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The Bargain A proposition for Racheal
“This video was taken by an internet user just this afternoon, and has since gone viral on the internet.” The host said.Racheal was stunned, unable to speak. “It seems like you did not want anyone to know about this.” The host said, and the crowd laughed. “No, I didn't.” Racheal responded, looking at the video of her at the foster home just this afternoon. The faces of the happy children brought tears to her eyes. The host quickly pulled a handkerchief out of his pocket and handed it to her. She grabbed it and dabbed the corner of eyes. “It seems this means a lot to you.” The host said quietly. She nodded, “Yes.” The crowd applauded loudly at her response. In the moment, she was happy to use Steffan’s money, and annoy him. She was also happy to feed the children and give them a treat for the afternoon. But watching the video now and seeing the children's faces and how important this was to them, made her emotional. She understood what it meant to be hungry and have no parents
The Bargain Answers concerning the robbery
“Yin is the power of the east, and our organisation still does not have a firm place here, even after one hundred and fifty years of our existence in other parts of the world.” The man at the head of the table continued. “If we have Yin, all the other countries in the east would follow.” The man said. “What organisation are you speaking of? What does your organisation do?” Racheal asked, clearly confused. “Protect The Progeny is the name of our organisation. We cater to children during disaster response, their nutrition and shelter. We empower parents with jobs and skills, and for those who are incapable, we find compatible families for these innocent children to have a shot at a better life.” The man responded. “The east is always at war, we need to protect the children because they are the future of every country.” The older Racheal said. “Outside Yin's capital there are many children starving, displaced from their homes since the war. Spencer Sherrod had turned a blind eye to it
The Bargain The Sherrods have a secret
Racheal wondered if this secret was about the strange noise she had heard at the Dalloz mansion. Or was it about her anonymous supporters?“Yesterday, there was something you did not pay attention to. I did not want to draw your attention to it till I was sure.” Delbert said.Racheal nodded enthusiastically, listening. “The first lady's guard delivered that diamond necklace. You did not wonder why? She was part of the plan to frame you.” Delbert said.Racheal gasped. All the blood drained from her face. She knew the woman hated her, she was sure about this since the day the woman did not even lift a finger to help her during her panic attack, or call for help. She just watched her. But she had no idea the woman’s hate was this deep.“I spoke to Ben today, and like most of Yin's citizens, the man loves you. So he talked.” Delbert said.“You spoke to Ben?” She asked in surprise. “He was caught this morning. You did not know?”Racheal shook her head. Her day had been hectic, and she
The Bargain A call from Xen
Racheal ran out of the car as soon as Delbert replied to her question and bent over the sidewalk. Her stomach churned and heaved, and she threw up until exhaustion. She felt someone hold her hair up and pour cold water on her neck. Without looking, she knew it must be Delbert. She leaned down more, and let the water run down her neck and face not minding her makeup.She finally stretched her hand out, and Delbert placed the bottle of water in it. She rinsed her mouth, and stood up.She walked back to her car, and sat down. Delbert was looking at her anxiously. “You seem very upset at what I just told you.” He said, concern evident in his voice.She shook her head. “I began feeling the nausea some time before.”“What do you think about the whole thing?”“I don't want to even think about it.” She said, and turned to look out the window. Delbert drew near and squeezed her hand. Then he leaned in and kissed her temple. She did not look away from the window as he stepped out and closed
The Bargain I was not hurt!
She entered the hall, and just like the last time, she had to sit facing the three men as she took her call. The only difference was that this time, she was not shy. She took a seat opposite them and held the gaze of the man who stared most intimidatingly at her the last time. She picked up the phone. “My goodness, why are you unreachable nowadays?” Her father’s voice boomed over the phone. “Are they trying to keep you away from me?”Racheal said nothing. What did he think this was, what was he expecting? He sold her off and even agreed to the conditions. “Have they been telling you I called?” He asked“No.”“Why would they do that? That's not the agreement.” Roni Rana said angrily over the phone. “What is this I hear about you being locked up? Is it true?”Racheal wondered how he knew that? Only a few people here even knew that. How did he learn that information all the way there in Xen?“Why are you not saying anything?” Her father barked suddenly, startling her. “Were you truly
The Bargain Attentions from Mr president
Racheal stood up to check the dress, seizing the opportunity to avoid Jade's question. Of course she was distrusting, how could she not?She took the wrapping off the box and opened it. Her dress sat neatly inside it. “Thought I'd swapped it with the wrong dress?” Jade said. Racheal turned in exasperation at the badgering, “Look…” She began but stopped. She saw the laughter dancing on Jade's face. She smiled, and then they both burst into laughter. Luna and Lyda soon arrived with a large platter of hor d'oeuvres, a bowl of diced fruits and a bottle of white wine. Racheal gave the girls a look. White wine so early in the morning? But she said nothing. “Ever thought of modelling?” Jade asked, looking at her as she forked a piece of Antipasto Skewers into her mouth. Racheal nodded. “Others have mentioned it again and again.”“Well you should try it. You'll become both popular and rich.” Jade said. “Not that you really need any of those things, but extras always help.”Racheal smile
The Bargain Racheal confronts Thalia
“I already have a dress for the party.” Racheal said, looking at the large garment rack between her and the beauty team. “I don't need a dress, thank you.”“They are all paid for already, ma'am.” The leader of the team said.“What?” Racheal looked at them in disbelief. This was not how it worked. She should have been given the option to pick a dress from the bunch, and they would have returned the rest. Looking at the garment rack that held at least thirty fancy dresses, she wondered what the president wanted? Why was he suddenly being so generous?“I'd still like to wear my dress.” She said. The beauty team leader shrugged and pushed the hanger aside. Her maids began to transfer the dresses to her closet, as the team went to work. They buffed her nails and scrubbed her feet. Scrubbed her skin and masked up her face, trimmed her hair an inch so they could better style it. They were in her suite all day. By late noon they were finally satisfied that her skin was ready for makeup.
The Bargain Racheal's meeting with the President
“Ma'am.” The guard called again, getting Racheal’s attention. “This way.”She looked at him. He did not seem to be giving her any choice, so she went with him. They left the rooftop without anyone noticing, and rode the elevator down, the party music fading into the background. They stepped out of the elevator, and a surprisingly large troupe of presidential guards led her to the president’s suite. This was her first time in this part of the villa since she arrived here.She waited outside a huge door, as a guard went in to announce her arrival. He came out shortly, and opened the door widely for her to go in. Racheal inhaled deeply, banishing all her anxieties away, and walked in. Now would be the worst time to have a panic attack. “Daughter-in-law.” Spencer said cheerfully as she walked in. He stood up and walked around the desk to her. He hugged her briefly, and kissed her on both cheeks just like he had done on her wedding day.She tried to smile politely at him, but her smil
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