Break

2024 February 3

The day has finally come, Elite-ex companies has been set up for a special occasion which everyone is yet to know. The hall dazzled with gold lights and shimers. Each table was set up for different shareholders, directors and lots more.

The hall was opened and everyone began to enter with their invitation cards in hand and glass of champagne as they were welcomed in.

Son slow music started nd everyone began to chit-chat. Some photographers were busy taking pictures but were limited on some parts by the security.

After they all ate to the full, the MC came on stage to welcome the CEO. With round of applause the spot light shun on Alexandra winfred as she stepped on the stage dressed in black dress. She really cooked up something.

There was silence immediately as moves towards the podium.

"Good day everyone. It so nice to finally see you after some days. Well the reason why i set up this meeting is to announce some things which will likely be a shock to you. Few days ago i wasn't at work, and some of you messaged me, some called i really appreciate it but what i would not tolerate is the slander i have been seeing on social media claiming that i am incompetent and also that i sleep with respected men to get to where i am (everyone gasps). Over the years have worked and put this place up i have seen somany backlash, gossips, heard somany rumors but this was too much. If you knew the pain i went through, if you know the money that went at stake, if you knew the amount of tears and sweat i wasted on this company, you would shut the hell up and mind your damn business.

Now today i will like to announce to you that am taking a break"

(Everyone began to mumble)

(Alex smirks as she saw how the people were perplexed)

"Yes, i will be taking a break because of two things. 1.the rumors 2.i was diagnosed with a carpal tunnel syndrome. This are results if you would like to confirm it" she said as she raises the result for the people to see.

"Some people may say i take things too personal and the rumors shouldn't get to me but now you know why i want this break. My air will not be empty as this company will have a new CEO until my return. I will hereby call on cler and Doctor Samuel to come on stage.

Everyone was shocked as they see cler and Samuel walk past them.

"I announce cler as the new CEO of elite-ex and doctor Samuel her partner"

The only person who started clapping was Alex's P.A then followed by others.

"I would like everyone to cooperate with them like you did with me. Respect her like you respect me. And if you fail to do so, all the information will be passed to me. You may not know, there may be a spy among you. Before i leave, are there any questions?"

The hall was silent for a while until a woman from the press section raises her hand.

"Yes"

"Miss Alexandra winfred, you said you were diagnosed with a syndrome but you look fine"

"What is your name" Alex asked

"Joan, Joan Skye"

"Okay Joan, yes i may look fine to you, to all of you but i know am not fine within. I was diagnosed as an early which means i need a lot of rest if i do not want it to escalate"

"Okay" Joan said as she put something down in her notepad.

Meanwhile all what Alex was saying was being recorded by the press.

"Miss Alex, some people are saying you could have planned the sickness up with doctor Samuel which has been rumoured that he is a close friend and also a family doctor" Joan asked again

Now everything dawned on Alex that this press lady was sent by an enemy who is present at this meeting.

--this person sure don't know how to stop uh-- Alex thought to herself.