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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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.
"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."Wow! Thank you so much! You really know my favorites. And thanks to you, Lisa and Karina for taking care of my needs everyday..." she thanked the other younger helpers."We're happy to do this for you, Miss Amanda." Lisa smilingly answered"She's right, Miss Amanda. Go ahead and eat a lot." Karina joins in their conversation."Wait, where are Daddy and Mommy?" Amanda suddenly asked."Your Daddy went to the office immediately after breakfast because they said they had a Board Meeting. Your Mommy went to a Charity Program because they will be giving out another scholarship grant to the children of the company's employees." Mrs. Chavez explained."Is that so? It's sad to eat alone. Please join me since I can't finish the food alone." Amanda smilingly suggested."Well, your wish is our command. Let's join her, girls." Mrs
After almost an hour, Amanda finally joins her future husband at the patio for their tea time."Tell me more about your parents, darling. How did they meet? How did they fall in love with each other? And how they are as parents?" Amanda curiously bombarded Emmett with questions."Based on what my mother told me, they met during their Freshmen year at Wyndham College. They became College Sweethearts. Right after graduating from College, they've decided to get married. My mother had me when she was twenty-five years old." Emmett started retelling his parents' love story."Did you have a lonely childhood while growing up as an only child in the family?" Amanda asked him another question."As a kid, I sometimes feel lonely growing up alone. I usually look at some of my friends who got their own brothers and sisters and I wished that I have my own as well. But as I was growing up, I'm not thinking about it anymore..." Emmett stated, while shrugging his shoulders."Oh, I felt the same way,
"The Master and Madame arrived at the mansion fifteen minutes ago. The Master is currently at the library, indulging himself with an excellent book and a glass of brandy, while the Madame is in her room upstairs, trying to freshen up before having dinner with you. If you will allow me to say this, there's no need fo you to worry because they are busy with their own activities." Henry, the Albreicht's long-time family butler, reassures Emmett and Amanda.At the same time, Emmett and Amanda heaved a sigh of relief after they heard Henry."That's good to know, then. Honey, you can go to your room first and try to freshen up before we start having dinner with my parents. I'll go to my room to take a shower and have a change of clothes, too. Henry will just call us once the dinner table is ready." Emmett suggested to his future wife."That's a fantastic idea, and I couldn't help but to agree, Young Master. Take your time and I will just notify you and Miss Amanda once the dinner table is
Amanda felt flattered and touched by Emmett's special surprise for her. She can see his real effort."Yes, I will marry you, Emmett!" she finally gave her answer.One of the reasons why Amanda accepted Emmett's marriage proposal is she wants to make her own parents happy. They clearly like Emmett as their future son-in-law and they have been encouraging her to finally accept him.And just like what she usually sees at the movies, Emmett slipped the jaw-dropping engagement ring on her right ring finger, they gave each other a quick kiss, then they started calling their family and friends to give them the good news.Both parties are extremely elated by the news of their engagement.And now, she is meeting Emmett's parents to have a special dinner with them and talk about the details of the wedding.After a few moments.Amanda is currently listening to Mrs. Katherine Albreicht who's talking non-stop about her vision for the wedding."What do you think about a Victorian-themed wedding, Am
Everyone at the company likes their Boss because she treats all of the employees with so much respect and kindness.Lara silently watches the female CEO as she stands in line with the others, while holding a tray. She patiently waited for her turn to order to get her own food. After a few minutes, Amanda Montserrat and her companions sat at a certain table, and started eating lunch while chatting with each other.Lara is observing her every move, like a predator eyeing its prey. She studies the way she talks, the way she eat and laugh with her companions.She was so concentrated with Amanda, that she didn't realized that her lunchtime is almost over. She almost jumped out from her seat because of surprised when she felt someone tapping her shoulders. She looked at her right side, and she saw one of her co-worker from the Cleaning Department standing beside her."I'm so sorry for surprising you like that, Lara." Christy said, while looking apologetic.Lara took a deep, calming breath b
"Oh, you don't have to worry about it. I'm pretty sure that I didn't mention my girlfriend's name in that phonecall." Oliver said, while shrugging in return."Don't worry, you're secret is safe with me. I'm a loner after all." Lara enunciated.Oliver took a deep breath before he spoke again."To tell you the truth, I'm getting really tired of keeping my secret. But exhausting as it may seem, keeping this secret is the only way to protect the woman that I love." he said, with a serious look on his face."I'm not really great at giving advices, but I can assure you that I'm a good listener and I'm damn good a keeping secrets." Lara said in return."Well, I believe in you. We've been talking for a few minutes now but we haven't introduced each other properly. I'm Oliver Doe..." he finally introduces himself, as he offered his hand for a handshake."Yes, I know you. You're the Head of the Security here at Etoile Cosmetics Company." stated Lara."Let's just forget about our job titles, sha
EMMETT ALBREICHTAfter Emmett drives his fiancee home, he and his parents finally arrives at one of their mansions at the Metropolitan City. His parents will be going back to the Albreicht Estate in the countryside tomorrow. His parents prefers to live in the countryside area since the noise and the big crowd in the city makes them exhausted."Son, do you have a minute to have a drink with me at the mini-bar? Your mother and I will go back home tomorrow, so I want to have a bonding moment with you before we get busy with the wedding preparations." Mr. Albreicht smilingly suggested to his son."I like that idea, Dad. Let's go." Emmett nodded in approval.After a few minutes, the father and the son duo are now enjoying their own alcoholic drinks. Mr. Albreicht is drinking rum, while Emmett is enjoying his own glass of brandy."So, tell me son. Are you really inlove with Amanda?" the old man gave his son a surprising question."What kind of question is that, Dad?" Emmett curiously asks h
"Oh, you're on your way to the penthouse, too? That's great! You know what, forget about cleaning and let's just hangout in my office!" Amanda suddenly suggested.Lara looked taken back at the CEO's suggestion."But I'm still at the middle of my work, and besides, why would a CEO hang out with a lowly employee like me?" she inquired."Why not? And why would you say that you're just a lowly employee? Look, everyone in this company is equal. There's no such thing as being a higher employee and a lowly employee. We're just normal human beings and we're working to survive in this crazy world. And by the way, I'm inviting you as the company's CEO, but I'm inviting you as a friend. So, what do you say? Wanna hangout with me?" Amanda continues to convince her."Well, it wouldn't hurt to accept her invitation, right? I mean, this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance so I should just go for it." Lara said to herself, while thinking hard.After a few seconds, Lara's attention went back to Amanda."Ok