Chapter 27: A quick glance at the past (3)

"This way, Mr. Cole," The maid directed him toward the refreshment room. He ambled behind the maid and observed the Mansion, it was really big and decent.

"Miss Alexandra would be down in a minute." The maid said.

Alexandra kept looking at the mirror as she arranged her hair, she wanted to look pretty, not for Oliver but for Michael.

She walked downstairs and caught sight of Oliver. She then walked toward him.

"Hello, Mr. Cole," She greeted formally. She and Oliver weren't familiar with each other, they only met five times throughout the years, but that was due to him traveling too often.

"I'll prefer you drop the formalities, Alexandra, you can call me Oliver," he requested. His tone was sweet and gentlemanly. Alexandra knows his type, he's a gentle and soft guy, just like Michael.

She smiled, "Ok, Oliver. Shall we?" They both walked out to the back garden.

The Mansion has been rather silent since King Magnus, Thomas, and Katherine are away; it's been many days now.

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