In the morning at five am, Faith arrived at the Eastern country, city Orlenna. At the airport, various people are presented to welcome him. People are more than fifty ages and a few forty- and thirty-five-years age are there. Not a single young person. As the successful country from West side there are various young people with him all below 30 years of age. The younger the generation in business field the more prosperous the era will be. This kind of statistic criteria are important to level an industry.
"Welcome to the Eastern Country. It's a pleasure to have you as our guest Mr. Faith."
Said a middle-aged man. He slightly bowed to shake hands with Faith. The society never treats people on the base of the age but in the basis of the talents. So, receiving a bow from the elder is nothing serious.
Shaking hands with him, Faith greeted him with no special emotion but respective words, "Pleasure is mine." He smiled and nodded, "Every time I wish to visit the Eastern country, there were countless works at the West, so I was unable to attend. But this time I have come especially here together with some business. I hope to have a pleasant time here." George rolled his eyes behind his dark shade. He does come for a work, but it is not related to business at all. He is here for a lady who has just shone her light.
Despite his sarcastic thoughts he indifferently smiled at others for formalities. Nodding toward each other they head toward the hotel destination. The party is from 10. Am. There is plenty of time for the party. So, they headed at a slow pace. Along the way, they discuss various businesses fields between western and eastern countries. As the car rolled towards its destination, the sun rose and shone over the Orlenna city.
Boyle is super thrilled because Faith, whom she admires a lot, is coming. She got the news about his arrival from her pals. Boyle, now twenty-eight, is super famous actress known as the movie queen. Her company invited her to a party. Her acting has become incredibly popular lately, spreading her charm everywhere. She always aimed for this impact on everyone. Amber's whole family, including her, got invited too. They're all excited about the idea of Boyle and Faith getting married. This family might be a bit unusual. The Amber Villa has been quiet since the old lady passed away and the eldest son Vernon Amber left and doesn't seem keen to returning to the east. Stanton isn't eager to welcome him back, but many still ask about Vernon, as he was the one remaining here for old lady and the family the most.
Unlike the lively Ambers, the Browns prefer tranquility, Rose, a calm individual, feels enthusiastic about meeting new people. However, despite knowing that Faith has arrived, she understands her limitations and chooses not to meet him, opting instead to engage with her other business partners instead. Having experienced the disappointment of aiming high and falling low in the past, Rose holds this lesson close to heart. All these influential figures, each wrapped up in their own thoughts, are making their way to the party. The party is set at 'Fragrance Grace' renowned as the most extravagant venue for any organizations' events. The opulent decor features red and white roses adoring the sides of the stairs, while the floors shimmer elegantly with white marble. The place emanates exceptional beauty. One can observe the staff bustling around, meticulously coordinating every detail of the decoration, from the choice of flowers to the carpet, aiming to captivate the audience attention. This encapsulates the true essence of the media's game, where they strive for attention-grabbing news and profits.
At 9:45 AM, as most attendees had already arrived, a white car rolled up and halted, drawing everyone's attention. Out stepped Boyle Amber, dressed exquisitely in a stunning red evening gown, the slit down the side adding a touch of allure to her ensemble. Her arrival was met with exclamations of her name from the crowd. Boyle exuded confidence, her red attire complementing her flawless complexion, her and sleek black hair that gracefully framed her neck. As she headed towards the reception, her captivating beauty held the gaze of many, leaving numerous men unable to avert their eyes. Amidst the admirers, some women cast judgmental glances, muttering about the choice of dress not being suitable for a business gathering, labeling her in harsh terms. It was indeed revealing but not that much to be criticized. Despite the varies reactions, Boyle confidently continued, her striking appearance leaving a lasting impression. Following her, the arrival and departure of her parents added an air of extravagance of the affair.
As the quiet street welcomed the arrival of an expensive, sleek black car, heads turned and conversation hushed, all eyes fixed on the elegant figure emerging from within. A woman of striking beauty graced the scene, clad in a flowing lavender gown that enveloped her slender frame in a single hue, its uninterrupted lines enhancing her regal presence. Taller than Boyle and possessing a slender figure that exuded the aura of a model, she emanated an air of refined elegance that held the attention of all who beheld her. Her attire, a stark contrast against her fair, porcelain-like complexion and delicate hands, allowed her golden hair to cascade freely, framing her serene blue eyes and accentuating her charmingly sweet cherry-colored lips. Rose Browns, a non-actress, stood as the epitome of natural beauty, effortlessly captivating the onlookers with her simple yet mesmerizing appearance, a living testament to the profound impact simplicity can hold.
