Manoban's Devastating Kiss | JenLisa [✓]

Chapter 8

"This is absurd," I exclaimed in shock as I stared at the crowd of reporters gathered around the hotel where the function would be held.

I glanced at one reporter in front of us who was broadcasting the situation live.

"As you can see," She turned and gestured to the hotel. "We are outside the Primrose Hotel where the big event is happening. Today is the 35th anniversary of the ATC and most importantly," She squealed. "today is the day Lisa Manoban is going to introduce the love of his life to the world!"

"You've got to be kidding me," Nayeon snapped. "They're here to see the fiancée."

"Obviously." I sighed in frustration.

"I know you all have been eagerly waiting for this day," The reporter continued to speak. "But you don't have to anymore because today is the day and we, SBS are going to do a live coverage tonight!"

"My gosh, can we go inside?" Nayeon asked. "I think I'm gonna have a headache seeing all these camera flashes."

We were standing near a lamp post watching the cameramen take endless photos of the celebrities and the business tycoons that were walking on the red carpet.

"We'll use that door," Jackson jerked his chin towards a side entrance of the hotel.

"Good idea," I held my black gown up and walked over the grass to the side entrance.

We steered our way through the rest of the employees who had decided to enter from the entrance and reached the banquet hall.

And the banquet hall was marvelous. The ceiling of it was nearly twenty feet high and up there hung a massive chandelier that illuminated the entire hall with a shimmering gold. Vases of red roses were placed on top of short white columns adding a floral color to the function.

"Wow!" I thought Nayeon was commenting on the decorations but when I looked at her, I realized she was looking at all the men in tuxedo. "Men look hot in tux."

"I'm gonna get a drink," Jackson marched towards one of the waiters and grabbed a champagne for himself.

"I need a drink too-"

Someone tapped on the mic and we turned to find our VP standing on a dais. She smiled before starting to speak. "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you all for being here with us today. We're very pleased to have all of you joining with us to proudly celebrate 35 years of ATC."

"Don't tell me she's giving the welcome speech?" Nayeon hissed next to me.

"Anyone need ear plugs?" Sehun went around asking people.

"I need one," Jackson raised a finger up and Sehun gave it to him. Then he plugged it into his ears, tuning out VP's voice.

"Wow, we really hate her don't we?" I chuckled and shook my head in dismay.

I scanned our surroundings and noticed many popular faces. Business tycoons, actors and actresses, politicians, our board of directors. All were talking in groups, standing around cocktail tables, wearing the most expensive clothes in all of New York.

And at the far end of the hall I spotted Lisa, talking to a group of people. His face was angled away from me but I could see his long lashes, his soft lips, his prominent jaw, the strength of his arms beneath that black suit he wore. He was the perfect Adonis.

And I found myself blushing hard. My God, what's wrong with me? Perhaps I share the same weakness Nayeon has for some handsome men.

"He's here!" Nayeon squealed.

"Who?" I asked, coming out of my daze.

"Our crush," She pointed to a blonde man across the room and it took me several seconds to recognize him. It was the 28 year old MD of Vanguard Investment bank.