A Little Arrogant

Shivam ate the cake seriously, wondering if he should tell her about the Chauhan family now or wait for the Chauhan family to show their stand on this matter.

"Did you rush back just to have some cake? Is there something you want to tell me?" Isha couldn't read his thoughts, but his pursed lips and deep expression betrayed him.

Or rather, Shivam didn't try to hide his emotions in front of Isha.

Shivam looked up. Before he could say anything, Gungun ran over and rubbed his sleepy eyes. "Ishi, why aren't you sleeping?"

He rolled over and woke up. When he saw that she wasn't around anymore, he felt aggrieved. His voice was thick and nasal.

"Because I made you afternoon tea. Wait for me, I'll get you some cubed coconut shreds and milk."

Shivam reached out and hugged him. Gungun leaned against his shoulder.

Abhay also came out. Looking at him, it seemed that he had not fully woken up yet. Shivam knew that he had woken up a lot of people when he came back. He also hugged Abhay.

Probably because he was still half-asleep, Abhay didn't refuse his father's hug. Like Gungun, he buried his head in his father's shoulder and calmed down.

It was rare for Abhay to be like this. Shivam's smile was wide and gentle.

When Isha came back with the afternoon tea, she saw this scene and a faint, gentle smile appeared on her lips. Instead of calling them, she put down her things and sat aside. She propped up her face and watched quietly.

In the evening, Isha had a cocktail party that involved those in the film industry. The guests were all investors, directors, and movie actors. Meera felt that the opportunity was very good, so she fought for a ticket for Isha.

Shivam sent her to the cocktail party.

On the way, he wanted to talk about the Chauhan family, but the venue was not far away. On the way, Isha received two more calls from Meera.

Even when Isha had already gotten out of the car, Shivam hadn't mentioned it

After Isha got out of the car, she turned around with her gown. Shivam rolled down the window.

"So what were you going to tell me today?"

"We'll talk about it when you come out." Shivam's handsome face revealed a hint of affection. "Go first."

Isha nodded gently, her smile as bright as the moon on the horizon.

She quickly entered the scene. Meera was already waiting for her. She felt that this was a rare opportunity. Meera was personally attending today instead of Jio.

"There are many big directors and investors here today. If you want to do well in acting, such opportunities are indispensable," Meera said to her in a low voice as soon as they met. "Especially some big directors with style. You can't hire them just because you have money."

She saw that Isha was wearing a champagne-colored evening gown and had an elegant and refined temperament. She couldn't help but smile and say, "Let's go around later. I'll take you to meet a few actors and friends first."

Isha followed Meera forward and saw two familiar people—Tinki and Shipra.

It seemed that Tapas Pratap's matter did not affect the relationship between Shipra and Tinki. In the adult world, relationships were indeed not worth much. What really made people stay together for a long time was the benefits.

Tinki could only come here because of Manish. If it were any other actress, they would probably need some time to get back up after such a disastrous movie.

However, Tinki, who had her father's support, did not seem to need much buffer time. She once again stood at the top.

When she saw Isha, Tinki smiled at her. It was a meaningful smile with a hint of provocation and disdain.

Isha turned her head away and pretended not to see it. Tinki didn't get the effects she wanted with her provocation and was unhappy about it.

However, she quickly regained her composure. She did not come here today to be angry with Isha. She had more important things to do.

Shipra said softly, "Miss Pratap, Director Chauhan is here."

Tinki immediately adjusted her smile. Yes, her target today was Jay Chauhan.

As the first successor of Chauhan Consortium, Jay Chauhan's status could not be underestimated. However, he had no intention of taking over the family business. Instead, he plunged into the entertainment industry and became a genius director among the younger generation.

Everyone was waiting to see him fail at the box office and have to go home to inherit hundreds of millions. However, the movie he filmed with Isha enjoyed explosive popularity. Jay Chauhan had found a foothold in this circle and was working steadily.

Be it as a director or a member of Chauhan Consortium, Jay Chauhan was an important figure. It was normal for Tinki to want to get close to him and obtain the opportunity to cooperate with him.

