Soulmates And What We Expect (A Miraculous Ladybug Fanfic)

A Fairy Tale

(P. C- Me. So, I badly miscalculated. This is the second last chapter. Hope you enjoy. 😂)

Marinette was going through documents when a knock on the door made her look up. "Ma'am?"

It was Zena Holkar, her personal assistant ever since she became the new CEO of the 'Gabriel' label.

She felt that it all was a dream that she never wanted to wake up from. It was more than she could ever ask for...

She has gone from a intern fashion designer to a successful CEO.

In the last year, a lot has changed. Adrien and she started dating, Nino and Alya got married, Chloé is engaged, and Gabriel retired from the company, announcing her as the new CEO of the brand.

At the first few months, Marinette was often looked down upon by the senior board members, as they speculated that it was too much of a coincidence that she was promoted from Deputy Head of the Designs Department to the CEO at once, right after she started dating Adrien.

They had made no effort to mask their dislike for her and made rude comments, not following her orders openly sometimes.

Marinette hasn't given the rumors or the gossips a chance to break her heart, but had worked hard day and night.

The board slowly witnessed her dedication to the work and her natural brilliant leadership that led to the increase of the revenue in the first quarter of the year by 75 million euros.

"Yes, Zena?"

"Ma'am, you have a business dinner with President Lee from the Wanhe Corporation at 8:30 regarding the potential business deal for imported silk. Do you want to go, or should I ask Mme. Sancouer attend instead? "

Zena asked as she walked up to Marinette with a stack of files in her hand.

Zena became her assistant while Nathalie, who used to be Gabriel's assistant, was now administrative manager. She was in charge of various company matters, both big and small, and held a lot of power...

"And also I've made all the arrangements for the twins' birthday party, as requested by Sir. "

"Good. " A faint smile stretched on her lips as she remembered him.

"Ma'am, do you mind if I ask you something? "

Marinette shook her head, "Go on. "

"Have you seen the invitation list of the guests tomorrow?"

"Not yet. Adrien's taking care of everything…"

"We have several business partners who expressed their interest on coming after hearing about it. They've asked several board members multiple times about invitations to the party. So, if I may be…as bold as to suggest, I wanted to use this opportunity to network a little. " Zena smiled.

"This is a good idea. I've been also thinking about this and…um... you go and talk to Ronald from HR. We had listed some guests who are profitable for us, before the gala we had held a few months back. Make sure to invite them."

"Yes, ma'am."

Zena walked out of the office.

Tomorrow was Blue and Ames' 6th birthday…

Marinette originally wanted a low-key celebration, but all her friends and family thought otherwise. Their classmates, Adrien, her parents and even Gabriel wanted a giant party.
Since it was 19 against 1, Marinette gave in.

Adrien decided to put the hundred-million euro luxurious cruise liner that he had bought the twins when they were born into use...

He wanted to give the twins an unforgettable birthday, as if the entire world was celebrating it with them.
In the end, Marinette couldn't help but agree. She was never able to give the twins a birthday party as she was always busy. She regretted this very much...