Chapter 1
Title: Billionaire's Ex
"Cold Revenge, Hot Fate"
Chapter One: The Setup
Five years ago, Jason Kings believed in love, logic, and karma in that order. But love played him. Logic couldn't save him. And karma? Well, it was still on break.
Now, as CEO of Kings Group , the most feared and envied tech empire in fox city... emotions were things Jason had permanently archived. His phone buzzed. Another reminder.
"Blind date. Mum's request. Don't cancel. Again."
He sighed and adjusted his cufflinks, the only part of him trying to look human tonight. He hated blind dates. They always ended with women pretending not to recognize him, when their entire goal was to snag the "Ice King" of Fox city
He walked into the dimly lit restaurant, emotionless as ever.
Then she turned around.
Her eyes.
Her smile.
Her.
Alex Wilson.
The same girl who made him the "laughingstock of Emerald college" with a fake relationship, only to dump him publicly at a school party. Her dare. Her game. Her crown.
The queen bee who played him… now sitting across from him, looking unaware, beautiful and dangerously unprepared.
Jason smirked.
She didn't recognize him.
Yet.
It's nice meeting you, Mr kings, Alex said extending her hand for handshake. He took her soft delicate hands into his with a smirk . Pleasure, he replied with a deep, hoarse voice. Let's get straight to the point, I would like you to invest in...
" I'm starving" Jason cut in before she could finish. What? Alex muttered looking at him straight in the eyes. Nobody dominates her, nobody interrupts her, she's the queen and everyone follows her rule. She inhaled deeply trying to calm her nerves, she needed his help after all. She patiently waited for him to finish his meal while picking on hers. Of course she's not here to eat, this was more like a business meeting to her than a blind date.
Can we start now, Mr kings? Alex asked in a mid angry voice. Jason stood , spared her a glance before leaving. She sat there unbelievably shocked, what just happened? She took her bag and stormed out but he drove off already.
Shit! She screamed.
( Wilson's mansion)
Alex was pacing round her room, this has never happened.
As a matter of fact, every male in fox city wanted her both young and old. She's a beauty with a figure to make every man go crazy. But this particular male treated her like a non-existence being. That intimidating aura...
She picked her phone immediately she got a message. Jason Kings?... Alex voice came more like a shock. It can't be right? She asked rhetorically. She clicked on his image, the same face she saw this evening. It's him, shit, I didn't even recognise my own ex boyfriend. Fuck me. He has changed, both in looks and character. If only I made some research about my blind date this wouldn't had happened, she blamed herself. Whatever, I just have to get him to invest with us, so mom can stop nagging.
How was the date? Catherine's voice interrupted her thoughts. Speak of the devil, Alex muttered. Let's talk tomorrow mom, I'm tired, Alex said lying in her bed. Better get that contract Alex this is our only chance to... Mom, please I need to rest Alex cut her mom short. Fine, rest well my daughter, Catherine said covering Alex well.
(Kings Tech Empire)
The next day ...
Jason walked into the company, the air changed, everybody on their desk trying to focus. Girls secretly drooled at him, they dare not make any move on him well unless you want to get fired. He got to his office and there she is, sitting right on his chair. His expression same... Cold as usual. You're late Mr kings, I didn't know you're the type to joke with your work she said walking slowly to him. He stood still, studying her every step and then looking at her dead in the eyes. She stared back fearlessly. You weren't in a pleasant mood yesterday so I decided to meet you here she said trying not to be intimidated by his presence. He handed a file to her "read" he curtly said. She opened it, you will be investing in the company it came more like a surprise than a question. Keep reading he said walking to his seat.
What! You want us to marry and live in same house? Why would you want to marry knowing our history huh? We were supposed to act like lovers for a while and end things? She said.
History? He scoffed. You ain't dumb right...? What's the fun of acting like lovers, so you could dump me again? Sign the contract or leave. She angrily left his office, he wants us to marry? Joke of the century she thought.
(Wilson's mansion)
Mom! He wants us to marry she said barging into her mom's room. Then marry him. What do you mean marry him then, mom? Are you selling your daughter just to get some investments, this isn't fair mom and you know it. I won't marry him and that's final.
What other choice do we have Alex? Or do you prefer marrying Dominic, a man in his sixties. Who's talking about selling you off, huh? Have you seen your dad lately? He's slowly loosing it, his employees resign every day, he barely eats, he doesn't even shave. He walks like a dead person , no hope, all his confidence gone. We still can't find that stupid Donald, all this is happening because he stole from the company. Alex, look we need to do this not just for the company but for your dad, my husband. We can't loose him now please, Catherine said as tears rolled down her cheeks. Alex hugged her not saying anything.
" Karma is a bitch" she thought.
After calming her mom, she left for her modelling shoot.