Long time no see

The woman who stood there clasping her hand in Christian is none other than ariel, Ariel Evans Cooper.

The woman who left the entertainment industry mysteriously now emerged as the official heir to the Evans.

The media also got invitations to attend the party. They asked Christian,

"Sir, we all thought you are not married and don't have any children, but you have your biological son.

Even though you have a son, why did you announce some random woman as your heir..?"

Christian replied, "thank you for coming to the party; she is not some random woman but my biological sister's daughter, granddaughter of Mr.cooper.

The woman you are calling some random is the winner of both best actress and best businesswoman of the year".

Looking at her, he announced proudly," even though I have a son; he is quite obsessed with serving the country, which is a good thing," he laughed lightly.

Hence, my niece will be the official heir to my company even though I will be there, and she will be the one who will represent the Evans group of industries from now on.

Ariel smiling slightly, added, "don't look at my age and judge me with my looks.

Since I got the best actress award don't think I am no use in business, I just wanted to be introduced with the same industry I left back then.

I thank each and everyone for coming in, welcoming me, and appreciating my hard work. You will witness more wonders from me," -- Ariel concluded.

Guests can see she is not either arrogant or nervous in her speech. She is oozing with confidence and can handle difficult situations easily.

Looking at the way she silenced the reporters, they can guess how strong she is.

While most of the guests started judging Ariel by here speech, others decided to wait and see her performance in the business.

The reporters asked one more question "since you have already decided to make your heir, do you think there will be any protest from your son."

Christian frowned and about to answer the question, but CharlieCharlie went to stage and announced, "both of us discussed thoroughly and come up with this decision.

No offense, I am not good with the business; I am more suited in the army," he laughed.

One of the reporters added, "two males have accompanied you, the other one is Mr.Fernandes right..? What is the relationship with him..?

Can we expect an engagement or perhaps more than this..?" added another reporter.

Every one curiously looked at Christian while he doesn't know the answer but tried to cover up.

"Dear reporters, you sure know how to stir trouble; he is my best friend whom I invited to the party. Coincidentally he was there on time, and we came along.

After all, we can't offend a big shot like him by not acknowledging, right..? Charlie tossed the question to reporters.

Reporters immediately avoided the question and stopped asking further. But a reporter in his thirties shouted,

"You are the same woman who left the industry years back; there were more rumors back then. What's the reason for you to come back like this..?"

Ariel smiled charmingly said; there is no rush. I have just introduced now to be patient. There's more to come."

Christian reminisced most painful days in this one and a half years, looking at how powerful his niece became.

In this past one and a half years, Christian saw how she struggled to keep up with her physical and mental strength, how she struggled with her nightmares.

Overcoming all the difficulties and struggles here stood the strongest woman he has ever seen till now. He wanted her to become powerful, not to let others bully her.

He thought she would close up her heart and become cold, but she proved them wrong, maintaining her cheerful nature even after all the torture she felt.

The woman who pledged not to cry again after she lost her baby never cried even after she lost her grandfather. She improved herself every day in these past months to become what she is now.

Gone the naive and docile ariel with the loss she had, the loss of her baby made her realize what she became in those days.

Here stood the powerful, independent businesswoman of the year, Ariel Evans Cooper, greeting mingling and laughing with others.

Even though she looked happy, a part of her heart is still reluctant to allow others into her life, to trust someone again. But she is not that repulsive to human beings.

The woman still can understand that all human beings are not the same; hence she kept her cheerful attitude and smile.

She greeted the elders politely, engaging with them into conversations, whereas two people shell shocked by the news they got.

The two people didn't know how to react to this shocking scene, Rachel not in her wildest dream, thought ariel would be a conglomerate's future heir.

Ariel noticed them all this while and purposefully avoided them so that they will digest this news. For them, there's more yet to come.

Eric was all bored at the party; whenever someone comes to talk with him looking at his poker face, they were unable to move forward towards him.

