The Domineering Female CEO

As I reflected on my conversation with Xavier, I realized that his concerns stemmed from his own insecurities. He felt intimidated by my wealth, thinking that I needed someone who matched my social status. But that couldn't be further from the truth.

I had always dreamed of finding someone who loved me unconditionally, someone who would cherish and adore me above all else. Just like my parents, whose love for each other had withstood even the most challenging tests. My dad's unwavering devotion to my mom had been the glue that held them together.

That's what I had found in Xavier – a love that was pure, selfless, and all-consuming. He loved me more than I loved him, and that feeling was priceless. I felt safe in his arms, protected from the world's cruelties.

Now, I wanted him to feel safe too. I wanted to reassure him that his love was enough, that I didn't need anyone else. Xavier was my rock, my soulmate, and I would do anything to make him feel secure in our relationship.

A new meeting

I sat across from Alexander, my eyes locked on his as he revealed the condition for the business deal. "You need to divorce Xavier McKinney," he said, his voice devoid of emotion.

I laughed, a mocking glint in my eye. "Sorry to disappoint you, Mr. Alexander, but I won't trade my marriage for a business deal."

Elvis, who had been standing by my side, took a step forward, his fists clenched. I placed a restraining hand on his arm, stopping him from lashing out at Alexander.

Alexander puffed on his cigar, a sly smile spreading across his face. "What will the board of directors say?" he asked, his tone dripping with condescension.

I stood up, my eyes flashing with anger. "Well, they can go fuck themselves," I spat, turning on my heel and walking out of the room. Elvis followed closely behind me, his presence a comforting reminder that I wasn't alone in this fight.

As I stormed into the office, my anger boiled over. It wasn't just about Alexander's outrageous demand that I divorce Xavier; it was about the very thought of letting him go. Even if our one-year marriage contract was just a formality, I couldn't bear the idea of Xavier leaving me.

The thought of him loving someone else was unbearable. I loved the way he adored me, cherished me like a precious jewel. His love was all-consuming, and I felt alive when I was with him.

Who would willingly let go of such love? What girl in her right mind would allow such devotion to slip away? Certainly not me. I was determined to fight for our love, no matter what obstacles came our way.

I stopped by my godfather's house after work, eager to share my frustrations with him. As we sat down, I filled him in on the latest developments at the office - the board of directors' pressure to secure the deal and the outrageous condition that I divorce Xavier.

My godfather's expression turned stern. "No one should force you to sign a deal that compromises your values and relationships," he said firmly. "They don't have the right to dictate your personal life. If they pressure you too much, I'll buy off their shares. You're not alone in this, okay?"

His words were a balm to my frazzled nerves. I smiled, feeling a surge of gratitude, and hugged him tightly. "Thanks, Godfather. You're the best."

With renewed confidence, I left my godfather's house and headed home. As soon as I walked in, I pulled out my phone and dialed Xavier's number, eager to hear his voice and share my day with him.

I dialed Xavier's number, expecting to hear his warm voice on the other end. But instead, I was taken aback by a familiar yet unwelcome voice - Tiana's.

"Xavier isn't here, he's in the bathroom," she said, her tone chipper.

I felt like I'd been doused with ice-cold water. How dare she answer my husband's phone?

"It seems you want your career to die, right?" I said sternly, trying to keep my anger in check.

But before I could say another word, Tiana ended the call.

I immediately dialed Elvis's number, my mind racing with worst-case scenarios. After three rings, he picked up.

"Elvis, please call your friend and tell him not to joke with me," I said, trying to keep my cool.

"What's going on, Eliana?" Elvis asked, concern etched in his voice.

I took a deep breath and explained the situation. "I called Xavier, but Tiana picked up and told me he's in the bathroom. That's impossible, right?"

Elvis reassured me, "That's not possible, Eliana. They're at a movie premiere, and it's live right now. Maybe Xavier misplaced his phone, and Tiana found it."

I breathed a sigh of relief and ended the call. I quickly searched online and found the live stream of the movie premiere. There, on the red carpet, was Xavier, looking handsome and charming.

