บท 12: A kiss!

There was yet another uproar as the view of Rose constantly changed as they all felt she deserved the seat more than anyone else in the Katz family.

The Katz elders were shocked on hearing two collaborations but kept their cool since they wanted to see what she was upto.

On the high table, Rowan kept his hands clenched as he tried getting rid of the nervousness he was feeling. For the first time in his life, he felt nervous about going to the podium and Adressing a crowd yet he has been doing it all his life.

"You can do it bro!" He felt a tiny pat on his hand by Amara and immediately patted her hand back to show his thanks.

"My very first collaboration will involve the Lee conglomerate where we plan on building a seven star hotel, one that will be of absolute beauty. I would like to invite President Lee on stage."

'THE LEEEE?? How did she do it? That piece of cold ice doesn't crack easily!!'

'Did you hear that? It's the Lee conglomerate dad!'

'I think it is time to build some relationship with President Katz.'

'She is truly a beast!'

'Couldn't compare with her in the first place anyway.'

'Is that my good for nothing daughter?'

If they thought Rose was done shocking them then they were wrong as they were once again under shock.

Many gazes held pure admiration for Rose as they tried to wonder how she was able to get a collaboration with Rowan in the first place.

Rowan on the other hand wore his usual cold look as he made his way to Rose, knowing how hard his heart was currently beating. This is going to be the first picture with his wife!

The crowd watched as the cold handsome young man made his way up the stage full of elegance and radiating absolute power that greatly oppressed them.

The ladies couldn't keep their eyes from wandering making Rowan inwardly shudder as he felt those carnivorous like gazes.

His strides screamed nobility and just like Rose, the man walked as if he owned the people and the place, as if he was the untouchable king.

The closer he got, the faster his heart beat but he was a little dissapointed when he realized Rose's eyes were fully blank. He was hoping to see her checking him out a little but with time he promised to remedy that.

"Thank you for the invite president Katz. Just as she has said, this is going to be one massive collaboration and I personally can't wait to start working alongside president Katz. Thank you."

Short, poised and perfect speech. The crowd broke into an applause as the two business partners shook hands and held their provided contracts while posing for the media together.

'Why do I feel like there is about to be yet another cold president in the business world?'

'Hold on.. are those couple matching fits or am I tweaking?'

'They look like they might make a beautiful couple at a glance.'

The people below were full of praises towards them as they admired their business skill and their poised and elegant manner.

On the other side, Amara was busy giggling when she noticed how Rowan had yet to let go off Rose's hand and the girl didn't yank back her hand. How wonderful!

The most quite people at the moment were the Katz couple. They both couldn't believe that the daughter they neglected all these years was the one to inherit the company.

They equally couldn't believe how beautiful and elegant she looked.

'How is she going to treat us now?'

They both had the same thought deep down as until now their only worry was whether they would benefit or not.

Their faces visibly relaxed as they remembered how much she loved trying to please them. As usual, she was going to come running to them like a lost puppy trying to seek validation...but of course, they ended up miscalculating this time round.

Instead of leaving the stage, Rowan went towards the Katz elders and pretended to be striking a conversation with them just so he can be near his wife more.

"My second collaboration will involve what we intend to call the biggest mall in the country. I personality intend to extend Katz cooperation further and this collaboration will give me what I want."

She did not stutter as everyone kept quiet, eyes glued to her since they had a hunch what she was going to say next was going to blow their minds.

"This partnership is going to involve the Katz cooperation, The Aldrich Designs and our mysterious partner is going to be The Royal Rose Elegancy."

At this point the audience felt drained and defeated. They have been in this business world for a long period of time only to get defeated by an incoming president!

Royal Rose Elegancy is known to be the biggest fashion and beauty house in not only their country, but also their neighbouring countries as well. What makes it more mysterious is that no one knows or has ever seen the president and in the history of this fashion house, it has never collaborated or partnered with anyone no matter how good the deal seemed to be.

The ladies in the house felt their hearts beating fast since they got all their elegant and luxurious products from R. R. E.

Everyone was now convinced that Rose is a beast and no one was ready to fight her or try her because her connections and power seemed to he huge and terrifying.

As Cora and a representative of Royal Rose made their way to the podium, Rowan frowned as he had a certain thought. Why not include the Lee's to help his sister get close to his wife, thus creating countless opportunities for himself?

He confidently took a stride towards Rose and leaned down with an intention of whispering to her. It was at the same moment that Rose felt someone's presence and turned towards Rowan.

The moment she turned, she creates the perfect angle for a kiss, unknown to her and since the other party was unaware of her abrupt turn, he ended directly pecking her lips terrifying the girl completely.

Everyone went silent as their eyes widened in shock, some rubbing their eyes trying to decipher whether they were dreaming or not. Since it came as a shock to both of them they only retracted after Cora let out a soft cough, startling both of them.

'Oh my days!!!'

'Please someone tell me it is a mistake!'

'Dammit Rose Katz! He is mine!'

'How dare she kiss another man!!'

'Phew! The air around seems pretty tense!'

'Relax, it was clearly a mistake! We still have a chance.'

"Did I just share a kiss with my wife.. before the whole world?..Her lips are so soft..I want more.."