Chapter Three: The Dutiful Daughter

Charles Montserrat gave his daughter a knowing look.

"Are you sure of marrying Emmett? Or are you just marrying him because of our company and not really for love?" he seriously asks her.

Amanda was about to say something more but she wasn't able to say so when her mother, Mrs. Victoria Montserrat smilingly enters the room.

"Hi, darlings... Why are you still here? Our guests are waiting for the birthday celebrant! Not to mention your handsome future husband, Amanda." Victoria smilingly said to her husband and daughter. 

Amanda smilingly nodded, while looking at her beautiful mother.

"You really like Emmett as your soon-to-be son-in-law, don't you?" she asked her mother.

"I have this feeling that he's the perfect one for you, sweetheart." Mrs. Montserrat gently held her daughter's hand. 

The old man stood up and offered both of his arms towards the two most important people in his life, which is his wife and his daughter..

"Let's go ladies... Let's make our grand entrance as a family." the old man happily suggested.

Mrs. Montserrat and Amanda happily slung their arms to the old man's arms. Afterwards, they walked out from the office room and made their way to their spacious, French-inspired garden, where the birthday party is being held right at this very moment...

As soon as they arrived at the party venue, all eyes are upon them as they made their grand entrance. The media people are also at the party, and they are frantically taking numerous photos of them.

Amanda's one hundred percent sure that her face will be at the front cover of the society pages.

She decided to forget her serious talk with her father, as she wants to enjoy the party tonight...

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After a few days. 

Amanda returned to the  mansion, while feeling so exhausted. Their house helpers are all carrying the shopping bags as she makes her way inside the house. She thanked all of them for their help and after that she took the elevator to go to her room.

She decided to soak herself in a long, warm hot bath in her huge bathtub that was almost as big as a medium-sized swimming pool. After 45 minutes, she got up to get dressed.

After a while she was sitting in front of her mini-salon to blow dry her hair. He even ordered all the furniture in his boudoir from a furniture company in France.

She heard someone knocking from her door, and she heard her mother's voice calling her.

She calls in for her dear mother.

The old woman immediately entered her room and greeted her with a smile on her face.

"Did you have fun with your friends today, my dear?"

"Yes, Mommy. We had so much fun while shopping..." Amanda replied.

"That's good to hear. And I know why you went on a shopping spree. I know you're under stress and pressure because of what you and your Daddy talked about on his birthday..." her mother began that serious topic again.

"Oh, you know Daddy. He's just worried about my upcoming wedding with Emmett." Amanda casually stated, while shrugging her shoulders.

"Well, you can stop your father from worrying about you. You're our one and only child, afterall." her mother spoke again.

"Come to think of it, you're absolutely right, Mom." Amanda nodded in return.

"Just a piece of advice from me, sweetheart... Just follow what's in your heart. You are the only one who can make yourself happy." her mother said, in a sincere manner. 

"I just don't want to hurt and disappoint Daddy. I've always been spoiled by him, and I've always been a Daddy's girl. And besides, both of you are not getting any younger. I want you guys to enjoy your life to the fullest and let me handle the responsibilities at Treasure Companies..." Amanda explained what's on her mind.

"You know that the employees of Treasure Companies are important to your Daddy, right? Your father believes that without them, the company won't be successful now. And besides, he feels like he needs to take care of all of the employees because they also have their own families that they need to support," added her mother.

"I'm also worried about them, Mommy. But Daddy said I can't do it alone, and I need someone to help me run and protect the company..." Amanda continues on.

"I'm not taking any sides this time because I understand both of you and your father. Anyway, your Daddy told me that he will respect whatever your decision may be. And I feel the same way too..." Mrs. Montserrat stated.

"Thanks for all the advices, Mom. It really means a lot to me." Amanda smiles at her mother, as she's feeling a lot better now. 

Yes, she needs to think about everything carefully about her upcoming marriage to Emmett Albreicht. She needs to nake a careful decision not just for her own benefit and happiness, but also for their company employees and their families as well...

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The next day.

It was eleven in the morning when Amanda woke up. She fell asleep at wee hours of the morning because she is still thinking about her problem. After a few minutes of just laying in her bed while staring at the ceiling, she mustered all of her willpower to get out from her bed, fix herself, and go straight to the dining room to have her brunch. She needs to fill her stomach with food so that she can think properly.

As soon as she arrives the dining room, she was immediately greeted by the head of their house helpers, which is Mrs. Chavez.

Mrs. Chavez have been taking care of her since she was a baby. She considers her as her second mother...

"Good morning, Mrs. Chavez! What's for brunch today?" Amanda smilingly greeted the old woman.

"I cooked your favorite vegetarian dish. And there's newly arrived peaches, strawberries and avocados from your family's farm." the old woman informed her with a smile.