68 First Impression (1/2)

A black hovercraft stopped in the parking space of Hotel Close Horizon. It was the most luxurious and costliest hotel in the entire city. The hotel has sinfully sumptuous suites and jaw-dropping interiors of gold leaf and crystal. It has 400 rooms and suites with the exclusive suites spanning two floors with state-of-the-art everything and an incredible view of the sea.

Then there are a dozen dining spots, more than 20 bars, 6 lavish spas and so on. All over it was a hotel with unimaginable vanity for those who could afford it.

A fair-skinned woman in a black cocktail dress came out of the hovercraft. She was blessed with long legs, striking face, and truly lust-inducing cleavage. Her almond-like eyes and the raven hairs added extra charm to her gorgeous body.

She was none other than Sarah - the better half of Daniel.

Today, Sarah was not exactly in a pleasant mood. She was quite worried about her husband's bad temper lately.

He would get angry at small things and would even remove his frustration on her and the kids. When she asked him reasons he would have an ugly expression like she has touched his sore spot.

Things turned uglier a few hours ago when she tried to invite him for a romantic dinner date. Instead of appreciating the offer, he screamed at her for wearing 'slutty' clothes and so on.

”Just what is going on?” Sarah thought in her heart. She thought things should get even brighter in their lives with the recent success in TRP ratings and the deal with Sylvan but now...

Sarah walked towards her regular dining spot where she would hang out with her friends. Suddenly she felt her body losing balance.

”Ah no!” Sarah screamed as her body was to strike the floor but then suddenly she found a hand on her waist. The hand gave her the necessary support to save herself from an embarrassing moment.

”Are you all right?” The owner of the hand asked.

”Yes, thank you,” Sarah turned her face towards the speaker of the voice and she was stuck on the spot.

Kiba?!

She obviously knew him well given her profession and the recent handling of the breaking news. Sarah didn't let surprise show on her face and she politely once again thanked him.

”It is fine,” Kiba waved off his hand and then said, ”Please excuse me.”

Kiba sat on a chair near to the place where Sarah was about to fall. Sarah noticed how he resumed conversation with a blonde.

She cleared her thoughts and walked towards her regular table. Her friends were late so she casually ordered a few things.

Bored and having nothing better than to do, her eyes moved towards the table where Kiba and the blonde were sitting. Curious about the blonde the womanizer was dating, she secretly captured the image of blonde on her cell phone.

In no time she was able to acquire the identity of blonde: Meghan Adley.

”A fashion model working for Kestone Fashion Company,” Sarah read the information on her phone. She eyed Kiba and thought he has a rather attractive build. Plus he seemed like a gentleman from how he helped her before.

”No wonder women fall prey for him,” Sarah thought with an amused expression. She cleared her thoughts as her group of friends joined her.

”Sorry but we were stuck in an unusual traffic,” Her friends apologized for the delay and in no time they were discussing the latest gossips.

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Meghan was pleasantly surprised today when she got Kiba's call for a dinner. Six days ago, she has given him her business card but he established no contact which left her a bit disappointed.

”You are looking more gorgeous today,” Kiba complimented her politely.

”Thanks,” Meghan knew his reputation but she didn't mind.

She was indeed charmed by his looks but she agreed on a date in order to take advantage of his influence. Meghan has seen how even her boss swallowed the insults with no complaints so surely he was very powerful. She believed she could save herself from the old codgers if she has his protection.

Both of them talked about everything and nothing as they enjoyed the fine dishes: roasted lobster, artichoke soup, caramelized quail, seared duck foie gras, sweetbread, etc.

The dessert arrived and each of them took small bites of everything.

Meghan was surprised when she saw Kiba was gazing at her in the middle of eating ice cream cherry.