Chapter 63: Find Desi
Day after day, the most anticipated event for the Brown family finally took place. Today is a special celebration on the occasion of the 13th birthday of the JK conglomerate, one of the most successful and admired conglomerates. As it is a major holiday, all employees of the JK conglomerate and its subsidiaries, including AB, are off from work.Exclusive © content by N(ô)ve/l/Drama.Org.
A quick observation reveals that the event is held in the main building of the AB conglomerate. The hall is decorated with bright flowers, vases, and sparkling lights, highlighting the elegance and grandeur of the feast. The dining table is arranged on soft mats, adorned with exquisite tablecloths and stylish plates and bowls.
Everyone invited to the party is dressed in beautiful and formal attire, creating an impressive and solemn atmosphere. The gentle music and cheerful voices, laughter, and jokes create a lively and intimate ambiance.
The beautifully decorated and diverse dishes range from exquisite appetizers to delicious main courses. In particular, a large birthday cake is placed on the dining table, creating a momentous and impressive scene.
This is an impressive party, bringing everyone together to share memorable moments and celebrate the success of the JK Corporation.
Ansel appeared early at the party with his parents. With his striking appearance, Ansel easily caught the attention of many people, especially women. Moreover, Desi, a newly emerging model, walked alongside Ansel. Desi’s beautiful appearance made everyone admire her. Many people thought that they were a perfect match. Others, mainly women, secretly envied and admired Desi for being Ansel’s companion tonight. Although he received a lot of attention from everyone, Ansel didn’t care. Ansel even felt uncomfortable with the scrutinizing glances and lively gossip of the people. In contrast to Ansel, Desi appeared extremely proud and happy as the girl holding Ansel’s arm entered the ballroom. Being envied by many girls made Desi very ecstatic.
On the other hand, Kevin was standing in a corner where few people bothered to look. Kevin looked irritated by the attention-grabbing appearance of Ansel and Desi. It should have been him walking beside Desi. Kevin hated Ansel for getting Desi too easily.
After the welcoming speech, everyone was allowed to mingle and enjoy the party. Ansel was busy meeting with business partners to discuss potential collaborations. Desi, on the other hand, was networking with big executives to seek opportunities for brand ambassadorship and advertising contracts. Observing Ansel and Desi apart, Kevin seized the chance and approached Desi, requesting she follow him.
Kevin quickly walked over and stood next to Desi. His appearance made her feel a bit uncomfortable and worried. Before the party started, they had agreed to keep their distance to avoid suspicion from others. Desi needed to ensure her own safety, so she tried to pretend Kevin didn’t exist. However, Kevin violated the agreement.
“What are you doing here, Kevin?” Desi complained angrily, “Go somewhere else.”
“Desi, we need to talk,” Kevin said softly, making sure Desi could hear him. “Let’s go somewhere more private.”
“I’m sorry, Kevin, but I can’t go with you.” Desi tactfully declined. “We talked about this before we entered the hall, remember? It’s best if you go ahead before someone notices us together.”
“Why are you so cold to me? Everyone here knows we’re friends. There’s no problem when two friends talk to each other,” Kevin said. Though he wasn’t pleased with Desi’s behavior, he tried to appear calm.
“The issue is not just about that, Kevin,” Desi corrected him. “In short, I can’t be with you at this moment.”
“Give me a valid reason,” Kevin requested, feeling sad.
“I have to be here because the most important event is about to happen. Plus, there’s nothing left for us to talk about,” Desi said bluntly to Kevin.
“Are you sure?” Kevin asked sternly.
“Of course. Today is a special day in my life. Kevin, please don’t take it the wrong way,” Desi said firmly, facing Kevin’s half-skeptical gaze. “Why don’t you enjoy the party and flirt with the beautiful ladies around here?”
“You will regret it if you don’t follow my request,” Kevin whispered in Desi’s ear with a warning tone. “Remember this, Desi, I don’t like to joke around.”
Desi suddenly felt a chill down her spine at Kevin’s sinister tone. Before Desi could say anything in response, Kevin emphasized his reminder.
“Come to the meeting room on the second floor to meet me. If you’re not there in ten minutes, I’ll show you the appropriate consequences.”
After speaking, Kevin turned around and left. Being near Desi for too long could arouse suspicions from some nosy people, and it could lead to many problems. Kevin himself wanted to make his relationship with Desi public for the whole world. However, Kevin was a thoughtful person who couldn’t act recklessly without considering the consequences. A scandal could ruin Kevin’s future, and his family would also be affected by it.
Desi watched Kevin’s back as he walked away, feeling uneasy and scared. Desi understood Kevin’s nature; he was not a person who would only speak empty words. That was why, after a moment of panic, Desi decided to follow Kevin’s request. Taking advantage of no one paying attention to her, Desi cautiously left the hall.
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After meeting with some important partners, Ansel felt tired and wanted to find some space to relax. As he was leaving the party, Ansel’s mother approached him, expressing her concern about not seeing Desi around. Just a moment ago, she had seen Desi chatting with some guests, but then she disappeared without a trace.
“Ansel, have you seen Desi anywhere?” Ansel’s mother asked anxiously.
“I haven’t seen her. Is something wrong that’s making you worried?” Ansel replied.
“It’s almost time for today’s main event, but suddenly Desi is nowhere to be found. Her mother is also very worried.”
Seeing his mother’s anxious face, Ansel smiled and said, “Stay calm. I’ll go find Desi.”
“Then hurry up,” Ansel’s mother urged. “If you find Desi, quickly bring her back here.”
Ansel nodded and left the hall.
Ansel walked along the corridor, trying to see if he could find Desi. Since his goal was to find someone, Ansel decided not to use the elevator. Instead, he used the stairs to go up to the next floor. Ansel thought that Desi might seek privacy in the area near the emergency exit. Following his intuition, Ansel headed in the direction where he thought he would find Desi. And his intuition was right, as Ansel found himself in the right place.
As he passed by the main meeting room of the creative department, Ansel had to stop when he heard Desi’s angry voice coming from inside the room.
“Just stop it. Don’t talk nonsense anymore.”
Ansel was about to call out to her but hesitated when he heard the next voice, that of a man.
“What I’m saying is all true. Desi, think carefully about it.”
Ansel decided to keep quiet and listen to this suspicious conversation.