Banquet of surpries
1034 Words
Due to the seasonal promotion, Elaine has received bunch of photo shoot offers for variety of brands, from an ordinary brand, to big brands. She has them arranged neatly, which doesn't require her to fly back and forth because it's too inefficient. It's tiring as well as time consuming. So usually the company which ticket she refused opted for a hotel upgrade, through her hotels aren't small hotels. And they'd offer her in city bodyguards, or provide her a decent car to use. Except for the fan Ander has drove the other day. She'd asked those bodyguards to return as they're actually company security that are trusted with the task, and would have to overwork while following her.
Every day, she'd go back straight to the hotel after her photo shoots has ended. With her list of photo shoot done one after the other, soon comes the day for the banquet Daniel has invited her to. She took her sweet time catching all the sleep she'd been missing and when she woke up, she dresses up straight away with the dress Ander has helped her prepare. The exclusive dress which is a gift from G brand after she'd done with the photo shoots the other day.
She hung a pair of dangling earrings to her ear, and checking her hair, and make up once more before leaving her room. She's currently staying in a resort-hotel, which allows Daniel and his car to stop right in front of her doorstep. He stood by his car, preparing to open the door for her but as he seen her walk out the room, he raised his brows.
"You're seriously going for the kill."
Elaine smiled, and shrugged, letting him pretend to be a gentlemen for once. "If you're going to do something halfheartedly, might as well not do it."
Daniel said nothing. The banquet area is located not far off from her resort. So it doesn't took long for them to reach their destination. He walked out of the car, and passes the key to the valet, and passes the invitation to the receiver while waiting for Elaine to circle the car to enter the venue together.
Elaine grabbed his arm, and they both enter the hall. Some people who happen to be staring at the door stopped on their tracks to stare, and the others who noticed them stare followed along. Daniel glanced at her, putting her usual graceful stance and pretending as if she doesn't notice them staring. It's truly his bad luck inviting her here. Even now his nose started to feel itchy! Someone must've been talking bad on his back. Or at least it's how his Chinese cousin would say it. They might've started to rub off on him.
Daniel lifts off his watch. "It's time."
Elaine nodded and followed him until they walk into a hall where bunches of seats are arranged tidily as if they'd be a conference. They both took their seat and she looked around. One by one, those seats are getting full. Important figures from around the world has started to appear. Each of them who arrived there has their designated seats prepared from them.
Daniel looked around for a moment and nudged at Elaine, head jerking slightly to the side. Elaine's eyes went to the direction he's pointing, and a sparkle appeared in her eyes. He'd bet that she's trying to keep herself from growing a smile at this moment. He should've thought of an excuse to keep her from coming, he thinks. But it's too late now, as the banquet has already begun.
Inside the room stood numbers of millionaires. From CEOs, Business owners, Big Investors, second-generations, even some nouveau riche has started to show there. Basically, there's no underlining of whom could be part of the banquet. All you needed to do is receive an invitation, and you're good to go.
"Good afternoon everyone!" he greeted with a full smile on his face. "As you all know, our company has stood for more than three decades long. Thanks to the amazing teams I got, and everyone who participated on the growth of this company. Board of directors, Share holders, Management and staffs. Everyone of you plays a big role on our success."
Elaine looked around once more and realize that there were more people standing on the other side of the hall. Those are apparently the employees of the company, and it seemed like the chair prepared by the venue is not enough to accommodate everyone. But at least they has enough space for stand ons.
"I didn't realize it's the anniversary banquet," Elaine whispered, earning a brow from Daniel.
"Really? But I should admit, you dressed quite accordingly." Elaine didn't pay attention to him. She felt someone's gaze on her and she looked to the side, meeting the eye of the person who's been staring at her with fiery gaze. She lifts a small smile, one that looked secretive but actually mocking. And the person felt his body shake in anger.
For his whole life, he had never seen someone such as her. Everyone had always looked up and respected him. But her behavior is unacceptable. He obviously wont admit that he'd been staring at her for quite sometime. After all, she wouldn't have succeeded this far in modeling with a fair look. 'her looks are probably her biggest strength', he sneered at her mockingly.
She paid him no mind. It's useless to spend her precious time in a glare fight with an irrelevant person. But right as she has her attention back to the banquet, she found herself shocked in the turn of events.
"As of today, My ownership will be transferred to my grandson, Derek Winston," the man announced happily. The upper management of the company seemed to be well aware of the fact, however the rest isn't. Suddenly, the room's in riot, having everyone whisper among themself of how no one had know that Benny Shirez has a grandson. The public doesn't even know who his wife is.
At that exact moment, the door to the main hall opened, and appeared a man, standing in all his glory. Derek Winston.
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