After her arrival, a brief moment of silence swept through the crowd, only broken by the sound of collective breaths as all eyes fixed upon her. Then, the eruption of camera flashes was quickly followed by a resounding cheer that echoed through the air. In the blink of an eye, her vigilant bodyguards emerged from the car, initially rendering the onlookers speechless, but their presence swiftly faded into the background, forgotten amidst the allure of Rose's captivating persona. Among the assembly of noble young men and women, there was unanimous admiration for Rose. Known for maintaining reserved demeanor, she purposefully kept her distance from most individuals, devoid of any intention to seduce or charm those around her. Many in attendance had yet to encounter Rose in person, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to her enigmatic reputation.
"Hii, Miss Rose Brown how are you feeling toady? What are your thoughts about this venue? Are you excited about being here? I've noticed you don't attend these types of parties often, is there a reason for that?" A reporter asked in an enthusiastic, experience and mature manner.
Rose heart the question and turned her head, catching sight of an adorable an irresistibly charming aura with her rosy, fluffy cheeks. Grinning warmly, she expressed, "This place looks really nice. I've never been here before, so I'm not entirely sure what to expect, but it seems like today's going to be a lot of fun. I can see some important people arriving, so I should head to the party now. Thank you, sweetheart, for asking me." She looked gently, when she noticed the reporter's serious expression. "You're such a cutie," she remarked affectionately patted the girl's hair.
Her appearance exuded innocence to the extent that many find it easy to imagine her as a naive girl handling business
deal. However, those who've had the opportunity to work closely with her have a deeper understanding. Despite her gentle expression, her demeanor has the uncanny ability to instill a sense of intense pressure, causing individuals to perspire profusely in her presence.
The journalist, in a spontaneous moment, absentmindedly brushed her hand against her head, her eyes lightning up with genuine joy, which made her even more endearing in appearance. Following Rose's comment, all attention shifted towards the journalist, whose petite stature and charming demeanor prompted some to engage her in conversation. With effortless ease, she exchanged natural banter, welcoming other guests. Rose, known for her aloofness, surprised everyone by talking with the journalist, an event bound to make waves in the news headlines.
Faith in the car, noticed George engrossed in watching Rose's video, his intense focus causing a discomfort he couldn't quite pinpoint. Abruptly, he took the tablet from him and shot a disdainful glare in his direction. With an icy tone, he expressed his dissatisfaction, "I thought you'd be doing this for at least half a day. This is not allowed to do."
George was absentmindedly studying Rose's face, trying to discern whether she had undergone any plastic surgery, all because of her flawlessness. Little did he expect his boss would become so irate over his unintentional scrutiny. Internally, he found the situation amusing and wanted to burst out laughing, yet he refrained from doing so out of fear of offending his boss further.
Faith appeared in a striking black suit, exuding a captivating handsomeness that drew attention from all around. Cameras clicked incessantly as people clamored for interviews, but he gracefully declined each one. His magnetic presence caused both men and women to admire him openly, their gazes lingering in fascination. In a world where acceptance of diverse sexual orientations is prevalent, Faith greeted everyone with a composed demeanor, though his aura seemed distant as he strode purposefully towards the hall.
Once inside, his eyes swept the room, a faint hint of irritation flickering within as he searched in vain for her familiar figure. Dismissing the fleeting frustration, he maintained his composure under the collective gaze fixed upon him. Amidst the crowd's scrutiny, Rose, seemingly oblivious to the grand entrance, was preoccupied instructing her bodyguard to fetch a milkshake. Had Faith known the reason for her absence during his important arrival, the bubbling anger might have evoked a laugh from him.
Right now, in the grand and magnificent hall, there are many dignified people gathered. Among them, you can spot individuals of varying appearances, from those considered beautiful to those overweight. Notably, only a handful of attendees are without companions, and among them comes Rose. Her parents stand alongside the older members of the gathering, including Faith. These individuals have been part of this exclusive meeting that hasn't welcomed any new members for a whole ten years. Sadly, the Amber family is absent from this assembly, having lost their spot a few years back due to the problem in internal structure a financial problem of the company. This occurrence was the most embarrassing incident to have occurred in all these years.
Along with George, Faith learned about her parents. He spotted her parents and sat at the most elite seat. He could clearly see the traits which Rose has inherited, a beautiful combination of her eyes and hair. He was about to get distracted, yet the next moment he saw them feeling his gaze, thus he had to look away and snap out of it.
Today's meeting is solely based on the lower classes' problems. Making proper use of them is the reason why they gathered here. The envoys from the south and north sitting at the other side facing the East and West envoys. They started the conversation about the most depleted places. The development of the nations is becoming more privatized, and the duty has fallen in their hands. These envoys are to make changes in their respective areas. Every year this meeting would be led by the senior of west but this time Faith himself is present in this meeting. So, without a doubt this time is very important.
