“Keep quiet for a bit, you’ll scare the little girl, come here, what’s your name?” The old lady said.
“Grandma” Arien greeted, “I am Arien.”
“Such a pretty name” old Mrs Lyle was very thoughtful. Seeing Arien not at all panicking, made her realize that she could be a better girl for Devian.
But old Mr Lyle was still having a cold expression. How could he accepted a marriage which his grandson did without even informing them?
Old master was angry without knowing Arien’s personality but old madam was not the same.
She was talking to Arien nicely and was communicating with her so as to know who she is and is she suitable or not.
After a while Devian’s mom and dad entered.
“Mom dad” Arien greeted them.
“Girl I missed you so much.” Mama Lyle was quite connected with Arien. The first time she met, they had a good chat.
Just as they were talking Devian came back from his office.
He entered and greeted everyone and then walked to Arien.
Standing beside her he asked in whispers, “Did my grandparents say anything to you?”
“Nope. They are really nice.” Arien smiled.
Even though grandpa didn’t like her. He would gradually accept her when he’ll see her dedication.
With this hope Arien hid how bad old master’s mood was.
And about his grandma, maybe she liked Arien. And even if she did not, at least she doesn’t hate her.
Maybe she would eventually start liking her.
They all had dinner together. During the time Arien was able to win their hearts by her awesome cooking.
But grandpa still had his cold look.
After dinner grandma and Mama Lyle took Arien and chatted for a while before going to rest.
Arien, after coming to her room was completely exhausted from work.
She couldn’t even walk now. Her legs were sore and so was her back.
…
Julien had been with Louis since the banquet.
She decided to return back home before her grandparents arrived but she was late.
It was already late at night when she dialed a number.
Seeing another unknown number Arien wanted to ignore it but she finally picked it up.
“Sister-in-law, I’m outside. Please help me enter my room without letting grandpa know about it” Julien whispered.
“Sister it’s late. Why are you still out?” Arien asked getting up from the bed.
Devian was in the washroom so she quietly sneaked out without making any sound.
The living room was dimly lighted.
“I decided to come back early but I was late. I’m sorry Arien. Please help me. If grandpa would know about me being out for so late then I would be over.” Julien pleaded
“I’m coming. Wait for me.” Arien tiptoed to the main entrance.
She quickly opened the lock and Julien entered. Just as Julien thought they had done it and she would not be scolded, the room lit up.
Someone switched the lights on and there stood old Mr Lyle with a look of dissatisfaction in his eyes.
“Damn it!” Julien cursed herself in her heart. Why did she have to be so late.
“Ladies of noble families do not stay out so late especially without permission.” Old Mr Lyle’s voice was full of displeasure.
“Grandpa.” Julien didn’t know how to react when it comes to grandpa’s anger.
“Grandpa” Arien interrupted. “I asked sister to go out. I needed some urgent necessities.”
“Is she your servant?” Old Mr Lyle’s words were harsh but Arien didn’t take it to heart.
She assured herself that it was just his concerns for Julien.
“Grandpa… I’m sorry” suddenly Julien bend down apologizing.
“You’ve done a mistake and you would be punished.” He said sternly.
“Grandpa, Julien has asked me before going out. It’s not a big deal.” Devian’s voice echoed form back.
“You can go to your room” Devian said to Julien.
“I’m sorry grandpa” saying that Julien ran back to her room.
“Grandpa rest early” Devian said taking Arien’s hand and walking towards the stairs.
“Leo!” Grandpa said. His voice was loud and one could sense the irrigation in it. “Now that you’ve married, don’t think so much of yourself”
“Grandpa” Devian turned around. He was still calm. “I just stated the fact. You should rest early.” And he walked back not giving another glance at him.
Reaching back to their room Devian finally let go off her hand.
“Why did you have to take the blame. You didn’t even know about it!” Devian said.
“I thought….” Arien tried explaining.
“You should first think about yourself. Furthermore it was sister’s fault.” Devian lowered his voice.
“I understand Devian. But why did you quarrel with grandpa. He won’t like it.” Arien asked.
“He is just a bit strict.” Devian said. “Let’s sleep.” He added.
“Hmm..” Arien quietly layed on the bed.
“Devian….” Arien called
“Hmm….?” He hummed.
“You know Ace corporation’s president?” She asked carefully.
“I’m Ace corporation’s president, Devian Ace.” He said.
“Hmphhh!” Why’s this man still in the mood of joking! I won’t ask him anymore.
Arien was thinking that he was still joking.
Girl he’s telling you the truth!!!!
They slept without further conversation
Today it was the day of hard work as the idea of Jane for the new arrival was approved by Devian, today they could discuss about the project and finally get some good designers ready.
Yesterday, Jane showed Arien’s designs to everyone and they appreciated it, so they insisted Arien on designing some more.
They worked hard to present the best results in front of the decisive director Lyle.
…
It was a little cold outside but he had no warm clothes to put on.
He walked into the Willis Corporation’s CEO office following Roger’s assistant.
“Master asked to have your makeover done as soon as possible.” The assistant said.
“You’ll all have a really bad end.” The half burned man murmured.
He was sitting there when Roger came into the office.
Roger passed a folder to the man saying, “You’ll have to ask her to sign this file”
“I will do that but you have to promise me, you’ll not find her after that.” The man said.
“Are you still in the condition to bargain?” Roger laughed out loud.
“Or else I won’t help you get the Jenner assets.” The man spoke interrupting Roger’s laughter.
“Okay okay!” Roger waved his hand. “But you’ve no right to bring my name in your conversation with that Jenner girl.” He added.
“Remember your words.” The man spoke.
“Assistant Alex.” Roger called out. “Take him and do his makeover. You could do it as he pleases.”
Throwing these words Roger got up and walked out.
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