The much awaited night of the banquet finally arrived.
Many known artists from the entertainment world were present and the media persons were everywhere flashing cameras and recording every detail of the event…
It was amazing to see how widely the whole program was broadcasted and how the media were given an opportunity to capture the moments of limelight.
But what made this banquet still very special was it was broadcasting live nationwide.
Many artists were envious because it was the first time that Cooper Entertainment held such a grand banquet for a newcomer artist.
"I can't believe it! How dare the Cooper do this to me? I'm also a well-known artist but they did not give me such a grand event at all. What's this? Do we have favoritism now?" complained Brione to her manager with her pouty lips.
"Dear don't fret, I'm sure Cooper Entertainment will soon give you a much more glamorous event soon once your movie have the box office hit." consoled her manager. Brione was the most popular Superstar the Cooper Entertainment had and every project that she was into was always on top both in viewership as well as sales.
She was not only an actress but she was also an Idol… she was one of the best performers in both singing and dancing.
"Now stop sulking and replace the frowns with your beautiful smile. Remember we are broadcasting live right now. But I really find it weird." murmured her Manager. This was the first time something like this happened. He understood well that Arya was really something and very promising but he felt like this banquet was too exaggerated.
The Ming's and the Lee's had arrived and Denise came with her arm hooked into Shawn's arm as expected and all seated to their assigned place.
The Kens also arrived soon, but the only ones who attended the banquet were Mr. and Mrs. Karl and Cecile Ken only.
Many people wondered why Ryu Ken was not present because he was the fiancé of the star of the night.
Finally, Arya also arrived escorted by the people of the company and was directed towards her seat. The star-struck night was on its highest peak and the program officially began with the Anchors starting their introductions on the stage.
Arya was seated next to Mr. Lee since she was his company's Ambassador…
"How are you Mr. Old Man Skull?" Arya muttered at the Old Man beside her.
Old Man Skull frowned and said, "What are you doing young girl? Watch your mouth! Is this how you greet the chairman of the company you have signed a modelling contract with?"
"Chairman? No! I'm greeting the notorious murderer and a child abductor… What? Do you expect me to be polite and civil to an evil man like you and greet you with joy while you are bringing chaos and suffering to my family?" Arya jeered and looked at the old man directly.
"To talk like this in front of me, I must say that you're too confident, don't think I can't hurt you right at this moment because I will make sure to cut that tongue of yours as soon as I get a chance." Mr. Lee muttered furiously.
Arya smirked then winked, "Then I must say you are truly the nastiest evil I've ever met, and I have never..."
The intense conversation was interrupted when the host called on to Arya on stage to give a speech.
As soon as Arya stood up to walk towards the stage Old Man Skull got his phone and started to send messages that alarmed Shawn who was observing the interactions between Arya and the old man intently.
All the lights shone brightly at Arya as she went up the stage.
She smiled sweetly at the audience and bowed twice…
"Hello everyone…I am truly grateful to my management company for hosting such a wonderful event tonight for me. Today I take this opportunity to thank everyone who are at my back for their constant support and help to bring me here. Without the support of everyone, I would never have been able to make it till here and stand in front of you all. I would also like to thank my management company for giving this outstanding opportunity to me to act in this series and special thanks for all the viewers who watched my show and made it famous, making me well known everywhere in return." Arya stated, her eyes were full of appreciation for all the people who stood by her side and believed in her.
Then she continued, "To be honest, I never dreamed of becoming an actress but a dear friend of mine believed in me and convinced me to take up acting as a career. I was just a simple woman with a simple dream. But my life changed and took a turn to bring me here in a very dramatic way. Let me take this opportunity to tell you the story of my life and how I met the love of my life?"
"Uhm, Is it okay? If I tell you how my story began?" Arya asked hesitantly as she laughed gracefully and demurely.
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