"Mavi, what kind of party are you attending in Florida?" As soon as Jennifer saw Mavi, she approached him with a sweet smile and gave him a hug.
"The 30th anniversary celebration of Orlando Disney," Mavi answered truthfully. However, the moment he spoke, Jennifer's expression instantly froze!
"Huh? No way…" Jennifer suddenly thought of her father, who was also attending the party. It felt like fate was playing an international joke on her.
"What's wrong? Is there a problem?" Mavi noticed something odd from Jennifer's expression.
"No! No problem at all!" Jennifer forced a smile, but deep inside, she had already started worrying about the Disney party tomorrow.
"Alright, let's board the plane." Mavi wasn't sure what was going on in Jennifer's mind, but he could tell she had something on her mind.
"Mm, okay."
—
Six hours later, the two of them arrived in Orlando aboard a Gulfstream G200 jet, where they were greeted by the world's largest Disney resort. It boasted four theme parks, two water parks, 30 themed hotels, and a Disney Town.
Seated inside the car, Mavi looked at the grand spectacle before him. There was a clear difference between the rich and the ultra-rich. With his current status, he was nothing more than a newcomer compared to the Walt Disney empire.
Jennifer, also looking out the window, had a complex expression in her eyes—one of bright melancholy…
"Young Master, we've arrived at the Disney Hotel," the butler, Ivan, dutifully reminded Mavi. However, his words startled Jennifer from her daze.
"We're here already…" she thought instinctively. She secretly wished that her father would either skip the party tomorrow or at least not notice her.
But to her surprise, just as she and Mavi stepped into the hotel lobby, she immediately spotted her father! He was chatting and laughing with his business associates as they exited the elevator. Clearly, they had arrived at the hotel earlier and were just passing through the lobby.
"Ugh…" Jennifer quickly signaled her personal bodyguard to stay hidden so her father wouldn't see her. Then, without warning, she grabbed Mavi and pulled him into a corner—before suddenly pressing her lips against his in a forceful kiss.
The sudden physical contact left Mavi stunned, his eyes wide open during the kiss. Hilariously, Jennifer, the one who initiated it, also kept her eyes open the entire time, sneaking glances at her father to check if he had left yet…
"What are you doing?" Mavi wiped the traces of Chanel lipstick and Jennifer's kiss from his lips.
All along, he had noticed Jennifer's distracted demeanor during the flight but didn't bother to ask. However, this sudden stunt in the hotel made even someone as uninterested in gossip as Mavi curious about what was going on.
Realizing there was no hiding it anymore, Jennifer looked at Mavi apologetically before hesitantly saying, "That man in the black suit… he's my dad. He doesn't know that… we're here together today."
After hearing Jennifer's explanation, Mavi quickly understood the situation. Seeing how hesitant she was and considering his own status and wealth, he guessed that he probably wasn't yet recognized or accepted by Jennifer's family.
Kind-hearted as she was, Jennifer didn't want to hurt his pride or strain their relationship, so she didn't know how to bring it up.
To put it simply, Jennifer liked Mavi. But if her father found out about them, he might disapprove or even oppose their relationship.
"So what's the plan now? Just wait until they leave?" Mavi wasn't the type of man with a fragile ego. As someone who had been reincarnated, all he needed was time to prove himself. He also wasn't the kind to interrogate Jennifer for details or throw a tantrum over his pride—that would only make things awkward.
Jennifer looked at Mavi, and with her keen feminine intuition, she fully sensed how much he was considering her feelings. "Mm… thank you…"
"What's there to thank me for? Don't be so formal. No need to overthink all this—I'll handle it," Mavi reassured her.
Dating the daughter of a wealthy family was bound to come with its share of challenges. Even in ordinary families, conflicts like this happened.
"Handle it? Handle what exactly?" Jennifer couldn't help but ask. She hadn't even dared to tell Mavi the full situation, afraid that he might misunderstand. Yet, here he was, claiming he could handle everything.
"What else? Earn his approval, of course." Mavi replied casually.
His confident answer made Jennifer blink twice in surprise. She hadn't expected Mavi to see through everything so easily.
"Then… how do you plan to gain his approval?" Jennifer asked, both concerned and intrigued. Her father was in the hotel business, while Mavi's family was in the arms trade. The industries were worlds apart—it was hard to see how their paths could align.
"You'll see tomorrow." Mavi flashed a smile. Though he wasn't entirely sure how, a man needed confidence in whatever he did. Confidence was the foundation of success.
Looking at Mavi's handsome, sunny smile, Jennifer couldn't resist hugging him and planting another kiss on his lips. This left Mavi's freshly wiped mouth stained red once again.
Women… He sighed. Sometimes, they're just so troublesome.
Mavi wiped off the lipstick and teasingly said, "Not here, we're in public. This isn't a good look."
Jennifer, who had just been basking in a romantic moment, immediately shot him a glare and bit her lip. "Way to kill the mood!"
Mavi chuckled and shrugged. He wasn't used to overly sentimental romance. A man should…
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By the evening of the next day, the grand event was in full swing. At the rooftop of Disney's largest theme hotel, socialites and elites gathered in dazzling fashion.
Prominent businessmen, corporate executives, and industry leaders arrived in private jets and luxury cars, converging at this grand celebration.
Everyone was dressed to impress—men in their finest suits and polished shoes, while women adorned themselves with luxurious jewelry and elegant gowns. Some flaunted their bare backs, others their plunging necklines, each trying to outshine the rest at this extravagant affair.
By the year 2000, Disney's influence had spread worldwide. Alongside the high-profile guests, many Hollywood celebrities had also been invited to attend. Among them was Leonardo DiCaprio, who had skyrocketed to fame with Titanic.
Pop sensation Britney Spears had also been invited as a special guest, and when the party officially began, she would take the stage to perform a classic Disney theme song.
(End of Chapter)