(Author’s POV)
We don’t know where she is right now. When we arrived, Oswald Mitchell called for her," Yelena told Fabian in a casual tone.
Time was ticking away quickly, and Fabian was torn between going to the stage to do his duty or postponing it to search for Myra instead. He understood how significant this moment was, but thoughts of Myra consumed him entirely. It didn’t let him think about anything else. His mind was racing with countless worries.
He took out his phone and looked up Myra’s number, but before he could call, another call came in. This time from his grandfather, Jacob Larson.
Biting his lips and rubbing his temples in distress, he answered to tell him that the announcement and speeches needed to be delayed a little. However, as soon as he heard his grandfather’s words, his voice caught in his throat, "Fabian, why haven’t you commenced the seminar yet? It is already ten minutes late. Do you know how precious time is for each of our guests? What’s taking so long, huh?"
"Chairman Larson, I~" he was about to speak but was cut off by Jacob’s firm and unshakable voice, "Don’t mess it up."
Fabian felt a headache coming on. He sighed heavily and said, "Just give me a minute. A guest was greeting me," Saying this, he ended the call.
He then asked Yelena, "I need to go to the stage. Can you call Myra for me and ask her to join you? I have something really important to tell her." His voice came out as pleading. He was desperate.
Yelena saw his dolorous expression and said, "Alright, you go on about doing your job. I will give her a call."
Feeling a bit relaxed, Fabian straightened his back and asked the girls, "Do I look alright?"
Yelena and Wendy looked at each other and said, while giggling, "Impeccable, Prof. Stephens~" As they said this, they laughed out loud. They were mimicking Siyona Estella’s voice.
He was embarrassed and replied, "Thanks. Now I really need to go. But, please~ .... Please call Myra for me, uhh~" saying this, he smoothed his suit jacket and walked up to the stage. He took a deep and long breath and exhaled as he stood behind the podium and took on the microphone.
As if on cue, the orchestra that was playing in the background stopped. Adorning a welcoming and warm smile, he started, "Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention please."
All the chatter around the room died down as every eye was fixated on him. He continued, "Good Afternoon, everyone, and a warm welcome to the annual grand seminar held by Red Stone University. It’s truly a great pleasure to see so many of you here today, gathered together to celebrate Red Stone’s growth, expansion and annual achievements~" he went on and on as practiced but his eyes darted to search for Myra. But amongst so many guests, he wasn’t able to find her. It was like finding a needle in a haystack. And also~ .... He wasn’t aware of her transformed appearance, so it wasn’t easy for him. Plus, the lighting effects has dimmed as well.
Meanwhile, Yelena gave Myra a call, but all she could hear was a mechanical voice verbalizing, "Sorry, the number you have dialed is either out of coverage network or switched off. Please, try again later." Her brows creased as she dialed again, but the result remained the same.
Myra, whose attention was also grabbed by Fabian’s clear and deep voice, looked at him on the stage beamingly. The spotlight was shining on him as he took command of the stage like a boss. She was so very delighted to witness Fabian flourish. She clapped with the crowd as Fabian stated, "Now~ may I please welcome the Chairperson of Red Stone University and CEO of Larson Group. Please, put your hands together for Mr. Jacob Larson."
The crowd applauded as the main gate on the other side brightened with another spotlight. The door opened, and in came, in his utterly poised and dignified manner, Jacob. His walk was elegance incarnate. He asserted himself with an air of regality. His ruby red double breasted suit looked contrastingly beautiful on his extra pale skin. Wearing a crisp white shirt underneath and a black plaid tie, he was unmatchable.
All eyes were glued to him and naturally, Myra’s was too.
’So, this is Jacob Larson, the person who allowed me to study in Red Stone. Because of his scholarship program, I am here. So, in a way, he is my benefactor,’ she looked at Jacob with pure, unfiltered admiration as he ascended the steps to take the center stage.
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