Chapter 473 - Centennial Year Celebration
The Day of the Centennial Year Celebration of the City of Empire had finally come.
The night was filled with joyous sounds coming from the crowd. Many people were strolling around the City Plaza as many exciting events and fun activities were organized.
The beautiful fireworks colored the night sky in the City of Empire. Live music could be heard in the streets. Everyone was having fun, partying.
They also set a large screen in the middle of the plaza for the film viewing. The Big Gala would be recorded live tonight and be broadcasted nationwide.
This was the most awaited event for tonight. Various famous celebrities, prominent families, renowned businessmen were attending the Big Gala organized by the City Council headed by the Mayor.
The Gala would be held in the Empire City Big Dome. The invited guests were already arriving in the venue with their fancy and luxurious clothes.
Men looked dignified with their suits and tuxedos while women looked stunning with their gowns and formal dresses.
Guests were being welcomed and guided by the beautiful usherettes going to their respective tables.
There was a large stage in front where the product showcasing would happen. There were also large screens on both left and right sides of the stage wherein everything that would happen on the stage and inside the venue would be flashed there.
Many reporters swarmed around the big dome, interviewing the big shots that they could spot on.
The happenings in this gala would be the hot news tomorrow.
Everyone was so excited for this gala including the ordinary citizens living in the City of Empire. Aside from seeing the celebrities of the entertainment industry and the fashion world, they also had the chance to win a raffle wherein they would receive products and items from the different big companies who joined the product showcasing.
The Sy family arrived at the venue except for Alveena. She would not attend the Gala as a member of the Sy family but as Andrew's assistant. She would not be sitting at the Sy Corp table but at the table of Heavenly Star Enterprise.
Alveena had already prepared herself for tonight. She would be confessing her feelings for Andrew after this event. Her brother had no idea about this nor even her parents but she didn't care anymore.
She already made up her mind. She would not accept the arranged marriage with Brandon. She had no feelings for him. Andrew was the one who made her feel different emotions. He was the only guy she wanted to be with, not just some random guy.
Alveena and Andrew were already inside the venue even before the Sy Family arrived. Alveena felt relieved that their tables were very far from each other. Her parents must not see her or else, her identity would be revealed.
Aside from confessing her feelings for Andrew, Alveena also planned to tell Andrew the truth regarding her identity. Sooner or later, Andrew would eventually find out about it so it's better that he would learn the truth from her.
Alveena looked so pretty and hot in her red lace sequined backless long elegant mermaid red gown. She couldn't help but smile as she recalled Andrew's baffled expression the moment he laid his eyes on her
Andrew stood frozen in his spot, his gaze just lingered on Alveena's beautiful face moving down her sexy body. Alveena's giggle snapped him back from his deep stupor.
Andrew had to admit that Alveena's looks tonight caught him by surprise. He couldn't take his eyes off her. This was the first time he saw Alveena's most feminine side. He felt like he had to guard her against the scorching eyes of men in the Gala.
Since the moment they arrived at the venue, Andrew didn't leave Alveena's side. The two of them stuck together as if they were inseparable. The other directors from the Heavenly Star Enterprise were also there, talking to Andrew and Alveena.
Meanwhile, at the entrance, the reporters immediately surrounded Clifford Sy. They continued asking him about his rumored girlfriend. His parents were shocked when they heard the series of questions of the reporters.
"Mr. Sy, is your girlfriend attending this Gala too? Where is she?"
"Why didn't you come with your girlfriend tonight?"
"Is she coming tonight as your date?"
Clifford just gave them a meaningful smile but he didn't answer their question. The bodyguards of the Sy Family immediately intervened to send away the reporter and make a path for the Sy Family.
"Hey, son, what is that all about? Are you seeing a girl now? Are you dating someone?" Mrs. Sy asked Clifford expectantly. There was disbelief in her voice.
"Why didn't you tell us? You should have invited her to our house." Mr. Sy sounded enthusiastic as well about that news. Then he turned to his wife. "Why are we not aware of this?"
"Mom, Dad, don't make a fuss about this. You will meet her soon." Clifford simply said, pacifying his curious parents.
They were satisfied when they heard that. The Sy Family just reached their table when they heard another commotion from the reporters in the entrance.
The renowned supermodel, Angelique Rioz also entered the venue. The reporters didn't waste more time questioning her. Just one day before this event, the Heavenly Star enterprise made a statement that they changed their model for the product showcasing event.
They also announced that they would never work and collaborate again with Miss Rioz from that day onwards. They put her on the Blacklist of the company. It created a huge shock to everyone.
Previously, Heavenly Star Enterprise was so proud to announce that Angelique Rioz would be representing their company for the product showcasing but suddenly she got banned for breaching the contract.
"Miss Rioz, what can you say about the banning that the Heavenly Star Enterprise issued against you?"
Angelique just giggled. She found it very funny. "Well, I don't care. They are not the only big company here in the City of Empire."
Even the reporters laughed at her witty response. She was right. There were other top companies there like Sy Corp.
"Do you think Heavenly Star Enterprise had found a replacement for you? Miss Rioz, it seemed that you gave them a headache," One reporter said, jokingly.
Angelique let out another soft giggle. "Hmm. No comment on that. Let's see who will be representing their company."
"There is a hearsay that they chose a rising supermodel who can match you. What can you say about this?"
"Hmm, interesting. Let's see. Rising Supermodel? Oh, Maybe she was one of my apprentices before?" There was a hint of sarcasm in her voice.
In Angelique's mind, no model in the country could match or surpass her. The famous models she knew were still below her level so she was positive that whoever model the Heavenly Star Enterprise had chosen, no one could steal the spotlight from her.
The reporters laughed again because of her statement. Angelique was clearly mocking the Heavenly Star Enterprise as well as the new model who replaced her.
Andrew and Alveena heard Angelique's interview. It was being flashed on the screen.
"Hmm, that b*tch! I want to pull her curly blond hair right now!" Alveena blurted out suddenly.
Andrew let out a husky laugh. "Watch your mouth, Lady. I thought you transformed tonight into a beautiful lady. That word is unladylike." Andrew teased Alveena.
Alveena just pouted her lips after hearing Andrew's remarks.
"Alright, I'll behave. By the way, you are the one who was assigned to choose a model replacement. Who will be our company model tonight?" Alveena asked Andrew curiously.
Andrew leaned over and whispered to her. "That's… a secret!"
Alveena: "..."