Five years later...

"1,2,3...and we are live!"

"Today, here with us is the most anticipated face of the past few years, the one behind the astonishing heights Allgaier Corporation reached in past years, please welcome Allea Ciarve."

The camera moved its focus from the host toward the guest, came in sight a figure seated cross-legged on the sofa dressed in a button-up cream silk blouse tucked in plain cadet-blue pants, her hair -pulled back in a soft ponytail- of the same color as her light-brown hooded eyes, and arched brows focused right toward the lens, an upturned nose followed by warm-rosy lips that were curved in a slight smile, clear skin glistening under various lights and her diamond-shaped face with wide cheekbones and a narrow forehead -she seemed young and petite but her aura stood contrary, full of maturity & elegance, her posture straight and poised. Many people may not know how she looked until today, but they were quite aware of her name or at least the name of the corporation. It was impossible to not know of it as in past years Allgaier Corporation's claws were spreading everywhere in the world through its successful projects and investments reaching the city's third and the world's eleventh top corporation, all because of its CEO -Allea Ciarve.

"This is your first official public appearance in the past five years, no interviews, no magazines, and things alike, any particular reason for not appearing in front of any media?" The host smiled toward Allea, after voicing the question everyone was curious about.

Allea's lips curved lightly with her casual response, her voice confident yet soothing, "Not really, you can say I deemed all that unnecessary."

"Then what changed now?"

"Well, my assistants were quite frustrated by the consistency your employees put in pressuring them for the interview, and I couldn't overlook their misery."

At Allea instantaneous reply, Selena -the charming host- gave a light chuckle and agreed while nodding her head, "That they were and see, here you are."

Allea nodded in response. From the past two years, JH Entertainments' -the worldwide distinguished company with a wide range of channels, world-claimed stars, and exclusive and famous hosts, among whom Selena was one of the top, not only she was highly demanded but her appearance was enough to increase TRPs'- has been unfaltering in their persistence to have Allea on their show. It was no hidden fact for years many elite magazines and news channels have approached Allea Ciarve for the interview but none was given a positive answer, except now, and JH Entertainment would like to believe that it was just because of their stubbornness. The audience couldn't help but also share a chuckle with Selena, if it was Allea Ciarve they can understand the reason for their struggle and effort behind it, as they too were the passengers of the same boat.

Beginning with the light conversation, Selena soon dived into the serious discussion, this was the interview she scored after two and she wasn't going to leave anything out, "From a rank of the thirty-fifth to eleventh in just five years, in simple words, how?"

"And in simple words, all I did was to work,...um, maybe a little too hard, but yes, work, with determination."

"Determination for exactly what, you know with all the success, and the work you put in it, it makes everyone wonder, why?"

Although her words were not clear the meaning behind them was apparent, though from time to time it came into everyone's minds still, none expected Selena to ask this. Allea Ciarve- the step-daughter of the deceased owner & in other words someone who had no right. Then why she chose to give her everything and life working for a company that was not even hers, had no share in it, and in some years will belong to its real keeper. Was she a saint or someone who wants to make her roots so strong that not even a real heir can shake them, who would want to do this all work for someone who was not even related to her by blood?

The camera was focused on Allea showing her slightest movement even if she considered the question a little out of line, the composure and her grace didn't falter, she appeared nonchalant as she answered, "What's there to wonder about? Isn't this normal, don't we all do things for our family when it's required."

Allea's words were not a question but an assertion -and it made the audience pause and think, Was it truly not that complicated what they made it? Just a simple answer, she was doing this for her family. With the heir being so young, Jackson Hale having cancer, If not for her then what would have happened to the Allgaier Corporation? The people of the business world were well aware of the answer.

"Of course." Selena smiled, not saying anything further regarding the topic, although her inside was itching to ask about the heir -Kai Allgaier, but as an anchor, she knew there was a line she shouldn't coss, especially when it comes to Allea Ciarve. Hence, she smoothly changed the topic, "So in the years to come, what are your plans for the corporation?"

