CHAPTER 8
Alex's car drove into the Bardot party hall compound and the guards opened the car for both him and Victoria. When they got out, other cars that belonged to the Bardot family drove in.
The guards opened the car for Elliot and Elliot opened the car for Gianna. Then the guards opened another car and Xavier came out. Of course, Alex knew this people. Xavier was his rival in business, Elliot was a famous actor and Gianna, his ex wife.
But she moved on that first? Alex frowned as he could not take his eyes off her, especially seeing her hugging this two men.
Mira had said she came with a man she once saw on television,. That might be Xavier. Then from the surveillance video, Gianna was with Elliot who called her princess. Could it be that she was currently his wife?
But how could that be? If so, this wouldn't have escaped the media. After all Elliot was a celebrity.
Xavier directly came to say hi to Alex. After all they were all business people in the same field. Elliot looked upset and pulled Gianna by his side. Gianna gave Alex her signature smile, but didn't go to say hi. Alex was burning with anger and guilt at the same time.
He wanted to ask Xavier what was the relationship between Gianna and Elliot, but he just couldn't. He was a man. Victoria admired Gianna all the way and at the same time feel jealous for she was with people from a wealthy family.
"How is your side Alexander Solace? I know we rarely meet, we're still in the same field." Xavier started the conversation after Alex's eyes following Gianna into the building.
"I didn't know the Bardot family had a daughter. You really hid her well from the world." Alexander said referring to the invitation letter send.
"Really?" Xavier's mood immediately changed. "Why don't we go in then?"
The three walked in with Victoria constantly decreasing the distance between her and Alex. Even though he felt uncomfortable, he couldn't do anything to push her away. Women were petty sometimes and pushing her away can make her complain and attract attention.
Elliot was talking to Mr. Henry Bardot and Gianna was seated alone with a glass of wine in her hand when Xavier, Alex and Victoria entered. After settling down, Alex stood up and walked to Gianna. Victoria wanted to stop him, but he reminded her she's here because he chose to bring her along.
"Cheers ex wife!" Alex leaned forward and said. Gianna smiled and clicked the glasses softly. "I didn't expect to meet you here."
But Gianna didn't say anything. She rolled her hands in her hair and just smiled.
"I didn't expect you to move on so quickly. Does it mean I was always standing on your way?" Alex asked again. Gianna sighed.
Move on? But she still decides to play along. "I didn't expect you to move on so quickly with Victoria. I was really the obstacle here."
"You really were!" Alex said this hurting her intentionally.
"Really?" Gianna's voice had a hint of sadness in it, "wishing you a good life then! I hope this will be the last time I will be meeting you in my life Alex."
Really? Was I that bad? Alex thought as he closed his eyes for a second. But before he could say anything, Xavier called everyone to attention. He walked back to his seat besides Victoria and listened to the introduction.
"The purpose of this meeting and party is first, to introduce my pretty sister to the world and two, to announce officially that the blessed goddess will be taking over as the CEO of the Bardot Jewellery Company. I failed as an elder brother, but this time round, I want to be the best brother to my sister!" Xavier said emphasising each word. The crowd cheered. "Without her, it was like we were all doomed. Father was in a world of emptiness and I couldn't stop cursing myself. My brother Elliot stopped coming home. But her sudden appearance has sparked the new light again. We as a family are reunited. I'll ask Elliot Bardot to walk the family Princess Gg on stage!"
Whoa!
Everyone cheered.
Elliot walked off stage and walked to where Gianna was. He rolled her hands in his and walked up.
Alexander Solace couldn't believe this. The phone in his hand directly fell and the glass of wine splashed on the floor. For three year! For three good years he had been with Gianna but never knew she belonged to the Bardot family. The reality shook his inner organs.
"I'll never let my daughter suffer in this life again!" Mr. Henry Bardot said giving Alex a piercing look and at the same time showing how guilty he felt. This showed how much he did value his daughter.
"That's a lie!" Victoria stiffened as she looked at Gianna on stage.
Right now, Alex just wanted to cry. He had thought Gianna had just moved on with Elliot, and had gone ahead and ruined his reputation by telling her she was the obstacle. No wonder her voice changed after he said that. Alexander Solace wanted to slap himself in the face.
Alex rubbed his thigh uneasily.
"Am so grateful for my brothers and my able father for being with me all the while!" Gianna's voice awoke him from his many thoughts.
Gianna gave a long speech showing her gratitude to her family and her brothers.
When she got off stage, everyone was cheering. Zoe rushed in as she was late. "Silly you!" Gianna laughed as she came into a hug with Zoe.
"I missed anything?" Zoe asked concerned.
"You missed everything!" Gianna said. Xavier walked over and handed her a glass of wine. The party was already on. Zoe gave him a cut smile and accepted the glass.
"I thought you wouldn't come!" Xavier said before turning around.
"God, how would I miss?" Zoe laughed.
Alexander Solace to Gianna. "Can I talk to you in private?"
"sir, we're sorry you can't get close to the princess!" The guards who were on watch blocked him.