Crushed And Bond

Chapter 6: Unexpected Encounters

With a subtle roll of her eyes at Jungkook's mocking words, Lalisa gracefully brushed past him and entered the venue, her heels clicking against the polished marble floors with each confident step. The Seoul Convention Center greeted her with its breathtaking beauty, bathed in the soft glow of myriad crystal chandeliers and adorned with elaborate floral arrangements that exuded an air of opulence and elegance. Lalisa couldn't help but marvel at the sheer grandeur of the surroundings as she navigated her way through the bustling crowd towards her designated seat.

As Lalisa settled into her chair, the atmosphere hummed with anticipation, the energy of the room palpable and electrifying. Guests mingled and exchanged pleasantries, their laughter and chatter filling the air with a vibrant buzz of excitement. Lalisa took a moment to soak it all in, allowing herself to be swept away by the electric atmosphere of the grand ballroom.

Minutes passed in a whirlwind of anticipation, each passing moment bringing the ceremony closer to its pinnacle. Suddenly, the room fell silent as Jungkook made his entrance, a subtle smirk playing at the corners of his lips as his gaze locked onto Lalisa's. He moved with effortless grace, his presence commanding attention as he made his way towards his seat, which just happened to be one row ahead of Lalisa's. Their proximity was impossible to ignore, the tension between them simmering just beneath the surface.

As the evening unfolded, the award ceremony kicked off in earnest with the MC's spirited introduction, setting the stage for the festivities to come. Each category was announced with fanfare, deserving recipients taking the stage to accept their well-deserved accolades amidst thunderous applause and cheers of admiration.

Lalisa watched with bated breath as the evening progressed, her heart pounding with anticipation as the ceremony drew closer to the moment of truth. With each passing award, the tension in the room seemed to mount, anticipation building to a fever pitch as the crowd eagerly awaited the announcement of the Entrepreneurship of the Year award.

Finally, the time came for the coveted award to be revealed, the MC's voice booming over the speakers with unwavering authority. "And now, for the moment you've all been waiting for," he declared, his words echoing through the grand ballroom. "The winner of this year's Entrepreneurship of the Year award is none other than Lalisa Manoban, CEO of Talix Pharmaceuticals!"

A wave of applause erupted through the crowd as Lalisa's name was announced, the sound of it echoing against the walls of the cavernous venue. Lalisa's heart soared with pride and excitement, her cheeks flushed with a mixture of emotion as she rose from her seat to make her way to the stage to accept her well-deserved accolade.

But along with the loud applause, few murmurs were heard in the room.

"What, she is back!"

"I thought she won't even have the courage to show her face here after what happened 7 years ago."

"She was a pathetic surgeon, pushing her patient to the verge of death."

"Tell me about it, From medical to business, she has quite a bit of guts to do so."

Lalisa ignored the comments and approached the stage,but as she did so she couldn't shake the feeling of apprehension that gnawed at her insides. She couldn't help but wonder what the night had in store for her, especially with Jungkook's presence looming large in the room. As she prepared to take the stage, her mind raced with a million thoughts, her heart pounding with anticipation of what was to come.

But to her surprise, it was Jungkook himself who was called upon to hand her the award, his expression unreadable as their eyes met across the room. As Lalisa approached the stage, she couldn't help but wonder what the night had in store for them both.