Mated To The Arrogent Human CEO

(IZARA POV) Not everyone is destined to find their soulmate, but when those moments arrive, it feels like a divine gift. The instant you lock your eyes with them, your heart races, and you become enveloped in a euphoric whirlwind. An unfamiliar sense of possessiveness and jealousy washes over you, igniting a fire within - Well, that was how my grandmother described her experience. Not everyone is fortunate to be born or even meet their mate, but she was. She was also confident I would and, well… she was right. It was a freezing December evening at a company Christmas party. The festive spirits were alive and strong as the city sparkled with twinkling lights. Most people were tipsy, riding high on a mix of sugar and alcohol. “Come on! Let me pour you another shot!” my colleague shouted, raising a bottle with a tipsy grin. I smiled, waving my hand before putting my glass down. “That’s enough for me.” “Don’t be a party killer! It’s the company Christmas party!” he said as another laughed and grabbed my shoulder. “Yea! Free booze all night!” she shouted, grabbing the bottle from his hand and chunking it in one go. It's not like I don’t want to drink or be a party killer, but today, I have a very important mission. My entire life depends on the party, and I can't mess it up. I excused myself and made my way to the washroom. Ignoring all the drunken beauty queens, I made my way to the mirror. The air was freezing cold but still everyone was sweating. Being a Lycan, I get twice as hot, and it was not helping with my appearance. I ‘tsk’ed as I opened my bag. I started to brush my ginger red hair and tidy my makeup. I put on my dark red lipstick and stepped back really impressed. I loved the dress I was wearing. It was a dark red bodycon which tightly shaped my body and had a beautiful big ribbon on my lower back, adding a perfect charm to the backless dress. Talk about a dress to impress! I made it back to the party hall with a wide smile. Today is the day our CEO arrives. The person I must bring under my watch. And the focus of my mission. I have worked almost 6 months in this company, and today we know who is favored for the promotion. The promotion that is vital for my mission. Two people were competing for the position of his secretary, and I was confident I would get it. I have received a lot of praise for my work while the other girl was just a disaster. I walked back to the party room. My face crunched at the strong smell of sweat and liquor. I rejoined my friends, who were now silent. A frown filled my face as none of these people even attempted to look into my eyes. “What happened?” “I am sorry” Jesse muttered as she pulled me into a hug. I froze at her sudden change in behavior. “What is going on?” “Ashley got the promotion” I felt my heart dip at her answer. “What? Why… I mean how?” “We were all given these really expensive drinks just now. As a thank you for helping her with the…. Um promotion” Ethan voiced, his voice filled with sadness and regret. “That is NOT possible.” I couldn’t help but let out a growl. “How can she be called? I was promised the position. I busted my ass off! She did NOTHING.” My eyes widened as fear consumed me. Oh my god! I can’t lose this. I just can’t. I need to get that position. I need to prove my worth. I have only one month left. “I will lose my throne” I whispered to myself. “Please have a drink. It's on the house” a voice came as I turned to a waiter. She smiled and extended the shimmering pink drink towards me. “It's a thank you for supporting Miss Ashley.” “I need to go to the VIP room”, I voiced determined to not give up. I pushed past the waiter, ignoring her unpleasant remark. But just when I was going to dash out, the music died down. All of us turned to the DJ’s station confused. A man in his late 40s walked up. He had a large grin on his face as he raised his drinks in the air. “Who is that?” Ethan asked as the others shook their heads. “Mr Wilter” I muttered, confused as to why he was there. “He should be in the VIP lounge.” Being one of the candidates for the position of secretary, we were expected to know the board members of the company along with our partners. A familiarization of their interests and their roles is important to keep the bond strong. Mr Wilter was one among the board members. One of the smaller of the shareholders, but nevertheless, a crucial man. “Thank you for your attention everyone. I do not mean to disturb your fun, but I have something important to say.” The man extended his hand to the side. A hand grabbed hold of his and a familiar figure entered the podium. Everyone’s eyes widened. Ashley? The two of them showed a moment of intimacy, Ashley kissing his cheeks and hugging him. Why the hell are they together? “Everyone, I would like to thank you all for supporting my daughter.” Silence followed the announcement. Everyone was shocked on hearing the news. I stared at the scene in front of me, my mouth becoming dry. Daug… daughter? The man continued to give a speech about how his daughter made her proud. “That asshole!” I heard one of my friends curse. “Alliance with Victor was your work! How can that b***h steal your work!” she looked angry. Her eyes were glowing. I put my hand over her shoulder. “Its ok. Calm down. Your eyes”, I whispered as she froze. She quickly closed them and took a few deep breathes before going back to normal. Alice has been my friend from day one. There were only a very few Valerians aka shifters in this company and being the only ones in our department, we always had our backs. “Are you ok?” she asked as I shook my head. “N-no” How can I be fine? My perfect plan just shattered into pieces in a second. I could see a lot of people looking my way. They knew what was happening but none spoke. None could speak. He was the board member and one word was enough to fire them. When the speech was down, they stepped down and the DJ restarted the music. “They are coming this way”, Ethan grunted as I tried to walk away. Too late. Her minions stopped me. “Where are you going?” one of them asked as I glared at the two. “Move out of the way” “Sorry. Cant” “Izabella!” a voice came from behind before a hand was wrapped around my shoulder. I growled, trying to restrain myself from ripping her hand off. Even though the music was at full blast, almost everyone stopped their fun and turned their attention to us. “I am sorry Izabella. But it seems like the board chose me. No hard feelings, right?” she smiled and hugged me. Her hug was cold, and I wanted nothing more than to rip her neck with my claw. “You didn’t even stand a chance” she whispered in my ear before moving back. She took out her designer bag and took out a tissue, wiping her hands. Just then the old man walked in. “Are they your friends?” he asked, his eyes falling on me. “Oh yes, Daddy. They are all my lovely colleagues and this is Izabella. She is my dear little friend” she grinned as the man extended his hand, “Good to see you, Izabella. Thank you for taking care of my daughter.” I pressed my lips together, shaking his hands. “And doing her work.” When the two of them left, my friends looked at me with concern. “f*****g hell” I growled, wanting to vent. So I didn’t waste my time as I grabbed the first bottle of booze to drown my sorrow.