Rejection

Few days later, Lees hosted a gathering at their home. 

It was also meant to be a mini celebration to celebrate the award Aera won.

Everyone from the Kim household and Song household attended this small gathering.

Song Ji Hun wished to skip it but his family insisted he come, Hwan convinced him saying he can observe the interaction between Kiaraa and Ian at this gathering.

Therefore, Song Ji Hun too attended it.

After his confession, Ian and Kiaraa didn't meet or talk to each other. 

There was no event or gathering where they could come across each other.

Even Aera's award function wasn't attended by them.

So, Ian was desperate to meet Kiaraa.

After all the guests arrived, they all congratulated Aera and gave her gifts.

Aera politely thanked everyone and accepted their greetings and gifts.

Song Ji Hun too congratulated Aera and gave her a gift, making her day as she didn't expect it.