Start the Chase

Prologue

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Its currently summer and I don't have anything to do other than strolling around the city and making myself busy with nonsense things. Shopping and nothing more, that's what makes me busy.

I was about to cross the road when my phone vibrated rapidly. Someone's calling, i step backwards while taking off my phone from my purse to answer the call. Its Mom.

"Hello Mom?" I asked "hey sweetie, nasan ka? Are you at work?" She asked me with a sweet voice
"No mom, I've gone shopping and left my work to George. Why?" George has been my secretary ever since i start managing our business 5years ago. He is really trustworthy and nice, he's like a big brother to me.

"Nothing sweetie, just checking on you. By the way, drop over by the house. Okay?" She said with a hint of strictness. "For what mom?" I asked

"Just drop by at 8pm sharp. Copy? I'll go ahead sweetie, take care love you!" Then she cut off the line. I sighed and return my phone in my purse and continue crossing the road. Im sure mom is going to introduce me to a man again. A suitor, not for me but for our business. Lets just call it, a business deal.

At the age of 20. I decided to handle the company after I graduated college. I was forced to take business ad instead of architecture. Since i was the heiress, no one will be handling the company but me, i also can't say no because I'm an Alcantara. Known for being one of the wealthy and powerful family in the city. If you are an alcantara, no other lower blood must stain your name. An Alcantara must choose a decent and well-known family. If you failed, everything you own will be taken away from you, even your family name. Thats how ruthless my family can be.

Being in this family always irritate the hell out of me. I am thankful for having a decent and stable life. But am i happy? No. That is why i always want to cool off and be out of the country. I won't feel suffocated and trapped if I'm away from Manila, i feel free and young.

Sometimes, i wished i had never aged and remain a kid. So i wont be having trouble running the company, my life and my dream. I even wish to stop time and redo things the way i want them to be. I wish i can travel back to where i can freely run and do anything i desire. Lagi nalang ako nangangarap, kelan kaya matutupad?.

I reached the other side of the road and decided to grab some drink before returning to the office. I need to get back as soon as possible, hindi pwedeng iiwan ko kay George dahil ako dapat ang nandun. I went to buy some lemonade for refreshment and went to the parking lot to get my car. I unlock my white vios, hop in and drove to the company.

Two guards greeted me and low their head while i enter the building. I hate it when people act formally towards me, i prefer them acting normal and natural in front of me. I am no princess nor a queen, i do have a title of a boss but its is not enough for them to treat me highly. Im no hero to low their heads, I'm no saint to act kind towards me. I want them to show their opinions to me. But being the CEO of our family's company, it made me realize how they're distant to me.

I glided towards my office while George pushed open the double glass door. The sound of my heels echoed inside my office as i take small steps towards my table.

"You have a meeting miss Alcantara" i raised my right eyebrow at him as i take a sit "i mean Ivy"

"What time?" I asked while examining every files scattered on my table.

"1pm. Mr. Pancio and Mrs. Reilante will be there too"

"And why? Hindi naman sila kakailanganin doon diba? Its for the stockholders only, am i right?"