Married with the Broken Hearted CEO novel Chapter 43

“Ladies and gentlemen! Tonight, is the night everyone is waiting for.” 
The launching of the new wine presented as the project of Crimson Meadow and Wine&Vibe has started. Loud cheers and claps resonated around the garden as the two CEO climbed up the stairs. When Adira and Chadwick met on the stage, they shook each other’s hands to show their partnership. 
The first part of the launch is introducing the new wine. They prepared a VCR which shows the people who work behind the scenes and how the wine was produced using the finest ingredients. 
As guests watched the VCR, Chadwick and Adira sat in the corner of the stage. They are sitting next to each other, watching both the screen and the people’s reaction under the stage. 
Gradually, Chadwick turned his head to his wife. 
Before the start of the ceremony, Adira saw him together with Isa . Although he went to Adira after talking with Isa, he did not have the chance to explain to his wife. 
[“The ceremony will start. So, we should stick together”] This is what Adira told him as soon as he stood by her side. She wrapped her hand around his arm, and they walked towards the stage. 
Chadwick, then, concluded that his wife still doesn’t care about him and Isa. Even if they kissed and he marked her neck before coming here, Adira remained nonchalant. A part of him regretted declining Isa’s suggestion of knowing Adira’s feelings by making her jealous. Nevertheless, he felt a bit proud for not giving in to such ridiculous idea. 
‘It’s not about knowing her feelings. But making her believe that I don’t like another woman beside her,’ Chadwick told to himself silently. 
The short VCR ended. 
After that, one of the CEO was asked to give the speech. During their meeting a few days ago, Chadwick gave the privilege to Adira, whom he knows is excited to launch the product to help more kids in the orphanage. Besides, she was working so hard day and night. And so, with Chadwick, Adira came up and stood in the center of the stage. 
In front of the microphone, the gorgeous lady stared at the guests, staffs and employees, with a sweet smile on her lovely face. Carefully, she detached her lips with her head hold up. 
“Ladies and gentlemen, I am very pleased to welcome you all tonight at the meaningful event between Crimson Meadow and Wine&Vibe. I would like first of all to thank the CEO of Wine&Vibe for giving me this chance.” 
Adira looked at Chadwick. Smiling, Chadwick nodded his head. 
“And to all the people who came here, thank you,” Adira continued. “We are here today to present to you all the newest wine we will launch by our project: “Luxury for Everyone.” Many of you are already aware that we have been working hard over the past months to be able to get to where we are today, and be ready to move forward with this excited new venture. And I, together with Mr. McElroy, are looking forward to accomplish our goals for this event.” 
Among the guests, Geoffrey stood in the corner with a mask on his face. He watched Adira took the spotlight and shone brightly, just what she did even years ago. He couldn’t help the smile on his lips as he felt proud for her. 
On the other hand, Isa was also watching at Adira in grimace. She’s holding a glass of wine, maybe her 5th glass for tonight. 
“Every time we went to a restaurant, we wished to know where and how wine came to be, but the truth was we ignored it and after we left, we did not care anymore. A wine is just wine, they said.” 
Adira rolled her eyes and shrugged her shoulders. 
Many laughed at her speech. When the boisterous buzz ended, Adira continued speaking. 
“But all of us here care, so I will explain what I know. In US, alone seven out of every 10 American adult consume wine or alcoholic beverages. Wine makes daily living easier. For wine lover, we drink wine in all the important moments in our lives. That is why a beverage, which was first prepared from the vineyard, then taken to be fermented under different circumstances and within a long period of time, many wouldn’t have the chance to taste a well-made drink. Right? Wine is for rich people. Just like golf, many believed that drinking wine is another way of differentiating yourself from the normal people in the society. However, tonight, we wanted to change the perspective of the majority. That is why we named our project: Luxury for Everyone. A wine that everyone can afford to buy and a taste that will give you a luxury in anytime. Everyone, we are introducing you the new brand of this project, we called it: “TreasureV”
The red curtain the center lifted up and the bottle of the wine appeared. Flashing lights of the cameras filled the space and loud cheers echoed, as if the ground is shaking. 
Adira and Chadwick looked at everyone with a smile on their faces, as they lifted their glasses. 
“Giving the privilege to everyone,” Chadwick announced. He raised his wine glass and said, “Cheers.” 
Adira and the guests raised their glasses as to take a participation in the meaningful event. 
“Tsssk,” Isa, who was a little drink, clicked her tongue. She did not raise her glass to show her support, as she felt so damn annoyed in this moment.
Looking at Adira and Chadwick on the stage, Isa kept on remembering how Chadwick declined her offer to help. 
[“I appreciate your help, Isa. But I don’t want to do the same way.”]
Recalling Chadwick’s answer, Isa came to realization that Chadwick has abandoned her already. He was no longer the guy who will run to her side whenever she needed someone to lean on. That guy belongs to someone else, and that someone is no other than the beautiful lady who Isa cannot defeat. 
Isa sighed and looked down. Although it is hard to admit, she knew she need to accept the reality. She bit her lower lip and brushed her hair upward. As she did, the man standing beside her, took a look on her beautiful and innocent new face. 
‘Who is this lady?’ Nocturne asked himself while looking at Isa. He always attends in social parties but this is the first time he saw an angelic beauty like her. ‘Is she married or not?’ The man with weird fetish wondered. 
He observed her more. After seconds, his eyes widened when he recognized the woman standing by his side!
Weeks ago, he heard that the CEO of Wine&Vibe got into an accident. Thanks to his uncle, who owns the hospital, he discovered an interesting thing. 
Adira was seen at the hospital only at once. After her that, another woman came to visit Chadwick everyday, and it is not his wife. Curious who is this woman Chadwick is having an affair with, Nocturne asked a nurse to take a picture of the lady. That’s when he saw Isa in the picture. 
Realizing that the woman in the picture is the same woman beside him who is scowling while looking at Adira, Nocturne thought of a way to revenge at the humiliation he received from the CEO of Crimson Meadow.
‘The heaven gave me a chance in the fastest way,’ he chuckled sardonically. 
Meanwhile, Isa thought that there is no reason for her to stay here anymore. She sighed and turned around, planning of going home. However, as soon as she turned around, she saw a tall man with blue masked who resembled her stepbrother. 
Isa rubbed her eyes. She did not know if she’s drunk but she thinks that the man standing from good distance is no other than Geoffrey. 
So she murmured, “Brother?” 
Geoffrey heard her voice. He looked forward and saw Isa staring at him. Under the mask, his eyes met hers.
“Brother? Is that you?” she asked with droopy eyes. 
‘No. Isa can’t see me here. Not here,’ Geoffrey thought. Therefore, he swiftly turned around and dashed away. 
Isa doesn’t want to lose her chance. She moved, about to follow the man in blue mask but…
“Ahhhh!” 
Some feet tripped her. As a result, Isa fell down on the ground. As she falls, she grabbed the table clothes and pulled it down too. The foods and drinks splattered on her hair; sauce and liquid dripping on her face. 
That woke her up. 
Her eyes widened and trembled. She’s sitting on the ground, alone, and everyone is looking at her. 
During this time, only one person can help the poor woman who embarrassed herself in front of the crowd. 
Slowly, Isa turned  back and looked at Chadwick, who was on the stage.