"Let's go." Tinki made sure that she was looking her best and walked toward Jay Chauhan.

Isha chatted with her peers for a while. When Meera saw Jay Chauhan, she smiled and said, "Isha, let's go greet Director Chauhan."

"Yeah, let's go."

Isha had worked with Jay Chauhan before, and Jay Chauhan had worked closely with DiXi Media Company before. It was only right for her to greet them.

Seeing that Tinki was talking to Jay Chauhan, Isha and Meera stopped in their tracks and did not interrupt.

Tinki was Yavan Chauhan's wife. She was using this identity to talk to Jay Chauhan, and Jay Chauhan did not reject it. He raised his glass and clinked glasses with her.

However, the coldness that surged in his dark eyes seemed to be able to pierce one's heart. He stood there, aloof and cold. It was as though there was a barrier that separated him from the others.

Tinki's smile was so bright that it could melt ice and snow, but it could not melt this barrier.

She stayed in front of Jay Chauhan for a moment, then tactfully left.

However, she was not very disappointed. Even though Jay Chauhan had treated her like that, he would also treat others the same. She was no different from them.

As for her, she had an investor father and a husband from a consortium. She would definitely have more advantages.

"Director Chauhan is really... a little difficult to approach." Shipra gave this evaluation.

"A man like him is inevitably a little arrogant," Tinki said. "I'm used to it. He doesn't even give face to the Chauhan family."

As the two of them commented, they felt at peace.

Seeing Tinki leave, Isha and Meera went up to greet Jay Chauhan.

"Director Chauhan," Isha greeted him with a smile. She was used to his dark eyes being cold and emotionless, so she didn't think he would be very enthusiastic.

Jay Chauhan's eyes flickered as he glanced at Isha. There was an indescribable emotion in his eyes... It could be said that he was gentle?

Isha was also a little surprised. She saw that the air of estrangement around Jay Chauhan had reduced, seemingly opening a barrier for others to approach him. However, she had never seen him show... gentleness to outsiders.

Instinctively, she glanced at Meera.

She realized that Meera was also looking at her. Clearly, Meera thought that it was strange too.

Isha was about to speak again when she saw another man enter the hall.

The man was in his 50s. Age had etched its mark on him, adding to his maturity and steadiness. However, it did not diminish his elegance and good looks at all. He still stood out among the investors. In fact, he was not inferior even among the younger generation of actors.

Tinki's eyes widened in surprise as joy appeared on her face. She did not expect to see the head of Chauhan Consortium and Jay Chauhan's father, Jayesh Chauhan, here.

If Jay Chauhan was the future successor, then Jayesh Chauhan was undoubtedly the legitimate leader of that huge company.

Chauhan Consortium had fewer business activities in S Country, and Jayesh Chauhan rarely appeared here. It should be impossible for Tinki to come into contact with someone like Jayesh Chauhan in such a place. She did not expect to have a chance.

It looked like Jayesh Chauhan was here to accompany Jay Chauhan.

Everyone discussed Jayesh Chauhan's arrival for a while before stopping.

Jayesh Chauhan glanced at Jay Chauhan and Isha beside him. His eyes flickered, and his expression froze for a moment before he walked over.

Seeing him approaching, Isha took a closer look at his and Jay Chauhan's faces and recognized that they were father and son.

However, Isha felt a little strange. The way Jayesh Chauhan looked at her was a little strange. His gaze was a little too warm and excited considering they were only meeting for the first time. Isha could even tell that his personality was very similar to Jay Chauhan's. He was not a man who was easy to approach, but the emotions he was showing now... were disconcerting.

She subconsciously looked at Meera again, and Meera also shook her head secretly. However, she gave Isha an 'okay' gesture, indicating that Isha could rest assured. If there were men who were up to no good under such circumstances, she would definitely find a way to stall them and not let them succeed.

This was part of Meera's professional ethics that she had always adhered to as an agent. She never allowed her artist to be subjected to unspoken rules.

