Chapter 91

Thanksgiving Day

11.24.22

[Cattleya's POV]

It has been five months ever since what happened in Richard's grandmother's villa. When we got back in the city, I learned to understand Jaxson better as well as how he chose his words. I also became protective of his food like I said. I can't help but to always laugh whenever I remember how we got home. After maybe ten minutes of walking from the lake, Mr. Greg and his friends, who are one of Richard's grandmother's friends and also live in his house. They ride on big horses. When they saw us walking, they were surprised because they said we still had a long way to go before we reached the gate where we could leave their village. We told them that we abandoned the car and now we have no choice but to walk because there seems to be no one to ask for help especially since the phone has no signal and there are no people passing by. They looked at each other as if trying to have a conversation with their eyes before they agreed to carry us to their horses.

At first I was nervous to say yes because the horses are tall and I was afraid of falling. But we are left with no choice because if we don't ride, we will walk home. But what really is the star of the moment is when Jaxson didn't stop screaming out of fear until we reached the city. He was very scared of the horse and said it was his first time. I was laughing the whole time because of his hoarse scared voice. They couldn't stop Mr. Greg laughed at his actions because that was also the first time they saw a strong man who looked like a little girl when she screamed in fear. The part that we couldn't stop ourselves and made us burst out laughing is when Jaxson yelled about his butt feeling the muscles of the horses while he was riding it.

Mr. Greg offered to take us to Jaxson's company, Ruegold, but he was so afraid to ride more of the horse when he saw cars. Jaxson almost jumps off the horse and immediately enters the taxi as he is massaging his butt. I am still making fun of him because of what happened to us. He didn't go straight to Ruegold and preferred to rest at their manor because he said that he pulled a muscle and his butt aches which is really cracking me up until this day.

For the past five months of staying here in the Madrigal's manor, my life has revolved around the university, Jaxson's company, and gatherings. Even if I say I should get used to it because I have been doing it for months, I still can't. But what I really put all my attention on except my studies, is watching Lance and Daniella. I never take my eyes off them whenever they are around. And I know that they have been noticing me eyeing them. Finn, Gunther, and I have also become closer after the past month and I am happy with Finn having another friend than Jaxson which he still claims is his closest friend. We are always together because Gunther is required to be with me all the time even when I attend the university and Finn doesn't stop following me behind. I am guessing it is because he wants to be with Loren. But whenever I bring it up, they always act as if throwing up. Still, I will root for them. Sometimes when I'm with Gunther, he suddenly disappears and reappears. There was a time at the party at DeepBlue when he suddenly disappeared so I looked for him and then suddenly he appeared behind me like a ghost.

Jaxson, on the other hand, has been taking care of their company really well. Whenever I ask him how it is going, he tells me that the board directors are impressed by his performance and he has a high chance. What I said is that it is not important if Lance impressed them more than he does because it is certain that his father will give him their company after a year that we got married. But Jaxson said that he is silently planting a plan B just in case his father will find out about the contract which scared me a bit. After living in their manor for the past month, Mr. Madrigal. He has been spoiling me like his real daughter. In their family, I was the closest to him. Since we returned to their manor as husband and wife, I have not achieved anything other than criticism of my status in life. Especially whenever they have family gatherings where all their family members give me judgmental stares from my head to toe. Fortunately, Jaxson is there to support me and hold my hand as if he's comforting me that it's okay. Jaxson's father is the same because he also protects me from those people and really treats me special no matter where I come from. That's why I am afraid that when he finds out about the contract, he will be angry with me and forget our happy memories. He has been bringing me to places that I have never been before and introducing me to people proudly even though I myself know that I still have nothing to be proud of. Being an influencer that Finnley said, I accepted his idea and we have been doing it ever since we came back. And so far, it is going pretty well as I got three million followers in five months already. Finn said that it is a big amount for him to get me brand deals and he really kept his words.

"Now, you should let the shoes and the bag be seen in the camera more." Finn said as he was fixing my pose.

Today we are here in a hotel where they booked me a partnership for their brand. I have been getting brand deals since I reached two million followers. I found what Finn said to be true because I have been earning a lot of money from them more than I did when I was working three part time jobs at once.

I pulled my dress down as it went up my legs and then adjusted my position on the chair. This is like a queen chair here in the lobby of the hotel where their name and logo is behind me which I should promote. I placed the bag which is also a paid brand deal from a popular brand, Sofiujer. I also fixed the point of my foot which the heels that I am wearing were also from Sofiujer.