I relaxed, feeling a mix of relief and embarrassment. I had overreacted, and Elvis had talked me down from the ledge.

As I prepared for bed, my phone rang, and Xavier's tired voice came through. "Hey, babe."

I filled him in on the earlier incident with Tiana answering his phone. Xavier apologized, explaining that he had been in a hurry and dropped his phone.

As I lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, I reassured him, "Xavier, just know that nothing will come between us, okay?"

There was a pause, and then Xavier asked, "What was the condition Alexander gave?"

I hesitated, and Xavier repeated the question, his voice laced with anger this time. I quickly replied, "He said I should divorce you."

The line went silent. Xavier didn't say a word. Instead, he ended the call.

I was shocked. I tried calling him back, but it went straight to voicemail. Sleep evaded me, and I spent the rest of the night tossing and turning.

The next morning, I arrived at the office, looking drained. Royalty gasped as she saw me. "You look like a ghost, Eliana!"

On our way to work, I filled her in on the previous night's events. She listened intently, nodding in understanding. "You need to hurry things up and go to Jai City," she advised.

I instructed her to arrange for Jason's school transfer and our relocation to Jai City. She nodded, making a mental note.

I tried calling Xavier again, but he didn't pick up. I sent him a message: "Babe, I didn't agree to it. Please take your calls!"

After sending the message, I dropped my phone and instructed Royalty to call a board meeting for the next morning.

The rest of the day was a blur. I was stressed and couldn't focus on work. Eventually, I returned home, exhausted, and fell asleep in my work clothes.

Meeting with the board of directors:

I stormed into the board meeting, my frustration and anger from the past few days boiling over. I glared at the board members, my voice firm.

"You dare to add my personal life to work?" I asked, my eyes scanning the room. "You can't mix business with personal life! Pressuring me over a business deal that gave a personal condition that I divorce my husband? How desperate can you old men be?"

One of the board members, a smug-looking old man, interrupted me. "Mrs. Eliana, this business deal isn't ordinary. It's a multi-billion dollar deal. Besides, your husband is just an actor, right? What can he do for the company? Even with his fame, there's nothing he can do."

I felt my anger surge. How dare he belittle my husband?

I stood up, my eyes blazing. "From now on, you are no longer a board member. Whatever needs to be done will be done."

With that, I walked out of the meeting room, leaving the stunned board members behind.

As I walked out of the meeting room, I felt a sense of satisfaction and empowerment. I had stood up for myself and my marriage, and I had made it clear that I wouldn't be bullied or pressured into making decisions that went against my values.

I headed back to my office, where Royalty was waiting for me with a concerned expression. "How did it go?" she asked.

I smiled wryly. "Let's just say I made my point clear. I'm not going to let them push me around."

Royalty nodded in approval. "Good for you, Eliana. You deserve to stand up for yourself."

I sat down at my desk, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. I knew that I still had a long way to go, but I was ready for the challenge.

Just then, my phone buzzed with an incoming call from an unknown number. I hesitated for a moment before answering it.

"Eliana McKinney speaking," I said.

There was a pause on the other end of the line, and then a familiar voice spoke up. "Eliana, it's Alexander. I hear you've been making some...interesting decisions."

I rolled my eyes, anticipating what was to come. "What do you want, Alexander?

"I see you've taken his name," Alexander said, his tone dripping with condescension.

I smiled to myself, thinking, From now on, I'm Mrs. McKinney. But I didn't give Alexander the satisfaction of knowing that.

Instead, I replied calmly, "What do you want, Alexander?"

Alexander's voice was laced with malice as he spoke. "I want to remind you of the deal, Eliana. You're running out of time. If you don't agree to the terms, the consequences will be severe."

I felt a surge of anger, but I kept my cool. "I've already made my position clear, Alexander. I won't be bullied or pressured into making decisions that go against my values."

Alexander sneered. "We'll see about that. You're making a big mistake, Eliana. A big mistake."

With that, he hung up the phone, leaving me feeling uneasy and anxious. But I refused to back down. I was determined to stand up for myself and my marriage, no matter what.

