Chapter 50 Chapter 50
Third Person POV
But John's expression was neutral; he was neither happy nor angry, making people not know what he was thinking. He didn't react until Grace sat back in her seat. "That was a wonderful speech, Mrs. Grace. You are as intelligent as the rumour says" John stepped onto the stage and said with a beaming smile.
"You were right, choosing an heir for every CEO is a very difficult thing, but I'm actually lucky as I don't have to go through that sleepless night; the younger generations of the Largo's are all smart", he said, and many clapped. But to people who watched Ethan what surprised them was the fact that Ethan didn't even laugh nor look happy at all. But those were not Grace's business as she was already done with the speech and proved herself; if John played another trick, she wouldn't hesitate to give him what he was looking for harshly.
They were still in the event, but what happened there has long been forwarded to almost all the prominent CEOs of the country.
In the Rumez Industries headquarters.
Inside an exquisite but spacious office on the top floor, a handsome male was watching the video when Grace was called unprepared to give a speech till she ended. He smiled a beaming and proud smile before thinking deeply, "But what's John playing at? We have been on good terms and even have a recent business deal that just got completed. Unless his target is not me and my business at all but Grace? If so it can only be..."
In another skyscraper.
It's the Headquarters of Dell Technologies. A very handsome male who looked to be thirty was standing facing the long glass of his office that oversees the city outside, but he wasn't looking at the busy city but at a video playing on a tab in his hand. After watching it, there was a deep look of longing on his face "Grace... how have you been?" There was silence after that sentence.
After a while, he took in a deep breath. "I thought I could gradually let go of my infatuation, but seeing this video made it stronger even. I don't think I can keep off anymore," he muttered. When he and Rich were younger, Rich was even aware of his infatuation towards Grace but would only smile and not think much of it. That was why he respected Rich and still kept away from Grace, but now he can't resist anymore...
In another well-known company.
"Grace Grace... You refused to marry me when I came knocking but now you have ended up marrying Mr. Jake. I think you are courting death..."
In an expensive mansion.
Inside a secret room, a male, after watching the video, "Hehe... Grace, you really surprised me. Guess what? I will only ask you I more time to divorce that kid Jake and marry me or else... hehe, you might end up like your husband, Pretty Rich my good friend..."
Inside Louis Vuitton headquarters.
"This girl will never cease to amaze me, always the cream top whenever she makes an appearance, just like when we were in the university. I never thought that after so many years of disappearance, she would appear once more in the business circle and amaze everyone in a single sweep... Should I say hello?" the charming male smiled. He is the current CEO of Louis Vuitton and also Grace's classmate back then.
"Hello Emma" he made a call immediately.
"Yes, boss,"
"Check if any well-known company have sent a request to her to be a brand ambassador. If there is, send ours too, but if there's no one yet, wait until there is one. We can't be in 'that' kind of limelight for now, as there must be a reason why John targeted her", he said.
"Yes, boss", Emma replied. "Okay, go on ahead", he said, disconnecting the call, a charming smile plastered on his face.
Back to the event. A lot of things have passed. Even Ethan have came to give his speech after being crowned as the family leader already, although most of his gaze have been on Grace most times but all he said was on point making me clap wholeheartedly. He was like that kind of young but smart-born CEO.
After his speech, he left, entering deep into the mansion, and Vincent stood and followed, too. No one outside noticed, but Mathew smirked whilst John grimaced.
Inside the Largo mansion. "Vincent, please, I have told you that you are the real leader, and nothing has changed, but I still need to keep up a front, please" The handsome and proud Ethan earlier was now filled with fear as he begged Vincent, almost kneeling down. Vincent only looked at him as the god of death but said nothing. "My dad has long done your bidding and has never skipped any. Even this handing over of power was ordered by you, so why do you ask me to come in for an emergency? what did I do now?" Ethan continued; his pretty self looked defeated, like a lamb who had long submitted.
"I don't care about anything you do, but the way you were looking at Grace is what caused this. I don't like that gaze of yours, and if you have any thoughts about her, just wipe it away permanently as I have things to do that relate to her," Vincent finally spoke. "Okay, got it," Ethan said. "I hope you really get it, don't force my hand or not only you who is going to regret it but your father and little brother too," Vincent said and with that, he turned and left the way he came, like a deadly devil.
Grace had long ago not cared about what was happening at the event; she was only waiting for it to end so she would disappear, but the impatience caused her to want to ease herself so badly, so she asked around where the female restroom was and headed over there.