Giselle looked suspiciously at Celine, who had been silent. She seemed to be enjoying their trip to a luxury hotel in the city center. Was there any connection with their conversation two days ago? Giselle's head suddenly displayed a memory of small talk about the party she was about to attend.
"I didn't expect to get an invitation like this," Giselle said happily as she came to tell Celine about the event they had to attend. Celine, meanwhile, gave her a quick glance and chuckled. "You don't look happy. What's wrong?"
Celine immediately pushed away the disappointment on her face. In exchange for a big smile and a tight hug to her best friend. "How can I be unhappy? I'm pouting because I'm confused, we rarely attend events like this. You know, we're different from businessmen and their flock. They mostly mix with high-ranking officials and yes... you know what? There's a lot of infidelity going on there."
Giselle slightly tried to break away but unfortunately, Celine knew best to make Giselle accept her treatment. "You are. don't you feel, you're getting heavier?"
"Yes, is it?" Celine looked at Giselle in disbelief. She also watched her body in a close scan. Examining every curve of her body wrapped in a loose T-shirt and hotpants. They had nothing to do after such a hectic work schedule. Unfortunately, Sula and Ruby could not join them yet. Celine's other two friends still had to finish the rest of their work in another city.
"I guess nothing has changed about my body."
Giselle giggled amusedly. "I thought you weren't that gullible."
"Damn it!" Celine chuckled in annoyance. She chose to sit on the sofa where in front of her, a table full of snacks was scattered. Without Ruby, the packaged snacks would accompany her. Ruby usually made a variety of delicious snacks that had healthy sugar or fat content. Between the two of them, neither was an expert in the kitchen. Rather than have Giselle's kitchen messed up because of them, they decided to buy instant snacks.
After all... Brina wasn't there. They were free to eat whatever they liked.
"But I really didn't expect us to come there." Giselle returned to the subject that had been paused earlier. She still couldn't understand how Justin could ask them to attend an event that had nothing to do with them.
Indeed, Giselle and other SEO models were often asked by Justin to attend certain banquets or parties. But most of the invitations, and the benefits of their attendance, were promotional and counterproductive to new partnerships. Or like when Giselle attended a rare jewelry auction that Justin requested. That still made sense to her. But now?
"I think there's something Justin wants to confirm." Celine shrugged. She picked up one of the cans of soda and started savoring the contents. Also a packet of Sula's favorite potato chips. Knowing Sula who loved to eat potatoes; no matter what kind of preparation, Celine was getting used to it. And the taste wasn't bad either.
"Maybe." Giselle chose to recline comfortably on the sofa, turned on the TV and changed many channels to find a movie she liked. Slightly ignoring Celine who left her, opened the balcony door and let the rather strong breeze blow around the lounge. Giselle's spacious apartment once again became the gathering place for the four pillars of SEO. And most of them felt comfortable living there.
Even though each of them also has their own residence. maybe because of their backgrounds that not many people know, making them strengthen each other when together. Without realizing it, the bond between them is much stronger than other types of friendship. Even so, the four of them were enough to make Justin dizzy.
Meanwhile, Celine who let the wind ruffle her hair continued to enjoy the soda in her hand. The blue expanse of the sky this afternoon was so bright, cloudy, and delivered a wind that was quite hot but still tolerable to the skin. Warming the body after a few months of winter made most Centralia residents reluctant to leave the house.
His cell phone vibrated softly in his pants pocket, making him reach lazily but once he saw the message on the screen, he hurried to open it.
Mr. Jody Evans:
I'm enclosing a guest invitation to the opening party of the new Holdam branch. I wonder why you wanted it? But since you promised me a special night, I'm fine with coming with the old lady that night. I hope to talk to you there, even if it's for a short time, it would be much appreciated. Your Man.
Celine rolled her eyes in annoyance. What did he say? Your Man? You Ass! That damn old fart! But without him, Celine wouldn't have gotten the file that she was now really interested in. There were so many influential officials who confirmed her arrival. Including...
A faint smirk appeared at the corner of Celine's lips. her eyes did not let go of one name that she would never forget, what they had done to her life in the past years of pain.
"It's time for me to move," she said as she pocketed her cell phone. After replying to a message that he actually disgusted typing every word on it. But what the hell, at least the old man gave her important information.