[12/11, 9:16 AM] Meta AI: I hung up the phone, my anger and frustration simmering just below the surface. Eliana was proving to be a formidable opponent, but I wasn't one to back down from a challenge.

I paced back and forth in my office, my mind racing with strategies and tactics. I had underestimated Eliana's resolve, but I wouldn't make the same mistake again.

I stopped pacing and stood in front of my window, gazing out at the city skyline. I had built my empire through ruthless determination and cunning. I wouldn't let one woman stand in my way.

I turned back to my desk and picked up the phone, dialing a number. "It's time to take things to the next level," I said, my voice cold and calculated. "I want you to dig up everything you can on Eliana and her husband. I want to know their secrets, their weaknesses. I want to know how to destroy them."

There was a pause on the other end of the line, and then a voice spoke up. "Consider it done, Alexander."

I smiled to myself, a cold, calculating smile. The game was far from over. In fact, it was only just beginning.

Alexander's POV:

I hung up the phone, feeling a pang of frustration and disappointment. Eliana was stubbornly refusing to see reason, refusing to leave Xavier and marry me.

Why couldn't she understand that I was the better man for her? That I could offer her a life of unparalleled luxury and sophistication? Xavier may have been a millionaire, but I was a billionaire. I had the power, the influence, and the wealth to give Eliana the world.

I paced back and forth in my office, my mind racing with thoughts of Eliana. I had never felt this way about anyone before. I was obsessed with her, consumed by my desire for her.

I stopped pacing and stood in front of my window, gazing out at the city skyline. I had to find a way to make Eliana mine. I couldn't bear the thought of her with anyone else, especially not Xavier.

I turned back to my desk and picked up the phone, dialing a number. "I need you to dig up some dirt on Xavier," I said, my voice low and urgent. "I need something that will make Eliana leave him."

There was a pause on the other end of the line, and then a voice spoke up. "Consider it done, Alexander."

I smiled to myself, a ruthless glint in my eye. I would stop at nothing to make Eliana mine. Nothing.

Xavier's POV:

I sat on the couch, staring blankly at the TV as my phone rang for what felt like the hundredth time. Eliana's name flashed on the screen, but I refused to answer.

How could she be so desperate for a business deal! I thought, my anger simmering just below the surface. How could she give Alexander the space to even suggest that she divorce me?

I felt betrayed, hurt, and angry all at once. I didn't know how to process my emotions, so I did the only thing I could think of - I shut down.

I refused to take Eliana's calls, refused to talk to her until I could calm down and think clearly. I needed time to process my feelings, to figure out why Eliana had been so reckless.

The phone stopped ringing, and the silence was deafening. I sat there, lost in my thoughts, wondering what the future held for us.

I picked up my phone and dialed Elvis's number, needing someone to talk to. When he answered, I let out a frustrated sigh.

"Hey, man, what's going on?" Elvis asked, concern etched in his voice.

"It's Eliana," I said, my anger and hurt spilling out. "She's been talking to Alexander again, and he's been pushing her to divorce me."

Elvis's tone turned serious. "Xavier, you need to calm down. Eliana would never agree to that."

"But that's just it – she's not denying it," I said, feeling a pang of insecurity. "She's not telling him to back off."

"Xavier, listen to me," Elvis said firmly. "Eliana loves you. She's not going to divorce you. And even if Alexander is pushing her to, she's not going to agree."

I took a deep breath, trying to calm down. Elvis was right. Eliana would never agree to divorce me.

"You're right," I said, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. "I'm just being paranoid."

"Exactly," Elvis said. "You need to trust Eliana, trust your relationship. You two are solid."

I nodded, even though Elvis couldn't see me. I knew he was right. I just needed to calm down and trust Eliana.

I hung up the phone with Elvis, feeling a bit better but still frustrated. I looked at my phone and saw that Eliana had called me again. I sighed and declined the call.

I wasn't ready to talk to her yet. She needed to understand that I wasn't happy with what was going on. She had told me she would come to Jai City soon, but that was a month ago. And yet, she was still in Sky City.

And to make matters worse, Alexander was still there too. I couldn't shake the feeling that something was going on between them, something that Eliana wasn't telling me.

