All Chapters of The Bargain : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Racheal finally abandoned the task of organising, to her maids’ relief and Luna's immense satisfaction. She got dressed quickly and headed out. The Dalloz were not expecting her, and she had not made any appointment, but she hoped they would grant her audience. She got in one of the cars stationed for her, and soon she was on her way, protected by a convoy of security guards. When she arrived at the Dalloz mansion, the sun had risen high into the sky. Birds sang in the garden, and the air felt clean here. The butler met her at the door this time. She was not surprised, she had not made any appointments.“Is Madame Dalloz in?” She smiled tightly at him, feeling like a silly teenager.“Please, come in.” The Butler showed her in. He took her past the indoor porch with the fountain she liked, and past the large living room she sat with Madame Dalloz just a few days ago. They went up a staircase and he opened the door to another living room, just a little smaller than the one downst

Racheal stepped into the now empty building, except for staff members, and took an elevator to the tenth floor where the boutique was located. The boutique manager welcomed them at the door with a broad smile. She looked eager to get started. “Hello.” Racheal said with a smile. She envied women like these who had the opportunity to work, and wondered what it would feel like working for your own money, and meeting new people everyday. “How may we help you today ma'am?” The manager asked politely. She was dressed in an expensive looking suit and had a perfect smile. “I need a dress for a wedding. Can I have it ready by tomorrow morning if I purchase one now?” She asked.“Of course. This is the President's daughter's wedding right?” The manager asked, leading her into the super fancy shop.“Yes.” Racheal replied. It still surprised her how famous she was in Yin. Back in Xen as even the President’s own daughter, not very many people knew she existed. “Do you have anything in mind?

Racheal was transformed very quickly by this glam team that seemed to be the best she’d had yet. Better than the ones at her wedding even. She stared into the mirror and saw a soft featured congresswoman staring back at her. She had on a powder blue blazer, matching high waist trousers, and white crop top. With her gold hair let down, she looked stylish yet powerful. She had never seen herself like this, and she was in awe.“Thank you.” She said.“Your features made styling you easy ma'am. It's our pleasure.” The leader of the team said. Racheal smiled at them and watched them pack up and leave. She turned back to the mirror and smoothed down the lapels of the suit. It felt soft to touch. Although she felt nervous about this evening, she could not delay it anymore. She picked her purse, waved her maids goodbye, and was out the door. At the back seat of her car, she held her hands together in nervousness hoping this would go well. As her convoy rolled into the building, she notic

“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

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