Chapter 10 - Dinner

Kotori looked at the people at the table and recognized their faces from the television and could not believe it. She remained calm and subtle then allowed herself to seat in the chair that he pulled opened for her.

"I studied hard for this moment-- I won't ruin such an event." She thought then notice that her hand wouldn't stop shaking. "Stop it before someone caught on." She told herself and the pressure was getting to her. It made her extremely anxious

Kyosuke place his hand down on top of her and held it firmly.

Her cheeks turned rosy, red as she felt the warmth of his hands on her. It gave her a sense of reassurance and felt this uncomfortable tingling sensation.

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Sitting on the far-right end of the table – A woman in a stunning evening dress with an unique gold lace, embroidery decorated at the bodice, elegant and feminine. It perfectly went well with the diamond, dangling earrings of hers.

Sakura Nakamura is a well-respected lady in the industry and the wealthiest. She's in her late fifties.

She has the pretty's coffee colored hair and the curls brought out her natural beauty. She spoke with grace.

Her red lipstick left a bright stain on the wine glass in front of her

"Sir, would you like another refilled?" The butler questioned the man in a suite that.

"Yes, please." He answered.

Jun Nakamura the owner of the cooperation and the CEO. He's in his early sixties and still manage to stay strap and intimidating.

"So, is anyone going to address the elephant in the room?" A woman 25 year of age questioned.

Akira Nakamura the youngest sibling and well-acquired to run a company. Graduated early from college.

She fiddles with the sleeve of her gray plaid two-piece dress." You must be joking with up right now? There's absolutely no way—Are you a gold digger?"

Kyosuke interrupted," You don't have to answer that, Kotori. It's none of their business if you are and not."

"How did this happen?" Uh, how did you meet?" His mother questioned and wanted to understand the reason of his son foolish behavior.

"Have you heard the rumors about me lately? You know that I'm a womanizer." He hinted then put his arm around Kotor's shoulders as he pulled her closer and looked at her seductively." I don't think that's appropriate to share, mother."

"Should I say something?" It made her very uncomfortable.

His father stare at the two couple closely then his eyes widen when he realized it was the victim's younger sister and the daughter of his secretary. "He is head over heels in love with Amelia. —He's bluffing."

Kyosuke let out a small chuckle," Am I? I fear that you may say that."

He opened the file and place it on the table for everyone to see the marriage registration from the Civil Affairs Bureau.

"The look on everyone face." He couldn't help smiling from satisfaction—This was just a warning to let them know that nobody can control him.

A sudden discomfort strike, his father.

"You need to leave, brother—You are causing suffering for father! "Akira rushed to their father aid with a glass of water and medication for his heart condition.

He took Kotori's hand then the two stood up," We were leaving anyways. I can tell that we overstayed our welcome."

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As they walked past everyone, his father whispered," How will Amelia feel that you married someone out of spite, or was it pity?

He paused," Amelia is no longer a priority of mine."