Chapter 12 Banquet 3

State Hall

Kelvin closed his laptop and puts it away. He looked at the woman seated beside him and could not look away. She looked simple yet sophisticated, her arched brows and bluish green eyes, goes well with her delicate skin. She is wearing the earrings and hair pin he personal selected going well with her full lips painted in red. He just can't help but have the feeling to ravish her lips right here.

What are you staring at?, Catherine asked feeling his stare on her for a while. Kelvin snaps out of his thoughts at Catherine's words.

Changing the topic he said clearly his throat, Do not leave my side, you would be meeting important people, Kelvin said as he opens the door and got out the car. Catherine also opened her side of the door and got out, Kelvin walked to her side and asked.

Are you comfortable in this dress, he asked as he looks at her dress properly. Yes, Catherine answered looking at her dress. Shall we?, Kelvin asked as he puts his elbow forward for her to hook her hand around it.

Uh-huh, Catherine answered as she hooks her hand around his elbow.

The moment they stepped into the hall heads turned and so did murmurs stare up, the men eyes were glued on Catherine and the women's on Kelvin.

Isn't that Mr Black?

Who is the lady he is with?

Isn't he rumored to be gay?

(Woman 1) He looks great in a suit

Don't be Nervous. Those people are looking at me not you.....Sure they might be curious about you. But remember, there can be any misunderstanding, rumors or interest about our relationship tonight.....Let's go.

Kelvin whispered gently amidst the indistinct chatter.

(Woman 1)That's not his Fiance?, he broke off the engagement six years ago.

(Woman 2) That can't be her.

People gossiped,asked questions and some came to conclusions. Everyone was curious to know who the lady Mr Black came with, Is?. A man walked up to Catherine and Kelvin and greeted.

Mr Black, Good evening, the man greeted with a smile. Good evening Mr Fred, Kelvin greeted back. It's been a long time, Mr Fred said. Uh-huh, Kelvin answered.

You have taken over the business world leaving my company to nothing, and I see you have not only been busy taking over business but damsels in red as well, Mr Fred said with a dirty smile on his face as he stares at Catherine.

Kelvin smirked and said, About leaving your company to nothing, the business world is all about competition, may the best companies win. Your company isn't doing so bad either, it's second in the market. It's just needs to work more on the spies it implants in my company, Kelvin said with an expressionless face.

About the damsel, you should keep your eyes off my property, Kelvin said as he rapps his hand around Catherine's waist and walks away. He walks towards a man with white hair and calls out to him,Mr president.

The man turns to face Kelvin. Kelvin, how are have you been son?, The President asked. Great,Mr President... Kelvin answered. What happened to you calling me uncle Leonie?, Leonie asked as Kelvin smiled.

I haven't seen you since your kidnapping and bomb blast incident, give uncle a hug.

..... Leonie said as he pulls Kelvin in for a hug.

Catherine who was standing quietly by the side could not believe her ears on the kidnapping. Kelvin has been kidnapped?, She asks her self. Leonie did not notice her until he was done done with Kelvin, he then asked a bit confused.

Who is she?, he asks Kelvin. Kelvin looked at Catherine and answered,she is my secretary, Catherine Smith, Kelvin said as he introduced Catherine to Leonie. Good evening Mr President, Catherine greets as she stretchs her hand forward for an hand shake in a professional manner. Leonie shake hands with her and greeted back.

Leonie faced Kelvin as gas he asks, How is your old man doing?. Living his life to the best, Kelvin said with a smirk, midway their conversation a greeted. Good evening Mr President.

Evening The president greeted back and shakes hand with the man. I would leave you alone, Kelvin said to Leonie. Ok, enjoy. Leonie said to Kelvin before he walks away.

Kelvin met some other business men and introduced Catherine to them. I'm thirsty, I will head to the bar, Catherine said when they were chatting with a man. Kelvin then nods his head in approval.

Catherine went to the bar and asked for a glass of orange juice as the bartender serves her. Half way down her juice a man walked up to her and stands next to her.

What's up beautiful, The man said.

Hello, Catherine greeted politely not even taking a glance at the man.

Had anyone ever told you, you look captivating and hot in red, The man said shamelessly. Excuse you?, Catherine said looking at him with a brow raised. She then finished up her drink and was about to leave.

I'm Samson Fred, room 1227, I'll be waiting... when he noticed he got no response from the lady he was talking to, instead she walks away giving him no face at all, he pulls Catherine back by her wrist.

Let go of my hand, Catherine said fearlessly looking at him straight in the eyes. Stubborn, I like it.....there is no woman money can't buy, tell me your price, Samson said as he places his hand on Catherine's face.

Catherine irritated slaps his hand off her face and steps on his foot. Ouch!, Samson winced in pain as he looked around to see if any one heard him but everyone was busy chatting, but still didn't let go of her hand.

Catherine struggled to get her hand out of his grip but it only got more tight. Fair skin and cute collar bones, you sure her sexy, Samson said as he licks his lower lip with lust.

Lick that lip one more time and get your company bankrupt.