Mikealson's International Empire, one of the most powerful multinational firms in the country.
She wasn't scared or even a little bit nervous of seeing Damian or Christabel.
She would face them , defeat them and get her revenge. After being trained, rebranded, and reborn by her savior. Mr Elijah Mikealson.
Natasha had taken his company from fourth place to the top of the industry.
She didn't think she could do it but the determination to kill her enemies and find out what really happened motivated her.
They were now one of the biggest business conglomerates in the country.
And in return now she has finally come back to take her revenge against three people.
And California would be hot because of the destruction of these three.
Natasha stepped out of her sleek black car, her stiletto heels clicking against the polished marble floor of the event hall.
She had already changed into a work outfit and had already arrived at the international conference venue. While Hope was taken home to meet her granddad.
She wore a black suit, tailored to her perfection. Her short hair was now very long and was styled perfectly to fit her elegance and beauty.
She looked very elegant and beautiful and at the same time she looked powerful and had an 100% aura.
“Ma we are here. These are the documents. We are up against Whitmore. Sterling group. Williams. Hart group and Jason's enterprise “.
" Yes, perfect “. Natasha said with a smile.
"Let's head in . We are a little bit late”. Natasha said and walked into the building with others behind her.
Inside the conference room, there were different people, billionaire's and Executives from all over the world.
As Natasha walked in the room suddenly became silent as she walked in and greeted the host and she walked to her seat.
As she looked at people and they also looked at her including Damian. That was when she saw him. Damian. The man she once loved and adored.
He sat in front of the conference room, his eyes locked in her's.
There was a little bit of recognition in his eyes. He recognized her from somewhere but couldn't place where.
Hailey had undergone surgery five years ago and changed very well. No one would guess she was Hailey.
He turned to his secretary. “Has she ever worked with us before?”
His assistant shook her head. “No, sir. She’s new. Just made headlines recently. Mikealson's International’s new CEO.”
“Hm.” Damien squinted. “She looks really familiar. I think I know her from somewhere “.
When introductions began, Natasha took her place with calm confidence.
She shook hands with several competitors and organizers of the conference.
But when she reached Damien, her hand hesitated slightly before meeting his.
“Let the best company win,” he said with a polite smile.
She held his hand firmly. “Oh, we will. I know we will “. Natasha said with a firm face, not even offering a smile to Damian.
His eyes lingered on hers for a second too long.
Something flickered across his face, uncertainty, he was a little bit nervous. She obviously wasn't here to play.
The competition proceeded swiftly. Each company made their pitch, presented their innovation strategy, and waited for the results.
The two top companies who were neck to neck in this competition were the Whitmore company and the Mikealson's company.
And people anticipated the results greatly.
Many people placed their bets on the Whitmore company because they would surely be the best company.
Everyone waited patiently for the results to come out.
At last, the results were announced.
“After careful evaluation the partnership will be awarded to Mikealson's International “.
The room erupted into murmurs and stunned applause. People were surprised.
The first time the Whitmore enterprise was being defeated to second place by a new CEO. It was shocking.
But with Natasha here the Whitmore enterprise should get ready to fail and lose everything and at any time.
Damien’s face fell in disbelief. He was very surprised, he was used to winning.
He felt uncomfortable losing for the first time and especially to a woman.
Natasha with her graceful position like a queen that is accepting her crown, rose, shook hands, accepted congratulations.
After the close of events, Damian wanted to get to know her and if possible make her an ally.
Learn one or two from her and make her a partner.
“That was... impressive. For someone new, you’re doing well Ms Mikealson “.
Natasha turned, smiled coldly, and she couldn't just control herself and her emotions then she extended her hand.
They shook and she leaned in closer to him.
“How does it feel to lose this deal? How will it feel to lose everything? Just get ready, this deal is only the beginning. And just so you know... more is coming”. She whispered softly to him with hatred in her eyes.
Damien blinked, startled. He didn't expect that from her. She behaved like they were sworn enemies.
“What? “. He said but before he could speak again, or ask her what she meant, she was already walking away.
His brows creased. Not only was her words strange and scary but her voice.
That voice. It's awfully familiar.
“Who is she? And why does she even seem to hate me? ” he muttered to himself.
As Natasha walked towards the hallway close to the entrance where paparazzi were waiting for her, her phone buzzed.
One new encrypted message. A message she has long been waiting for, for so long.
About the child from five years ago. She had sent someone to investigate and she seriously needed answers. She couldn't wait until she got home before she read the message, she had to do it now.
Her heart paused. She opened it, her fingers trembling.
‘We investigated and didn't find any leads so we did it our own way and conducted the investigation with what we felt might have happened five years ago. And we were correct’.
‘Ms Mikealson. The reason the DNA test came out negative between your son and your ex husband was because the child is not indeed his and that child is also not yours’.
‘In other words, the child tested was not Damien Whitmore’s son… but he was also NOT your biological child either’.
Natasha stopped walking. Her breathing quickened. Her heart pounded.
You gave birth that night. But the child you held in your arms… was not yours. Your baby was switched right from birth.
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