“Perfect! Let's take another shot with you standing."

I immediately obeyed Finn's instructions because I trust him that he knows what he is doing. Besides, he's the reason why I'm gaining followers.

"Finn, how many minutes do you have left? Don't you have an appointment today as a lawyer?" I asked in the midst of chuckling. He has been switching from being a photographer, my manager, and being a lawyer. "The pictures we took might be perfect enough. I don't want you to get scolded by your father because of me."

"Oh, relax, Catt." He said as he playfully slapped the air before taking another photo of me walking. "My clients aren't here yet."

"What do you mean here?"

"I set our appointment here so I can work with your photos, and once they get here, I'll be with them while you wait for us to finish." Finnley said proudly as a cocky grin flashed on his lips.

"Your logic is flawless." I said before I posed for another photo with a fierce facial expression.

"Oh, here they are." Finn uttered as he began to take his camera off from his neck.

I quickly laid my hands while Finn put the strap of the camera on my wrist and then adjusted his suit and went to a middle aged man and woman, which as usual also seem to belong to high society based on their clothing and many body cards surrounding them. I am getting used to it because it seems that this Finnley is an expensive lawyer and cannot be afforded by anyone. I heard that he is studying now for his exams where he will know if he will be qualified to be the Madrigal's attorney just like his father, or not.

"Good evening Mr. and Mrs. Cooper.” Finn greeted and then greeted them with his hand for a shake hand.

The lady Mrs. Cooper is wearing big sunglasses which made my eyes twitch because it's already dark for her to wear such sunglasses.

“A pleasant evening, attorney Campbell.”

I pursed my lips as I turned my head to hold back my laugh.

"This lady I am with, by the way," I noticed the tone of his voice raised which is why I returned my focus to them. "It's Mrs. Cattleya Madrigal, Jaxson Madrigal's wife.”

"Oh, so you are the famous Madrigal wife from the club. Nice to meet you Mrs. Madrigal.”

I feigned a smile, gritting my teeth, as I took his hands.

I caught a glimpse of the woman he is with who lowered his sunglasses a little to take a better look at me.

"A pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Madrigal. They were right when they said that you are a gorgeous woman. She’s a beauty, isn’t she Miranda?” he turned to his wife who just smiled at him. "Well, actually, my wife owns a modeling agency and I heard that they are looking for new models. As what I saw earlier, you seem pretty comfortable in cameras so you might consider taking your profile in her agency.”

The woman he was with handed me a gold calling card which I immediately accepted.

“Miranda… Modeling..?” I read the name in the calling card aloud before my eyes lifted back to them.

"Yes. I am certain you have heard of it before.” Mr. said calmly. Cooper.

“I- I would love to!” I exclaimed impulsively before my hand landed on my lips. "Oh, I should consider asking for my husband's opinion first. I'll call you." I uttered with utmost respect.

When they turned away from me, I noticed Finn gesturing to me which I understood that he said we should talk later. When I saw them eventually taking their seats, I also turned my back to rest first.

"Gun, you won't believe what offer I just got!" I happily said to Gunther who was waiting for me on the stairs. He has been standing here to watch me from afar because we had an agreement that every time I have to take a picture, he should be a few steps away from me because I get distracted by his grins.

"What offer did you get now that I wouldn't believe?" He asked as he took the camera and bag that I was carrying as he helped me enter the elevator. "You got Sofiujer, Mrs. Madrigal, there's nothing that would surprise me anymore."

A smirk grew on my lips as I raised both my eyebrows to him. I raised my hand holding the Miranda Modeling calling card.

"Miranda herself gave me a card to join their agency." I uttered with a huge smile on my lips.

“Miranda Modeling Agency?” When Gunther asked me again as his eyes landed on the calling card that I am holding.

"See? You couldn't believe it! Look at this card! They invited me themselves.” I almost jumped with excitement because that agency is really popular in this country and they can give me more opportunities.

"Well, good luck on telling Mr. Madrigal about that.” Gunther simply muttered before he shifted his gaze to the elevator door that just opened.

"What do you mean by that?" I tried to follow his pace as he walked with big steps. My face almost bumped into his back when he suddenly stopped and violently turned his back to face me.

"Daniella Yves is currently one of Miranda's biggest models at the moment. How about that?”