The.Ceo.Office
1356 Words
Chapter 4
At the CEO’s office in Sterling Group the next day, Ethan sat glued to his computer reviewing some documents.
His office was upscale and spacious with some beautiful artwork.
Today is Monday, and he and Whitney will be going to his parents' mansion later in the evening after work.
The excitement in his mom’s voice when he told her he was bringing his girlfriend to the old mansion was unexplained.
One thing Ethan was concerned about was Whitney’s background.
She was just an impoverished orphan without any trace of a wealthy man in her bloodline.
His parents would want him to marry his caliber of person, and he might lose his inheritance because of this defeat.
Resting his back on the chair, he sighed.
.
Memories of Luna, his ex-girlfriend, trained his mind, but he waved them off, not willing to be depressed.
Ethan hated thinking about Whitney, but it seemed she was the only thought lingering in his mind since their meeting yesterday.
Somehow, he kept fighting the irritation that came with thinking about her; yet he could not help it deep down.
Talking about Whitney, she had an alluring beauty; the kind that set the whole body on fire, and this got him staring uninterruptedly at her.
Her hair, eyes, and lips down to her waistline were pretty captivating. One will never get satisfied just staring once.
She was a damn goddess with flawless white glowing skin that shone as bright as the glorious stars.
“ Get out of my mind!” He scoffed, trying to fight the thought.
Ethan hated his ambivalence right now.
Whitney was engulfing his whole being, and he hated himself already.
He felt like effacing those nauseating thoughts already, but no, he still found himself dazzled with deeper thoughts about her.
“ She is beautiful,“ he muttered subconsciously, taking up his pen from the exquisite glass table.
In trying to fight the feelings that had engulfed him, he put on his earphones but the chiming of the doorbell interrupted him.
It was Uncle Wilbert Grantaz, the managing director of the company.
Without much effort, Wilbert thrust the door open to see his nephew sweating profusely even with the air conditioning switched on.
“Thank goodness, you’re here, Uncle Will. I was suffocating already “ Ethan huffed.
His Uncle had just interrupted the romance in his mind. How cruel though!
Wilbert scoffed. “ What's going on? You looked perturbed, “ Wilbert said, feeling concerned.
Swiftly, Ethan left his executive chair to sit with his Uncle on one of the couches in the office.
“ Uncle, I’m worried,” Ethan said, readjusting his tie a bit.
Wilbert’s eyes were fixed on the new designs in Ethan’s office. He was carried away; not minding the conversation ongoing.
Since Ethan Antonio would be emerging as the new CEO of the company, his parents thought about making the office more comforting before his inauguration.
“ This office looks more elegant than ever, “ Wilbert giggled.
“ Really? Oh! Come on Uncle, that’s not important”, Ethan interrupted.
It wasn't the right time for chit-chatting.
Chuckling, his Uncle gave him a slight blow on his shoulder.
“ C’mon, it feels great being the CEO and having this elegant office to oneself” Wilbert giggled.
The malicious looks in his eyes show how much he envied Ethan.
“ Tch… That's not an issue now!” Ethan said with a grimace.
“ Yeah, you are right, Mr. CEO” Wilbert smirked.
Ethan was infuriated. The old man was being whimsical and this did not sit well with him.
“ Uncle, we’re seeing my parents today. This is no joke! “ Ethan flared.
Uncle Wilbert jerked. He almost forgot the deal he had with his nephew.
Turning to Ethan, he said, “ Forgive my manners, Ethan. Claire told me you were coming to the old mansion with Whitney for dinner” Wilbert's brows knitted as he became apologetic.
“ Yeah, I’ll be heading home now. I need to pick my supposed wife”, Ethan replied. His face was covered with gloom.
Uncle Wilbert c****d a brow at Ethan as the young man uttered those last lines.
‘ Hmph… Your supposed wife indeed!’ Wilbert huffed within.
Standing on his feet, Wilbert adjusted his tie, tapping Ethan’s shoulders slightly.
“ See you in the old mansion,” he said to Ethan, and stomped out of the office.
***
6: 24 pm, at the old mansion.
The aura of the old mansion was lit.
Everyone present sat with wine in their hands chatting discreetly.
Moments later, Macpherson Antonio and his wife, Claire, walked in from their chamber to join the family.
They were all dressed in matching outfits with hands firmly clenched.
Macpherson, Ethan’s Dad, was quite a handsome man and Claire, his wife, was a mixture of beauty and elegance.
Arthur Antonio and Luz Antonio and their wives stood up as the chairperson and his wife stepped in.
“ Guys, be seated, please. I'm still that little boy, I know”, Macpherson grunted.
Everyone got rolling on the floor to the Chairperson's jokes.
He was sixty-two years old but always frowned at his younger brothers when they accorded him too much honor.
The president was humane and diplomatic, just like his only son, Ethan Antonio.
In a short while, as everyone sat chatting, Ethan called his mom, informing her about his arrival.
In no time, both Ethan and Whitney walked in with the aura of royal majesty, looking gloriously made.
Ethan held Whitney on her curvaceous waist and everyone was astonished at how beautiful Whitney was.
“ Oh my gosh! “ Arthur exclaimed with a wild mouth.
Luz gave his younger brother a malicious shot.
“ Shut up, you scumbag! You’re a married man already, '' Luz whispered into Arthur's ear.
Claire was excited. She quickly ran to Whitney and embraced her.
Notwithstanding, Arthur and Luz’s wife couldn't stop singing Whitney’s praises.
They loved her elegant gown and her calm but confident demeanor. That was all it took to welcome Whitney into the Anthonios family.
Without a doubt, the Antonios were all loyal and lovely families.
They were all billionaires and eminent people in New York yet portrayed a high level of humility and respect.
Without haste, Macpherson, Ethan’s Dad, called Ethan and Whitney before his feet.
He glanced at Whitney for some minutes and Whitney froze.
“ Ethan, you’ve done great for yourself, son. If this is whom you chose to marry, well, I may… “ His Dad paused.
Ethan was drenched in apprehension.
If his father disapproves of Whitney, he may lose his chances of being the CEO forever.
The silence, the tension, and the suspense in the president's speech got everyone screwed up in bewilderment.
‘ Honey, please give them your consent. Love my daughter-in-law already ‘ Claire prayed.
Macpherson Antonio looked up and sniffed deeply.
“ I give you both my blessing” the President declared and everyone suddenly held their necks coughing back to life.
The President almost choked them to death with his suspense.
“ Son, marry Whitney. She will be of great assistance in the future. Forget about the hurt in the past and move on with your newfound love, "he continued.
Holding Ethan and Whitney by the hands, the President declared in a powerful voice, “ Everyone, I present to you Ethan Antonio and his wife-to-be. I hereby declare him the heir of the Sterling Group and all my properties “
Sounds of the clicking of glasses could be heard as the family made a toast in celebration of the couple.
Just then, it dawned on Ethan that Uncle Wilbert wasn't present there with them. He wondered why his Uncle did not show up as planned.
Ethan was perplexed.
He took out his phone to call his Uncle’s contacts, but Wilbert’s phone was out of reach.
At the same time as Whitney was with Ethan’s family getting along with every one of them, her phone rang.
It was her mischievous boss.
She immediately ran outside to take the calls.
No one must find out her secrets.
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