"Celine, Irena has brought some dresses for us," Giselle said with a squeal of delight. Not only Giselle's voice was now heard but also Justin's most loyal assistant; Irena.
"Okay." Celine immediately approached Giselle while teasing Irena. For her, SEO was a new family. One that she thought she could give a little trust that was once broken by circumstances. hopefully, the old story that she did not want to live anymore, would not be repeated. Although what he is going to do now, it is certain that if he takes the wrong step, it is not impossible for him to fall again.
Even worse than a collapse.
***
"This party makes me feel small," Giselle said while whispering to Celine who looked relaxed. At the party, which was held in the fifth floor hall of the Alden Hotel, there was not a single journalist. This private invitation was full of business elements and interests above interests.
To enter this area alone, in addition to several checks, there are also other confirmations regarding the purpose and purpose of this party.
Celine glanced at the figure of her best friend who looked upset but was covered by a faint smile. Making Giselle as stunning as ever. And Celine could confirm, their arrival also attracted attention even though it was overlapped with other whispers.
"Take it easy. We're just doing what Justin asked." Celine patted Giselle's shoulder lightly. "Come on, let's go see the Ambassador of Dhubai. Justin really wants us to talk to him."
Giselle chose to follow Celine's lead. Occasionally replying to greetings that were directed at her and sometimes stopping just to make small talk with people she recognized.
Unlike Celine, who remembered her past. The time when she was introduced as the only daughter of Jeffry Langham. Unfortunately, the period that she thought was fun ended after what happened to her parents. Even he who was pushed aside without caring, how his heart hurt.
"You go ahead, Celine," Giselle said in a half-whisper. She could not leave the Centralia official who invited her to speak. It would be rude of Giselle to walk away while they were talking about a project Giselle was going to work on. Justin had told her about it, so she more or less knew what to do.
"Okay." Celine didn't mind, so she walked away with graceful steps. Her eyes had already caught the figure she was about to walk up to and talk to. But before that happened ... the person she was aiming for was right at a distance that she could stare at intently.
The corner of her lips lifted. Her eyes stared at the man who seemed to be talking seriously with another guest, without pause. It was as if his wait ended today. And as if he knew that someone was watching, the man turned his head to follow his feeling; directing his gaze at Celine.
There was a split second for the man to freeze in disbelief at what he saw.
"Celine?"
"Long time no see, Jacob." Celine smiled as sweet as honey. Her hand covered in a thin lace glove stretched out without hesitation. "I thought you didn't recognize me."
Celine knew that Jacob did not take his eyes off her. Starting from the moment dinner was served, as well as the few times Celine responded to the conversation that took place there. which mostly revolved around political issues and what was happening in society."Your meal could be cold, Jacob," Celine said as she wiped the corner of her lips with the sauce. "Is tonight's banquet chef not to your taste?"Jacob laughed softly. "No, no. I like the preparations from Chef Arnold's cold hands. Everything tasted just right."Celine nodded briefly. Her eyes unintentionally found the man who had been bothering her in the past few days through messages that she found disgusting. Jody Varens. The man smiled and waved, looking excited and excited when he saw Celine not far from him. They were only one table away and could be approached easily. Around the old man, there was no wife."No wonder," he muttered between the smiles he could manage to maintain his image. "Maya must have met several peo
“Who did you meet earlier?” asked Giselle as soon as they got into the car. Ever since the departure of her best friend, who left in a rather suspicious manner, Giselle had not stopped worrying. Crimes can happen anywhere, right? Especially considering Celine's rising name. Crime is not only about physical harm, but also mental harm and threats.Although it can be dealt with immediately. Justin wouldn't stay silent if it happened between them.Celine turned her head but then chuckled as she leaned back. “Are you having fun?”Giselle frowned. “You're this, ask me what and answer me what. I need answers from you. You have me worried.”“I'm not going anywhere. I'm just sitting in the cafe provided by Hotel Alden anyway.”Giselle still did not accept Celine's answer just now. “You know what my question means.”“Just meeting an old friend.” Celine adjusted her seat again. &ld
Giselle's apartment was different from the one she lived in, but you know, Celine didn't care and had no envy. It was more than enough what Justin gave her. After all, she enjoyed the night living in this apartment that could be considered luxurious. Giselle's taste does give the impression of luxury as well as elegance, exactly what Justin has built for his image.Also this apartment was often used as a place to share their latest activities on social media-with the approval of SEO management of course. not just randomly they could post something without the agency knowing.“Are you sure you don't want to go to bed yet?” asked Giselle once again. her nightgown had been replaced with much more comfortable pajamas. Her face had also worn off the make-up that had been quite glamorous. Her hair, which had been in a high ponytail to match the dress she was wearing, was already down. although it was a bit messy but it seemed Giselle didn't really care anymore.
