LOVE AND SACRIFICE (Love And Sacrifice)
CHAPTER 31 (visual cameo)

"Stop!

Elevator door opens. Flint brought his face closer to Kaylee. "Put your hand on my arm" he whispered. There are a lot of reporters here. Let them write about us until it goes viral, so that many people who know about Myron hotel will be opened here soon".

Kaylee nodded her head. He obeyed Flint's orders. Hugged the man's arm. Both look very harmonious.

Once out of the elevator, it's true that journalists immediately give questions about Flint's hotel which will soon be grand opening. Flint kindly answered all those questions. And Kaylee faithfully accompanied Flint with a smile adorning her lips.

The next minute, Roland gestured the reporter to give way to his superior.

"Last question Mr. Flint Myron Gladwyn. What is your relationship with Miss Kaylaa Morgan. Is it true that gossip blew last week that said you had a special relationship?"

Flint smiled as he glanced at Kaylee who was also smiling. "Just pray it happens" replied Flint casually as he passed.

Flint's answer clearly made the ink porters want to ask questions again, but Roland and the hotel's security family asked them in an orderly manner. Just sounding whispery.

 Kaylee was actually shocked by the answer. How could he possibly make any more news about himself.

Arriving at the ballroom, everyone stood up to welcome Flint's arrival. Actually not too many people, only the directors of the headquarters and branches and partners Gladwyn holding company only came.

And also the team involved in the project that Kaylee and Flint are working on. Thomas, Leah and Tory.

Leah looked at Kaylee hatefully. The girl saw Kaylee look so perfect tonight. "Even she wears very expensive jewelry in line with her dress. I wonder how rich that newcomer girl is", she said. "But I'm still the best. Leah Gibson, the famous fashion designer", said Leah was proud of herself and sneered at Kaylee who continued to be next to Flint.

"Tonight was very special, because Myron hotel already has a brand ambassador. Miss Kaylaa Morgan", Flint said introducing Kaylaa to guests in attendance.

Immediately applauded Kaylee's presence as part of the Gladwyn holding company's extended family.

"Today, Miss Kaylaa has done a photo session to introduce this hotel to the international scene. Hopefully the next two weeks, all the work is done, and management can be grand opening according to the time specified" said Flint in his speech which was greeted with a standing ovation.

Soft music is heard accompanying dinner in the ballroom. From a distance, a man just entered and approached Flint and Thomas, who were talking, Kaylee did not know him.

"Hi dude... Am I too late?", asked the man.

"Aaron, you've finally arrived". Flint and Thomas hug their recently arrived friend.

"It turns out tonight is a meeting of three best friends" said Leah hugged Aaron. "How are you, Casanova?" said Leah, staring at the man.

"As you can see, Aaron Balwin is fine, Leah", Aaron replied as he looked at Kaylee who was more silent beside Flint. "You didn't introduce me, who's this pretty girl? Is that the girl you like, man? It's worth it you don't need anything else, it turns out your girl is so perfect" Aaron joked.

Leah glanced at Kaylee. "He's not Flint's girlfriend, but the model Flint hired for this hotel ad" Leah replied, explaining who Kaylee really is.

"You're wrong Leah, I'm–"

Kaylee smiled at Leah's words. "Miss Leah is right, I'm Kaylaa Morgan the model your friend Mr. Flint paid for" Kaylee replied as she extended her hand to Aaron.

Aaron welcomed. "It's nice to know you Kaylaa".

Kaylee nodded her head and smiled. "Please continue your conversation, I want to grab a drink" Kaylee said kindly to everyone.

Flint looked at the girl's back. It was true that he had a glass of drink. Flint scrunched his forehead when he saw Kaylee take a glass of white wine. And the girl went out of the ballroom.

"You're wrong, Leah. I really like Kaylaa Morgan. So I'm asking you to honor that girl from this second on!", after Flint turned his back on Kaylee.

Flint saw the elevator sign on the fourth floor. He knows Kaylee's purpose.

"Actually what Flint saw from the girl" Leah said upsetly.

"I've reminded you, Leah. You know what Flint looks like when he's angry. Be careful with your words" Thomas said.

"Some of your relationship is long over. Why are you still acting as if Flint is still your lover, Leah?", cried Aaron.

Leah is upset that Thomas and Aaron have no one to defend her. "I'd better get to my room. Just keep defending your friend!", said Leah.

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