At Corpus Ball

Alan stepped in wearing a clean shirt and buttoned it up fully to support the graceful bow tie he was wearing. On top of the shirt he was wearing a trendy vest with five buttons, it had a fairly deep v-line, which causes the vest to line up perfectly with the jacket's v-line when it's button-up.

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The jacket was clearly made for him, it was a perfect fit. The single button of his single-breasted jacket was buttoned up, a subtle touch of coldness on his face worked perfectly. He was wearing perfectly complementing shoes.

There wasn't anyone in the hall who didn't turn to look at the man who paused in nonchalance. Another man at the side wasn't any less attractive. With his build and style, it was hard to say him as an assistant.

Nathan took the lead as he spoke, "President Morgan, President Steve is in the right, attending especially for you."

Alan merely hummed and while eyes registered where Xoan was standing and saw Finn.

The jacket was a perfectly tailored fit for Finn. It had a subtle pinstripe pattern which gave him an elegant look. It was simple but the elegant blanket plaid pattern, giving the suit a dignified and royal look.

When Finn and Alan's eyes met, both indistinctly nodded at each other as greeting and the latter went to meet President Steve who was Morse Industries competitor. As a businessman, Alan knew well when and where to pull strings in favor.

Alan nodded or ignored if anybody forcefully greeted him. Nathan saw a few company presidents greeting Alan with their daughter and suppressed his smirk putting on a professional smile.

"President Morgan, finally we meet."

Alan and a middle-aged man shook their hands. While Alan was aloof, that man had a smile which was speaking of his experience in the business.

"President Steve." Alan greeted and grabbed a champagne flute from the waiter before clinking President Steve's glass tip and took a sip.

Nathan was used to the numerous gazes being around Alan. So he just grabbed a flute for formality making sure there wasn't any threat when Aria will arrive. It wasn't even five minutes, he felt like he saw somebody well known.

He whispered covering his mouth with the backhand, "President Morgan, I need to check on somebody. I will be back."

Alan just responded with a single nod and gave his attention back to President Steve who was talking about the cooperation between two companies.

Nathan who traced a beige glittering gown had reached the bar counter when he got a glimpse of a glamorous lady and he was stunned, 'What is she doing here?'

Just at the movement, all started chewing over the lady who stepped in her unique non-glittering tulle blue hues ball gown.

The dress had left the top of her shoulders uncovered revealing her fair spotless skin. Her arms were completely left plain and simple, a choice which added to the elegance and grace of the dress.

The dress' waist was in a darker hue, a bow was wrapped around her that had artistic layers that were all needed as a perfect adornment. Her strands of curled hair were grazing her shoulder and her rest hair was tied in elegant hairdo.

In between shimmers, she was a pure beauty grabbing everyone's exclamation in her simplicity and lucidity.

President Steve complimented to Alan, "Your wife is exquisite. You are a lucky man."

Alan didn't peel his eyes away from her when he responded proudly, "I know." In eye-blinding gaudy shimmers and glitters, his wife was a bright luminous star for him.

Finn's eyes were glued on to Aria's pretty dainty face which never failed to get his attention amidst anything around.

Xoan mouth was slightly ajar looking at Aria. There wasn't any expensive jewelry on her but she was priceless to the eyes. Peeling his eyes away thinking about the 'Little girl', Alan's wife, he suddenly felt Alan's wife could be Aria as both are married. He felt it was possible because both of their builds were the same. Without Xin beside, he could only gulp his doubt down to his stomach.

If Alan's appearance was totally unexpected, no one thought the new young sensational President would be attending the ball. A few young heirs and CEOs or presidents were planning to grab the chance to have a talk but the expressionless man behind her left them to think twice.

The Corpus Ball wasn't a place for Levi to relax and enjoy. He was cold, alert, officious, and unapproachable to make sure Aria was safe who attracts attention without doing anything or just by standing.

Aria was taking a step inside her eyes and fell on a lady who was gracefully walking towards her. 'What is she doing here?' Aria thought to herself without showing much on her face.

A deep low voice rang in her ear from the small earpiece which was attached to her diamond stud. [Honey, what's wrong?]

Aria walked in and turned to Levi responding to Alan, "Forty five-degree to your right."

Levi checked who was at Alan's 45 degrees and a frown passed swiftly on his face. Alan casually saw the lady, even though he was conflicted by her presence in the high-end ball, he said something different, "You are the prettiest sweetheart. Ignore the rest."

Aria involuntarily smiled hearing her husband who keeps the worry with him to make her smile happily.

President Steve who started to eat dog food looking at the couple drowned his champagne and remarked, "President Morgan treasures his treasure pretty well."

Alan's gentle voice turned void of emotions to respond to him, "My wife is meant to be treasured."

Aria didn't want to smile and bring unnecessary trouble but her husband started flaunting to the middle-aged man, "My love, don't just treasure, you better coddle me endlessly."

She had just finished saying that the lady greeted, "President Cooper."

Aria saw the lady in a blush pink couture dress covering her shoulders and flowing down into a beautiful drape. Monroe Grayson undoubtedly makes sure to look like an innocent princess.

"Ms.Grayson!" She slightly nodded her head and thought of leaving but Monroe continued to speak, "Why didn't you bring your husband? Are you ashamed to show him?"

Aria sweetly smiled, ashamed? She would love to loudly scream to the world about her husband, "Even if I bring him, he wouldn't spare a glance at you or talk to you. Have a good evening."

Monroe's face turned dark and turned around to snap at her but her ball partner gently shook his head to cue her to be in composure.

Aria who took steps ahead saw Nathan whose hands were slightly fidgety without showing on his face. She followed his line of sight to see a sexy lady in a beige glittering gown.

'What the freaking hell is going on?' This time she took a second to compose herself.