“Grandpa, you sent for,” Alfred said, when he was before his grandfather. Now, he felt differently, but he was unaware of the cause.“Yes, I sent for you. How are you?”“I'm fine, grandpa,” he answered nervously, and fixed his eyes into his grandfather's weak eyes. Although he was bedridden, he was able to scan him. Then, he sluggishly sat up, and declared, “That marriage is null and void because you were not in your right frame of mind when it was contracted. Besides, the Third Princess of the Martin's family was not on the list of my marriage proposal with late Martin.”Now, Alfred wondered how he got the news, and tried to explain, "Grandpa, but…”“Before you say anything, go back to the court, and annul the marriage if you still regard me as your grandfather, and wished to be a member of the Walter's family,” he thundered. At that point, due to the energy he exacted while talking, he began to cough uncontrollably, and Alfred was felt guilty.“Kindly calm down, grandpa. I apologize
“I wish to speak with the management. I will be back,” he informed Steve and Max, who were by his door, and attempted to follow him.“It is all right, boss,” they responded, and watched him walk away. Now, Alfred got to the administrative block and observed the casual workers before he walked into the general convenience. Out of the ten toilet cubicles, he got into one, and locked the door. Then, he disguised himself by pulling off, and trashing his jacket. Then, he untucked his shirt, and ruffled his hair. Not only that, he disabled his location from his devices, and put them into his singlet which was tucked into his trousers. Thereafter, he observed himself in the mirror, and nodded in delight when he was certain that he was unrecognizable.Meanwhile, within ten minutes, many men in suits and shirts walked in and out of the busy general convenience. Eventually, he walked out too, and met a porter, with a good deal of luggage.“I can help,” he volunteered. “Oh! That is thoughtful o
“Certainly not. That is what you encounter as a royal. Many false friends with selfish interests.”“I can attest to that. I had a handful of them.” “So, what are your next plans?”“I intend to settle down in Ridgewood after the Exhibition and lead a life free from royalty. I need a break.”“Wow! That's good, but why Ridgewood?”“I have a special likeness for the place, and I have a few business associates there. By the way, why did you ask?”“I'm from Ridgewood.”“Oh! What a coincidence.”“If I may ask, what business do you do?”“I have a lot of them. Prominent among them are the Perfumery Business and Sweet Production.”Carson was thrilled to hear that, and he spoke, “Your decision is good. If I get you right, you are the heir apparent?”Alfred gave him a questioning look, and asked, “Yes. Do you have any problem with that?”“Not really, I just wish to find out. Are you giving that up too?”“I have to. Many eyes are on the seat, and my siblings can go to any length to get it.”“I got
The gobsmacked Hazel, who thought that she was her last port of call, became disenchanted with him. She looked at his trembling hand, and collected the paper. At that point, her eyes were wet, and she could not help but allow the tears to drop. All the same, she tried to defend, “Old Pa Walter, we are adults.”Nevertheless, the old man knew better, and clarified her, “I know what my grandson is capable of doing. You can leave,” he dismissed her. She left at once, and met Sir Jackson Walter at the door. He was surprised to meet an unkempt girl, walked out of his father's chamber. Meanwhile, Kenny and his siblings disappeared the moment their father appeared. “Did you hire a new janitor?” He asked one of the guards.“Not at all, Sir.” The guard responded. Now, he had walked into his father's chamber and greeted, “Good morning, my father,” and took his seat.“Good morning, Jackson. How are you?”“I'm fine, my father. And you?” Jackson asked, and lifted the flask to ascertain that there
“Okay, boss,” David agreed, and walked away while Jackson went through the Exhibition news once again. The thought that it was only his company that was absent, embarrassed him the more.He stared into the space for a while, and muttered, “Alfred is a serious-minded business minded person, and would not miss this exhibition for anything. Where could he be?”When Steve got the boss' invitation from David, he knew what to expect, and put himself together. He had worked with Alfred for five years, and had no record of recklessness. Before an hour, he was at the complex with Max. Thereafter, David led them into the office, with a sad demeanor, and they greeted, “Good morning, Sir Walter.”Without answering their greetings, he studied their countenances, before he looked into their eyes, and asked, “Where is your boss?”The two bowed their heads in despair while David looked on. Then, Jackson urged, “Say something. Where is your boss?”Steve looked up, and narrated all that took place at th
Back to Alfred's Hotel RoomHe slept off while giving thoughts to the events at his country home. Nevertheless, his phone ringtone woke him up, and he looked at the time.“9 AM!” He exclaimed, and looked at the caller.“Carson,” he mumbled, before he picked the call, and greeted with a morning voice, “Hello, Carson. What's up?”“Good morning, Alfred. Are you just waking up?”“Good morning. I'm just waking up. You seemed worried. What's the haps?”“You are right. I'm worried because no one has contacted me on behalf of the accident victims. I feel like checking on them.”Instantly, Alfred's sleepy eyes cleared off, and he got up from the bed. Then, he requested, “Kindly give me ten minutes to dress up. I will accompany you to the clinic.”“That is nice of you, but if you are too tired, you can take a break. I …”“I can't be too tired when our reputation is at stake,” he interrupted, and dashed to the convenience. Soon, Carson arrived, and they left for the clinic. Nevertheless, Carson n
Carson and Alfred welcomed them, but were calm. They thought that they wished to interrogate the victims to trace the hit-and-run driver, but they were mistaken.“Good morning, officers,” Carson stood up and greeted. Alfred did the same, and the officers responded at once, “Good morning, Young Masters. I am delighted to see you.”“Thank you, Officer. Can you give the patients' some time before the interview? As you can see. They are on the table,” Carson pleaded. Meanwhile, the moment the officers walked in, and cast the patients a misanthropic look, they became apprehensive. The delicious food, turned to gravel stones in their mouths immediately. Carson saw the apprehensive look, and tried to calm them down, “Friends, eat your food. They merely need your cooperation to fish out the driver who hit you and ran away.”“Okay,” one of them said, and they breathed freely, and continued with their meal.“It's not what you think, Young Master,” Allen said, and Carson was astonished. At that p
At Mirabel's ChamberShe returned to her chamber afterward, and to her disturbance, the weight of her love for Alfred, weighed heavily upon her. She looked out for a message or call from him, but none came. Now, it was a few minutes to 11 AM, and she wondered, “Why has he not checked on me?”Presently, she was uneasy, as she looked at the clock ticking from seconds to minutes. She picked up a magazine to keep herself busy, but she could not concentrate. Then, she thought of their conversation that morning, and she recalled that she was rude, by cutting the call on him.“Oh my God. He is mad at me for being rude,” she concluded, and dialed his number. “I can apologize,” she resolved while the phone rang, and she waited anxiously for him to pick.In Carson's CarAfter Alfred made up his mind to give Mirabel a call, he swiped his phone, and slid to her number, before he could dial, her call came.“Oh! She is calling,” he announced. Carson looked swiftly at him, and faced the road again.