On top of this, he is surrounded by bodyguards making it much more difficult for others to approach.

Still, the actresses that g invited found a way to be closer to him and tried to engage him in a conversation.

He is at his limits with all the showy outfits and smelly perfumes excusing himself from them; he came towards ariel.

Earlier, when Rachel saw Eric holding her hand, she almost went berserk, thinking why the filthy woman got a chance with this fantastic man.

Rachel thought, what right does she have to be this happy and cheerful. She is a cheap woman who got pregnant even before they got married.

The woman who gave her youth, hard work to Xander living such an extravagant life is not at all digestible to Rachel.

On the other hand, Xander never thought ariel to be this beautiful; the woman who treated him like her life is now not at all looking at her.

Xander knows her like the back of his hand. Even though she became heir to a conglomerate, he thought she is still the same docile woman.

With some fake love and sweet words, she will still fall for him, thinking she doesn't know about their affair; he was about to approach her.

Eric beat him before and went to ariel to inform her that he will leave, he wanted to notify the same to CharlieCharlie, but he is so immersed with his military comrades.

When Eric came to her, he sensed someone looking at her menacingly. He looked all around her and didn't find anything.

Shaking his head, he reached her and said he would taking leave. Excusing herself from all the elders, she went along with Eric.

Looking at, this Rachel almost got up to inform her past deeds to Eric, but Xander caught her and nudged her to sit down, saying not to create a scene here.

He succeeded in engaging themselves with other people from the entertainment business.

Ariel started, teasing him again, hey handsome; you want to leave this early. Don't you find any cute girl here to pass your time..?

Come on, don't be a ruthless and expressionless person like in books; you should mingle with others and enjoy your life. after all, we only have one life to experience.

Getting no reaction, she shook her head, holding his hand took to CharlieCharlie. This natural reaction surprised Eric, but he let her have him without complaints.

"Charlie, take care of your friend from now on; he is of no fun. Look at his poker face. Even though he is drool-worthy, he is of no use," -- said ariel, hands on her hips.

Looking at three of them at the same place, Christian excused himself and went to the "aah, eric your father forgot to inform, and you will stay with us until your father comes back from the Spain trip."

Eric frowned and spoke with ease "uncle Christian, what is the need for that..? I can go back myself with the bodyguards ask father not to worry."

"It's not about that, Eric, and you must stay here with us, that is final. Charlie takes care of your arrangements." Christian saying so, left to attend more guests.

It's still no time to wrap the party; hence all guests are engaged in their conversations while having dinner.

Ariel said, "oh, our handsome here going to stay with us; it will be more fun, believe me, dear. You can speak casually with uncle and CharlieCharlie but not to me; why handsome," she pouted.

Charlie, with a chuckle, said, "no more teasing, he is not your type, ariel. Let him breathe freely," while Eric was glaring at him, not knowing why.

"Alright, wait for me, dear handsome, I am going to interfere in an interesting conversation," saying, so she was about to leave, but Eric holds her hand firmly.

Ariel confused with the sudden touch and looked at him, Eric clearing his throat hmm...tha..that...i hmm, ariel not understanding, looked at CharlieCharlie.

Eric cursing himself for this stammering looked at Charlie, and signaled him. Charlie laughed and said he wants to join you.

Ariel cupping her face in her own hands said, "oh handsome, you want to come with me. Hmm, not bad! Not bad ah, you are getting accustomed to my teasing good, good she patted his shoulder.

Eric coughed lightly for the touch and just gave an expressionless look; Charlie added, "don't scare him with your vicious tongue."

Giving a salute to Charlie and with an evil grin on her face, she went towards Rachel and Xander's table.

When Rachel and Xander were in a business conversation with a production house, Rachel heard from behind.

"Long time no see, how are you all doing" ariel added a beautiful smile along with a greeting even Eric was unable to say is it fake one or a real one.