The Heir
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As she enters the room , his eyes turned towards her , drawn to the aura of elegance and poise that surrounded her .Despite being in her eighties , she exuded an energy that belied her age . Her silver hair was styled impeccably , framing her face and accentuation her sharp features .
Her eyes sparkled with intelligence and warmth , putting him at ease .
Her stature , though slightly diminished by age , still commanded respect
“Alex , you’re not even dressed.”She said ,surprisingly scanning him from head to toe
His long natural eyelashes flashes to look at her “Is it time “
“Really “She shook her head “ You’re really asking me that, check the time “
“ But Mum, you’re the host of this party , there is nothing required of me , we both agree you plan everything , it’s your idea in the first place “ His deep husky voice came out softly as he adjusted his self
He’s never in approve of this party but his grandma insisted , it’s an opportunity to show him to the business world , and introduce him to top business people before he assume his position as the C.E.O and the heir
The sole purpose of the welcome party is for him to be introduce into the business world and networking
He’s left to Italy since he was 11 years old , and now 18 years later
He is 29 years old, and just a few months before he clocks 30
Even when he comes to the country , it’s just for his personal deals and shows as a superstar
If not for his fame , he doubt anyone will know him as the Ethan’s family heir
His father had died 5 years ago and his grandma had been the acting C.E.O in place of him
After much persuasion from his grandma ,he decided to come into the country finally to assume his role , and also because of some personal matters
Grandma smiled “ But your presence is required , today is all about you , you’re the highlight of today “
To her entertainment world is different from the business world , world apart , though many people knows him
However Music business is different from Real Life business
In fact , The family didn’t ever plan for him to be an artist or a superstar but guess fate had his plans
Since he’s born and announced as the heir even though there was controversies surrounding his birth , he’s been groomed to be learned and know about the business world
However , being a superstar at the end of the day added more glory to the family
Although , Ethan’s family is a known elite family in the business world , but Alex brought more glory and visibility
Before she couldn’t talk further , she receive a call which she pick immediately
“ Oh , they are here already , okay we will be down soon “ She ended the call
“ Alex , you have to get dress very soon , Startlight Media is here “
“Mum “ He frowned .” I thought it’s meant to be a private party , why invite the media “
Funny how he’s a superstar but still hate to be in the public eyes , he’s never love the media , the only few moments he’s get to be in front of the media is mostly because he gets no choices
He just do his musics , go for shows , and only attend interviews when he can
He can’t count how many interviews he do decline
He’s not even doing music because he want the fame , or about the money
He does it because he loves it , since he’s young , his talent and love for it grow deeper
Remember the first time he told his dad he want to do music and doesn’t want to be groomed as the family heir to venture into business , he was ignored at first and not taken serious
When he told him another day the second time , he still ignored him
Then the Third time , when he refused to go for lessons , and ask for music lesson instead , his father had him locked up in his room without food
He’s an Ethan family heir , why would he want to do music or venture into the entertainment industry
How disgraceful …?
He had to drop his dream , his talent , and continue to be groom as what he doesn’t want to be
He let go of music but did music didn’t let go of him
Even when he travelled to Italy to further his education, he didn’t think of venturing into what he loves
What’s the point?
His family will never allow him
But then he still writes songs down whenever he get ideas
In fact his first Song blew by mistake , to him maybe it’s a mistake
But to others , it’s talent
He had a producer friend , who heard him sing one time in his residence
He convinced him to record a song , and he did
Just for fun , some months later , he released the song on social media , he was not even aware , and it trended everywhere gaining him fans
Even his producer friend didn’t know the song will trend like that
And that’s was the beginning of him embracing his talent , music is the only thing he does in his life that makes him happy
He’s 23 at that time and how he’s soon to be 30 , almost seven years of being a star , being a celebrity he didn’t even plan for
And he’s achieve a whole lot , owns his personal businesses
The story is a long one
“ Right , the party is a private one , that’s why I only invited Startlight Media , this is a party to showcase you to the public eye , to show you’re back to assume your role as the family heir and ready to take your position, it’s only right the media also broadcast it , it’s a strategy , I should have invited more but I made it just one because I don’t want you to be too uncomfortable but trust me , it’s needed , they are professional and of the most powerful media outlets .”
