Chapter 76 - Not My Daughter

The building of Faye Group was in chaos again or as anyone who worked there would know, returning from chaos. Because their CEO, who was hardly ever away other than business trips which lasted no more than a day, was now returning to the office after there weeks. What was more, the ice queen was also returning after having declared that she was in a relationship! Most of the employees had been shocked to learn that their icy and serious boss would be dating an idol. All the men who has assumed that the CEO could only be handled by any powerful man were also amazed that the CEO would fall for a beautiful man. This was because idols in their country were not considered to be very powerful like in western countries. The image of an idol leaned towards their visuals being more esthetic than masculine. Some terrible people even sniggered that Alice Faye must think she was a man and thus fell for for someone so delicate. But if anyone would have been able to say his to her face, she would have shown them the mirror.

But even as the mean comments were suppressed out of fear, there were many employees who had been vocal in their support to the CEO. The strong Alice could never have guessed that by showing a simple caring attitude towards someone, the way she was perceived by her own people would change so drastically.

Another reason for that was that the band SKY had not just the local media but also the international media following them. When she had taken over the Faye Group, her father had used the local media to suppress her and sabotage her while using the ideal of filial piety against her. But the international media was not interested in this. They dug up her achievements as well as the dirt she had being impartial. Added to that SKY's fans called STARS had the unique quality of highlighting a person's positive traits which was surprising.

As Alice stepped out of the car, her face was the same indifferent one that the employees were used to. This caused many people to be shocked and this was noticed by Alice who gave a small smirk and asked the nearest person, "Were you all expecting me to become all girly and have a personality overhaul just because you are shocked that I have friends?"

The person standing was a manager and looked up in alarm as he shook his head vigorously. He had definitely believed that but he was not going to admit it out loud! After all he had seen the trailers of the new show where the CEO had tried to tumble the monkeys...and it had been just yesterday. He wondered if the CEO had a nice twin sister.. but he kept those thoughts to himself. He had ample curiosity but he had just as much sense of self preservation. 

Having put all the curiosity to rest, Alice walked in even though she could already feel the head ache building up. Just what was Samuel up to now? Her father and Samuel were even now sitting in the conference room waiting for her. Combined with the sketchy sleep and the jet lag, she could already predict that her day was going to get worst!

Entering the conference room on her office floor, she came face to face with a gloating Samuel and an infuriated James Faye. Ignoring them, she sat down on the main chair and nodded at Ximin who grimaced at her. It was a wonder the poor woman had already held the fort this long. 

It was only after she had settled down, did she turn towards the two men and asked at leisure," Mr. James Faye. Mr. Samual Faye. What brings you here? Is there anyway I can help you? Please do let me know. I will take care to not do it."

James Faye who had barely maintained his control burst out at that! Banging his hand on the table, he stood up and shouted, "You imposter! I should have known that bi*** was not as simple as I thought! How dare she make me wear a green hat! And you! No wonder you refused to call me father after that bi*** died! It is because you knew that you are not my biological daughter!"

The smirk on her face widened more and more as the man spoke. So, her off hand comment about him not being her father at her grandmother's birthday had really worked?

"That's right. Mr. Faye. I am not your biological daughter."

Triumph glittered in both the men's eyes when they heard this and Alice knew what they were thinking. But that is what she wanted. Let them hope and let them plan. She had already prepared all contingencies.

And now it was time to interrupt their plans," But Mr. James Faye, this will not help you in court."

James Faye widened his eyes and wondered how the girl had guessed his thoughts. He had indeed been planning to contest his father's will in court and claim that because she was not his father's granddaughter, she had no rights to the share he had bestowed upon her. Glaring at her, he said, "Really? We will see that in court then, won't we? Once my mother knows that you are not related to her biologically, she will testify in court that my father was betrayed and thus you do not have any right to whatever he has left for his granddaughter!

"But. Mr. Faye. This would only work if your father had mentioned leaving the shares to his biological granddaughter. But he only mentions granddaughter and my name. And as it happens, even if I am not his biological granddaughter, I am his legal granddaughter. And he was very well aware of this. After all, he was the one who completed the formalities of adopting me in your and my mother's name.. So you can try contesting the will, but if you claim that you were not even aware that I am your adopted daughter, the world will laugh at you, James Faye."