19. The Strange Proposal 18

He recalled the strange proposal, “Marry me, Alfred, and you would be glad that you did,” Hazel, the desperate third Princess of the Martin's family, pleaded. As a Young Chief Executive Officer, he was startled by her sheer audacity, and wondered if she was out for a joke, and an expensive one.

At an Exhibition in Argentina

It was the fifth day of the Perfumery Exhibition, and the twenty-three years old Alfred Walter, the successor of the Walter International Conglomerates, was downcast. That day, he was having his lunch with Carson Gilmore, his twenty-two years newest friend, and the successor of the Gilmore Group of Companies. They met at the exhibition a few days ago, and established an amicable relationship. All the while, Carson had observed his moodiness, but he did not wish to interfere with his personal life. While they were eating, Carson got calls from his girlfriend, Pearl Julius, and other friends, and he chatted happily with them. Nevertheless, Alfred was delighted with Ca