Alyssa and the billionaire

Chapter one: Reunion

Scarlett

My Mom once told me that there is no greater luxury than being held in the arms of a man you love as you danced with him. Surrendered by a crowd of strangers, you move your heels to the sound of music. You would laugh and breathe at the same time looking into each other's eyes and forget the world around you. But I guess not everyone's love story can be so romantic.

With one hand holding an empty wine glass, I stared at the happy couples enjoying their night on the dance floor. The smiles on their faces and the joy they felt as they moved their feets to the music, it all felt so empty to me. I couldn't bear looking at them.

"Scarlet!' I heard someone call my name from the side and I turned to see Olivia squeezing her way through a hoard of people and she was holding two glasses filled with more alcohol. After barely managing not to spill the drink on the ground, she stood right beside me and handed me one glass that contained alcohol.

The red liquid inside the glass was bubbling with excitement but unlike Olivia, I wasn't much of a drinking type especially around the people I had to work with in the morning. I noticed that Olivia was leaning back and taking a good look at my dress. She was dressed quite lavishly herself with an off shoulder blue dress and shiny silver heels and she looked as stunning as ever.

"You like your legs, don't you?" She asked with one of her eyebrows raised and a sarcastic smile on her face.

I was wearing a sparkling red dress with a thin high slit. Being a tall woman didn't have many advantages but being able to show off your smooth long legs was surely worth it. I could feel the wandering eyes of men landing on me ever so often and it felt good to know that I still got the looks that attract men even after marriage.

"Not really," I replied and also smiled as well.

Olivia was one of those few friends I could drop my fake facade in front of, there were two many things on my mind. And one of which I couldn't shake off no matter how hard I tried. It was the debt of twenty million credits and the reason why I had to drop out of the university to get a job. Perhaps, noticing the grimace on my face, Olivia poked me with her shoulder and I turned to look at her.

"Scarlet, you should at least try to enjoy the night." She said as she pointed at the other people around us and they all seemed to be having a good time.

"Or at least pretend to enjoy their company so that they will bring you fancy gifts on your birthday." She laughed and I couldn't help laughing with her, Olivia was known to be a cheery personality and bringing light to any situation. And sure enough, my mind had shifted away from the problems on my mind.

I looked around and saw other people getting drinks, dancing and enjoying the food and services. This was indeed the time to let down your guard and mingle with your co-workers for better office relations.

"By the way, I have a surprise for you." Olivia said, turning to look at the center stage.

All of a sudden, the light in the ballroom went dim and the only place illuminated enough to have a good look was the center stage.

"So, do you know who the new CEO is?" I asked Olivia.

We were both waiting for the announcement, it was the whole reason for this party. Whoever it was going to be would have a massive impact on the company and its market, even the media was covering the whole activities.

"Yes, but keep watching." She replied while resting her hand on my shoulder.

Today would be the day that will decide whether the shares for our company plummet or skyrocket. Well, I couldn't care less as long as I got my salary because I wouldn't want to work in a company that is running at a loss, risking unemployment.

Liam, the current CEO of the company was about to announce his retirement along with introducing his replacement, he had the mic in his hand and was looking around at the crowd with a smile.

"It has been a long time coming for this old man." Liam said, resting his hand over his chest.

"But it is time someone new takes this position from me. I have had the greatest day working for this company and now I would like to hand over its future to someone from the younger generation." He said as he moved away from the center of the stage and his eyes gazed at the other end of the stage, a young man with a tall stature, dressed in a blue and silver suit was walking towards him from the other side.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome your new CEO of Crystal Finance Company Limited, George Williams!" He announced, clapping his hands. The whole place roared with excitement and applause, I could even hear whistling all around me.

"George Williams?" I murmured as I felt as if I had heard this name before.