Ever since she was under the umbrella that Justin had opened wide for her, one habit Celine had picked up. but this only applied to other people. especially when that person had certain intentions for her. Which is clear, Celine will not let her time and herself meet for nothing. And one thing was for sure, she didn't like waiting. Instead, she delays the time to meet; with many reasons that she can come up with.Who doesn't know Celine? Busy and conflicting schedules are the most plausible reasons to postpone the meeting she has to go to. Without the SEO flag of course, because most of the meetings were for her personal interests.Including meeting with Jody Varens.“For the last time,” Celine muttered with a faint grin. Her white Porche was already gliding smoothly into the lobby area. At the Mandari Hotel, there was a restaurant that was their meeting place. fortunately, this afternoon there was no schedule that Celine had to go to. Except for ton
“I didn't expect you to pick me up.” Celine looked at the well-built man with a look of disbelief. Her phone rang just as the elevator doors opened, letting her know that he was in the lobby waiting for her.“Justin asked me to make sure you weren't late for your flight tonight.” The man looked at Celine intently. The girl's look was still the same; a little haughty and seemingly unapproachable. But once she got to know her better, Celine was not unlike Giselle who was too spoiled and when she sulked, the world came crashing down.“I won't be late,” Celine grumbled unacceptably. “Don't you have a job anyway? Supervising the training for the SEO juniors?”“If I could do it, I would have done it earlier.” Nico's hand extended to Celine who looked back at him confused. “Your bags and luggage, let me carry them.”“Gosh, that's not necessary.” Celine laughed. “Come on, I'
Jacob. D :I didn't expect to get your cell phone number, Celine. It's like getting a treasure, you know. Sounds like an exaggeration but I don't think so. By the way, are you still in Yazeran? Your agency told me that you're still engaged in cooperation there. I arrive in Yazeran tomorrow morning, I have something to take care of in the Yuen Peninsula. Can we meet? If so, I'll arrange for a driver to pick you up.The message came in while Celine was still doing some photo shoots. This was followed by a short interview for an exclusive magazine spread featuring the product she was advertising. Karen, the assistant who was asked to accompany Celine, only glanced at the message and put it back into Celine's bag.Celine's time in Yazeran was drawing to a close and there were no significant obstacles. Celine was very easy to work with. Maybe it was because she wasn't joined by her best friend, so she was a bit professional. But if the four pillars of S
Jacob was amazed, damn it wasn't just him who couldn't take his eyes anywhere else but at the figure of the woman who was descending the stairs. Her flowing black hair fell perfectly on her head, not to mention the additional accessories that matched the clothes she wore. Yazeran is rich in color but the choice of gold and red are two things that characterize luxury. Plus Celine's body shape is beautifully sculpted, showing curves that are seductive but graceful at the same time.Indeed, a super model like Celine Princessa is a magnet for many people, both men and women.“Celine is really outrageous,” Jacob cursed while putting down his wine carelessly. He stood up and got rid of some people who were suddenly in the way. Wanting to look further, Celine's figure suddenly became the center of attention.Coinciding with Jacob's attempt to be at arm's length, Celine smiled at him. It was very thin, but it made Jacob's heart skip a beat.“Am
“I'm surprised at the nickname that people have for him. What's the word? Successful young businessman? Handsome? Charismatic? Tsk!” Jody chuckled in annoyance. “He's a new player in the business in Centralia, just lucky to be asked to continue the movement of the luxurious Hotel Alden although I must admit, since being managed by Bryan, Hotel Alden has been on top. Besides being famous for its facilities and privacy concerns, the Alden is also spreading its wings far and wide. I heard that he is currently handling a reclamation project to create a floating resort on Hondu Beach. Do you know?”“I've never been there. But I heard that Hondu Beach is the third most beautiful beach in the world?”“Yes, you're right, dear.” Jody smiled meaningfully. “You want to visit there with me?”Celine replied with a faint smile. She was still not done listening to all the information about the new Desmond that she did