Faith observed the subject and immediately pointed out, "Eastern region remains underdeveloped even today. The condition in the South and North country are significantly worse in comparison to the East. It's likely that the survey was conducted in those areas. Could you share your thoughts and concerns? This way, we can better understand the issue at hand and work together towards finding effective solutions."
The noise began with different reasons tossed around: some blamed funding, other pointed at geographical challenges, and few admitted their inability to handle it. They weren't expecting him to show up today, hence the lack of preparedness, However, Faith didn't need to know that. Even though he didn't arrive, they should've shared the survey with his representatives. He scanned the crowd, then sternly remarked. "If you don't have something factual to contribute, keep quiet. Not surveying doesn't qualify you to speak. Only those knowledgeable should share. Everyone's time matters here."
Few dared to say, " We are trying our best but there are still problems that are hard to deal with." Faith added with disdain, "Really, yet to me, it appears that you all are neglecting your duties and not fulfilling your responsibilities adequately." The funding would definitely be short cause of middleman corrupting with it. Geographical location is a little complicated yet the planned made for them is all passed by various renown groups. Nevertheless, people's greed and incapability won't change by this.
Leo shook his head, unlike others who are making excuses, he said. " That's right, Mr. Faith. It is the case. Governments are trying to achieve full development but are unable to. Private companies after all only see the money. Nothing is good at these counties. So, we do have something to say." Catherine added with a heavy sigh, sharing her collected data to others on the projector, "People of upperclassmen are progressing too fast that the people of the lower class are unable to keep up with the upper one. Last year also there are many died because of feminine because the help arrived late and many of them could not keep up till then. Only a handful of people left."
Faith's impression developed with some understanding of them. Nodding towards them he said taking a step ahead in today's meeting after so much of unwanted bickering, "So what attempts are made to stop this." Hearing this Leo waved at Jenny to present the presentation.
"We have provided almost everything that we can. We have provided numerous dam and other power facilities as per the plan. But money is nothing if there is no education. So, we have provided some schools, and colleges but not many of them have a mind to study. Some have emerged as good scholars. But some are drug addicts. Because of this, they are unable to keep up with the upper classes even after providing so much of these facilities." said Jenny distributing the files to others. The statistic data are all precise without any errors. The plan seemed to be feasible for the North and South too.
Faith turned to George curious to know who she is, but he heard her introducing herself, "I'm sorry for not introducing myself. I'm the assistant to Miss Rose Browns, daughter of Mrs. and Mr. Browns. The plans we're discussing were devised by the planning groups in collaboration with CEO Rose. In the absence of Mr. Leo's assistant, Tony, I've tasked with presenting in his place." Tony is away for his wife's birthday. Leo gladly gave him day off for few days but forgot about today's event for which is why he had to drag Jenny in this.
Faith suggested with an indifferent look, " Why not invite Miss Rose here? I'm keen on delving deeper into this project. Could we arrange a meeting with your daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Browns?"
"She is not a member of the board, so we didn't allow her." Stated Catherine and Faith nodded in understanding, "It's good that you adhere by rules but for this time I'll let it slide cause the project seems important." There is some uneasiness, but they cannot deny him. Moreover, just meeting would not do any harm right, so they nodded. On the other side, Rose is conversing with her business partners about other plans. She is so much involved in the chat that she did not see Boyle coming with a drink. She talks for a while than heard someone calling her.
George spotted Boyle approaching and quickly stepped forward to intercept any potential confrontation. With a friendly tone, he called out, "Miss Rose Browns." Rose turned, acknowledging his presence with a simple, "Yes?" As George look at her. he felt sudden desire to ask her out on a date. Yet, considering his position and mindful of his boss, he sighed softly, choosing his words carefully, "Mr. Faith and your parents are expecting you in the meeting hall. Allow me to guide you there."
Despite George's relatively soft-spoken words, they carried across the area, capturing the attention of those nearby. Being Faith's assistant meant he naturally drew attention, and many sought his favor, seeing him as a gateway to Faith. He sighed at their gazes and looked at Rose who has clear cold eyes. It made him want to roll back to Faith and had few moments of gossips about this. Rose, devoid of any particular emotion, responded, "Let's go. If they require my presence, it wouldn't be appropriate to keep Mr. Faith waiting. I am, after all, a junior here."
They headed toward the upper hall. After just entering Rose felt an intense gaze fixated on her. In that moment she lifted her head and locked eyes with a remarkably refined and charming man. His captivating presence caused her breath to hitch, momentarily stealing her focus as she felt his piercing gaze directed towards her.