The Sweetest Revenge

Someone will find their true love at the age of 27 to 35 years old.

Is it true?

Although Alexa Greisy wonders if it's true, she also thinks it must be bullshit. She is twenty-six currently and has never thought about what true love is since five years ago.

Never once, when she had a problematic life.

The problems in her life started when she discovered her boyfriend was cheating on her, which made her have to vent her anger on alcohol and have a one night stand with a man witthout her consent. It didn't stop there, when she realized she was pregnant, her parents kicked her out because they didn't want to bear the shame. Finally, she quit university, lived alone to support the child in her womb and worked from one place to another without knowing the time. When the mental stress she suffered became worse, she jumped off a bridge to commit suicide.

Did she really jump? Not really.

Luckily she didn't manage to commit suicide at that time when her best friend pulled her away from the crazy thing she was doing.

What a shame.

Next year she will be twenty-seven, if then really she finds true love, she will completely forget that she almost went crazy in the past.

Alexa smirked. She looked back at the bustling party in the courtyard of the grand mansion belonging to the wealthy billionaire, Kenric Hamilton, forgetting her past behind her. Currently, the party she personally designed was her best friend's wedding; Jane Ryleigh. A very important party.

In the past, Jane was just a playgirl who liked to lure one wealthy man to another without any feelings of love. Who would have thought that the woman who always played around in the past would anchor her love for a wealthy billionaire and say that true love really does exist.

Well, does true love really exist?

"Lexa!"

Suddenly, a loud noise came from a distance. Alexa turned to find the queen of this party trudging towards her.

"What an amazing party, Lexa. You rock!" That queen rushed over and hugged her tightly. Then turned her body. "Look at my dress! How is it? Am I beautiful? Too beautiful and dazzling, isn't it? This is fantastic, this is my dream wedding!"

Jane's dress was silver. Almost all of the sequins on her dress were made of silver, the tassels of the dress hung down to sweep the floor, the front skirt was open to reveal her smooth thighs. Oh, don't forget the shoes which were no less luxurious. From top to bottom Jane was like a princess in a fairy tale; full of beautiful glitter.

Alexa's gaze softened. "You're gorgeous, Sweetheart."

Jane blushed.

A man approached not long after. His arms wrapped around Jane's waist protectively. The clear look the man's green eyes gave to Jane was love.

For a moment it made Alexa jealous.

Jane beamed. "Before you only saw her in photos. This is the real one, Babe. My best friend, Alexa Greisy."

The man stretched out his hand and smiled. "Hi, Mrs. Greisy, I am Kenric Hamilton. Nice to meet you."

Jane said her future husband had a stone face, when he smiled he looked very handsome. Alexa felt that was right.

"Nice to meet you too, Mr. Hamilton."

Alexa returned Kenric's handshake with a stiff smile. Shit! She shook hands with one of the rich men and started sweating. At first she thought rich men would have smooth and well-groomed hands, but Kenric was different; his skin color is exotic, his veins stand out on the back of his hands and his palms are slightly calloused.

"Is she the one you want to introduce to my cousin?" Kenric asked.

Alexa's frowned. "Jane? What does it mean?"

Jane's face looked like a thief who had been caught red-handed. "His cousin is a lawyer and he's looking for a girlfriend."

"Not anymore, Jane."

"No, no, no, I didn't mean anything bad. You have to hear my explanation." Jane grabbed her shoulders, squeezing them. "Preston is a fine man, he is a gentleman. Not the jerk like I introduced you to so far. Preston is different."

"Preston?"

"Yeah, his cousin's name is Preston Carnell."

Alexa looked at her. "I understand what you mean, but not now. This is your party. Why do we have to discuss this matter?"

It seemed like the words made one man among them aware.

"Oops, I'm sorry, Mrs. Greisy. I didn't mean to bring that topic up to you."

Alexa grimaced. "Ah. No, it's not like that Mr. Hamilton, I just ... don't like talking about this."

Kenric smiled knowingly.

"Call me Kenric," replied the man. "Mr. Hamilton sounds like my father, he died two years ago."

"Okay, Kenric, you can also call me Alexa."

Kenric nodded politely. His large hands pulled Jane's waist closer and whispered, "Do I need to leave you two?"

"I'll catch up with you later," replied Jane.

"Take your time." Kenric said softly while kissing Jane's cheek, his tall and handsome figure made no difference in age with Jane. Even though this man was 40 years old.

This is the second marriage for Kenric, he is a widower. There were no children in his previous marriage. Jane said, Kenric divorced his wife because his old wife's family always demanded that they have children, so he couldn't stand it and decided to divorce.

Jane looked at her husband who was walking away. There was still a trace of awe in her sunken eyes.

"How? How? Isn't he so handsome looking at him in person? He is handsome and rich, who wouldn't want to marry him?"

Alexa rolled her eyes. "So you married him because he was handsome and rich? Not because he was your 'true love'?"

"Come on, are you still angry with me and discussing this again? He is my true love. Handsome and rich are a bonus."

Before Alexa could grumble any further, Jane pulled her over to the buffet table and grabbed some sweets.

"Sigh, I'm so miserable with my diet. Now let me eat more."

