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Sorry for the late update.

Another unedited chapter. Point out typos and errors in the comments.

Alexia's pov:

"Who the fuck gave them right to keep my daughter awake for 3 whole nights? How cruel are they?" Francesco exclaims in pure horror.

"Language dad" Elijah shouts from somewhere with his super selective hearing, which is applicable only for swearing. Ask him to get you some water and he won't hear it from an armlenght's distance.

"Fuck off Elijah. Not right now. I am pissed." Fran exclaims with frustration.

"Dad" Elijah shouts in a serious tone from wherever he is.

"Fine. Sorry." He exclaims throwing his hands up in frustration.

"I sometimes wonder who is the father here" He murmurs.

I roll my eyes and get back to working on my laptop. Me and Al were working as our routine for past 2 nights. Suddenly Fran decided to invite himself in my room at 6 in the morning. Its been half hour and he is still arguing about how I should quit working in Alpha's because I didn't get to sleep last 3 nights. It might also be the fact that I am mostly in room doing my work for the past 3 days.

"Stop distracting me. All I am trying to say is, this is very cruel of them to do, especially to you. You can sue them for making you overwork. You can demand money and then live a happy life with the money. In this way you get your own money and you don't even need to do work. I can give you my lawyer's number. Infact I'll call him here today, this evening." Fran exclaims his wonderful idea.

"It is one of the fastest growing company. Do you expect them to throw money at whoever files a suit against them." I give him a ridiculous look. Like this was the best he could come up with.

"I can make them. I mean my lawyer's can. They are bestest out there." He covers up his slip over. I am sure he is planning to use his 'I am the don and I get what I want' infuence on people to get his work done.

"That is not going to happen. Besides I enjoy working." I exclaim for the 100th time in the past half hour. I am beyond tired of this conversation. I quickly pick my pillow and chuck it at sleeping Alessandro. I can't be the only one suffering.

"How can you sleep when he is literally shouting in my ears since past half hour. Do you turn deaf in sleep?" I exclaim to Alessandro. He wakes up with a sour look trying to figure out source of voice. After realising it was me he was about to argue back but Francesco inturupts him.

"You can work for me. And I'll pay you 20000$ per week." He suddenly exclaims in excitement.

"The hell would you pay me this much for. I am not robbing a bank for you." I say back to him giving him the most ridiculous look.

"You paid me 10$ a day when I started working in our company claiming I am not qualified to more pay. And I already had my business degree at that time. How is this fair." Al accuses him.

"You should be happy that I actually paid you." Fran says back rolling his eyes.

"You can't be serious dad." Al exclaims back.

"I am still not interested to be paid for free." I say back rolling my eyes.

"I am right as fuck. I can pay you that much for accompanying me to a dinner." Francesco says back.

"Dad. One more time swearing and you are done for the day." Elijah shouts from somewhere. Fran was quick to shut his mouth. He looks at us in utter defeat and plants himself on my bed.

"Okay, I would love to end this conversation here. Our phone launch is at 12 and I have little to no time. So excuse me, I am going down to get something for me to eat. " I say both of them getting up.

"And Al you are cleaning my room today. Its your turn." I say back and leave them on their own before they could argue further.

I quickly make some toast and a omelet and also pick up an orange juice box. When I reach back my room it was already clean. I quickly call my friends and check the final details of release. Everything is perfect so far.

It was 11.50 when Al and Fran both enter my room.

"Learn to knock before I knock some senses in you." I say to Al. I give a neutral smile to my father who also barged into my room which I ignored as always. Sometimes I wonder if I have more manners than him, and that says something.

"I would love to see you try." Al exclaims in sarcasm.

"What are you both doing here?" I ask them.

"We wanted to be there for your phone launch. I mean its not like it is your company but you still worked so hard for it and we just wanted to be there." Al says softly with a nervous chuckle.

If only they knew.

"We just want to be there for you. For everything you do. No matter how small or big it is. If the others knew then they would have probably thrown a party or something." Fran says smiling.

I was really greatful for that. Here without my team and Devin, it really felt lonely. It was our moment and I really wish I could be with them. But this works fine, I guess.

I was nervously waiting in front of laptop. I hoped everthing went well. As soon as it was 12, the sell started. With every increase in sale number the happiness would bubble inside me.

This was it. We did it. For papa. For his company. I would give everthing I had to see the proud smile on my papa's face once again. He would have been so proud of everything we achieved.

This company would never fall till we are alive. Papa's legacy would always be carried with pride.

I was getting constant calls from the team and messages were flooding. Al and Fran gave me my space so that I could attend the calls in my balcony. They waited patiently for me in my room. It was our marketing strategy to launch product in lots to keep the demand intact. It was around 1 when we were all sold online. I don't think seeing the 'Out of stock' pop up would ever make me so happy. Our next lot would be announced next week and this positive response was enough to tell me that it will be successful.

As soon as I finished my last call and entered my room, they both greated me with praises. I appreciated them being here with me today.

This really felt good. Maybe having them around is not that bad. Maybe I'll still be in contact with them after I leave.

After a while they left asking me come downstairs after I freshen up. I check my phone and see a message from Devin.

Hey Lexi, I am really proud of you and the whole team. The graph of company has risen to its peak. Investors have flooded me with appreciation and are willing for further investment. You guys managed it so well. If Ric would have been here, he would have been so proud of you all. Always remember that he will love you forever. You are his star, and you are meant to shine. Seeing you shine like this makes me so proud of how far you have come. We might not be there today for you but know that we are always there in your heart. Now go and treat yourself from me. I love you.

I sit back on bed with first genuine smile on my face in a while. I love them all. Dev always knows how to make up my day. My friends have already arived in Italy and settled in our mansion. I am planning to meet with them sometime this week.

I quickly have a bath and go down. Xavier and Xander were involved in their phones, Matteo and Rosie were watching some movie, Elijah was in kitchen and Luca was playing with basketball. It was Saturday so everyone was around.



(Alexia's outfit. You can imagine something else if you don't like it )

"Hey Lexi. Finally decided to come out of your room." Xavier says.

I look at him and just answer a small 'Yes'. I go and sit besides Luca who was trying to balance the basketball on his little finger. I snatch the ball from him and balance it on my finger giving him a smug look.

"I always knew I was better than you." I say him smugly.

"I still beat you." He says back nervously. Over the time he started speaking a bit of sentences. I give him a small smile at his attempt to speak sentence which makes him smile back.

I start to teach him how to balance the ball on his finger. He was attentively listening to me. Just then Al comes in the room with Fran.

"Is that my shirt? " Al exclaims with wide eyes.

"Yes" I simply say not seeing any point in his reaction.

"How did you even enter my room? " He asks back in same tone.

"You'll be surprised to hear how much of a sound sleeper you are. " I say back with a shrug, throwing his room keys towards him.

I ignore his complaining and focus back on teaching Luca how to balance ball on single finger.

Everything is back to normal. Maybe this is not that bad.

"By the way. I forgot to mention this earlier but school starts on Monday. You are joining Matteo and twins." Fran says with a smile.

Nothing can ever be good in my life.

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Sorry for the late update. I would try to be more regular. Also I might start recommending some books on my message board. So if you want any good books read do let me know if I should do this or not.

Question of the chapter: Your dream job.

(Mine's sleeping and reading and eating. ✌)

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