Desi found a corner at the hall and sat. She didn't have much friends at the entertainment industry. OK, let's not make it sound better. She doesn't have friends at all!
A waiter passed by, with a drink tray, hung professionally on his palm. Desi picked up a glass of cocktail and sipped her drink.
She looked around. 'Where the hell was her manager? She finally spotted her, making small talks with other managers. Some producers and directors were there too.
"Attention Everyone, Good evening." All eyes turned to the man on the stage. He was the current CEO of Starlight Entertainment Company, Vincent Clayton.
"I wish to announce tonight, that a very powerful figure would be coming tonight. The chairman of Starlight Entertainment and new CEO of Kingtons Corporation." Everyone gasped.
The Kingtons called the shots in Finland. They owned everything; starting from five star hotels, The perfume companies, to the Textile industries. In fact, they controlled the economy in Finland.
They all knew that Carlisle Kingston was the CEO. Who was the new one?
Just then, there was an uproar at the entrance. The sound of the clicking cameras of the reporters could be heard. They were wise enough not to block the entrance.
A strange aura filled the hall. One could fill the intimidating power in the air. Everywhere suddenly felt cold. The man came into view. His face as hard as stone, with no form of smile.
The female celebrities couldn't take it in anymore. One of them burst into tears . 'God you can take me now, for my eyes have beheld a sin!" Anyone as beautiful as this must come directly from hell!
This man was the most beautiful creature she had ever seen. A Greek God! This one must be Zeus himself. They all concluded one
thing. This man was a celestial being!
The man on stage finally got himself. "Young Master Kingston" he screamed while stepping down the stage to welcome him. Everyone followed the cue as they all stood to welcome him with an ovation.
Everyone stood but one person. She wasn't even bothered with what was going on. She had been forced to attend this function anyway. The way the ladies drooled over that one man, made her nauseous.
Of course! She knew that man. Michael Kingston, her brothers bossom friend. Thinking about Nick brought a trace of sadness to her eyes.
She had also infatuated on him. Well, she was still young then. She knew too well not to play with fire!
Michael scanned the room. He finally spotted the red figure that was sitting quietly at a corner. Mindlessly sipping her drink.
Other celebrities followed his eyes and traced it to Desi. This girl really has some nerve! She was being to cocky for their liking. So what if she was the National Goddess.
This man here could destroy her career, generation and even her race; just at the snap of his fingers. But here she was, acting all mighty. How rude!
"Mr Clayton" The god finally said.
"Yes sir!" the CEO came running over.
"I've seen that the celebrities under you are not well groomed." he said again.
Knowing what the CEO meant. He quickly ran to where Desi sat.
"Desiree, come say hello to the chairman" the man said as they both walked to where Michael was.
A good number of people loved what was happening. The cocky Lioness would surely be defanged by Young Master Kingston.
"Sir, this is one of our A-listing models, Miss
Desiree Le grande." The CEO introduced while looking at Desi this time. "This is Young Master Kingston, our Chairman."
After what seemed like a moment of hesitation from Desi. She finally said. "Good evening, Young Master Kington." she greeted politely.
He narrowed his eyes and finally said.
"Miss..." he said seeming to forget her name.
"Le grande" the CEO finally chirped in.
"Le grande it is" he said while widening his eyes. He nodded and swept past her to his seat.
What just happened? Wasn't the young Master going to ban her immediately? People asked among themselves.
Desi who just stood there frowned. She then said, not so loud but could be heard by all, "hmmm... Puffy!"
Immediately Michael's step receded as if to pause.
"piarara!" the glass in Humphrey's hand, shattered!
He had thought that this whole matter was settled and made to have a drink for himself. Who knew this Vixen, didn't know when to shut up.
His heart beat accelerated. "Badum! Badum! Badum! He heard his heart beat, slamming across his chest as if to fall out.