Chapter 42 CHAPTER FOURTY TWO

Chapter 42 CHAPTER FOURTY TWO
Alyssa 

I stood in front of my mirror as I put on a sharp black pantsuit it felt like putting on an armor. 

I pulled my hair back into a tight severe bun not a a single hair was out of place and I couldn’t help but adore my reflection, the woman staring back was cold hard and ready. 

I walked down the stairs my heels clicking on the marble. Ares was waiting at the foyer wearing his dark suit.

His eyes swept over me and for a long moment he stared, I saw something flash in his eyes—maybe pride or maybe worry but it was gone quickly before I could point it.

He snapped out of it. "We need to go. The ceremony has begun and your uncle is minutes away from being named CEO."

"Then let's not be late," I said my voice flat.

We got into the car and the ride there was silent with heart felt like it was not beating fast.

I was so ready for this and I couldn’t wait to get it over with.

We arrived at the White Enterprise shortly, Ares helped me out of the car and lead me to the entrance of the building.

Employees gasped as I passed as they whispered but I ignored them all walking to the elevator.

We got to the first floor of the building, and walked to the big boardroom the doors were closed and I could hear voices inside.

I didn't bother to knock instead I pushed the heavy doors open and walked in the room falling silent as every head turned.

Every single one.

My uncle Martin was standing at the head of the table a big smile on his face that instantly froze. 

Damon was there sitting next to his father. Marcus was there too his eyes wide all the board members stared at me. 

They looked like they had seen a ghost.

I didn't stop I walked with so much power, my head high, my steps sure, walking right to the head of the table and stood where my uncle was.

Whispers spread on like wildfire as I walked. 

One of the older board members Mr. Higgins was staring at me his mouth slightly open as he whispered to the woman next to him but in the quiet I could hear him clearly.

"It's really her... Alyssa White…. My God, we all thought... we thought she was dead."

The woman next to him Mrs. Gable nodded slowly her eyes wide with shock. "We thought she died in the plane crash along with her parents” 

Another voice from the other side of the table, joined the hushed conversation. "It's a miracle Robert's daughter… She's alive."

I stood perfectly still at the head of the table letting them talk and letting them see me. 

Letting the reality sink in.

"...look at her, she's the spitting image of Eleanor..." "...Robert would be so proud..." "...we were told she was gone for good..." "...the real heir is back..."

I waited a moment longer, letting the weight of my presence settle on everyone before I cleared my throat softly.

"Good morning," I began my voice clear and loud in the silent room. "I see you started without me."

My uncle Martin finally found his voice. "A-Alyssa? You're... you're alive?"

I gave him a cold, small smile. "Yes, Uncle. I am alive and I am back."

I turned to the board. "My name is Alyssa White. I am the only daughter of Robert White, the sole heir to his empire and as of this moment I am resuming my position as the Chief Executive Officer of White Enterprise, Effective immediately."

The room erupted in whispers.

Martin's face turned red. "Now. see here Alyssa! This is highly irregular! The board has voted The ceremony—"

"Is canceled," I cut him off my voice sharp "There will be no ceremony. You, Uncle will not be resuming as CEO in fact you will be resigning today."

Damon stood up his face angry. "You can't just barge in here and—"

"I can," I cut him off turning my cold gaze to him. "And I did, this is my company. These are my shares, this is my boardroom and you, Mr. Johnson, are trespassing."

I looked back at the shocked board members. "My first official act as your new CEO is to terminate all business dealings with Johnson Holdings, every contract, alliance and every single dollar. It is over."

I looked at my uncle. "And you Uncle Martin... we will be having a long long talk about where all the company's money has been going… I have the records so I suggest you think very carefully about your next words."

I placed my hands on the table and leaned forward.

"Does anyone in this room have a problem with that?"

Damon slammed his hands on the table looking furious,"This is ridiculous, you can't just walk in here and withdraw our deal! You are a nobody! If you think this is a joke to you then newsflash, it’s not you are powerless here”

He turned to the room his voice getting louder. "Where are the guards?! Someone call security get this mad woman out of here she clearly stupid."

I didn't move nor did I flinch instead i just stared at him with so much piety and disgust.

When he was finished shouting the room was silent again I spoke softly but every word was clear.

"Mr. Johnson," I said, my voice like ice. "You are in my boardroom. You are speaking to the majority shareholder and Chief Executive Officer of this company. The only 'mad' thing here is you, for thinking you could speak to me like that in my own domain"

I took a small step toward him. "The guards work for me and they will be escorting you out and as for who I am... I am Alyssa White the sole heiress to the White enterprise, everything and everyone bows to me, this company carries my name…. So just to be clear, you are the nobody here."

I turned my gaze away from him as if he was no longer important which of course he is.

I looked at the board members.

"I will ask one more time," I said, my voice a little louder. "Does anyone in this room have an objection to me taking my rightful place as CEO?"

Silence.

Nobody answered.

I sighed adjusting my suit "Good," 

"Then from this very moment, you all report to me."