HEIRESS REBORN: MARRYING HER EX-FIANCÉ-Chapter 48: A Trending Post (2)

’’Ma’am, you have a delivery.’’

Ayana’s eyes were greeted with the sight of a bouquet carried by her assistant who entered into the president’s office.

’’You should know my work ethics, Lisa.’’ She blankly averted her gaze from the vibrant and colorful flowers, in contrast to the plain interior décor of the office.

Unnecessary gifts from the opportunistic flatterers or meddlesome relatives were disposed and taken care of with no need of her attention.

"There’s a greeting card with the flowers, ma’am." Lisa quickly pointed out. "It’s from the Kratos family." She added after a brief hesitation.

Kratos family?

Ayana froze, her pen hovering above the document.

’Did the old master send something again?’ She wondered silently and let out a subtle sigh.

"You can leave the flowers then." Ayana dismissed Lisa with a casual wave, focusing her attention back to her work.

’’Yes ma’am!’’ Lisa happily placed the ceramic vase on the office desk, directly where her boss could admire them in this dull office.

Ayana was quick to notice the cherry atmosphere around her.

’’You seem too happy about the flowers.’’

’’T-That....’’ Lisa’s cheeks flushed when she realized she was a bit out of her office character. ’’Sorry ma’am!’’ She quickly cleared her throat with an apology and tuned her chirpy side down.

She couldn’t tell her boss she was particularly happy about these flowers.

’’Have you checked on what I requested?’’ Ayana didn’t think much about it and focused on a matter at hand.

’’Yes, ma’am.’’ Lisa switched to her professional demeanor and gave a report. ’’The First young miss has arranged for an appearance on a talk show.’’

’’I see.’’ Ayana could guess what her second cousin had in mind with this talk show.

Thanks to a certain post two days ago, her identity had blown up on the trending searches on social media.

*Actress Bella posted that she couldn’t wait for her cousin to attend her birthday banquet! *

*Who is Actress Bella’s rumored cousin?’*

*Are Actress Bella and her cousin close like sisters as she said?*

*Actress Bella’s cousin is rumored to be born from a golden spoon just like the actress herself!*

*Actress Bella’s cousin is rumored to be arrogant and spoiled.*

*An eyewitness exposed that Actress Bella’s cousin is rumored to be a selfish young miss.*

Now, many were curious about herself as Actress Bella’s cousin.

Her identity has been involved in trending searches like these. Even pictures that did not belong to her posed as her appearance on social media.

Some comments focused on how ’her beauty’ did not compare to that of her second cousin’s. Others complained about how she was using their dear actress for fame.

Of course, there were comments that insulted her for being arrogant and selfish because of her family’s wealth.

Whether these social media users knew her or not, her reputation in the entertainment industry had already plummeted to the worst image as an arrogant and selfish young miss.

’She certainly knew how to twist everything to her advantage.’ Ayana inwardly applauded her second cousin for not exposing her identity as the president of a top corporation at a young age.

If not, many would have been complimenting her for having a successful career at eighteen years old and would undoubtedly compare the both of them.

This was the Arabella that she was familiar with from her past life.

’’What of the actress?’’ Ayana asked for the other investigation.

’’As you guessed, ma’am, there is an actress with that stage name.’’ Lisa continued her report. ’’However, the relationship between her and the young miss appears to be merely perfunctory.’’

’’Perfunctory?’’

"Yes, ma’am." Lisa confirmed with a nod and explained. "Compared to the actress, the first young miss holds more seniority in the company. Aside from the occasional greetings, there’s nothing noteworthy about their interaction.’’

’’....And outside the company?’’

’’There’s no interaction, ma’am.’’

’’I see.’’ Ayana lowered her gaze with a murmur. The silence in the atmosphere stretched for a moment before she spoke up again.

’’Keep an eye on both of them.’’

’’Yes, ma’am.’’ Lisa acknowledged with a prompt nod.

’’You can leave.’’ Ayana dismissed her and turned her attention back to her work.

Once she was alone in the office, she let down her pen and leaned back in the leather chair with a defeated sigh.

’’It would make sense if she was also involved with them from that start.’’ Ayana murmured, lost in thoughts.

That woman who had destroyed her along with Liam and her relative.....

Was she a pawn in her relatives’ hands from the beginning to ruin her?

Or

Was she an unknown pawn who had become more than useful in the middle of their scheme?

’’....’’

’’Whatever the plan was, I’ll just have to keep an eye on her and her relationship with Arabella.’’ Ayana pushed aside the disturbing thoughts and rested for a moment with her eyes shut.

When she opened them again, her gaze was drawn to the vibrant colors before her.

’’...Right, the flowers...’’ She was reminded of the bouquet on the office desk and slowly straightened her posture. The greeting card would undoubtedly hold the Old Master Kratos’ signature name.

’’I should send a thank-you gift in return.’’ She leaned forward to touch the petals, and her eyes searched the flowers for the envelope that Lisa pointed out as the greeting card.

Since the flowers were from the Old master Kratos, it was only proper for her, as a filial junior, to read his greetings. Over the years, Ayana had come to recognize the old man’s knack for words—each letter carefully crafted to leave a lasting impression.

This wasn’t the first time she had received something from Old Master Kratos.

Her middle school graduation, her appointment as President of the Kingston Corporation, her birthdays, and even Jason’s, had all been occasions marked by thoughtful gifts from him.

Ayana understood that this was his way of showing his support for her. She was his future granddaughter-in-law, after all.

’’It should be on the other side.’’ Ayana murmured to herself, standing up from her seat and moving around to the front of the office desk. As expected, the envelope was neatly tucked into the ceramic vase along with the flowers.

Ayana carefully retrieved the envelope, her fingers brushing over the elegant wax seal, noting its precise imprint. She turned it over, expecting to see the familiar name of Old Master Kratos in the top left corner, just as she had for all the previous gifts.

However, it wasn’t the familiar Anthony Kratos written on the envelope.