Alexi entered into the room to see Natalie all dressed up, he only stared at her for what felt like forever before saying softly "Let's go". Without waiting he walked out, Natalie bit her her inner lip gently then followed behind. Alexi turned and saw her lagging behind lost in thought, he walked back to stand in front of her but she bumped into him "Sorry, I wasn't looking".
"You look pretty, little star don't doubt it" He muttered as he stared intensely at her lips making her face turn shades of red. "Let's not let them wait any longer" He muttered stretching his arm, she hooked her hand in his arm her head bent lightly as she blew out air from her mouth to calm herself she stole a glance at him just how can a person be this tall, handsome and wealthy he really has the skill to make any girl feel butterflies, his ability to charm girls is really terrifying he barely has to talk before they fawn and throw themselves at him. Natalie reminded herself that whatever happens she can't fall for him as the marriage is just for one year and it's merely to fulfil the grandma request nothing more, the thought left a sour taste in her mouth.
Alexi led her by the hand filled with grandchildren and great-grandchildren and several other relatives. Old Mrs Camille Cross suggested that she wants to spend her last dinner with her family so only gifts were received from their fellow prestigious family. Despite the noisy atmosphere when Alexi entered the whole room fell into silence, some people no matter where they are their presence always commands respect, everyone did a light bow but Alexi only nodded in response and pulled Natalie along, seeing they've both arrived Old Mrs Camille Cross hit her spoon to her glass to get everyone attention.
"Good evening everyone, thanks for coming for this old lady's day I appreciate it. If possible please with this same mind of cooperation will you all move together when I moved on... I believe Alexi will carry on the linkage and prestige of our Cross Family, Enjoy your dinner" Old Mrs Camille Cross said with a smile with that she raised her wine glass up.
The dinner was simple and sumptuous they all treated Natalie with respect after being introduced as the Madam of the house, only a few didn't hide their hatred but she cleared less and just flashed her well mastered professional smile that she used for those who lodged at the hotel, she got many praises for natural look and thick red envelopes that were taken away by the butler at the end of the dinner. She was led into another room by Alexi after the dinner to be met by those people that had gave her either a scornful or a blank look with two children.
"Miss panda" Pierre called happily.
"Pierre" Natalie beamed a smile at him, Alexi glanced at Lionel who stood behind Pierre and he just knew that his job was on the line.
"Natalie dear, come here" Old Mrs Camille beckoned at her to come close."Pierre why call her miss panda, she is your stepmother...Natalie this is Alexi father..." Old Mrs Camille Cross introduced them and they were all those that Alexi had written their name except Knoxx, Samantha (Devon fiancée ), Joyce (Knoxx girlfriend). Natalie greeted them all with a bow before she sat beside Pierre with Alexi at the head of the table, she couldn't help but notice the flirtatious glances Samantha and Joyce were giving Alexi but she tried ignoring them.
"A heads up would have been appreciated Alexi before brining a woman and calling her your wife" Sylvanna spoke up five minutes into the dessert.
"I don't think I need your approval on what I do if you are not happy choke on you cake for all I care" Alexi said coldly his voice sharp shutting her up.
"You are the head of the family doesn't put you above the rules son" Matthew said, the tension in the room was high.
"Do I look like someone that follows by the rule, I'm the head which means I make the rule" Alexi retorted coldly.
"Alexi is this how you talk to your father, it's very uncultured and rules are meant to be followed please don't take offence in what he said" Amelia said as the mediator making Alexi roll his eyes.
"Grandma, you should have made Devon the heir instead he is not worth it just a maid son" Sylvanna said meaningfully each word said with venom, its a known fact that Amelia was once a maid that Matthew accidentally slept with in a state of drunkeness, he didn't acknowledge him till he was twenty when the family was dwindling and everyone is in a state of panic.
"Maybe you should have birthed a capable son not some pussy-hungered child" Alexi spoke back at her, although Alexi was a well known playboy he hasn't had a record of sleeping with any unlike Devon who was termed 'monster in bed' because of his sex addiction but despite that most girls wants Alexi.
Sylvanna glared at her son whose second hand was now inside Samantha middle fingerings her while she whimpered shamelessly with stifled moans but her eyes were clearly undressing Alexi who seems unfazed with their madness.
"Ella let's go" Pierre said going to hold Ella(Amy's child) and taking her out of the place. Natalie face was screwed up with disgust.
"Can't you control yourself there were children present" Amy said with a scowl.
"Shameless couples" Knoxx muttered irritatedly, his eyes focused on Natalie mouth as she takes her cake silently.
"Where does your silver family come from, I have never heard of them in all of Paris" Sylvanna asked Natalie silencing all other words to mask up her embarrassment.
"I'm a decent citizen from an island in French Polynesia, I don't come from an aristocratic family or a high-end wealthy family just a hostess that lives with her father" Natalie said maintaining her polite smile.
"Really Alexi this proves that no matter how much you care for a dog, it will still prove its a dig by taking the bone... You brought a poor janitor to my house to make her the madam of our Cross family" Sylvanna said with a sneer but Alexi didn't even act like he was the one being questioned.
"What about the young miss from the Wilson family heard she is interested in you" Matthew questioned.
"My decision has been made if you are unhappy fuck out cause I don't give a shit father" Alexi said in response.
"When are you going to finalise the deal for the Scott family" Matthew questioned. The tension in the room was high as the temperature literally dropped to zero degree very chilling as both father and son locked eyes