Ezekiel glanced at her with a smile before entering his room. Compared to his presidential suite, this room was small and somewhat crude. Yet, the interesting girl next door made up for everything.
As Harmony entered her room, Sera was already looking for her. The instant Sera saw her, the woman bombarded her with questions, asking, âWhere did you go? Itâs already so late!â Then, she noticed the bread in Harmonyâs hand and continued in admonishment, âDidnât I tell you to eat less? The evening gown for tomorrow is XS! You probably wonât fit into it after eating that.â
âIf I canât wear it, then I wonât go!â Harmony replied. After all, she hadnât planned on attending the red carpet event anyway.
âNo! You have to go. This is a rare opportunity. You are not allowed to let this golden opportunity slip your fingers,â Sera insisted sternly.
âGuess whoâs living next door to us?â
âWho?â
âThe man who found my gemstone back in Dansbury. Heâs staying next door. Isnât this such a coincidence?â Harmony started gossiping immediately.
Sera became excited. âWhat? Itâs him! Isnât he very wealthy? Why is he staying here?â
âYeah! I canât make sense of it either. He looks wealthy! Plus, the hotel weâre in now only costs a few hundred bucks a night.â
It was an ordinary hotel. It was so ordinary that the man didnât fit in at all.
âCould he have fallen on hard times?â Sera speculated and was already thinking, as a talent scout, that this person might be a great find. Maybe she could sign him and turn him into a superstar one day.
âHarmony, letâs have a chat with him.â
âAh! No way. I donât want to.â Harmonyâs first thought was to refuse. She didnât know what was wrong with her because her heart would race whenever she laid her eyes on this man. She had seen countless handsome men and worked with them over the years, so she genuinely found her reaction utterly baffling.
âCome on! Accompany me. I want to see if I can sign him on. With his looks and physique, itâs a waste if heâs not in showbiz.â After that, Sera tugged her along, fully ready to start persuading him.
âSera⦠Isnât this inappropriate? What if he doesnât want to be disturbed?â Harmony tried to advise Sera to think things through.
Unfortunately, Sera was determined to get her hands on someone with such outstanding looks. She opened the door and stepped out Harmony had no choice but to watch Sera pull off yet another sales pitch.
Sera didnât falter as she had a great deal of experience and encountered several people in her line of work. She stood at the door and knocked. Harmonyâs heartstrings tightened with each knock as she thought in despair, Sera was going to make a fool of herself.
That man would never agree to something like this.
The moment the door swung open, Sera had never been more certain of her decision to make him a star. Although she had met far too many people to count in her lifetime, she was determined to convince this man to enter show business.
He was too perfect and too handsome. His looks surpassed every male artist she had ever seen. His demeanor was impeccable as well. Plus, he had a natural aristocratic aura that wasnât faked. It was innate.
When he stepped into a room, he exuded a distinct aura of regal nobility.
âHi, Sir. Iâm from the room next door. Can we have a chat?â
Ezekiel looked at Sera as he rested his hands on the door frame while peeking a glance at the neighboring room. He soon caught sight of Harmonyâs half-exposed head. When she noticed him looking, she quickly retreated into her shell like a terrified turtle.
Then, Harmony heard a deep and magnetic voice say, âSure.â
âCan I come into your room?â
âItâs more convenient if I go to yours,â Ezekiel replied.
âThank you for giving me this opportunity. Please come in,â Sera said enthusiastically before opening her own door and inviting him in.
Harmony sat awkwardly on the couch. She did not expect him to actually play along with Sera.
Sera led him in. His tall figure made the hotel room even more cramped. Sera gestured for him to sit on the couch, forcing Harmony to scoot aside in order to make some space for him.
Sera then sat on the edge of the bed and said, âSir, let me introduce you. This is my artist, Harmony Mayo. I believe you two have met before.â
Ezekiel smiled and nodded. âYes. We have.â
Harmony also smiled slightly. âHello.â
âWhatâs your last name, Sir? Can we get to know each other?â Sera asked.