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Post by Kpatch on Jul 26, 2024 8:03:58 GMT -5
Chapter 479
Xander was reviewing financial data on his laptop when Alex plopped into the chair at the other side of the desk. Stunned, Xander’s brows knit and he sat up straighter. “Who in bloody hell are you?”
“Alex Kiriakis.” He mindlessly picked up a magazine from Xander’s in-box and started flipping through it. “You know. Justin’s son. Your cousin.”
Xander nodded his understanding. “I heard you’ve been making the rounds. Figerred it was only a matter of time until you got ‘round to me.”
“Here I am, in the flesh.” Alex smiled. “And you're correct. I’m relieving you of your duties.”
Xander nodded slowly. “You taking over?”
“Nah.” He tossed the magazine back on Xander’s desk. “Not real interested in the family business. I worked at HQ one summer only because Uncle Vic insisted on it and my father bribed me with a raise in my allowance.” He leaned forward a little. “Gotta tell you, it was the longest damn summer of my life. Hated every minute of it.”
“And yet here you are, working for that same company.”
“It’s just temporary. Having a CEO title looks good on my resume.”
Xander reached for the magazine and put it back in his in-box. “I wonder what will happen to the business now.”
“Don’t know don’t care.”
"Well, if you’re not taking the helm, who is?”
“One of Shin’s kids, but that’s just a guess. Probably Li.”
“Little Shi*,” Xander said under his breath, changing the last letter of Shin’s name to a “t”.
“What’d you say?”
“Nothing. Just that I wish that little Shin good luck.” Xander would forever regret crossing paths with Li Shin and selling his Titan shares so he could afford a designer engagement ring for Sarah.
“Yeah, right,” Alex replied with skepticism.
“What about the rest of the staff here? Is it a clean sweep?”
“Pretty much.”
Xander knew there was no point fighting this. If they could get rid of Philip, then everyone was dispensable. On a sigh, Xander rose from his chair and said, “I’ll just pack a few things and be out of your hair.”
“Ah ah ah,” Alex warned. “Part of my job is to watch you like a hawk and make sure you don’t take any company property.” He pointed at the computer. “Starting with that laptop.”
Xander held up his hands with his palms facing Alex, as if he were surrendering. “Then I guess my packing is done.” He picked up his smart phone. “This is my personal phone.”
Alex nodded and watched as Xander left the office.
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Post by heroicmuse on Jul 26, 2024 8:18:04 GMT -5
Well Alex could have been a little less obnoxious.
It's clear he plans to screw up the business. He doesn't care about Victor's legacy.
I wonder if Xander might do something to undo this mess.
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Post by André DiMera on Jul 26, 2024 9:09:54 GMT -5
Sucks that Xander lost his job. Not unexpected, though.
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Post by doolfan4life on Jul 26, 2024 9:26:54 GMT -5
I kind of expected this
I wonder if there will be a retaliation later or is this just what happens to Titan
Hate to see the shins get the better of everyone
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Post by mae00 on Jul 26, 2024 14:17:35 GMT -5
I really hope Philip comes back and mops the floor with everyone....including Alex.
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Post by fluffysmom on Jul 27, 2024 8:03:36 GMT -5
I hope Philip and Xander decide to work together to reclaim Titan.
It's good that Philip had an appointment with Mary.
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Post by Kpatch on Jul 27, 2024 8:37:01 GMT -5
Thank you dear readers for continuing to read and comment every week. And thank you for the tip about Xanax. Good to know.
I hope you'll enjoy the coming week as the story moves back to Salem. Here is a sneak peek.
-Xander tells Chloe he’s leaving.
-Maggie and Sarah are surprised when Xander shows up at dinnertime.
-Philip and Parker return home from their road trip and one of their first jobs is to visit the family at the mansion.
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Post by André DiMera on Jul 27, 2024 8:41:40 GMT -5
Wonder how Chloe will react. Maggie and Sarah, too.
Glad Philip and Parker are coming home!
Thanks for the previews!
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Post by fluffysmom on Jul 27, 2024 9:25:52 GMT -5
Thanks for the previews Kpatch. I wonder how Chloe will react to Xander leaving. |
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Post by doolfan4life on Jul 27, 2024 12:40:05 GMT -5
Maybe now that xander will be back in Salem there will be a wedding to be planned Thanks for the preview Kpatch |
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Post by Kpatch on Jul 29, 2024 6:55:25 GMT -5
Chapter 480
Chloe returned home from her job at the church at 3:30 in the afternoon as usual. She was surprised to hear noise coming from the guest bedroom. “Xander? Is that you?”
“It’s me,” he called out.
Chloe walked down the hall and entered his bedroom. “What are you doing home so early?” She looked at the open suitcase on his bed. “Going somewhere?”
“I’m going home, love.”
“To Scotland?”
He laughed. “To Salem. That’s the town I call home these days.”
“For how long?”
“For good. I got the boot today?”
“The boot?”
“The boot. The axe. My pink slip. Any way you look at it, I’m no longer in Titan’s employ.”
Chloe’s lips parted. “Oh. Xander, I’m so sorry.”
“It’s not like I wasn’t expecting it.”
She walked to the bed a sat down next to the suitcase. “So you’re leaving.”
With a smile, he told her, “You’ll finally have the place to yourself again.”
She lifted her eyes. “I kind of got used to having you here these past couple weeks.”
“Fellow misfits, eh?” He patted her arm. “I’ll miss you too, love.” His eyes widened as a thought occurred to him. “I’d be happy to drive you back to Salem with me. It’s your home too.”
She smiled sadly. “Nice try.”
“Then how about coming to my wedding? Sarah and I are tying the knot on Valentine’s Day and we’d love it if you’d come.”
“Oh.” She grew quiet for a moment. “I don’t know.”
“Please, Chloe. You and I have gotten on swimmingly and I count you as a good friend. You can’t say no to the groom. It’s bad luck.”
Tears sprung to her eyes. “I’d have no luck at all if not for bad luck. What’s a little more?”
He quickly dropped to his knees in front of her and took her hands in his. “That was a thoughtless thing for me to say. I’m sorry, from the bottom of my heart. But I truly would like you there when Sarah and I say ‘I do’.”
“That’s a very kind offer. I’ll think about it, okay?”
“Okay!” He kissed her cheek and rose to his feet.
“What did Sarah say when you told her about your job?” Chloe wondered.
“Haven’t told her yet. I thought I’d wait and tell her in person. The one silver lining of getting fired from Titan is being back in the same city as my intended.”
“I’m sure you’ll find a job in Salem.”
“I certainly hope so.”
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Post by André DiMera on Jul 29, 2024 7:34:31 GMT -5
Glad Chloe said she’ll at least think about coming to the wedding.
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Post by doolfan4life on Jul 29, 2024 9:06:59 GMT -5
I hope Chloe actually really gives it proper consideration
Besides Xander won’t have many in his corner so it would be nice
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Post by mae00 on Jul 29, 2024 12:53:32 GMT -5
I didn't think about Xander heading back to Salem so soon but it does make sense.
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Post by heroicmuse on Jul 29, 2024 20:32:16 GMT -5
I hope Chloe does come to the wedding. Something needs to get her out of this self-imposed isolation.
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