The weather in Vienna was exceptionally clear, as if the sky was a blue sheet of paper with a few thin white clouds floating gently in the wind, almost melting under the sunlight.
It was the day of the awards ceremony and Jenna had just been discharged from hospital. Brayden accompanied her to complete her discharge procedures and then went back to their hotel. Over these past few days, their relationship had become even closer due to Jenna's hospitalization. Especially when she saw how Brayden never left her bedside, she felt deeply moved and looked at him with affection and dependence.
Since many celebrities and guests were attending the closing awards ceremony, they started walking on the red carpet at four o'clock in the afternoon. The opening and closing acts were carefully planned - it was always a big shot who opened it while whoever closed it held more prestige.
Therefore, instead of one person walking on stage for opening act on red carpet walkway, Louis walked alongside Mr. Guzman along with other judges onto it together.
Louis stood tall in his white shirt paired with a deep gray vest and striped suit that made him look very imposing despite being over forty years old.
After all, being both an eligible bachelor worth millions with an older brother who was the oil tycoon meant he was destined to be an eye-catching presence wherever he went.
When Mr. Guzman got out of his car behind Louis , his deep-set eyes narrowed slightly adding some coldness into them . He wore a conservative black suit that matched his personality. Rigid yet gloomy. He glanced at Louis before smiling insincerely "Louis, please" .
Louis looked coldly back at him ,"Mr. Guzman, please" .
After that exchange, he didn't bother looking back again but strode confidently towards the red carpet walkway.
At end of this path stood two hosts who were among Vienna's most famous ones; they seemed particularly excited about hosting such an event like Graley Piano Competition . The female host exclaimed loudly," Look everyone! First up on our red carpet are Mr. Louis and Mr. Guzman accompanied by other judges."
"As president of Global Piano Association, Louis has won numerous piano competitions throughout his career... " The male host rattled off several achievements before moving onto introducing Mr. Guzman, "Mr. Guzman is known for composing lyrics for popular songs such as..."
Mr. Guzman followed Louis to the end of the red carpet with a grim expression, took the pen from the usherette and signed his name before taking a few photos with Louis. Only then did they head towards the interior.
After big-name celebrities like them walked down the red carpet, it was time for some small guests to take their turn, such as minor stars and singers who were just there for publicity.
Halfway through, it was time for this year's Graley Piano Competition winners in each category to walk down the red carpet. The champions rode in one car together with Jenna while Ashlyn, who came in second place in piano category, sat alone in another car looking gloomy.
If it weren't for Jenna stealing all of her thunder at first place, Ashlyn wouldn't have ended up as runner-up. Everyone always noticed first place; no one cared about second place.
The applause and flowers always went to first place while second place was left unnoticed.
This made Ashlyn angrier by thinking about it more and more, especially after calling Antwan Spencer from the Spencer Family yesterday, only to find out that he wasn't as concerned as she thought he would be; instead he seemed calm about everything.
This didn't sit well with her so she called Alejandro Spencer - Antwan's successor whom Mrs. Ritter wanted her to impress - but Alejandro refused outrightly when she asked him out on a date!
This made Ashlyn furious! Who did the Spencer Family think they were? Did they really need to act so superior? Her own family - the Ritter family - had just as much influence over H Rovirsa!
But Alejandro's aloofness only fueled her desire to conquer him.
Antwan had two sons, Alejandro was known for being an excellent worker without any scandals or rumors, while Kareem Spencer was a notorious playboy, well-versed in all things and knowledgeable of every club and party scene. He was constantly in the headlines with rumors involving small-time celebrities and internet stars. The nightlife was his playground.
Not only that, but he also refused to help out with his family's business and instead opened up a chain of nightclubs. The upper echelon looked down on him, calling him a wastrel.
So Ashlyn's goal was Alejandro.
Just as she was lost in thought, the car came to a stop.
She got out along with the other runners-up and saw Jenna walking down the red carpet waving at fans from its center stage. Jenna wore a white off-the-shoulder gown that showed off her collarbone and shoulder while sporting an above-collar diamond necklace.
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