First Meeting (1)

After Sarah Lee dropped the surprise news, the atmosphere of the room became really tense. Valentina watched as everybody surreptitiously arranged their clothing and tried to fix their makeup. After all, it wasn't every day you got to meet the CEO of a top entertainment company.

Sarah Lee just laughed and told them not to stress out as the CEO was someone who was very laid back. Sarah Lee continued ordering food and slowly the mood of the room got back to normal. The waiters efficiently placed the food and drinks on the table before leaving the room.

Everyone started to dig in and Valentina carefully loaded her plate with a little bit of everything.

Seeing that she was only sipping water, Sarah Lee asked, "Valentina you don't want a drink? I assure you this is top-of-the-line expensive liquor. You should try some! I promise you won't have a hangover tomorrow if you drink it."

As Valentina tried to graciously refuse, someone else chimed in.

"Come on Valentina, you can't let us drink by ourselves! Have a sip!" Gia echoed the director.

"Yeah Valentina, don't be the odd person out!" Yuri chimed in as well.

Feeling all eyes on her, Valentina cautiously accepted and poured herself a small cup of amber liquid.

She took a small sip to appease the people around her and was glad when they turned away to continue chatting. Although she liked drinking liquor, Valentina wasn't really sure how this weak body would react to it. She didn't want to test out her tolerance in front of these important people.

Suddenly the door to the room opened and two men walked inside. The one in front was tall and wearing a well-fitted powder blue suit that highlighted his slim physique. He had a bright, handsome face with golden brown hair, sparkling blue eyes, and a friendly smile. Looking at him, Valentina immediately thought of a golden retriever.

The man behind him seemed to be the complete opposite. He was several inches taller and seemed more muscular. He was dressed in a black suit with a matching black shirt and shoes and although everything was fitted, it seemed to specially accentuate his broad shoulders and narrow waist. He had a silver clip on his black tie that matched with the blindingly silver watch on his wrist. He had loosely wavy hair that fell slightly over his forehead, a sharp clean-shaven jawline, thick brows that framed deep-set grey eyes, and a non-smiling expression.

Valentina had to say that he was the most handsome man she had seen so far in this life and her previous life. 10/10. No notes or updates are needed. Even the top idols she had seen could not compete. His cold gaze swept over everyone in the room before coming to rest on the director.

As she stared at the men, Valentina recognized the man in blue as Roman Grayson, the CEO of Platinum Entertainment. She knew he was part of the illustrious Grayson family which had the top companies in multiple industries, but that was all. As for the other man, she wasn't so sure. In all the entertainment news that she looked up, she didn't recognize his face at all. Maybe that was Roman Grayson's assistant or maybe his friend in a different industry?

The two men approached their table and Sarah Lee got up and greeted them.

"CEO Grayson, long time no see. Thank you for making the time and stopping by" She shook Roman Grayson's hand and gestured towards Valentina and the rest, "This is the team I've been working with for my recent project."

"Director Lee, I've told you before that there's no need to be formal with me. Please just call me Roman. Let me introduce you to the actual CEO Grayson. This is my elder brother Kaiser Grayson and the CEO for all the Grayson Conglomerate business ventures including Platinum Entertainment. He happened to be here with me today, so I brought him by to take a look at one of our promising projects this year." Roman cheerfully pivoted and gestured to Kaiser Grayson with spirit fingers.

As everyone gasped in shock at meeting an Ultimate

Level Boss CEO character, Sarah Lee walked over to Kaiser Grayson and nervously shook his hand. He nodded to her and then sat down on an open chair.

As everyone hurried to stand up to greet the two men, Roman Grayson gestured for everyone to stay seated.

"Please, stay seated. There's no need to do all that instead why don't you all introduce yourselves? Of course, I know the Fallen Angels Rio and Shawn, but I see some new faces. Why don't you quickly tell me about yourselves and tell me what you do." Roman said in a friendly manner before taking a seat for himself as well.

Sarah Lee returned to her seat next to Valentina and gestured for her to begin.

As Valentina looked between a big CEO and a bigger CEO, she calmed her racing heart, focused on Roman Grayson, and began speaking.

"Hello, my name is Valentina. I'm a new actress who is just starting out. I hope to one day be signed to Platinum Entertainment. It's a pleasure to meet you both." Valentina quickly and efficiently introduced herself. She made sure to keep her last name quiet since she wasn't sure if the Grayson family knew the Salazar's. Since she wasn't on good terms with her family, she didn't want her reputation to be colored by that.

After her brief introduction, Rio went next and kept it short and brief.

"Rio, a member of the Fallen Angels."

"Hi Hi, I am Yuri Cooper! I'm an actress and musician who is currently signed to AG Entertainment which is a subsidiary of Platinum Entertainment. It is a pleasure to meet both CEO Grayson. This is the best day of my life!" as Yuri gave her introduction, it seemed that she turned up her cuteness to the max level.

Shawn, Gia, and Miss Moore all did a quick introduction and then there was a bit of silence before Yuri tentatively asked,

"Uhm Mr. Roman, Mr. Kaiser, would you like me to pour you a drink?"

"Go ahead. Please don't let my presence stop the party, I'll be helping myself to some of your food as well!" Roman Grayson cheerfully said as he loaded a plate full of food.

"Now Director, Rio, Shawn, tell me about this project you've been working on. I hear it will be submitted for some awards this year?"

As the three began chatting with Yuri and Gia piping up now and again. Valentina just quietly observed everyone. It seems that Roman Grayson really had the talent to relax the mood. The tension that had been in the room had died off and he had almost everyone people laughing and smiling. Guess that was the CEO of an entertainment company for you.

Feeling a lull in the conversation, Valentina got Rio's attention as she tried to move past him. When he leaned toward her, she whispered that she was going to the restroom. At his nod, she got up and carefully headed out. Thankfully nobody stopped her, and she quickly exited the room.

She had been slowly sipping her drink, but she could feel her face heating up from the liquor, so she needed some air.