Irene The Lady Who Turned Down Fate - Chapter 222

Alan looked at Alfred and nodded his head slightly, taking it as a signal. Alfred started working his sharp mind to get though Theodore.

He observed his actions and with a smirk he asked him in a cool way.

“Father, the new young lady of the Willson family is very pretty right?” He said and the spoon slipped through his fingers.

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“I got it right didn’t I? They were here for something related that new lady right.” Alfred said as he felt proud of himself for guessing right.

“Yeah, right…you were really trained well. *cough* They weren’t really aware about your return today, only after the academy informed me they decided to wait for Harris here.” Theodore said as he wiped his mouth with a tissue while both the Princes kept looking at him.

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“Okay, okay, I will tell you the real reason…but Don’t get mad!” He said as his gaze went from Alan to Alfred which gave Alfred quite a creep.

“Why? Why are you looking at me? Shouldn’t it be about him–why?” Alfred said in a confused tone.

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“Alfred, they were here to give the new lady hand to yours, in short, they were here to forward an engagement between you too,” Theodore said and Alfred froze right at the spot while Alan smiled.

“Alfred? Alfred?” Alan said as he moved his hands before his face.

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“Father…what did you tell them as a reply? You didn’t say yes did you?” Alfred asked as he looked at him.

“I didn’t them. but I didn’t accept them either. You know things aren’t easy especially when it’s the Willson family. So, for now, all you can do is, meet her and spend some time with her-”

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“But father!”

“Alfred I’m not forcing you. But still, she is a lady being directly rejected would hurt her pride too and who knows you might fall for her?” He said as he shrugged and Alfred’s heart went dead right then.

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“If you say so..then I will try too…”

“(But for love…*closes his eyes*….I can’t…)” Alfred thought as he looked at the red wine, Theodore poured into his glass.

“Then both if you rest well.”

“Yes, you too father.”

With that, they bid goodnight to each other after a warm reunion.

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“Are you feeling good now?” Alan asked as they walked towards their room.

“Yes, with a full stomach and a soft bed with my dear privacy of course I am good~,” Alfred said as he looked at Alan with a smile.

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“You know that’s not what I am talking about.” He said as he glanced at him and saw his pouty face.

“. ..Don’t worry, if you don’t want to engage with her nevertheless to say even meet her then it’s fine. Just don’t force yourself.” Alan said as he smiled while heading towards his room while Alfred stood there looking at his back till the door closed.

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“Ha, I know…I won’t be forced…” Alfred said as he headed towards his room which was still the same as always and on his desk lauded a purple diary inside which a dry rose was kept.

“You are still here, but what about your owner?”

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Meanwhile in the western kingdom which was always told was seeing a spring flower bloom for the first time. And that was all thanks to the most sensible lady of the solar empire.

“Wow! Lady this is amazing! A flower with so bright colours and aroma.”

“This is something we only see in books, especially in western the flowers are only white or in a different shade of blue.”

The lady in waiting for her said as they admitted the flower.

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“If you all like it then you can keep it.” She said while tucking her red hair behind her ears, her orange and pink eyes shined within the minimum light and her red lips though the cold temperature remained moist. Her red coat with woollen collar gave her the dominant aura whereas her cold voice was the cherry on top. (Rose Age 15)

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“Thank you, my lady!” They said happily as they extended their hands to hold those flowers when suddenly Rose stood from her seat which surprised them.

“But…I don’t want you to feel obligated towards me. So, how about in exchange for these flowers you tell me something I want to know about?” Rose said as she smiled while crossing her arms.

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Both of them looked at each other wondering whether to say yes or not and of course, there was no way they could let those flowers go as those flowers were worth a lot more than the payment they get while working under her. So, of course, it didn’t take them long enough to agree.

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“My Lady, what is it that you

want to ask? Please ask us freely.”

Hearing that a smirk came on her face and she sat down on the chair comfortably.

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“Then can you tell me about the things going on the Willson Mansion in solar? You know I miss my family a lot…” She said while making a sad face.

Both of them heisteated a bit but still no matter how greedy they were they still cared about her so despite the consequences they told about whatever she knew or heard.

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“My Lady there isn’t much going on the mansion but we did hear about young Master return to solar.”

“Harris! He is back?” Rose said as she smiled genuinely.

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“Yes my lady, and he…had a fight with the duke and no one knows where he is right now. Some rumours say that he is looking for you and is staying with you…but…”

“He isn’t…” Rose said as her smile disappeared and she sighed.

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“But my lady please don’t worry! Young Master can take care of himself and there is now ay Duke will just let him be.”

“…That’s the main problem, the Duke just won’t let him be…Anyway if that’s all then you can go back and rest. I will rest too.” Rose said as she didn’t want to make the situation more awkward.

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But both of them seemed hesitant to leave, so so kept glancing at each other singling whether to leave or stay.

“Why aren’t you leaving? Is there something else you want to say?”

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“My Lady it isn’t really related and I don’t know if you will care but…there are some rumours about a relation to be established between the Willson family and the Royal family.” The maids said as they looked at rose who was raised her eyebrows which meant she intended on listening more.

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“Its says that the Willson family proposed a marriage between Second Lady and The second prince who returned yesterday–”

*Bang* Rose banged her hands on the table and silence filled the room.

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“–What did the Royal family said? Did they agree to it?” Rose asked as she clenched her fists and looked at the knife at the table.

“Th–They didn’t reject it *Rose’s face expression darkened* Bu–Bu–But they didn’t accept it either! They must have left the decision to the second prince.” They said while gathering the flowers, ready to leave while Rose slowly let go of her hands.

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“Will he accept it?” Rose asked as she looked at their pale faces.

“…Probably…because rejecting the Duke would only being lose to them, not to mention enimes too.”

“I see, okay you two can go now.” She said while looking at the window.

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“Then, have a nice day. My lady and please call us if you need any help.” Saying that both of them left the room while Rose looked at the door closing.

“Jessica…you are really getting on my nerves.”

She said while waking toward the window and opening it wide.

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“Looks like it’s time for me to return too. Or else Harris might really go crazy looking for me. No to mention, he too will go mad if I don’t stop this stupid so called engagement.” Rose said as she rigned the bell in her room and within 5 minutes the butler came running to her.

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“Mr. Butler, are the things I asked for last week ready yet?”

“Yes, my lady everything is ready but—won”t it bee better to inform the Duke about your arrival to solar?”

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“No, I want to surprise him and the others. So please don’t tell anyone about this not even to aunt. And yeah I will be leaving tonight!” Rose said as she smiled while looking at the butler who just agrees to everything she orders.

“Solar here I come, away from this prison!”

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*snizzes*

“Just who is missing me so much today?” Harris sitting in a old library with a cup of tea said as he wrapped the blanket around his body.

“Dumbo, no one is missing you. You are caught a cold thanks to the fun you had getting wet jn the rain..” A girl with long bruttne hair tied in a braid and brown eyes which looked like coffee said as she walked towards him with a tray in which a pot of medicine was placed. (Kelly 15 years old)