The Zetta Sonic
Satin Tux

The sun had vanished, leaving a reddish hue on the sky as if reluctant to part. The night begins to come. The excitement at City Hall was again seen in the middle of the guard. The cars take turns unloading their passengers at the main door. One of them looks a little awkward. Not a model, not an actor. Alex sometimes feels like he's just a kid, Tiger said.

Wearing a jet-black satin tuxedo suit, he got out of his car. The guard who opened the car invited him up a short staircase. On the right and left sides of the stairs, journalists were seen. They were busy directing the camera to get the perfect picture. Unlike the artists, Alex does not stop to style. He just put on a faint smile while walking quickly.

This is not the first time. He had experienced a similar incident or party that was more filled with news seekers. It was about a party with his mother. Wherever her mother was, there were paparazzi stalking her.

Alex found another security in front of the detector gate. Just like other security, this man also wore sunglasses and earphones. The wires seemed to dangle behind their suits.

“Name?” The security asked in a flat tone.

“Alexander Hill. Here, I represent my father, Marcus Anthony Hill.”

The security man checked the tablet PC in his hand. He also nodded. His hand was waved to the detector door. Alex stepped in without making any meaningful noise. After that, Alex breezed into the City Hall without any more checks. There is only hospitality.

There was a long table with rows of black goodie bags. They were neatly arranged on one side. While on the other side, two women wearing long dresses greeted her. They gave him a card with his father's name on the bottom. He can exchange it for souvenirs when he comes home later.

“Unlimited payments all over the world.” Alex reads what's behind the cards. That's why it's here.

A large international bank is planning to launch a new payment system. They invited artists, businessmen, and politicians. In short, this is just a new product launch event. His father was quite enthusiastic about this. Alex was ready to attend.

The place is filled with important people. Alex recognized some of his friends' parents' faces. This party provides more facilities and offerings for invited guests. The decoration is more beautiful, the food is more luxurious, the servants are better, and there is an orchestra singing beautiful music. All aimed to raise the mood of the people there. Alex has to admit that it's quite effective. At least, for her. The mocktail he had just tasted was really good.

Alex looked at her. He knew that Tiger could see and hear the same thing. Even so, it does not mean that Tiger can talk directly easily with him. If you want to talk, Tiger can contact him via Zet-Arm or call him directly.

One of the servants passed by near Alex, offering to clean the empty glass in his hand. After leaving the glass to the waiter Alex turned around. He knows who he's looking for. Someone wearing a long red dress just walked in. It's Caitlin. And, of course, he's not alone.

Caitlin looks interesting. Not because her hair is pigtailed high and now has two color options, dark brown on top and red on the bottom. Not because of her red dress that wrapped her beautiful body. Except the eyes with his body movements. The girl always looked confident. Straining and pressing at the same time. An attraction Alex cannot ignore.

The girl breezed naturally. He was accompanying a man dressed in a blue tuxedo. His golden watch was shiny as he shook the hand of one of the city council members. He has met with the council members several times. But, another case with the man wearing the tuxedo. Alex saw this man at the fish cannery. He is also a shareholder like his father. The man's name was Baron. A name that is easy to remember because it is unique.

Alex moves among the other guests while keeping his distance. It's straightforward. Alex is unknown there. Some of his father's colleagues would also not bother greeting the child like him. In this kind of party, it is better to use the opportunity to build a network.

While watching over Caitlin, she saw some famous people there. Call it like the mayor, rising artist, top model is also a man who recently adorned the magazine cover. He recognized. Alex had seen the man with his mother some time ago, in the same place, at a different party. The man was the CEO of a communications company. Victor Vasil.

Alex is approaching. He saw a waiter passing by and picked up the same mocktail. Himself then turned. He saw how the Baron came to Viktor and talked to him.

“I'm sure you've received an email from my assistant.” The sound that came sounded heavy but soft. Alex glanced, seeing Viktor throw a big smile typical of businessmen.

“Yes, of course. That's really very interesting. I'm studying it. I thought I'd come to a conclusion soon.” Baron shook Viktor's hand. “Everyone is aware that communication plays an important role. Hugely. Important.”

“Oh, I like to talk to people who understand.”

“Maybe we can meet to talk about it.”

“Soven. Call my assistant and we can meet wherever you want. By the way, who's the pretty girl you're with, handsome sir? Your girl is really charming. Greetings, miss.”.

“Caitlin.” Caitlin finally spoke. “Happy to meet you.”

“I'm supposed to be happy to meet a beautiful girl like you. I always travel from one country to another. Meet girls here and here. Call it, models, actresses, a lot. You rival their beauty. The baron really had a very observant eye. You guys are..”

“We are engaged,” Caitlin said again before Viktor finished his sentence.

Alex glanced back again, confirming what was going on behind him.

The baron held Caitlin's hip and pulled her closer. “Thank you for your praise. Not just any girl can get my attention. Caitlin's the only. And, it always will be. Please help me, Viktor. Don't tease my girl like you used to do to other women.”

The baron laughed at the end of his sentence, as did Viktor. However, somehow Alex caught that it was not purely a joke. Before the conversation could continue, a young man wearing a black suit invited the Baron onto the stage.