Dinner Banquet {2}

Chapter Two - Dinner Banquet {2}

[Liams POV]

“Is Nora Okay? Thank God they are both safe. Congratulations Laurent.”

On the way to the banquet hall, a sweet voice suddenly sounded in the quiet hallway.

I looked in the direction of the voice and was instantly mesmerized.

A young woman stood with her side facing me, making a phone call. She was pretty. Very pretty.

She was dressed in a chef’s outfit, and by the gods, it was sexy on her.

Her blonde hair flowed down her back, highlighting her perfect curves.

And her eyes were as mesmerizing as her curves.

As the CEO of Roy Enterprise, I was always surrounded by beauties. But this woman was one I hadn't seen before.

Her beauty was intoxicating and one could grow addicted to it.

Not wanting to keep the people in the banquet hall waiting, I quickly walked past the pretty woman while she was still on her call.

Getting to the banquet hall, all eyes turned to me as soon as I stepped in.

Some looked at me in awe and respect, others looked at me with fawning eyes hoping to curry favour.

I responded to those who greeted me with a nod and ignored those who tried to strike up a conversation with me.

I took my seat at the VIP spot with my name at the center table and hoped the banquet would end quickly.

In case you're wondering why, it's because the only thing in my head right now was the striking blonde I had seen some minutes ago.

“Can you believe this? That chef Laurent thinks he's high and mighty just because he's being sought after nowadays.”

A girl seated at the next table suddenly said sharply.

I turned towards her and recognized her as Vivian Osborne, the daughter of the Osborne Empire. The lady currently ruling the social circle of the elites.

I remember her because her father had tried to set me up with her, but unfortunately, I couldn't deal with her pampered and spoiled attitude.

“Most of us really want to try dishes made by Chef Laurent, but unfortunately, he looks down on us.” Vivian Osborne continued.

“Yes, he sent one of his students to take his place. Moreover, the blonde girl who replaced him looked like she was here to seduce men and climb up the ladder.” A girl, probably one of Vivian's usual lackey chimes in.

As the girl spoke, a word caught my attention.

Blonde.

My mind immediately went back to the scene I saw earlier. A pretty blonde in a chef's outfit.

And if I remembered correctly, I heard her say the name Laurent.

It seems my pretty blonde was the one they were talking about.

She was Chef Laurent's student, but from what I saw she did not look like she was here to seduce anyone.

Vivian and her lackey were spouting nonsense again, probably because of jealousy.

They were jealous that the blonde was more beautiful than they were.

Who in the circle didn't know that Vivian hated anyone prettier than her?

“Thats right. I think no one should eat her food. Who knows what she might have put inside?” Vivian said, casually accusing someone and ruining her reputation.

Now nobody would eat the food, not because they doubted the chef's character, but because Vivian said so.

Nobody wanted to be on Vivian Osborne's bad side.

“You're right, Vivian we won't eat.”

“Well said”

I listened as others agreed with Vivian and Vivian continued to smear the blonde's reputation.

When the dishes were finally served, no one moved to touch their food.

They really treated Vivian's words as an emperor's edict.

But, since I had taken a liking to the blonde, I would not allow Vivian's bitchy attitude to win.

I looked at the dishes in front of me and to be fair, they looked amazing.

It was inviting.

I looked around and saw that everyone was indeed tempted by the sight of the dishes, but we're too scared of Vivain.

“Tsk…… spineless fools” I said in a low whisper.

Picking up my fork and knife, I tasted the wagyu beef first and I instantly felt a rush inside me.

It was unbelievable.

All I can say is the dish was amazing.

“Mr. Roy how is the food?” The man seated beside me asked.

“Its great. Very great” I replied.

And that was all it took to get the others eating and as expected they were enjoying the food.

As much as they feared offending Vivian, they feared offending me more.

As the CEO of Roy Enterprise, a word from me could bring down their families and businesses.

Seeing the others eating, Vician looked at me with resentment as she got up and left the hall.

The dinner banquet carried on with endless socializing, business discussion, and contract establishing.

Soon, it was barely ten and I was already bored with the endless discussions.

I decided to leave the dinner party earlier than I normally would, mainly because all I could think about was the pretty blonde.

Before leaving the hotel, I went back to the hallway where I had seen her, hoping to catch a glimpse of her.

Unfortunately, her shadow was not even in sight. It was a futile effort.

I drove my car out of the parking lot and just outside, in front of the hotel was the person I had been thinking of.

She looked frail, dejected, and so alone standing in the cold wind, probably waiting for a taxi.

I parked my car in a dark corner and watched as she waited.

When a taxi came, I watched as she entered and contemplated whether to follow her or not.

Before I could even decide, my hands and feet were already driving the car, following the taxi she had entered up ahead.

The taxi arrived at a club which was bustling with people, evidence of its rich nightlife.

The blonde entered the club and I quickly parked my car before rushing to follow her inside.

When I entered the club, she was the first person I noticed.

Everyone else must have noticed her too since her appearance was striking and it made my blood boil for some reason.

I found a corner to sit and watched as she ordered drink after drink at the bar.