Chapter 161: What was new?
Mr. Windsor’s identity and Fil’s gift were already a surprise that took everyone off guard. But Kim Rock? It took everyone by storm.
One might think Kim Rock was nothing but a famous actress recognized all over the world. However, that was a simple way to describe her. Although it was true this woman was a renowned actress in her craft, inviting her to such an event was almost as impossible as the crows turning white.
"I wore one of Mr. Windsor’s pieces during an event last year," Kim Rock sauntered toward the chairman’s table, unfazed by the attention on her. It was as though for some reason, everything around her looked darker while a spotlight was on her.
When she stopped, she offered the chairman a smile and Mr. Windsor. "Happy birthday, Chairman Hale. And I didn’t expect to see you here, Mr. Windsor, but I’m glad to see you."
"Me, not so much." Mr. Windsor shivered at the sinful beauty before him. "But I’m hungry."
"Miss Rock, is it?" Madam Sinclair arched a brow, assessing the beautiful lady with interest. "Chairman, I didn’t know you invited such a person to this year’s party. Or was it the Chief Director Hale?"
"Vincent Hale managed to invite her?" the crowd looked at each other in surprise, while Vincent furrowed his brows.
As far as Vincent could remember, Kim Rock wasn’t on the list of guests. He didn’t even think of this woman to invite. Aside from making it impossible, even though Valerie practically worshipped this woman, he knew they couldn’t afford to pay her rates. Not that they would declare bankruptcy to buy Kim Rock’s one night, but it would hurt their pockets.
Before anyone could admire Vincent’s skill set and ability to bring such a person to this party, Kim chuckled.
"Oh, no. I wasn’t invited here," Kim clarified, sauntering to Fil. She then hooked her arm around Fil’s, smiling sweetly to everyone who was watching. "I’m Fil’s plus one. I’m like a sister to her and it’s so hard to spend some time with her. So, when I heard she was attending the party, I offered to be her plus one."
Again, silence followed.