"Manner, Jane!" Alexa warned. "For God's sake, you are now the big lady of a billionaire!"

"So what?"

The plate in Jane's hand was pulled away by Alexa.

"Oh, no! Not my cake!"

"Listen, Jane, you'll gain weight again. You'll get fat as a pig." After saying that, Alexa clicked her tongue. "No, that's not what I meant. You're the queen of this party, all attention is on you! I don't care if you embarrass yourself, but do you have the heart to embarrass Kenric in front of the invited guests?"

"Kenric doesn't care about other people's opinions. Especially my weight. He doesn't care."

Jane's eyes were still following the cake in Alexa's hand. She pursed her lips in hunger. This tight dress was so torturing her stomach, and her best friend even wanted to torture her too.

"Don't you usually uphold your image in public?" Alexa asked.

"Kenric is indifferent, so I'll be indifferent. You see how he acts, right? He's good. Really good."

"Okay," said Alexa briefly.

She won't care anymore. Jane greeted the cake in her hand again with joy.

"By the way, where is Fillo?" Jane chewed her cake fork before looking at her. "You didn't bring him with you?"

"Fillo doesn't like crowded places. He will cry."

"Isn't he too shy? Kids his age really like to play."

"No," Alexa took the cup of wine piled high. "It would be better if he was like that, I don't want him to be a jerk when he grows up."

"Come on, Lexa, you're too stiff. Fillo is still a kid."

Fillo Greisy is the child Alexa conceived five years ago and is currently 4 years old. Poor child. The child was born when her mental condition was unstable; who wouldn't when you were thrown out of the house, the father of your baby ran away, and your child had to be born prematurely due to mental stress.

And thanks to Jane, she was able to overcome this problem and live a stable life. The economic aspects of her and her son are not bad at the moment. She is the owner of a small wedding organizer business which is quite promising. Even the planner at Jane's garden party today was her.

Alexa thought, if someone said that a child would bring luck to their parents—she really agreed with that opinion.

Jane suddenly said, "Fillo does look like Ray, like a twin, but your son won't be him."

"Don't mention that bastard's name."

Jane ignored her. "You won't believe this, Kenric actually knows Ray!"

"Jane—"

"They're not close friends, so don't worry." Again, Jane didn't pay attention to the warning, her nature had always been like that. "But Kenric has his number, do you want it?"

"No need." Alexa answered firmly. Her brown eyes held a dark look, as if her heart had gone numb.

She had thrown away Ray's business card a long time ago because the number no longer worked. Even though it was the only thing left of the man's past presence, she didn't care.

Jane didn't force her anymore. She left Alexa alone to entertain other invited guests, Alexa agreed and let her go.

She suddenly felt a bit hungry and headed towards the buffet table. Taking the red velvet cake, she thought that if Fillo were here, he would definitely be happy to eat it. The smile on her lips suddenly curved slightly.

Even though she hated her baby's father, she loved her son very much now.

Jane was right, she should have brought Fillo here.

This place is truly amazing; like the British royal palace where almost some of the furniture is covered in gold. This is a luxurious party. Even without decoration, everything is stunning. Alexa wonders how rich Mr. Hamilton?

Jane is very lucky!

Normally people would need a building for a wedding reception, but Jane said the building would limit their space. After all, the hall in Kenric's house is almost as wide as a football field. Ever since Alexa saw it herself with her eyes, she knew that planning a party at this place took a lot of time; even her employees spent two days and two nights just to decorate the hall.

She refrained from being jealous.

Long ago when she was at school, she had a dream of getting married at the age of twenty-five. But after everything that happened in her life, she didn't even think that she would get married. Her life was shattered when she became pregnant. Who wants a widow with one child?

Alexa isn't even a widow.

Inevitably, she restrained himself for her own selfishness for that reason. Right now, for her, Fillo's happiness is more important.

She returned to circle the halls of the luxurious mansion. Looking up, the ceiling was so high and there was a second floor room. The entire wall is almost decorated with glass so there is no need for lights during the day. Still, a luxurious crystal chandelier was hanging above; looks sturdy and makes fun of his poverty.

Aw, what a shame.

"Excuse me, could you move aside? You're blocking the path."

A cold magnetic voice came from behind her. At first she was shocked by the person's words and felt guilty. She stepped aside to make way. It was a man—probably good looking. From his feet clad in polished black leather shoes, celebrity class pants and jacket, she guessed he must be a handsome man. Then she found a pink rose boutonniere that matched Kenric's. The difference is that Kenric's is like a mini flower bouquet. It has been confirmed that he is a VIP guest.

And when she finally saw the man's face. Her breath hitched.

She tried her best not to waver. Her head suddenly went blank and she was almost unsteady. She was moving in a random direction, from the side someone bumped into her and she almost fell. At that moment, a large, protective hand grabbed her waist and she was pulled to her feet.

"Are you okay?"

Alexa reflexively pulled herself away. No answer.

"Miss?"

Alexa still didn't answer. She seemed a little dazed, but slowly her heart felt like it was being gripped tightly and her old wound was bleeding again.

Ray Sanders.

This face, this man ... how could Alexa forget him?! He was the bastard who got her pregnant five years ago!!!

... to be continued ...