The entire world was going into a frenzy, people on social media immediately recognized Luke as the infamous pauper they've been mocking ever since his marriage to Beatrice.
Even though he looked different all suited up, they still recognized him.
#Oh My God, it's that the pauper?
#Whats the pauper doing here?
#How is he related to the chairman of Archman Group?
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Many of such questions were flying around social media as the world bubbled in fervour, those present at the banquet couldn't wrap their head around what was going on.
Why was this young famous pauper representing Archman group?
The most shocked person was of course Beatrice, she stared right at Luke in a daze. Unlike the rest of the world who were unwilling to come to a conclusion, she knew that Luke was really the founder and chairman of Archman Group.
Suddenly all Luke's 'jokes' about being the chairman of Archman Group started flooding into her head, how she was able to avoid the tax evasion accusations so simply and reclaim her company again.
Everything became clearer to her now.
She stood there unmovingly, lost in a daze as she looked at Luke.
Selena went ahead, "Welcome Mr chairman" her voice loud and clear as her voice rang through the place.
The world finally lost it.
How was this even possible? Luke wasn't even twenty-seven years old yet, how could it be possible to build such a large empire like Archman Group without at least a dozen years of preparation.
What kind of terrible monster was he to achieve this as such a young age.
"Welcome Mr chairman!" The twelve board of directors greeted. This was the final confirmation, the president could've been wrong but this twelve wouldn't be blind enough to not even recognize their master would they? Now it was confirmed, Luke was the real deal.
Luke slightly nodded as he scanned the crowd looking for his wife. Everyone who met his gaze bowed their head, too ashamed to meet his gaze.
Just some few weeks ago, they were busy mocking Beatrice for keeping a boy toy, they even called him a pauper.
How funny did that sound, If he was a pauper what were they then?
Luke finally located Beatrice dazed in the crowd, he began walking towards her as the crowd began splitting up to give him way through.
Luke tall figure arrived infront of the dazed Beatrice who was too surprised to move, the moment she saw Luke infront of her, she knocked out of it and tried to take a step back,
But before she could move, as if predicting it, Luke caught her from taking that leap and drew her into his arms as he hugged her tightly.
"Calm down and take a deep breath, focus on me, I'm still the same Luke you know" Luke said as he stroked her silky hair calming her down.
He didn't care about the spectators, it was as if they were lost in their own world, with no one else around them.
At that moment the hall seemed vacant as Beatrice felt the familiar warmth she was soo used to, she was indeed in the arms of her husband, the man she's been married to this past few months.
All cameras turned on them, as the world saw such a romantic scene. From this, they could tell that even Beatrice was unaware of his identity, but why was this so romantic?
The women couldn't help but look on in jealousy, how they wished they were in Beatrice place.
She must have squandered all her luck in her previous lives to be able to get someone like Luke in such a ridiculous fashion.
I mean, which rich and powerful woman would randomly marry a coffee shop owner with no future? The answer was no one, only Beatrice was crazy enough to pull such a stunt, But God did she hit the jackpot with this one.
The men didn't even have the right to feel jealous, Luke had built an empire they could only dream off, but never achieve.
It was only fitting that he had such a woman by his side.
Selena was so jealous to see this.
The rest of the guests stood silently and watched on, non daring to interrupt this special moment between the couple.
After sometime, Beatrice lifted her head, "is it really you?"
"Silly girl, who else would dare to hug my wife?" Luke said playfully.
All the men around who initially fancied Beatrice couldn't help but sweat coldly.
Thankfully non of them had approached or bothered her, except that one idiot.
Beatrice finally came to her senses and realized were they were. She couldn't help but blush.
She gave a bit of distance between them, Luke heart couldn't help but beat quickly, this wife of his was truly beautiful, especially with her face all red.
Luke finally took her hands and scanned the surrounding, "When it's the banquet starting?" He asked.
Selena finally moved towards them and showed them their seats.
Beatrice was still a bit dazed, Luke had to take her hand and gently pull her along with him as they walked to the main seat.
Lots of the guests surrounded Luke the moment he took his seat, all of them were eager to fawn and flatter him.
Of course like a business man he politely engaged them.
The more they interacted with him, the more believable it became to them that Luke was definitely a monstrous genius in business.
How could he be soo young, yet soo old at the same time.
Sasha, Felicia and Nina couldn't help but giggle at the scene in their seats.
"Why don't you youngsters keep talking?" Sasha asked the rich scions who were belittling Luke a few moment ago.
They all couldn't utter a word, If Luke was worthless what were they? Less than worthless then.
"Some of you here even said, you'll be better choices than that 'pauper', Hmmmm let's go and ask him if that's true?" Nina said with a sneer.
All the young men and women on the table couldn't help but tremble. They may come from influencial families, but all that didn't really matter in the face of Archman Group.
Archman Group was a corporation that the seven great nations didn't dare to offend lightly, if an entire great nation was wary of them, could a petty family bare their wrath?
"Goddess Nina, you know those were all jokes, we didn't really mean it.
Yes, yes, yes, yes it was all a joke, how can our insignificant selfs compare to a big shark like the chairman of Archman Group, comparing ourselves to him is a great crime worthy of death"
All the so called second rich generation scions began to degrade themselves furiously. Sasha, Felicia and Nina couldn't help but chuckle loudly as the continued to bully the poor kids.
On the main table, Luke, Selena and a couple of government officials were busy having a very nice discussion on the security measures.
If they were being honest, not all of them were on board, with the Gold country totally handing security control over to Archman Group special military.
Though they admitted that, the Archman Group special military was well ahead of the nations army, they felt that handing total control over to a private corporation would affect the balance of power in the government.
Special Prosecutor Chris was one of the few who opposed the agreements and boldly spoke out to Luke, "Mr Archman, Don't you think that your corporation would become too powerful if we sign this agreement?
Won't signing this agreement make you invincible? If we are too hand total military power into your hands, how would we question you if you, or any of your top or low level employees abuse power?
The hall fell silent as few people actually agreed with the Special Prosecutor, as it already is, Archman Group were untouchable,
What would happen if this young chairman became drunk with power?
"May I know who you are?" Luke calmly asked.
"I'm Special Prosecutor Chris Wood" The prosecutor introduced.
"You don't have to worry much, I don't intend to abuse or corrupt any power. All I intend to do it's strengthen our boarders and keep the peace within the country.
I won't interfere with anything else!" Luke said as he picked a couple of dishes and put it on Beatrice's plate.
He could tell she was in shock with the current revelation, so all he wanted to do was to try his best to make her relax.
"Does this mean that, we have your word?" Chris asked.
"I promise that, I won't interfere with the government, only the military!" Luke promised.
"Alright, I'll take your word on that, remember the whole world is watching" Chris said as he raised his glass for a toast.
He had accomplished what he wanted to do, that was forcing the chairman to make a promise not to interfere in government administration.
In reality, Luke didn't care about the government or anything to do with them, he wasn't really interested.
The only reason why he wanted to sign this agreement, was because of the suspicious movements of the great nations.
He wanted to be ready for them, if necessary.
Selena on the other hands couldn't help but feel embarrassed. The only reason why Gold Country were, where they are now, was because of Archman Group help.
Without their help, they would have been nothing but mere puppets and raw material to the great nations.
But now look at them not showing any gratitude.
She couldn't help but smile apologetically towards Luke.
Luke on the other hand couldn't care less about anything, his only focus was to get Beatrice to feel more comfortable.
On the upper class families tables, non of them had actually gone to Luke's table.
"I can't see any representative from any of the great nations" somebody finally said, drawing everyone's attention to this detail they had all forgotten until now.