"Isha, this is my father. His name is Jayesh Chauhan," Jay Chauhan said seriously.

"Hello, I'm Jayesh Chauhan." Jayesh Chauhan extended his hand to Isha.

After knowing that Isha was his daughter last night, Jayesh Chauhan did not hesitate to look for Isha and acknowledge her. However, it would be impolite to suddenly contact her. That was why he waited until tonight's cocktail party.

When he saw her photos, Jayesh Chauhan had already confirmed that Isha was his and Riya Rathore's daughter. Now that he saw her in person, he confirmed again that he was right. She had eyebrows similar to Riya's, and even her expressions were really similar to Riya's.

Seeing that Jayesh Chauhan was too enthusiastic, Meera was the first to reach out and shake his hand. "Mr. Chauhan, it's an honor to meet you. I hope we can work together in the future."

"I'm honored." Jayesh Chauhan smiled faintly at Meera and realized that she was deliberately tightening her grip. She was obviously shielding Isha from something.

Meera continued to smile. "Isha was feeling a little unwell just now. I'll take her to the washroom first. Mr. Chauhan, Director Chauhan, please excuse us for a while."

"Go ahead," Jayesh Chauhan said gently. His words were gentle and did not sound threatening.

However, Meera knew that the more gentle and refined a man looked, the more terrifying he was. It was better to stay away from him.

She left quickly with Isha.

"Stay away from that pair of father and son tonight."

Even without Meera's reminder, Isha realized that something was wrong. Both father and son were too strange, so she naturally wouldn't let her guard down.

However, in that instant, someone could tell that Jayesh Chauhan and Jay Chauhan treated Isha differently.

Tinki frowned. Isha actually made the father and son speak to her gently? Even she, an authentic member of the Chauhan family, did not receive such treatment.

No wonder Isha could always get a big investment from a big director. Her ability to please men was indeed impressive.

"Hmph, she's indeed skilled," Tinki said disdainfully.

Shipra also said, "Otherwise, how could she have risen to where she is today?"

Tinki wasn't the only one who could tell the difference. Everyone else could too.

Jayesh Chauhan and Jay Chauhan walked over. There were people who immediately gave up their seats to them.

The investors sat around Jayesh Chauhan and his son to chat casually. Even so, their words revealed faint respect for Jayesh Chauhan.

Meera and Isha came back from the washroom and consciously distanced themselves from them.

Jayesh Chauhan glanced in Isha's direction and quickly looked away. He could tell at a glance that Isha was avoiding him, just like she was avoiding the other investors.

He couldn't help but feel a faint ache in her heart. That was his daughter...

His glance was extremely short and did not even linger on Isha for long, but it was noticed by a certain investor.

This investor was only at the bottom of the food chain in front of Jayesh Chauhan. He immediately said in a fawning tone, "Mr. Chauhan, that's Isha, a female artist from DiXi Media Company. I heard that she relies on her acting skills to make a living. But no matter how good an actress is, it's impossible for her to be independent in this industry. Acting skills? Haha, everyone has those. I'll get someone to call her over so she can have a drink with you."

As he spoke, he winked and smiled. His smile was filled with contempt for women and Isha, making the men laugh.

Even Tinki and Shipra, who were not far away, laughed.

Before he could finish, Jay Chauhan, who had been sitting down, kicked him in the chest. He fell back and didn't get up for a long time.

Everyone was shocked. They did not know what the man had said to offend Jayesh Chauhan and Jay Chauhan. It was normal for men to make such comments at banquets like this. Even if an actress occasionally threw herself at them, it was not uncommon.

In the adult world, everyone knew about consensual relationships.

So... What was happening now?

Everyone's laughter died on their lips. They looked at each other, not daring to laugh anymore.

The investor held on to the coffee table and slowly got to his feet. He suppressed his anger and fear. He dared not ask any questions.

He said in an ingratiating tone, "Mr. Chauhan, what did I say wrong? I'll down three cups to punish myself."

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