Irene The Lady Who Turned Down Fate - Chapter 187

“Good Evening!” Sam who was having her food happily said as she grinned towards them with a total different glowing face.

“Did something good happen to you? How come you glowing brighter then the moon?” Ash asked as he poked her face with his index finger.

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“Hehe, you are right. Something good did happen and….it’s all thanks to Lord Winter.”

“Father? What did he do?” Irene who got excited just after listening to Raymond name asked while looking at Sam.

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“Samira, you don’t really need to tell them all that—” Raymond to save himself from Another cliche moment said but Sam didn’t think so and that was how a whole different image of the less talkive Raymond’s image turned upside upside down form his usual image.

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“He told you about stars and our grandparents!” Sam and Irene said at the same time time and then glanced at Raymond who acted as if he couldn’t hear anything nor could he see anyone except for the food infront of him.

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“Wow! Father I didn’t expect you to be so dreamy.” Irene said as she smiled while Hana placed Food on her and Ashton’s plate.

“No wonder, sister gets distracted every now and then she must have got it form father.” Ash said as he giggled and Irene just galred at him.

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“No you wrong, Irene is dreamy not like me but like Freya. And you are the one who is like me, stubborn and rebelling.” Raymond said as he looked at Ash who was just starting to have his food.

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“I understand stubbornness but about rebelling…I can’t really think of father being rebelling.” Ash said as he shook his head.

“I agree” Both Irene and Raymond said at the same time while shaking their head.

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“You kids, don’t try to trouble me and have your food first as for my rebelling stories I would tell them after some time. When you reach the age of a teen.” Raymond said he looked at the chef and nodded his head slightly.

And just when he did so the door opened and a maid with tray full of things go the kids prefer and like.

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“What is this? Chocolate, cookies.”

“Wow!” Ash and Irene exclaimed as they took the thing they liked and ate it, not forgetting Sam who was happy to see them happy enjoying the present given by the lord.

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“This is a present or maybe just take it as a token of apology from the Lord for his behaviour from before….you know he has been reflecting on himself ever since than.” Butler Bill said as he whispered the last part in Irene’s and Ash ears which made them feel quite bad.

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“Bill is right, no matter how you see this matter. It wasn’t right of me to scold you two so harshly….it must have scared you a lot…Please forgive me.”

“Father!” Both of them with a panicked expression while standing foem their seats out of sudden.

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“Father, you did nothing wrong and ad for the scolding…we did deserved it and you have the right to scold us so please don’t apologize and make us feel more bad…” Irene said as she tugged at Ashton’s sleeves, signallinghin to day something too.

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“Yeah I agree with Sister and….Father please forgive me and my stubbornness!” Ash said while bending 90° straight all of sudden which scared Irene who was standing beside him.

Looking at her shocked expression, Sam unknowingly let out a giggle which made everyone to look at her.

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“Well…The dinner is getting cold.” She said while drinking the bowl of soup trying her best to not make things awkwardand it pretty much worked as the winter family found her actions as cute and ended up laughing hard.

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“Lets stop this topic and have the dinner peacefully, and Irene you and Samira better get to bed early. Tomorrow is going to be a busy day so better not waste any energy.” Raymond said as he looked at Irene and Sam who with all the choas in the mansion almost forgot about the Duke’s birthday Ball.

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“Okay Father”

“As you say Lord winter”

“What about me? Am I not going?” Ash asked while pointing at himself.

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“Your wounds are still fresh, going to the ball would be hard for you. So, better be a good boy and stay at home.” Raymond said as he looked at Ashton who wasn’t really happy with the decision yet he gave in since that was the rught thing to do.

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“Okay!” Ashton replied while taking another cookie and enjoying it happily.

Raymond smiled while looking at everyone happily enjoying their food and the warm ari that surrounded them. And right then he suddenly remembered about the form of royal academy which arrived for Ashton.

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“Ashton, there is something I need to give you.” Raymond said as he rampages through his pockets and bought out a medium sized red envelope with the temple’s, imperial and Royal Academy’s symbol imprinted in it.

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“This…Admission form of Royal Academy.” Ash said as he opens the envelope and read the details carefully.

“It came so fast but when did you appear for the exam?” Irene asked while raising her eyebrows.

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“He applied for it while Lady Winter was in the Palace, but it didn’t happen in the capital UT near the Eastside end and that was when Lord meet me and father and he bought me here.” Sam said as she smiled while looking at her plate.

“Outside the capital…no wonder I didn’t see the Princes..but why didn’t you tell me about it yet?” Irene asked while pouting.

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“I forgot about it myself…and I didn’t think I would be able to pass it in one try. I am surprised…” Ash said while looking at the form and sighing.

“You should be happy instead of sighing, you fool! Did you forget how much hard you have worked just for this one opportunity….and even if it’s harsh…Ashton this is your only choice. So don’t be hesitant.” Irene said while rubbing his shoulders with her hand.

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“I understand but I just wonder if I could keep up with the others…after all it’s the royal academy only talented students would be there..” Ash said as he put the envelope at the table without noticing another card inside it.

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“Huh, what’s this?” Sam said as she stood form her seat and grabbed the envelope with her left hand.

“Maybe it’s his report card.” Irene said as she looked at Ash who froze on spot after heaung the word Report Card.

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“Oh, the report card was inside it, too bad I didn’t see it earlier. Samira how about you read it out for us.” Raymond said as he kept down his spoons and looked at Sam.

“No! Don’t read it out loud. Just give it back to me!” Ash said as his ears turned red.

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“Stop being a baby and sit quietly. I believe you are that kind of student who avt like they know nothing but end up being a topper.” Irene said as she pulled him back to his seat and on the other hand Sam was busy reading the report card.

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“Wow! Lady Winter is right. Ashton is not just one of the topper but also the youngest one to pass such a High level exam and he ranks second along with Prince Alferd whereas the first place is taken by Prince Alan.” Sam said as she her smile grew larger with every sentence.

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“See, I told you! Congrats topper.” Irene said as she hugged him while Raymond patted his back with a proud look on his face.

“I am proud of you. Keep working hard.” Raymond said as he touched his head.

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Sam on the other hand suddenly noticed a name on the list of rankers which gave her a great shock.

“….Lady Winter…you know who is ranking third…”

“Who?”

“Its….Robin Dean White…” Sam said as she gulped and Ashton who had a smile on his face until now was now annoyed just after hearing his name.

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“The fourth son of Marques White…I heard he is good and knowledgeable and coming their proves all the rumours were very true.” Raymond said as he tapped on his chin.

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“…He may be knowledgeable but he is very much of a scumbag.” Ashton said while rolling his eyes and putting a large bug of chicken indie his mouth.

“Ashton, although he is not a person you would entertain but still he is going to be your classmates sooner or later…so I hope you try to make peace with him or atelast try not to appear around him.” Irene said as she looked at him chewing the meat angrily.

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“Irene is right, just ignore him and focus on yourself. Okay!” Raymond said as he gave him a tissue paper to clean his mouth.

“Okay I can do all you two said but what if he plays some dirty tricks?”

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” Just write a letter to the authority office about your problem and they will look after it.” Sam said while reading the other important information given in the envelope.

“And the authority mentioned here is the Imperial Family..” Sam said while looking at Ash who hearing that had a smirk on his face.