8 The Painting exhibition

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Soon it was 7 P.M. The guests had started to arrive at the venue. Since it was the first time that the painting exhibition was not being held in collaboration with IIM University, the entire fund and show was sponsored by Empericorp Inc.

Sofya herself had overseen all the planning, designing and funding for this exhibition. This would mark a great step in Susan's career, and as the big sister, Sofya wanted to provide her with the best.

Susan had gone there early to play her role of host to perfection. Mr. Khemka & Sofya soon followed in the car. Because of the fact that Susan was a Khemka, a lot of business corporates and industrialists had also been extended the invitation.

Media was also present there for full coverage of this event.

The exhibition was being held in the famous Four Seasons Hotel. The gallery had been given the decor of a warehouse- brick walls, dark wood floors, white ceilings and white pipe work. It's airy and modern, and there were several people wandering across the gallery floor, sipping wine and admiring Susan's work.

Along with this, a mini bar had also been arranged in the corner of the room, offering all kinds of equisite wines and drinks. A dance floor had been set up at the rear end of the room, and a panel on high stage for press conference later.

As the Raizada family entered the room, they couldn't help but take in the surroundings. It was alluring.

" Good evening & welcome to Miss Susan Khemka's show. " A young woman dressed in black, with very short brown hair, bright red lipstick and large hopped earrings greeted them. She glanced at them, and then much longer than is strictly necessary at Arnav. Her cheeks became crimson red, she handed them a brochure & directed them towards a table laden with drinks and snacks.

As she turned away, she heard a voice.

" Excuse me Miss, where can i find Miss Sofya? " Advay enquired, his eyes quivering and voice laded with expectations, as if a small child was asking for sweets.

" Miss Sofya is over there. " Both Advay and Arnav looked in the direction she had pointed.@@