432 Powerpuff girls and boy (1/2)

[Queen's Citadel Hotel]

The irony of some grandest hotel in the country was to set up an odd yet, beautiful establishment outside the busy city of country X. Despite the location, socialites from the top chain of the social ladder mostly picked places like this to celebrate whatever events they have.

Why? Due to the privacy it offered and top-notch facilities, the two and a half hour trip and hassle to arrive at the said location was considered worthy. Regardless, of that fact, since one of the well-known business figures, Mr. Tang was celebrating his 60th birthday, media outlets took it seriously to gain gossip.

After all, Mr. Tang was not just a leading person of one of the established companies in the country that wasn't far behind the Lu Corporation. Not to mention, his daughter had owned one of the largest entertainment agencies, Crown Jewel, in the entertainment industry. Therefore, knowing that a huge celebration like this would happen, the outside of the venue was crowded by reporters.

”Wow, just as expected from the Tang Family! The security was high!” Outside the grand venue, a group of reporters were camping to the other side of the place as they found a safe yet the closest place to see the people attending. One reporter that was peeking at the tall wall by standing on his companion's shoulder, muttered in awe.

”It is but that just makes our jobs harder.” Clicking her tongue, the female paparazzi glanced around out of habit.

”Woahh! Woah!” Just then, the man that was nonstop clicking his camera abused the click button upon seeing the person who just hitched out from the car.

”I never knew that Mr. Tang was also associated with Mr. Shao! Wow.” As the woman took a peek at the reason why her colleague was in awe, she took a peek and caught a glimpse of Benjamin Shao's side profile while heading towards the door.

”Alas, I don't think we can have anything worthy for a headline.” Despite her glittering eyes upon laying her eyes on one of the eligible bachelors in the country, the female paparazzi slightly frowned. Well, of course, although she wanted to do her job, still, it would be hard to achieve it successfully just by standing outside these walls and taking photos of the attendees.

”Huh, you thought?” One of the men in the group that was just standing idly on the side while his colleagues were fulfilling their duties faintly chuckled. ”Haven't you heard that the Tang Group of Companys has close ties with the Yang Company? Maybe, we can see Lexi and Mr. Lu's appearance today. That is worthy of a headline!” The man crossed his arms under his chest as the corner of his lips curled upward.

Therefore, everyone would surely take an interest if that kind of headline would welcome their day. Well, people liked to pry on other people's lives especially those most private people they had known.

”We'll see about tha— Woah! Isn't that Rika Song? Quick! Take a photo she's with her fiance!” Just as everyone was nodding their head in agreement regarding their chief's main agenda, the man who had been diligently taking photos was interrupted on what he was about to say when the next car revealed the ever beautiful Rika Song.

She was being gently assisted by her fiance whose public appearance was also rarer than a pokemon. Thus, the thrill of these two lovely people that received many supports from Rika Song's fans.

However, the surprise has just begun because just as the vehicle Rika Song rode, the next car slowly revealed Elliot Gong's eye-catching figure hitching out the car. They saw him wave at Rika Song who was currently fixing her long sparkling champagne gown hence, the delay of her entrance.

Just then, the other door of the back passenger seat where Elliot Gong was from slowly opened. The reporter's eyes lit up while they tirelessly abused the click button of their cameras. There, the tall figure slowly departing the car was none other than Morris Liu!

Morris Liu! The CEO of the reestablished Liu Empire! The second leading business magnate next to Lu Corporation! In an instant, even the chief of the group of reporters had to struggle to take a peek at Morris Liu.

”The most viewed article tomorrow morning will be ours!” Excited, the man's eyes lit up while his mind immediately constructed scenarios of Lexi, Ethan Lu, and Morris Liu's meeting in a single event. After all, Lexi and Morris Liu's engagement in the past might have been buried in the sea of gossip but, that doesn't mean it would never pique the interest of the people as she was now engaged to her ex's friend.

It was a real-life plot that could only be seen in the movies and read in novels.

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Meanwhile…

”Yo, why are you stalling your time here?” As Elliot Gong departed the car, he approached the two figures that were standing in front of the venue's door. Of course, he had seen Rika Song even before he exited his ride hence, he immediately headed to their direction.

”Ah… making a perfect and grand attendance. Typical Rika.” Elliot Gong nodded his head in understanding as he witnessed the ever gentleman Jaime Liao spreading the long tail of her sparkling dress.

”It's good to see you too, Eli.” Standing up, Jaime Liao offered a gentle smile as he got a bit closer to Elliot Gong and Lexi as his fiance treated them as her main squad. She secretly called it PowerPuff girls and a boy.

”Yes, I am practicing for my grand walk as a bride. Shut up Eli if you don't want to practice as a father walking her daughter down the aisle. Don't ruin our moment.” On the other hand, Rika Song glared daggers at Elliot Gong. His remarks instantly irked her which made her grit her teeth in annoyance. It has been a while since she last met up with Elliot Gong but the moment he sees her, he instantly mocked her. The nerve!

”Whatever.” Staring back at her in disdain, Elliot Gong slightly shook his head as he resumed in his strides. When he got close to Jaime Liao's figure, Elliot Gong halted his steps as he placed his hand on the doctor's shoulder.

”It must have been tough for you. Respect.” Elliot Gong pursed his lips on a line while he nodded his head, seemingly encouraging and sympathizing with Jaime Liao at the same time. ”I'll see you guys around.” Patting Jaime Liao's shoulder a few times, Elliot Gong retracted his hand and slid it inside his pocket.