Milo, as the amazing gentleman that he was, kept to his promise of helping Amelia meet with Susan Martin, the CEO of Royals.
Susan Martin was globally recognized as a woman who helped to stop sex slavery and child labor. She was also a philanthropist who donated largely to orphanages and schools.
Her company, Royals, was the largest Jewelry company in Italy, but Susan was not only aiming for Italy. Just like her achievements, she was aiming to go global with her company.
Amelia who was aware of this wanted to make a collaboration with her. She knew Susan Martin was going to do whatever it takes to reach her goal, even pushing away anyone who seemed like a hindrance. So she decided, instead of being a hindrance, which she knew she was capable of, it would be better if they grew together.
Susan Martin had invited her to a charity event she was hosting. Amelia, who was happy with this news was preparing for it.
Amelia never went for any event or ball. She had gotten many invites to them, but she had never honored any of them. This was going to be her first appearance in any event.
Amelia had on a long lace sleeve mermaid sequin red dress with detachable train. Her back was exposed and her beautiful shape could be seen because of the dress. She work a 6 inch butterfly embellished silver wrap around heels. To complete her whole look, she wore a silver mask with red engravings on them.
She looked at herself in the mirror. "Ever beautiful" she commented. She picked up her diamond purse from her bed and left her room.
She went downstairs and met Brittney standing at the bottom wearing a long black off the shoulders satin corset dress with high splits and opera gloves.
Amelia chuckled "Are you asking me out to prom or something?"She asked and Brittney sighed "More like I'm here when I don't want to be. Do I have to follow you to this?" Brittney asked as she followed Amelia out of the house.
"I prepared a gown for you, Brittney. You can't say no now" Amelia replied as she got into the waiting car.
Brittney sighed as she turned to get into the front seat of the car. "Move to the back Brittney" Amelia said from the back "You're my plus one today, not my personal assistant". Brittney turned to look at her "I think I'm fine here. Don't_"
"I'm not doing it for you. Normally, a plus one sits at the back, and you're my plus one cause I didn't have any other person in mind. Move back" Amelia said to her and turned her face away.
Brittney moved to the back to sit with her.
They had arrived at the venue for the event. The venue was Susan's Villa, which was very secluded to avoid the paparazzi and reporters, because very big names were going to be at the event. Only a few reporters, who were from Susan's alliances that were invited were at the venue.
Luxury cars were seen flooding the whole place, and so was Amelia's. Her driver pulled up to the red carpet in her Rolls-Royce Spectre. He came out of the car and held the door open for Amelia, while the valet moved to open the other door for Brittney.
When they both came out, the cameras of the reporters were flashing like crazy. Because Amelia never came public with any of her activities, they did not know about Brittney being her assistant. They all wanted to make a big writing about her arrival at Susan's event.
They both walked up the stairs as reporters threw questions at them.
"Who are you wearing, President Amelia?"
"Who is the beauty beside you?"
"Is she your sister or your girlfriend?"
"Why do you cover your face for everything?"
"Do you have secrets you are trying to cover up?"
All the while, Amelia and Brittney walked pass all of them with their head held up high. After they successfully got in, Amelia complimented Brittney "Your poise is good. Have you always known how to be this calm?" She asked and Brittney smiled "Being with you for a long time must have really done that" she said.
Amelia looked around and soon saw Susan Martin making her way to her. Her steps were slow and steady, like she was taking her sweet time to get to her. Amelia's lips which could not be seen curved up in a haughty smile as she moved to meet her halfway.
"I was just heading to you Miss Amelia" Susan said with a smile, but Amelia could tell it was fake. She squinted her eyes in a way to make it seem like she was smiling back "I know. I wanted to meet up with you myself. Thank you for inviting me here" She said to her and Susan replied "It's no big deal, my dear. Welcome"
Amelia turned to Brittney who was standing behind her. She brought her forward to Susan "This is Brittney, my plus one" she said and Brittney bowed a little to Susan's direction "Thank you for the invite Miss Susan" she said and Susan only nodded.
She turned back to Amelia "How could you cover your face? Do you know that might seem disrespectful to the elders?" She asked and Amelia laughed "Unless that elder has contributed to my life, I don't think they have any right to say anything about my appearance. Besides, this is my fashion" she said.
Susan shook her head "No no no. You need a pretty face to complete this beautiful dress. Don't you think so too, Brittney?" Susan turned to Brittney, but she said nothing.
It looked like Susan was saying Amelia was ashamed of her face, and that's why she always covered it up.
Amelia gave her a reply to her statement "If you saw my face, you would wish I covered it up as well. These days, men really tend to appreciate beauty too well you know" she said and laughed. Susan joined in on the laughter as well, while Brittney stood by the side and smirked with her head low.
A woman walked up to them, holding Susan by her waist "Mother, what are you doing here? You have other guests arriving" she said softly to Susan. Amelia's eyes turned to her. 'This must be Susan's daughter' She thought.
Susan smiled at her before facing Amelia "Amelia, this is my daughter, Penelope. I would like to attend to the other guest. Why don't you have a chat with her" she did not wait for Amelia's reply as she walked away.
Penelope was adorned in an Emerald Quinceanera gown with pitch outlines on it and a cathedral train cape. The outfit complimented her beautiful light neutral olive skin tone. She wore matching emerald diamond earrings and necklace. Her hands were decorated with beautiful rings that were not too much, but perfect for her entire look.
"Being a daughter of a jeweler, I don't expect less" Amelia commented on her outfit "You look extremely beautiful tonight, Miss Penelope" She said to her and Penelope smiled "I could say the same to you, Miss Amelia. You look extremely ravishing" she said and Amelia replied with a curt 'thank you'.
The event was about to begin as everyone began to move to where the main event was happening.
Amelia turned to Brittney "Make your bid, Brittney. Today's going to be amazing" she said with a smirk on her face as both of them followed everyone in.