Cheated on by Boyfriend Trapped by a Stranger

In a hotel building now crowded with VIP guests from several well-known companies, both domestic and international. They are wearing formal attire and presenting themselves as elegantly as possible. Some are wearing expensive accessories to flaunt their wealth as a status symbol. A woman stands uncomfortably, hiding behind the back of the man in front of her. "Why are you behind me, Karina? Here, stand beside me. Show off this beautiful dress I chose to everyone," Leo insists, pulling Karina's arm forcefully. He is slightly annoyed that Karina is hiding like that, even though the dress he chose is not bad or ugly. Leo whispers. "Don't embarrass me! Try to look beautiful like the other women here. Open your eyes, Karina," he hisses in frustration. Seeing Karina not saying a word makes him furious, and he wants to get angry right then and there, but remembering they are still in the hotel building, he restrains his anger for a moment. Forcing a smile, Karina nods in understanding. It's not that. She feels she is the lowest among all the guests attending this event. Her status is not equal to theirs; Leo even had to buy her dress. Earlier, she had refused to attend this event, but Leo forced her. An MC begins to open the event and announces a series of activities to be held. "Welcome to all the guests. Here, I will announce several events we will be conducting. But first, let me congratulate K&G Company, led by Leo Geovani, for winning the hearts of customers through their latest product innovations. Let's give a round of applause to Leo Geovani," he exclaims enthusiastically to all the guests. All the VIP guests focus on Leo and exchange smiles; they applaud, feeling proud of Leo's achievement. "Thank you," Leo says, feeling pleased to be praised by everyone. He can only nod. Finally, he has been in a successful position for over a year, building K&G Company, which has successfully grown and gained interest from consumers. Becoming the center of attention makes Karina smile awkwardly. She is really nervous right now. Everyone is staring at her. 'If only I could be as successful as Leo. Ah, that's impossible because I'm just an ordinary employee. But I'm proud to be a part of Leo's life, even if only as his girlfriend,' Karina thinks to herself. She feels insecure and unequal to Leo, who is far above her. This is like heaven and earth. However, the fact that Leo still loves her is enough for her. "Is this your girlfriend, Mr. Leo?" asks one of the men standing near Leo. Glancing briefly at Karina, Leo nods. "This is my girlfriend. Without her, I wouldn't be this far," he says with a smile. Instantly, Karina's cheeks turn red. Did Leo really say that? She can't believe it. In fact, during the two years of their relationship, Leo has never asked her about anything, especially regarding the new business he suddenly started, K&G Company. She has only just learned the name of this company. 'Why is Leo lying to other people? I never knew anything,' she thinks, confused. Is Leo deliberately putting on a good face in front of everyone? Why pretend? "So, what does your girlfriend do for a living? Does she work in the same company as you, sir?" a woman asks teasingly, staring at Karina with disapproval. Asked that question, Karina chooses to remain silent and cannot answer. She is just an ordinary employee still in her internship. Revealing her job now is not the right thing to do; she doesn't want Leo to get angry. Reluctantly, Leo nods. Karina still stays silent, not greeting the guests. "Yes, we work in the same company. Sometimes, she helps me. Right, dear?" Leo turns to look at Karina, asking for an answer. But his lips are not smiling at Karina. Nodding quickly, Karina answers, "Y-yes. I'm also happy about K&G Company's success," she responds a little awkwardly, still extremely nervous. Everyone is staring at her as if judging her. "Congratulations, Leo," a beautiful, young-looking woman suddenly approaches Leo and extends her hand. Leo returns the handshake. "Thank you, Sania. You're here?" He is surprised by Sania's presence; he didn't expect her to be a VIP guest as well. Seeing Sania looking so beautiful with her hair left loose, a dark purple butterfly hairpin sparkling, adding to her elegance. Sania blinks shyly. "I was invited, so when your name was announced, I immediately knew it was you, hehe," she giggles; their conversation becomes more familiar. Her heart is beating fast because she is so close to Leo. "Are you alone?" Leo asks again. He steps closer, closing the distance, now facing Sania, whose height only reaches his chest. Seeing this slightly romantic interaction makes Karina's heart jealous. She grips her dress tightly. 'Who is this woman? Why is she so familiar with Leo? What a flirt!' She wants to hurl that harsh insult at Sania, but she can only hold it in her heart. "You look so handsome tonight," Sania says, and without hesitation, her hand reaches out to adjust Leo's loose tie. She is not shy about touching Leo's chest for a moment, feeling Leo's heartbeat racing just like hers. Unable to bear the intimacy between Leo and Sania any longer, Karina shifts herself closer to Leo's side until her body presses against him. "Hmm, dear. You haven't eaten yet, have you? How about we go get some food over there?" Karina grips Leo's hand tighter, showing who actually owns Leo, and her eyes shift to look at Sania, who is now pouting her lips. "Dear?" Sania repeats the word, laughing mockingly. She finds it hard to believe. Does Leo already have a girlfriend? Karina nods. "Yes, I'm Leo's girlfriend. Why?" Although Karina's voice sounds calm, her heart is not that calm, and she wants to push Sania far out of Leo's sight. Without Karina expecting it, Leo shakes off her hand. "Let go! What's wrong with you? Everyone already knows you're my girlfriend. There's no need to announce it again," Leo says, snorting in annoyance. He feels Karina is overreacting by announcing their relationship status when he had already introduced Karina to everyone. Leo's outburst of anger makes Karina lower her head. Was she wrong to show their relationship status in front of another woman? Even though Sania already crossed the line by touching Leo. "Go eat by yourself. I still want to chat with Sania," Leo refuses flatly. He doesn't care about Karina, who is struggling to hold back her tears. Sania smiles triumphantly; it turns out Leo chooses her. "Your girlfriend is so overreacting. We're just talking. Is she jealous of me?" Sania taunts, glancing at Karina from the corner of her eye. Even though Leo already has a girlfriend, at least Leo is on her side. This is an advantage for her.