I stood up and walked over to the window, staring out at the city below. I felt a pang of loneliness and isolation. Why was Eliana still in Sky City? Why was she still talking to Alexander?

I didn't have the answers, and it was driving me crazy. I needed some space, some time to think and process my emotions. And I needed Eliana to understand that I wasn't going to just sit back and wait for her to come to me.

I turned away from the window and walked back to my phone. I sent Eliana a text message:

"I need some space. Don't call me until you're on your way to Jai City."

I hesitated for a moment before hitting send. It was time for Eliana to take my feelings seriously.

Eliana's pov

I stared at my phone, feeling a mix of emotions: frustration, anxiety, and sadness. Xavier had declined my call again, and I had no idea what was going on.

I had been trying to reach him for days, but he wasn't answering my calls or responding to my messages. I had told him I would come to Jai City soon, but things had gotten complicated.

Alexander was still in Sky City, and he was making things difficult for me. He was constantly calling and texting me, trying to wear me down. And to make matters worse, he had started spreading rumors about Xavier and me, trying to drive a wedge between us.

I felt trapped and alone, unsure of what to do. I had tried to explain things to Xavier, but he wasn't listening. He thought I was choosing Alexander over him, but that couldn't be further from the truth.

I sighed and rubbed my temples, feeling a headache coming on. I needed to find a way to get through to Xavier, to make him understand what was really going on.

I looked at my phone again, and my heart sank. Xavier had sent me a text message, telling me he needed space and not to call him until I was on my way to Jai City.

I felt a pang of sadness and rejection. Was this the end of our marriage? Had I lost Xavier forever?

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing thoughts. "Nothing is going to come between us," I reassured myself. "Xavier and I are solid."

"Hey love, I know you're upset, but please don't think I'm choosing Alexander over you. That's never going to happen. I'll come to Jai City soon, I promise. Just give me a little more time to sort some things out here. Please, baby, don't doubt my love for you.

Xaviers POV

I glared at Eliana's message, my anger simmering just below the surface. How could she still be considering staying in Sky City with Alexander?

"You're still talking about staying in Sky City?" I typed out a response, my fingers flying across the keyboard. "If you're going to stay there with him, then stop contacting me. I don't want to hear from you."

I sent the message and tossed my phone aside, feeling frustrated and betrayed. I didn't bother checking my phone for the rest of the night, and instead let sleep consume me.

The next morning, I woke up feeling refreshed but still annoyed. I reached for my phone and scrolled through my messages. That's when I saw it - a threatening message from an unknown number.

"Divorce Eliana," the message read.

I rolled my eyes and typed out a response. "In your dreams 😂."

I chuckled to myself, feeling a sense of satisfaction at having shut down the anonymous threat. But my amusement was short-lived, as a sense of unease began to creep in.

I decided to reach out to Elvis, my trusted friend and confidant. I dialed his number and filled him in on the threatening message.

Elvis sighed on the other end of the line. "Don't panic, Xavier. You've got this. It's probably just some troll trying to get under your skin."

I nodded, feeling a sense of reassurance. Elvis was right. I wasn't going to let some anonymous threat get to me.

Here's the revised version:

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing thoughts. Alexander's pressure and threats were taking a toll on me. But I knew my godfather had taken steps to protect me. He had bought the shares held by the troublesome shareholders, effectively silencing them and preventing them from disturbing me anymore.

I felt a surge of gratitude towards my godfather. He had always been there for me, supporting me and protecting me from harm.

But my mind was still preoccupied with Xavier. Why was he being so distant? Didn't he understand that I needed him now more than ever?

I pushed aside my emotions and focused on finding a solution. I picked up my phone and dialed Royalty's number. "Hey, Royalty. I need you to make travel arrangements for us to Jai City. I want us to leave in three days."

Royalty's voice was calm and efficient. "Consider it done, Eliana. I'll make sure everything is ready for our trip."

I hung up the phone, feeling a sense of determination. I was going to go to Jai City and confront Xavier. I was going to make him understand that I needed him, and that I wasn't going to let him push me away.