chapter47 Social event

when it comes to dressing to impress, Grace has mastered the art of looking her best. but since her date isn't the type for excessive display of snobby glamorous, she decided to turn down her glamour by just a nudge.

she is dressed in a sparkly black -one sleeved gown that hugs her curves perfectly. her hair made into a beautiful up -do and makeup done to perfection by none other than Maya Xin. it took over two hours to get ready and it was totally worth it. she is looking gorgeous.

when Grace and Lucas entered the hall, all eyes were on them. literally. but who could blame them Grace's gorgeous combined with Lucas's stunning, has the ability to blow minds. Lucas is wearing the usual black Tuxs and a white dress shirt but he still manage to look effortlessly breathtaking.

but as far as the charity event goes, there have been no mention of the animals the organization is trying to save and not because the organization is a fraud. Grace has met the founder of Wildlove charities, Alice Wong and her husband Ed a couple of times and she can honestly say that the couple loves animals. a lot. years must have taught them that these multi -millionaires and billionaires in attending who call themselves 'cheerful givers' are just here to show off and have no interest in there cause. so why waste their breath explaining. the logical simple, they need the money to fund and protect wildlife reserves on these rich snobs has a ton of money to mindlessly throw away.

all these social events are this same. a bunch of high ranking and influential people trying to prove to themselves and to others that they are irrelevant. in what people are starting to call the 'show off' game.

the show off game started over 50 years ago when the industrial and technological rush began. the monarchs at that time willingly stepped down from power and then vanished into thin air and with the influx of technological advancements, citizens began to build up factories and industries, firms and companies. not without its struggles.

the struggle for wealth was so much at that time. it became a blood bath. most people ran to the shady crime underworld for help and protection while the few who were already wealthy beforehand like her grandfather, manage to stay afloat.

although the craze to obtain wealth has been watered down, people still moving need to identify then self as the top of wealth's food chain. hence, the show off game.

'bloody rich brats' grace scoffed internally. she can't and won't deny the fact that she is also a rich brat but, if there's one thing a rich brat despise the most that would be, a fellow rich brat. did might smile and greet as friends but in this world of fake snobby people, trust no one. and then there is Lucas freakin Lin.

he might be insanely rich but he is neither snobby nor a brat. in all the years she has watched him. like a creep. she has come to notice that Lucas isn't interested in this kind of things he even bored most of the time

(sigh) 'he is so dreamy'

"Grace?"

"hmmn?"

" you zoned out for a while there"

"I'm sorry, I was just thinking about some stuff

" a penny for your thoughts?"

" I don't think this is your kind of scene. the mindless standing around, robbing of elbows and what not. you are already at the top of the 'food chain' then why are you almost always present at this kind of events"

Lucas didn't bother to greet people. he took her to sit at a corner by the food display. it defeated the aim of being in the event entirely.

"it's all thanks to my mom" Grace saddened at the mention of word mom but quickly cheered up. " ever since I turned twenty one, my mom would always push me to come to these events. something about meeting my father at this type of events"

" really? your parents must really love each other"

"ehm, my mom love my father but my father is a major jerk" while speaking about his father, Lucas eyes held not so positive emotions "what about you? you seem to thrive in these kind of environments"

" I don't know if you noticed but we live in a step on be stepped on society. call me petty but I honestly enjoy stepping on my enemies" Grace shrugged

"wow.. you are terrible" Lucas chuckled

"yep. call me Grace the terrible" they both shared a laugh " let's see this corner and go mingle" "

are you going to teach me how to step on my enemies?" Lucas joked

"definitely"

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they started by greeting the whole mister and missus wall and a few reputable elders some business partner and dignitaries. some of them were decent enough to have simple conversation with, and others were being full blown brats.

a good example is there a brief conversation with a group of brats. two men and three women the youngest among them would still be at least five years older than Grace but regardless of the age or size. brats will always be brats.

"so the rumors are true you stole Jasmine's fiancee. and you are parading him about. you are quite shameless." the shortest among them said with a smirk. clearly trying to pick a fight.

"and who might you people be?" Grace seriously doesn't know they are but, being asked that a question like that, in that kind of way, in a place like this is humiliating. imagine being told you are not high class enough in the midst of high class people especially when you really, really think you are as high class as everyone else or even better. these people are making her date feel uncomfortable and she isn't about to let them go Scot free.

"my name is Cordelia Chan" Grace was careful not to let her recognition show on face. she not know this cordillera girl but she is familiar with the Chans, the Chans owns a rivaling construction company

"never heard of you. doesn't ring a bell" grace shrugged "if you don't mind I have important people to talk to" she dragged her date away from the clearly humiliated bunch. Lucas was obviously trying and failing to hide his discomfort.

" being around.. people and confrontations like this, get me worked up but you were holding your own pretty steady" Lucas said.

" I'm sorry. I shouldn't have paraded you like that when you were feeling uncomfortable"

"it's okay, I actually found the interaction quite fascinating"

"are some kind of human behavior psychologist?" Grace teased. Lucas responded with a hearty laugh "why don't we go back to the food display and try out their weird finger food"

"sounds grea..." a familiar voice interrupted Lucas

"Mr Lin, you are here and with Miss Grace no less" that voice has Grace turning around so fast, she had a whiplash.

"hello Mr and Mrs Xin" Grace calm voice dripping with venom.