Chapter 49
I had come upstairs to ack Alec a simple question and thank him for the cookies. I thought he had heard me open the door, but he continued talking on the phone with Killian and surprised
me with the truth.
I couldn’t believe it. All the times I’d spoken about the enigmatic CEO, he was fully aware it was him I was talking about, yet he never once decided to tell me the truth. The lie he had tabirated with Killian, fooled both me and my parents. I was baffled and angry, and he stated he could explain. He could explain why he’d betray my trust when all I wanted was honesty betweenies. In was dishonesty that had tained me and Daniel, and now Alec had been lying too.
“You know my background, people had issues trusting me despite my education. You know how it works in our society, Alana, Alee held my hands firmly, his thumb robbing circles on my skin as he looked at met sighed, perhaps he did have a point. People with such buckermands have a hard time in our society. The whole rags to riches thing only worked if the rich picked up on you, and even that was TME
“How did you even get to start your company then?” 1 questioned
“I had saved some money over time, and, well, I flipped a small town burger joint that’s now spreading across the country. That got me tons of money, and Killian and I were still friends. I patched the plan with him, a taceless company. The couple who owned the burger joint kept my identity a secret and promoted my company,” Alec explained with a smile on his lips as if he MELE Keminiscing about the old days I’ll admit, that story was nice to hear, showing just how great he was at his job.
soon many started priting men business with us. For protection reasons and to keep my identity safe, Killian and I decided to use him as a cover just in case someone were t
me.” Alec began to explain, sounding like a villain with his grand plan. Only Alex wasn’t a villain.
“So how did no one you did business with ever find out?” I wondered, finding it odd
to ever find out it
I went in as an advise, and they’d pen their signed document later, delivered,” Alergined the shrugged, “Digger clients who wanted to see who they were in business with usually had to sign an NDA. duh a handful of people know about me
So there are others who know about him, but he never thought to tell me the truth
“And wou didn’t think to tell me? Instead, you and Killian lied and made up this story for him? 1 judged and pulled my bands from his.
“His story is very much true. We only lied about the actual CEO, Alecsighed and walked to the small sofa in the corner to sit down.
“If his story is true, how come people would still do business with you?” I wondered Killian himselt had a tinted background. How would that hold up?
“They’d rather de business with the son of a businessman, believing he’s different from his dad compared to an orphan who lived off scholarships,” Alec reminded me, and for a moment, E had forgotten how it worked in our society. “It’s hard to make a name for yourself in the beginning Alana; we had to he defended their actions.
“Why?” asked simply
“Because, Alana, I didn’t know you wa Jordan,” he said took a seat next to him. Ale moved closer and dropped to his knows, placing his hands on my knees instead. “I wanted you to be impressed by me and what I’ve accomplished clearly still have a long way to go”
many great things; you’re literally on my
frown formed on my face as processed his words. Did he feel like he wasn’t enough? carefully placed my hands on his “Alec, you’ve achieved many father’s mind. Had you been honest from the start, we wouldn’t have this issue now.”
“I know I Ged, but I truly meant it when I said I wanted to impress you, robe nugh for you,” Alec explained with sincerity in his eyes, and let out a long sigh. This was never to ciscule me and you need my family’s status,” I pointed out to him.
Desperately for bigger clients, but I was willing to put it on hold. Alec explained, and I just nodded along
*You own so many places, how did you even manage that?” I asked, severely impressed, like my father would be. He’d gloat about making the right choice for me
*tangle business tactics. There’s nothing better than obtaining shares in failing businesses and bettering them,” Aler grinned As much as I wanted to be angry, I was impressed too.
“You amaze me.” I mumbled, and his lips tugged into a smile. “I’m still pissed at your though,” I reminded him, and that smile turned into a pout.
*I’ll make it up to you, whatever you want,” he tapped my lees, “fost massages, pasta for dinner, more cookers, damonik, anything you want.”
Iri yains, Aber,” Treplied, and be promised, laringing my hands to his pe
Tell my parë, do the truth, tonight,“Ichallenged.
th, yeah,” er derided with a slight on
“reali?” I questioned if he’d truly do it if he meant what he said.
Ferriol dem for doner “Aler decided and got up.
watchedan he were un lis plone and called my mother to extend the imitation. A frown appeared on my face as I listened to him maka dinner arrangements. He’d actually do it. It was jetnjed Einner wouldle heiefly, and my mother was ecstatic to come over, unaware of the comeration that awaited them.
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When the fame rather, we spotted my parents” car, wanting to uzdin. I
set, and had me make dessert with him. Then we set the table. True to his words, he’d tell my
I my parents everything tonight, and I co
red to look at Alec Here we go, he whispered to himsel