Allea responded with the contracts they were going to work on, and the projects that were halfway done, or in the progress of being complete. Selena asked Allea about the company's past and future investments, its rising value in the world, and the ever-rising stock market. All her questions were answered in a quite casual and explained way, not only Selena -who herself was aware of what it takes for a woman to make a mark in a world full of men- but the world who was watching was also fascinated by the elegance the woman answered everything keeping the atmosphere friendly and light. Allea Ciarve was known to be arrogant in her ways, but what they witnessed were the unwavering confidence in her stance and her words.

"Your organization, the only thing that's under your name, how did the organization 'Protect Wild Nature' started?"

Protect Wild Nature was the only organization that was working under Allea Ciarve personal support, it was not a business or investment where one could get benefit from but a cause -where millions of animals were saved from around the world and freed in their natural environment. Not only Allea Ciarve's name was famed in business but also for the work her organization has done from the past four years -rescuing extinct, mistreated, and malnourished animals from every corner of the earth where they can reach, rescuing them from black markets, abuse, poaching, cages & other hazardous life environment and creating a natural habitat for them to live with all resources.

"Following the aim to give animals their natural home, I'm gratified to say we have come so far, but how this idea started was random," a slight smile appeared on Allea's face like she was reminiscing something. "I once had a dog, because of our negligence the consequences were faced by that innocent animal. And this memory, somehow, gave life to 'Protect Wild'."

It was the first time the world came to know how the world's largest animal working organization formed, that never stepped down to raise the awareness of its aim and also accomplishing it, but why Allea Ciarve -a named businesswoman- started this, came to light today.

"So Allea, you being so young, was it ever too much to handle?"

Even before Allea, Allgaier Corporation was quite established, so its ex-owner and CEO Odgen Allgaier's death was known, along with his second wife, and then Jackson Hale become CEO, the man who build the company with his friend. But only after a year he made, Odgen's step-daughter the CEO, leaving to get treatment for his illness. Among all this, the time Allea Ciarve became CEO, no business channel forgot to critique it, but the girl never bothered to satisfy their inquisitiveness.

"In all truth, in business things rarely were. I believe things are only hard when you make them with your own mistakes, and that's the only thing that I strive not to make."

The way Allea tackled Selena's prying questions, the listeners couldn't help but be mesmerized by the girl in front of them, till now they only heard about the accomplishments of Allea Ciarve but now they can say that she was much more charming than the words they heard about her -the age at which most young people tends to enjoy the life she took the business world by storm and according to her, this was only beginning. One couldn't help but admire the girl -such a strong and influential self.

"Okay, now let me round the question, what about below and beyond business?"

Obliquely Selena was asking about Allea's personal life, adding all the previous questions she asked, it was unlikely the girl in front of her will mind this one too. This was the first time, Allea Ciarve paused, the audience couldn't even notice the flash of something strange that passed through her eyes as she gave her answer a momentary halt. In the next second, her eyes gleamed in a new light and they saw how Allea's lips twitched into a little wider smile.

"In these past years, I can scarcely think of a hard day, because all I could remember is my brother's silliness that always made me smile."

Slight chuckles could be heard around her, even Selena gave a radiant smile, in the past years, the heir of Allgaier corporation has become an unapproachable topic. It all started when three years ago, a group of reporters from some named companies approached Kai Allgaier, surrounded his school, and used harsh ways to ask questions and approach the child. Their behavior went too out of line, as this time in their pushing & pulling, Kai Allgaier got a serious injury on his leg and forehead. Nobody would have probably focused on this matter, as kids of elites and business families were usually the focus of paparazzi, but just a few months later all the involved news channels and companies had to shut down by facing either bankruptcy, their scandals leaks, text violation, or things alike. Later, Allgaier Corporation also issued lawsuits for harassment against all the fallen owners and reporters, making it clear who was behind their downfall, they also issued a restraining order or warning against any news channel that would near the young heir with any such threatening intentions. From that day onward, it was crystal clear that Kai Allgaier was a not-to-be touched subject.

Among various people who think uniquely, different conclusions were made, some even pointed fingers at Allea, that she wanted Kai Allgaier to have no connections with the outer world but -again- Allea never paid such things any heed.

"Let this all sink in-" Selena took a deep sigh and then with a beaming smile, face full of admiration for the girl in front of her, she proclaimed, "I must say the two years my company pleaded was worth it. Thank you so much for giving us this chance."

And with that, the interview ended and they bid their farewell.