NOVEL WEB Chapter 7: The interview part 3
" If you have not dated before, how will you be able to play such roles?" The same judge questioned, the judge thought it was highly inappropriate for Venessa to apply for the job without any prior dating experience or good acting skills. Experience is the best teacher you can have in life.
" I do watch a lot of romance movies, I think I can pull it off." Vanessa nervously replied. The judges whispered among themselves before one said," I think that is all for now. We would get back to you."
" Thank you for your time." Vanessa replied politely before stepping out. She was glad the interview went smoothly well technically, although her acting skills are passable.
She went back to the waiting hall and saw there was a large commotion growing, a large crowd of people where gathered at a spot. Venessa was naturally curious to ascertain what was the cause of the ruckus. She shove her way through the crowd to get to the middle of chaos. Her heart beat spiked up and her eyes almost popped out of their sockets as her hands involuntary rushed to cover her mouth. She was surprised at her sight, Alyssa was fighting with another participant.
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Vanessa was not the only one having a long day, Jayden Ashford, the very person who was trending on Twitter. He was meant to meet his mother for lunch today, but he was not particularly happy about it. Jayden, have been avoiding his mother for excellent reasons, but this time he was cornered in a spot, because of his family identity, even if they ate out, they always avoid the Public eyes. A private room was already booked ahead of time, so his mother was already waiting for him there.
Marcus escorted Jayden to the door. " I will be a call away, sir." He informed Jayden before leaving. Even though Jayden had a nagging feeling, he will not like what his mother wanted to talk about, but he had to respect her wish as she is the woman who carried him for 9 months.
As he entered the room, a gentle and warm female voice greeted him. "The prodigal son has finally graced his mother with his presence. You're 10 minutes late; I thought the CEO of JayxTech was renowned for punctuality," accused the voice, directed at Jayden. Contrary to expectations, Mrs. Alessia Genevieve Ashford Rossi, Jayden's mother, defied the stereotypical image one might have of her.
Typically, one would anticipate encountering an elegant and beautiful woman in her 40s. However, this was not the scenario. "Apologies for the delay, Mamma" he said as he seated himself across from a stunning woman whose appearance wouldn't suggest she had a 26-year-old son. He addressed her as mamma because of his Italian ancestry.
" Because you are taller than me,you feel you can do whatever you want." The beautiful Alessia sneered at her handsome son, who seemed more handsome than when last she saw him.
Observing them in this manner, one might mistake them for siblings due to their remarkable resemblance. Alessia appears no older than 27, yet despite being over 50, her true age is an astounding 299 years. The Rossi family isn't ordinary; they belong to the secret Immortalis Clan, a group of immortals who cease aging at 27 and possess enduring beauty.
" Mamma, you know it is not like that, I have been busy with work lately," Jayden argued, he knew his mother was joking about how tall he is. It is not his fault he has excellent genes.
" Alessandro, are you sure you have been busy, or you are just avoiding your responsibilities. You do not have to stress yourself too much with a small company. Why don't you just work in the family company with your brother?" Alessia referred to Jayden by his actual first name. Jayden's full name is Alessandro Jayden Ashford Rossi.
" No need mamma, it will not be as fun as starting my own company, so I will pass on that," Jayden simply stated. JayxTech was not a small company at all, but it was nothing compared to a multinational company like Vinci, which is owned my the Rossi family. The waiter came to take their orders, Jayden ordered for both him and his mother.
Alessia took a sip of her red vine, it was an expensive vintage red wine with a wealthy aroma, one of the most expensive wines owned by the restaurant. The way she savored the red wine, slowly drinking it with her red lips was so beautiful that if it was not someone like Jayden who grew up with his mother, they would be enamored by just looking at her.
" Well that is not the reason I am here, my son," Alessia playfully remarked. Alessia was a happy soul that always acted jovial. Jayden can count the number of the times his mother has gotten angry with his fingers.
The first course was served, and they started eating, Alessia had not said what she wanted to say because she was carefully monitoring her son Jayden. Her eldest son and Jayden had similar personalities. They always wanted to be the ones that have a say in their lives. In other words they do not like being controlled but instead want to be the one who is the major deciding figure and that was the reason Jayden decided to start his company after college and his performance is not bad for someone to be called her son.
Alessia might look like a happy soul, but she has her fair share of dirt in her hands, she is the second-best hacker in the world as well as the leader of a very notorious organized assassin organization. She did not sit around being a rich heiress like other girls from their clan, she loved adventure and went anywhere the wind took her, that was before she married Jayden's father. She did not change but acted more secretly since a lot of eyes were on her.
" Jayden, there will be a gala ball to celebrate 125 years since the company was founded. I hope you know," Alessia finally spoke out after she was done with the first course while graceful wiping her lips.
" Mamma, because I am not working in the company does not mean I do not know what is going on there," Jayden mumbled he was not liking where this conversation was going.
" Ok so you know you have to attend with a plus one, of course the girlfriend you claimed you have," Alessia soft voice replied with an evil smirk on her mouth.
" She is very busy. I don't know if she would be able to attend, I will ask her. You know I cannot force her to do what she does not like," Jayden knew the kind of person his mother was and her, he was not liking the smirk on her face.
" Someone would turn down an invitation to the Vinci gala, an event that everyone in the high-class society wants to go, but they can not because of how exclusive it is, this is your girlfriend is quite something I would say." she paused when the waiter came with the second course taking away the first course.
" Alessandro, I will not say this more than once, either you come with your girlfriend or the Cruz family daughter would become your girlfriend. Even it you do not like her, there are many more girls I can arrange a blind date with. You know the clan is having issues and with need all the alliance we can get, and the best way is through marriage." Alessia finally declared her true Intentions.
Jayden was not too surprised by her words. Even though he did not pay much attention to the clan matters, he was not ignorant about what was happening, he was aware of the rift that was happening, but he did not expect his family would soon start to make their moves, yet it was earlier than he predicted.
" You do not have to have such a dreadful look on your handsome face dear, enjoy the meal. To be honest, I love this establishment even more than our hotel even though Aurora suites is also a Five star, Sheraton is something magnificent. It is such a shame I can not reside here because it is owned by the Walter family, but let us enjoy our stay." Alessia praised Sheraton.
After that, they both enjoyed their meal, they chatted about other things since the mother and son duo have not seen each other in a long while, but Jayden's attention was not entirely with his mother as his mind kept wandering around. How would he get Petra, his girlfriend to attend the gala with him?
He decided to go straight home after meeting his mother, he was not in the mood to work. His conversation with his mother reminded him of his girlfriend it has been awhile when last he met her, he was already missing her like crazy. His fabulous Petra.