Two weeks later, Gold Country.
A banquet was being held in the presidential palace of the Gold country, all the guests at the banquet were all dressed luxuriously and carried themselves with grace and poise as they moved about the banquet hall.
Luxurious cars kept arriving at the entrance of the palace filled with dignitaries from the other nations.
There were also high ranking generals of the military in their uniform in attendance, all the major and first class families were all present at the banquet.
The banquet was also being broadcasted on live television, today was the day that the world would finally get to see the person behind the mysterious and powerful Archman Group.
The entire world became full of guesses and speculations as the time drew closer and closer.
Social media platforms were going crazy as people came up with all sorts of guesses on who the mysterious man would be.
Beatrice, Felicia, Nina and Sasha arrived at the banquet hall together all dressed beautifully, but Beatrice stood out the most.
She wore a black stripeless evening gown specially choosen for the occasion, with crystal heels, she wore only light make-up highlighting her natural beauty.
The gown was crafted from luxurious fabric that flowed and drapes elegantly around her figure. The black color of the gown, complemented her complexion beautifully and perfectly.
The gown featured a tasteful neckline, accentuating her collarbones and framing her face. The bodice fitted, highlighting her hourglass figure,
Her long silky hair had been left to flow on her back like a water fall.
The moment she stepped into the banquet hall, the place fell silent as all eyes fell on her. Many men wanted to approach her but gave up after seeing the threatening and warning glances from the three beauties.
But this didn't stop some old foggys from still approaching her and engaging in petty conversations.
After a round of greetings and conversations, she joined the three goddesses on one of the tables.
The youngsters in the area surrounded her, and the three goddesses and began to flatter them continuously.
Beatrice ignored them all, she was worried about Luke, it was almost time and he was still not here. She had left home earlier in the day to meet the three goddesses so she couldn't make it here with Luke, but he had promised to come.
All the young men there notices how anxious she was so they all wanted to be her prince in shinning armor.
"Do you need any help in anything, Mrs Beatrice?" A young man in Armani suit asked, but Beatrice completely ignored him.
"Well she's waiting for her husband, is there something you can do to help?" Sasha asked with a sinister smile.
"Surely Mrs Beatrice isn't worried about that pauper, is she? He's just a toy boy she keeps isn't it so?" The young man asked disdainfully as he looked at Beatrice expecting an answer.
But instead of an answer, he received a harsh resounding slap. Fortunately for him, the music was loud and only a few people were paying attention to them, but that didn't stop his face from turning red in embarrassment and anger.
His family was a first class family which had many connections with the army and government. They might not have been crazily super rich like most of the guests here, but they did have a powerful influence.
"Y.y.you slapped me?" He asked whiles holding his cheeks. The rest of the young gentlemen and women at the tables couldn't help but cover their mouths.
"If you dare to talk about my husband like that ever again, then prepare for more than just slaps!" Beatrice said coldly.
Most of the young girls gathered on the table from influential families couldn't help but frown. They didn't understand why Beatrice was so caught up on a pauper who had nothing to his name.
"Mrs Beatrice, What did he say wrong though? Your husband is a worthless man with nothing to his name, if you are not keeping him as a boy toy, then what else is he?"
A young woman said coldly from across the table.
"What did you say!!?" Beatrice was already not in a good mood since she could not contact Luke, but this youngsters were just pushing her buttons.
But before she could get violent, A beautiful blonde woman wearing a red night gown entered the hall drawing everyone's attention.
Her red night gown had golden flower embroidery patterns all over it, the gown also highlighted her beautiful shape which could drive any man crazy.
All the dignitaries rushed to meet her and fawn on her. " Madam President, pleased to meet you" most of the guests went to greet Selena.
Selena nodded her head with a smile to acknowledge them.
As she was moving about in the banquet hall, she came to Beatrice table and greeted her with a smile.
Beatrice was surprised, Selena wasn't a warm hearted person, and she didn't also remember their relationship being close enough to to receive such a warm greeting.
Selena on the other hand couldn't help but feel jealous of Beatrice, she wondered what Beatrice had that she didn't.
After sharing a very cordial conversation, Selena left, but before she left to entertain the other guests, she glanced at the two youngsters who she saw speaking against Luke.
"Kick them out!" A group of bodyguard surrounded the youngesters and dragged them away as they cried and pleaded for mercy which of course fell on deaf ears.
Selena then made arrangements for Beatrice to seat besides her, before strolled away.
Beatrice stood there stunned.
Sasha, Felicia and Nina knew the reason but all of them decided to remain silent, she was going to find out tonight so there was no need to rush it.
Beatrice took out her phone and continued to call Luke several times, before it finally connected.
....
On the streets of Valdan, a motorcade was passing through the streets rapidly and silently.
Luke sat in the backseat of one of the cars comfortably as he massaged his temples.
He was extremely late to the banquet because of an unexpected meeting that popped out of nowhere but needed his attention.
He answered his phone and heard Beatrice anxious voice over the phone.
"Are you alright?" She asked with concern.
Luke couldn't help but smile and hum a response.
"Will you be able to make it?" She asked again.
"I'm already here, Luke said as he glanced outside the window to see they had arrived at their destination.
Beatrice glanced around, "Where are you, I'll come meet you" She was worried that Luke would be bullied by the guest here, so she wanted to protect him.
"I'm at the entrance of the banquet hall, I should be arriving within two minutes" Luke responded.
When Beatrice stood up to meet up with Gu Shang, she saw all the guests moving out too as well, it seemed like the star of the show had arrived.
The twelve board of directors of Archman Group who were already present, led the crowd just behind Selena.
Shaw and Linda who had just arrived couldn't help but smile to themselves wryly, over the past days, Linda has decided to move on and stay faithful to her husband.
He was the one she truly loved. She had just gotten shaken up by the prospect of being Luke's wife, she just maybe regreted losing that power that came with being the most powerful man's husband, but her heart truly belonged to Shawn.
But tonight wasn't about them, the world was about to be shocked.
Sasha, Felicia and Nina couldn't help but get excited, they couldn't wait to see everyone's expression when they noticed who Luke Archman truly was.
All cameras turned towards the entrance as a motorcade of seven black vehicles slowly pulled up to the front.
This cars had no markings on them, they weren't from any luxurious car brand, but the guest all knew non of their luxury cars could compare to those black cars.
On each SuV black car, there were black flags with a golden A weaved on them sticking on the bonnet.
The world literally held its breath as they waited for the grand revelation of the chairman of Archman Group.
The front door of the 4th car opened as a dashing young man in black suit stepped out,
Beatrice was in the crowd, she was about to call Luke, when she saw John step out, she was surprised.
"John? What's he doing here??" She asked in surprise.
John opened the rear gate, a tall figure stepped out of the car, his hair was neatly combed behind him, he wore a black tuxedo with a black tie and a golden wrist watch.
All this weren't branded, but they all knew this were all specially customize and could cost more than theirs.
But when they finally saw the face, it appeared they had all seen a ghost or something.
To the people who knew John, they had guessed this when they saw John, but that didn't take the shock they felt.
Those who couldn't recognize Luke where even so more shocked, The famous and powerful Archman Group was founded by this kid??
This was a joke right?