Chapter 643 - Event at Golden Ocean Resort (1)

~ Golden Ocean Resort ~

JoAnna is strolling through the banquet hall of Golden Ocean Resort and observing staff which handled last minute details.

Her two wedding planners, Heather and Julia are close behind, taking notes.

JoAnna greeted staff with nods and polite. Staff was enthusiastic but no one dared to come close. They all know that she is the Boss and stopping to chat can't look good in front of her when they have so much work to do before the event starts.

JoAnna was pleased with efficiency of the staff and discussed with Heather and Julia about what she wants for her wedding.

"This hall is perfect, and I want additional tables outside. Weather should be nice, and we can take advantage of it… There will be a lot of people. Last count was 506. But this is a large space, and we can accommodate everyone and not make it feel cramped… Inside I want assigned seating… Outside will be additional, and no need to label them. If someone is stuffy inside, they can go out… I want balloons inside this hall. Lots of them. I love balloons! … Big projection screen should be there…"

While JoAnna talked with her two wedding planners, Bridgette joined them for some time before going back to office to collect information that JoAnna wanted related to today's event.

Guests for the event started arriving in small groups, and JoAnna could see that they are appreciating the decoration as well as selection of food and beverages.

Heather and Julia headed out of the banquet hall with intention to walk through the resort grounds and get more ideas to share with JoAnna.

JoAnna observed that the food and beverages are skillfully arranged on the tables in a layout which matches decorations, and everything is pleasing to the eye.

Live music was coming from the stage, and the whole banquet hall became lively rather quickly as more guests trickled in.

Bridgette returned to JoAnna with information related to the event and JoAnna was surprised to see that it's an event to celebrate end of shooting of tenth season of a popular TV drama JoAnna likes to watch. It's the drama about doctors in a hospital, and JoAnna loves watching it because she gets a kick whenever she finds flaws in dialogs and treatments of those TV doctors. It's the same drama where Jules Heenan plays a heartthrob doctor. JoAnna met him at the recent party which was organized by Blanca. JoAnna wondered if she will meet him again here.

Bridgette didn't linger, she went back to her business, leaving JoAnna behind to observe the event.

JoAnna was pleased with how everything looked and how it was prepared in time. She took a mental note to praise staff for their efficiency and attention to detail. Maybe even give them a bonus if finances allow… she will need to follow up with financing department about this. JoAnna cringed internally when she thought about financing department because that reminded her of Regina. What an unpleasant woman! JoAnna remembered her video chat with Sophia from that morning and how she said that she will throw Regina in the ocean. That thought made JoAnna stifle a laugh.

"You look happy…", a male voice came from JoAnna's left.

There are so many people around that she didn't notice young man standing next to her. Too close.

"Eh?" JoAnna took a step away from the man and was surprised to see that it's Jules Heenan.

"It seems we meet again." He recognized her! But what shocked her even more were his next words: "How did you sneak in here? You must be a big fan of the show… or maybe my big fan?"

"What makes you think I sneaked in?" JoAnna had difficulty making sense of his words.

"Resort staff has nametags, and I know everyone involved in the show. That means you don't belong in any of those two groups." His cocky grin was spread on his handsome face.

Now JoAnna understood what he meant! He does not know that she is the owner. But why would he know that? Even the producers of the show who organized this event talked only with people in charge of events, and not with her.

JoAnna saw this as a great opportunity to have some fun with this man who is full of himself.

"I must admit that you are right. You are very observant. I'm not part of the staff, and I'm not working on your show either." JoAnna happily joined this game he started and wondered how much deeper he will dig his own hole before he realizes why she is here.

He glanced at her top to bottom lecherously. "Since you don't belong in any of two… one word from me, and you will be kicked out."

JoAnna made a pitiful expression. "Oh, no… mister fake doctor, what should I do so that I don't get kicked out? Please, show some mercy!"

Jules looked at JoAnna and was not sure if he is more upset that she called him 'fake doctor' again or is he more pleased that she is under his power now that she is afraid of being exposed and kicked out.

He flashed a smile. "I can think of few things you can do to please me, so I don't expose you."

"Really? I'm glad." JoAnna patted her chest exaggeratedly. "It would be horrible if I need to leave now. The party just started." She flashed a smile and wondered if this performance would be enough to land her a role in the TV drama. She would be much better than any doctor performing there, because she IS a real doctor.

Jules was about to speak, when a shrill female voice interrupted him.

"I heard you are here!", Regina walked toward Jules and JoAnna in confident strides while her eyes scanned Jules in surprise. It was obvious that she likes what she sees.

JoAnna didn't respond. She glanced at Regina and then at Jules, eager to see what will happen next. Knowing Regina, nothing good.

"I don't see you for one week, and you already picked up another stud!", Regina said with malice in her voice.