Mrs Ethan explained , jolting him out of his thoughts
“ Fine” He nodded
“ That’s my son “ He praised
“ So I’ll be expecting you to get dress soon and meet me downstairs , we all have to come out together , most guests would have arrive by now “ She stated and he nodded
“And also I trust you to style yourself well since you didn’t allow me pick a designer for you “ She added and proceed to leave the room
He style himself most of the times and he even own a fashion brand
His fans also loves him for his fashion sense , although he still has a designer
He opened his closet , and picked out the outfits he had made ready for today occasion
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Mrs Rose sat on her bed , her first daughter by her right side , her second daughter by the left side
All looking annoyed and unhappy
“Mom , I can’t believe with all your efforts , at the end of the day , he will inherit the company and rule us as the C.E.O, an illegitimate son for that matter , a maid son will rule over us “Maryse , finally broke the silence looking visibly angry
She’s the first daughter of her mother
“ I thought you all said he will never return to the family, but look who is having a welcome party soon , not only that he will
be installed as the C.E.O soon , an illegitimate son y’all said pose no threats “ Annabel , scoffed mockingly
“ Shut up , this will not happen if you have decided to be a son and not a daughter, you would have been the heir “ She blurted out in anger
“Fine if the first one is a daughter , why did you also come as a daughter “ She blurted irritably to herself as the events of the past blurred in her mind
She’s the legal wife married into the Ethan family and her child should be the heir
But as fate would have it , her first child was a daughter and she had some complications while giving birth
She thought it will be a son the second time but as if God
Is playing tricks on her , it was still a daughter , this time with more complications and she’s advised not to get pregnant again
But how will it work ?
She has to birth the heir
A year and half after she gave birth to her second daughter , her husband “Daniel Ethan” impregnated a maid right under her nose
She’s always been careful and vigilant but she didn’t know
how she’s completely oblivious of the affairs till she get pregnant
It was hell at that period , she wanted to get her to abort the pregnancy, till the matriarch know about it and protected the maid hoping she can give birth to an heir
As she the legal wife has been advised not to get pregnant again, and clearly , an heir is needed
She’s cater for till she gave birth
Alas it was a son , God really hates her
She demanded a D.N.A hoping it will be a bastard but it was a true Ethan’s family blood , which further intensify her pain
The family settle the maid and made her leave and not to ever mention a word , while the child will be raised as the Ethan’s family heir
It was arranged she will be his mother but how will she truly see him as her son , when he is not
When he was birth to steal the birthright of her child
His birth was announced and there were side talks about him being an illegitimate child , which she also contributes to speeding rumors
She needed people to know he’s not a legal heir , but then it’s rumors and no one really knows how his identity came about
But since Ethan’s family announced the birth of an heir , who are they to interfere
The most hurtful thing about the pain was he grew up to
be very intelligent and a genius
That son today is Alex , She did a lot to bully him when she can
And also one of the force behind him being sent to Italy , she just wanted him out of the way
He even turns to be a superstar and back to clam what is never his
Her husband even died 5 years ago , although Mrs Ethan is the acting C.E.O but she is the one in charge of most decision making as the woman is
Old and can no longer do much
But she regretted not taking the stubborn woman out of the way when she had opportunity
She’s the one who didn’t allow him had his mother abort him
She’s the one who didn’t
allow him take him out of her way
And now She’s still the brain behind him returning to the country
“ But then I still have it under control “ she flashed out an evil smile
“ I have shares in the company , you my daughter have shares , some of the directors are loyal to me, he will never be the C.E. O , and even if he turns out to be the C.E.O , it is only for the main time “ She snapped
Her daughter must be the C.E.O which will be passed out to her grandson
She doesn’t mind if they would make her grandson retain the Ethan’s family surname instead of his daddy’s own
She would rather die than watch Alex , the maid son rules over them
Just then, a knock was heard , and a figure entered which is a bodyguard
“ Good day Ma’am “ He greeted
“ The matriarch ask you all to join her downstairs , it’s time to go outside , she’s waiting with the heir “ He stated
Mrs Rose stares at him deadly , obviously angry he called Alex heir “ We will be outside , get out “ she ordered and he left
“ Let’s go “ she stood up with her girls
Maryse walked behind her mum grudgingly , she’s been working in the company since she was 18 and
had devoted her time , but then Alex who has left since he was 11 and has never contributed anything to the company instead wine and dine as a superstar will still have an edge over her
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