Black Horse Hotel.

Because of the hotel's homecoming concert, the reception had been changed and decorated to match with the theme. The reception was beautifully decorated to bring out that Mexican feeling in it.

When it was almost time, reporters gathered around the entrance to get their own scoop. This was because there were a lot of restrictions on the media inside the hotel. The only media house that was allowed was 'Today's Newspaper', which Kim Xia was working for.

Soon, the various dignitaries started arriving. Xia was already there to capture the news and make a report. While taking down some few notes, she kept glancing at the door as if looking for someone. She was indeed looking for someone and that was the current CEO of Black Horse Hotel. Till now, she didn't know why she was the only one picked.

Xia was so sure that she didn't know the CEO and had never met him before. She wanted to also ask him a personal question. Why did he particularly choose her? Was it because she was a tomboy as Frederick said?

Her mind was brought back when she heard chaos at the entrance and she turned. She smiled when she saw Alice getting out of her van with Niania. Alice was dressed in a beautiful grey coloured gown and her hair was held neatly behind her with her perfect makeup.

As if sensing the gaze of someone, Alice turned and her eyes met with Xia's. They smiled and bowed their heads at each other. This act surprised the other reporters present. While some scoffed, others just felt that Xia was lucky.

When news of who was to interview the CEO of Black Horse came out, a lot of reporters became angry but there was nothing they could do about it. Even with their mixed feelings of why the CEO would choose a media house that wasn't so popular, they also started to respect Xia more.

Alice posed for a few pictures and answered a few questions that were asked by the reporters before going inside. As she reached the two-way glass door, a reporter suddenly asked a question that made her stiffen.

''Are you dating Mr. JSC, Miss Jun? I heard that the one who was supposed to be the model for the homecoming was Miss Zeya but it was suddenly changed to you at the last minute''

The whole place became silent after the reporter's question. Alice composed herself and turned with a poised smile and said to the reporter.

''Whether I am dating him or not, you wouldn't believe me anyways. You would still go ahead to write an article about how I slept my way into getting this gig. There is someone wrong with your question in the first place, so how do I answer you? Do you have evidence that states that this was initially given to Miss Zeya?''

The reporter's lips quivered but since he was determined to drag her, he answered. 'I do not have evidence but I do have insider news that this was originally for Miss Zeya but you just moved to BB Entertainment and was given this gig as your first work. Don't you think you are being treated with some much respect as compared to Miss Zeya who has been with the company for 5 years? Could this also be because you are backed by your brother in law, Mikael Sun?''

Alice chuckled as she looked at the man. But the moment she opened her mouth to talk, someone beat her to it by saying.

''You look so dissatisfied and on a mission to drag Miss Alice. What do you say? Should I also drag you here and now? Mr. Amos, you are known to be good friends with Miss Zeya and also writes favourable articles about her all the time. Now, you are dragging Miss Alice, can I say that you are doing it because you feel that Miss Zeya was treated unfairly or perhaps, did Miss Zeya ask you to do this for her?'' Xia asked and lifted her brows at the man a few times.

''What do you mean by that? Miss Zeya has nothing to do with my questions'' Mr. Amos stuttered.

''Your eyes are wavering, Mr. Amos. If you want to drag someone for no reason, next time get a reason and don't speak before analysing your words. Our Miss Alice here is so pure and honest. Who doesn't know her in this industry? She has skills and talent and she is principled. She doesn't need to steal anything from anyone. And for your information, I recorded your question just now. I will be looking into it later on and as the main reporter for the event, I will be sure to ask Mr. JSC about it so that you can get a satisfactory answer. Is that okay by everyone?''

Alice smiled as she looked at Xia. She always knew she could trust Xia to defend her. After Xia's statement, the reporters present started looking at Mr. Amos with unpleasant gazes.

Two cars arrived at the entrance and pulled over. The drivers got down first and went to open the doors of the two cars. Everyone's attention immediately went to them. this was because the cars that just arrived were customised with the Black Horse symbol. It spoke volume.

The man in the first car got down first and everyone gasped. Josh was impeccably dressed but what was catchy about his outfit was that it matched Alice's grey gown perfectly. It was as if they were a couple wearing matching outfits to a ceremony.

The moment Josh's eyes looked up, he smiled as he looked at Alice. It was like in his world, she was the only one who existed and mattered to him. he took slow steps towards her as she stood by the glass door.

Alice blushed and her face turned red when she looked at Josh. Their outfits seemed to speak volumes as everyone started mumbling. He got to Alice and stretched forth his hand at Alice.

''It is a pleasure to finally be able to meet you, Miss Jun'' Josh said, his deep hoarse Mexican accent coming out.

Alice felt a tingling in her heart. She nodded with a smile and took his handshake, ''it is my pleasure to finally meet you too, Mr. JSC''

''They look so perfect together'' one reporter muttered as she took a picture of them together.

Josh smiled and took her hand saying, ''may I have the pleasure of sitting next to you?''

''Sure, Mr. JSC''

While all that was going on, Xia's world seemed to have stopped. This was because she had just seen someone she didn't think she will see again even in a thousand years. As she looked at the man who was standing by his car receiving greetings from the reporters and answering their questions, so many things went through her head.

What if she ran away right now? Would that make her forget this moment? She clenched her fingers tightly around the camera in her hands as she asked herself a lot of questions. He was the last person she would ever connect with Black Horse. But, then again, she never really knew him because he was always mysterious.

Conner smiled for the camera before finally turning to meet Xia's gaze but she immediately turned, giving him her back. He furrowed his brows and looked away. He was going to give her the space she needed at the moment. There were going to be a lot of time to spend with her once the program started. He nodded at something the driver said and started to walk inside but when he got to the glass door, he stopped and turned. Xia's back was still faced towards him.

''Reporter Kim, aren't you going to come with me?'' Conner asked and Xia turned at once to look at him. she flushed and nodded her head.

''Coming, sir'' Xia said and hurried over to his side with her bag. She was feeling extremely nervous standing next to him.

''I will only be interviewed by Reporter Xia, so if you have any questions, send them to her email, she will ask them and I shall reply them to you through her. Come with me, Reporter Xia''

''Yes, Mr. Cobbs'' Xia nodded and followed him inside, feeling self-conscious. Even though her outfit today was considered appropriate, she still couldn't help but look at herself.

After the main people went inside, a lot of people also started arriving. Mikael and Natalie also arrived in a car driven by Mikael. They also wore matching outfits and he held her hand and walked her inside.

As they entered into the conference hall through the private door, Alice couldn't help but look at JSC. She felt that their outfits were purposefully made together since he was the one who sent her the dress to wear for the event.

''Mr. JSC, I think you made a mistake with my outfit. Were you going to give it to your girlfriend and it got switched with mine? Are you not afraid people would start to spread rumours about us being a couple after the event? We are wearing matching outfits'' Alice asked as they walked side by side.