Evolve to Survive

"I would like to thank everyone who attends this event tonight. I am not here in front of you without all of your works and efforts. I was with you when I built this company. You made me what I am right now. I dedicated this company to all of you. Thank you very much, and let's work hard to achieve our goals!"

Everyone stood up and applauded after I said my speech. I smiled sweetly in front of the cameras before I went down off the stage and went back to my seat. Some of the business persons came to congratulate me. I thanked them and accompanied them a little. I felt so happy today. All of my dreams came true! Right now, I am already a successful businesswoman.

"I envy you for being so workaholic. I mean, you became a flight attendant for three executive years and now you already have your own business. How is that even possible?" I laughed at one of the businesswomen that talked to me.

"Well, it's just a strategy in life. I just set my goals and achieved what I want."

What I said is true. I was just dreaming then and I just fulfilled the dreams I wanted. It's because I am determined to be successful for myself and also I want to prove to everyone that I can be on the top.

"Miss Deveas! Congratulations on your new achievement! You look more stunning." I smiled again, but this time it was another businessman that talked to me. "Thank you, Mr. Marky. I hope you're enjoying the dinner?"

"Yes, of course!"

I excused myself to go to my friends' table. Some were my business partners and some already have their own professional jobs.

"I can't believe that you are already on top, Joy! I mean, who would have thought that the war freak Joy during high school and college would be successful like this, right?" Brielle said proudly. I sat on the sofa and grabbed a bottle of wine. "Heck year, But I believed in her, I know that she achieved all of her dreams," Sheryll added. I drank my wine first before talking.

"Guys, it's just me," I bragged. We laughed because of that. How I missed the good old days wherein we always chill and have bonding. We still can do it now but it's not just like before.

"So now, what is your next goal girl?" Trisha asked. I think first before answering her question, "Hmm, I am planning to have branches in different places."

Since this building was my first ever branch, I am aiming to have more branches all over the country. I have my own hotel with a bar and restaurant. It's a restaurant from 8am to 9pm then 10pm until midnight is a bar. The restaurant was located on the first floor while the bar is located on the second floor of the building. My bar is very spacious and the designs are really admiring. I spent millions to build this. The third floor is a gym then fourth floor to eighth floor are rooms of the hotel.

"How about a boyfriend? Don't tell us that you still haven't thought about that. Girl, you're already 28 years old! Maybe you thought you were still young?" Jane teased so I rolled my eyes at her.

"I'm still so lazy to flirt." They laughed to my answer, "Because of that, you will grow old as single, stupid!"

I just ignored them since they won't stop teasing me if I will continue to talk to them. The opening of my business will be tomorrow and tonight is the opening party. I went to the restaurant to check if everything was ready for our first day tomorrow.

I asked the head chef if the menu was already set and he said that everything was ready. Next is the bar, I checked if all the liquors are completed and they said yes.

"How about the bartenders?" I asked, while looking around the place.

"Ah, yes Ma'am Joy, I already hired two bartenders." The manager answered, her name is Jezreel.

"What are their names?"

"Caleb Gonzales and Prince Alejandro, Ma'am Joy."

My eyes immediately widened when I heard the names that Jezreel mentioned. "What the fuck? Did I head you wrong? What is the first name again?" I am still shocked, I hope she said it wrong.

"Caleb Gonzales and--"