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Alicia's heart - a billionaire story

Alicia's heart - a billionaire story

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Chapter 1 THE BEGINNING OF SOMETHING

Word Count: 1525    |    Released on: 13/11/2024

She had spent years working towards this moment, earning her degree in accounting and building a strong portfolio of ski

y that had brought her here. Growing up in a small town in Louisiana, she had always been driven to succ

ends meet, and there were times when they had to go without. But despite the challenges,

a sense of pride and accomplishment. She had worked hard to ge

le, greeted Alicia and led her to the elevator. "Mr. Humperdi

ard stories about Eli Humperdinck's reputation as a ruthless

ek, modern office space. A tall, imposing figure stood wait

deep and commanding. "I'm Marcus, Mr. Hum

tion. She had a feeling that her life was abo

nse of awe at the sleek, modern decor. They eventually arrived at a conferenc

gley, the head of human resources here at Humperdinck Industrie

terviewed by Eli Humperdinck himself. She had heard stories about his int

iew. Alicia answered his questions confidently, discussing her education, her ex

"Thank you, Miss Hall," he said. "You've certainly impress

od feeling about the interview, and she couldn't help but won

and back into the bright sunlight,

reeted by the bright sunlight and the hustle and bustle of the city str

ess of her apartment. As the cab pulled away from the curb, Alicia gaze

Alicia about the city and its many attractions. Alicia listened politely,

help but feel a sense of excitement and wonder. She had always lo

ment building. Alicia paid the driver and stepped out onto the s

ng her thoughts. It had been a long and eventful day, but A

onto the cluttered floor. Her friend Maddie, a petite blonde with a

Maddie asked, closing her laptop a

her long, dark hair. "It was good, I think. The inte

nt. "That's amazing! I'm sure you'll get the jo

friend. Maddie had been her rock since they met in coll

now, and it was starting to feel like home. The walls were adorned with Maddie's

fit and into a comfy pair of sweatpants, M

tonight," Maddie said, holding up a takeout m

wash over her. It was nice to have someon

id, snuggling into the couch wit

bout their day. Maddie was a freelance graphic designer, and she wa

" Maddie said, stretching out her legs on t

bit jealous of Maddie's ability to work from home, but she kn

hey had met in college, bonding over their shared love of art and music. Since then, they had been thro

and Alicia dug in, savoring th

Alicia filled her in on all the details, from the im

t. "I'm so proud of you, Alicia," she said, when Alicia fin

ds her friend. With Maddie's support and encourag

iet of the apartment. She smiled as s

icia said, ans

r thick Louisiana accent warm and c

been good, Mom. I'm lo

ther said. "I was worried you'd

town. Breaux Bridge was a small town in southern Louisi

said. "But I'm excited to

" her mother asked, her vo

e office building to the friendly interviewer. Her mother listened

ther said, when Alicia finished talki

gratitude towards her mother. "Tha

mother replied. "Take care o

ghed. "I w

nection to her hometown and her family. She knew that no matter

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