As she screamed softly and tried to catch herself, a familiar arm wrapped around her waist and held her up before quickly releasing her.

“Be careful.” A familiar calm voice sounded out. As she turned her head back, she caught sight of Kaiser. He was dressed in his usual black suit except for an emerald, green pocket square. His hair was combed back except for a couple of strands that fell in his face, giving him a serious yet youthful look that highlighted the chiseled planes of his face. His grey eyes twinkled in amusement as he glanced at her before helping her up and then quickly removing his hands.

“Ah. Thank you k- Mr. Grayson.” Valentina quickly stopped herself from calling his name. She bowed her head and took a couple of steps back from him.

“It’s no problem. As long as you're fine.” He gently replied before his expression turned cold as he looked behind her.

“I'm sorry Valentina. My gown is a little big on me. I don’t mean to trip you. Are you okay?” Aaliyah's concerned voice sounded out as she turned back to Valentina.

When she saw the man staring at her she immediately became star-struck.

Kaiser Grayson!

As someone who grew up in the aristocratic circle and had now joined the entertainment circle, there was no way she wouldn’t know who he was.

He was the current CEO who had taken over the Grayson Conglomerate at a young age and driven it to large levels of success. His family had multiple billion-dollar companies under it including Platinum Entertainment, the current number agency and management companies for artists. If the Salazar family wasn’t so tied to Black Rock Entertainment, she would have chosen to sign with Platinum Entertainment.

As she stared up at him, she couldn’t help but admire his looks. A tall muscular figure that was highlighted in a tailored suit, intense gray eyes, and a chiseled handsome face that wouldn’t lose out to most male artists in the industry.

Damn it!

If she had known he was here, she would have tripped herself so he could have caught her instead of Valentina that trash. Still, she had to take the chance to catch his attention.

Forcing her eyes to water, she clung to Valentina’s arm, causing the other girl to stagger and almost fall.

“Don’t be mad at me Valentina. You have to forgive me. I- hic, I didn’t mean to trip you. I'm so sorry.” Aaliyah began sobbing lightly, making sure that her gentle, pitiful appearance was on display. No man had failed to fall for her tears before.

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Turning back to Kaiser, she batted her lashes delicately, making sure he saw the tears sparkling yet not falling down her face.

“Mr. Grayson. My name is Aaliyah Salazar. Please help me beg Valentina for forgiveness. I didn’t mean to trip her; my dress was just a little too big and my heels were a bit too high so I tripped. Please ask her not to be upset, I really didn't mean it. This is from the channel archives so I'm not allowed to modify it. it was an honest mistake.” She purposely posed and highlighted her shorter stature next to Valentina, hoping to evoke the expected male sympathy and for Kaiser to comfort her like all the other males in her life.

Unfortunately, she was doomed to be disappointed.

“Then you should wear something that fits next time so you don’t inconvenience those around you. If you can't manage your own clothing, you should just go home and not bother anyone else. It distasteful to see and hear you whining.” Kaiser replied coldly.

“Yes Miss Salazar, rather than crying and tripping people up. Why don’t you just go home and not make others uncomfortable? That way, the next time you come out, you'll wear something your size.” Roman appeared behind Kaiser and added on with a mocking smile.

When Valentina heard the mocking words, she couldn’t help but snicker lightly as she pried Aaliyah's hands from her arm.

Seeing Aaliyah turn to glare at her, she wiped the smile from her face and walked forward although her lips twitched everyone in a while.

Although she wondered what Roman and Kaiser were doing here, it was quite satisfying watching them give Aaliyah a verbal smackdown. Realistically, she should be defending Aaliyah but she really couldn't bring herself to do so. The girl deserved the verbal lashing she was receiving.

As she walked, she saw Jonathan turn around and then flinch in surprise.

“Uncle Roman? Uncle Kaiser? What are you doing here?” Johnathan Starling asked in surprise as he walked back to them.

“You damn brat! Of course, we had to be here since you ran off to do whatever you wanted! And who are you calling uncle? We’re almost the same age! Do you want me to punish you?” Roman asked angrily as he stomped over, threw his arm around Johnathan’s neck, and began playfully choking him.

“Ack, I give, I give! I'm sorry.” Johnathan immediately tapped out and Roman finally released him with a satisfied smirk.

Valentina: “…..?”

Aaliyah: “…..?”

What the hell was going on? How come these three were suddenly related? And why were these big bosses here?

As these questions ran through her mind, Kaiser stepped forward.

“Johnathan, stop joking around and escort Miss Aaliyah Salazar inside to prevent her from tripping anybody else. Miss Valentina, if I could have the honor of being your escort?” Kaiser held his arm out for her to hold.

Holding in a sigh as she saw everyone watching her, she reluctantly held onto Kaiser’s arm while secretly pinching him.

“Miss Aaliyah, shall we?” Johnathan gallantly bowed before holding out his arm. Aaliyah glanced between Kaiser and Johnathan before unwillingly holding onto his arm and shooting a subtle glare at Valentina that everyone saw.

As Johnathan and Aaliyah entered the building first. Roman ran interference and walked between them and Kaiser and Valentina, expertly blocking Aaliyah’s secret glances back.

“What are you doing here? You promised no interference.” Valentina whispered out the side of her mouth even though she wanted to glare at him.

“I'm not interfering. I'm showing my sincerity.” Kaiser whispered back with a light chuckle. “You look beautiful by the way. The most beautiful thing I've ever seen. I kind of want you to boss me around dressed like that.”

“Wait until we get home. I’ll properly show you hell.” Valentina whispered as she glared at him from the corners of her eyes. She pinched his arm once more to enunciate her point.

“I look forward to it baby. Unfortunately, we must part here. Just remember, I'm on your side.” Kaiser whispered back.

He reluctantly released her arm and allowed her to walk in front of him.

As Valentina strutted forward, her green coat flaring out like a cape, she subtly held her fist out behind her. Kaiser let out a soft smile and gently tapped it, his fingers gently clasping hers before he let go and firmed up his expression.

Play time was over for him and he was now entering a warzone where he needed to figure out who was targeting his woman. Although he had his suspects, he needed to gather conclusive evidence first. Once he had done so, the next step was simple.

Directly eliminate them so they could never bother his woman again.