CHAPTER 32: CHAPTER 32: GENERAL MANAGER OF EMERALD VILLA, VIRAT!

Riya.

Her beauty was stunning, face and figure were so flawless that words felt inadequate.

Compared to her, even Priya, the so-called class beauty, instantly dimmed like a candle beside the sun.

Especially her tall, elegant frame. She radiated an aura that was simply indescribable!

Raju’s eyes nearly popped out of his head.

He had never seen such a gorgeous woman in person!

Though dressed casually, the logo on her crisp white shirt gleamed.

It was from a high-end international brand, worth thousands of dollars at the very least.

"Who... who is she?" someone stammered.

"Did we enter the wrong room?" another whispered.

Raju frowned, skepticism twisting his expression.

But in the next instant, everyone’s doubts shattered.

In front of all their stunned gazes—

Riya walked straight to Alex.

Without hesitation, she slipped her arm around his, smiling sweetly.

"Hehe, did you wait long? I was putting on makeup, so it took me a while."

Her playful tone, coupled with that intimate gesture, sent shockwaves across the room.

The classmates gawked.

The aloof, untouchable Alex... actually had such a stunning woman clinging to him?

Alex, meanwhile, smiled softly.

"It’s fine. We haven’t even started eating yet."

He hadn’t expected Riya to be so bold.

The moment she saw him, she had taken his arm as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

They weren’t even officially together yet, and her forwardness made him a little shy.

But even so, Alex didn’t pull away.

Across the room, Priya’s face darkened.

A knot of unease coiled in her chest.

For the first time, she felt truly outmatched.

Riya’s figure, her looks, her confidence everything outshone her completely.

It was like comparing a phoenix to a sparrow.

And it stung.

Especially when she noticed the way every man’s gaze was locked onto Riya.

Even Raju, who sat beside her, couldn’t tear his eyes away.

His hungry stare only deepened Priya’s bitterness.

Her pride crumbled in silence.

"Hmph, I sent you so many messages yesterday, but why you didn’t even reply?"

Riya pouted, her lips curving into mock grievance as she gazed at Alex with teasing eyes.

Her tone was seven parts complaint, three parts playful charm.

Her flawless posture, her playful pout, her intoxicating aura was simply irresistible.

The boys around the room were floored.

If a woman like Riya ever messaged them, they’d be overjoyed for days!

But Alex? He hadn’t even bothered replying?

Unbelievable.

The single ones in the room suffered in silence.

The lucky one took it for granted.

The contrast was brutal.

Yet Alex remained calm, unflustered, as if this were nothing new.

That composure only made him shine brighter in their eyes.

To them, he was still the same untouchable school idol from before.

Even with a goddess like beauty at his side, he didn’t lose his cool.

"This is my friend," Alex said casually, glancing around the room.

"Do you mind if she joins our reunion?"

The classmates rushed to respond.

"No, no, of course not!"

"It’s fine, we don’t mind at all!"

Laughter filled the room, though the atmosphere had shifted sharply.

Priya’s smile was stiff, her pride pierced.

Raju’s face was even worse twisted between jealousy and forced politeness.

Though Alex might be a mere security guard, the presence of a woman like Riya at his side cut deeper than any job title.

For Priya and Raju, it was a bitter, humiliating taste.

———————-

At this time, the waiter started serving the dishes.

Raju thought about it and felt he couldn’t just let it go, so he decided to show off!

He often came here with clients and knew the place well, so he began to introduce one rare delicacy after another.

"Haha, this is snow-fed sturgeon, raised only in the northern ice rivers its flesh melts in your mouth like butter."

"And this is ginseng pheasant soup. The pheasants are raised on mountain herbs, and the broth is simmered with century-old wild ginseng perfect for nourishing the body."

"That golden crab is flown in fresh from the South Seas every morning. Its roe is like liquid gold!"

"..."

Raju grew prouder as he spoke.

He had prepared for a long time and knew the details and origins of each dish.

At this moment, he easily took charge of the room and won the favor of his classmates.

"This sturgeon is so tender, it’s unreal!"

"Yes, and this soup... I can feel the energy rushing through my veins!"

"Raju is really knowledgeable. You can tell he eats here often. He’s doing really well."

"Rich guy."

The other guys in the class were praising him.

"No, no."

Raju appeared modest, but he was thrilled inside.

Heh.

After preparing so long, he finally pulled it off.

Priya, the class beauty next to him, also smiled at him.

Seeing this smile, Raju was secretly delighted.

Maybe!

He could even win over the former class beauty!

After three rounds of drinks, the atmosphere in the room grew warmer.

Raju was completely seen by his classmates as the most successful among them.

For a moment, Raju became the focus of the class reunion.

Many classmates toasted him and spoke respectfully.

"Raju, remember to take me along for your next business deal."

"Of course, of course."

"Come, let’s have a drink together!"

"..."

Raju used his flashy social skills to cement his status in the eyes of his classmates.

However.

At that moment!

The door of the private room opened again!

A middle-aged man in a suit appeared.

Behind him were two tall women in elegant dresses and two managers.

The middle-aged man walked in with confidence.

He had a commanding presence, clearly no ordinary person.

He was the general manager of Emerald Villa, Virat!

Other classmates noticed it and turned to look.

Raju also looked over.

"Isn’t that Mr. Virat, the general manager of Emerald Villa? Why is he here?"

"It’s hard for regular people to even meet him, so why is he here?"

"Impressive, is he looking for Raju?"

"..."

Some classmates looked at each other, thinking this impressive figure had come to see Raju.

But others thought it was unlikely.

The general manager of Emerald Villa, Virat, earns millions annually and knows many influential people, often mingling with big shots.

Though Raju was doing well, it didn’t seem enough for Virat to personally visit the room.

Then, Who was it?

Who was it that Virat looking for in this room?