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CXCIX. Please Don't Leave Me
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Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CC. The Princely Guest
Essi never meant to be harsh on Oneil by hook or by crook. So when the call ended last night with Oneilโs sheer hope that everything will be alright, she pushed herself on courageously facing her grandfather after the announcement that he already arrived at the chateau. She left her phone on her office desk and proceeded to greet him.Essi thought that Mr. Arlelle was alone or at least his company were just his guards. But he rather brought a guest that Essi cannot even recognize. Even Essiโs mom got astounded by the appearance of the man because he has a pleasant and respectable personality. Other lady cooks were squealing upon seeing his features. He looks both graceful and chivalrous. He is more stunning because of his beard shaping his face and his amber eyes shining in delight to Essi. He was also polite in greeting the Paulssons. He kissed the hand of Deleila as a greeting. But Essi didnโt like that kind of gesture so she immediately dug her hand into the pot of a snake plant an
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-06-19Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCI. A Kind of Friendship
While they were strolling the night, and provided that Essi doesnโt have the actual strength of being a tour guide, her words on showing the special portions around the chateau are both simple and awkward. Thankfully, Louis was accommodating and he seemed to get what Essi was trying to say. โOver there is our vineyard. Itโs not yet the season for the harvest so itโs boring to head over there,โ she told him. โOh, Iโm really sorry Prince Louisโฆโ Essi was trying to catch up with her apology for talking to him all casually.โI told you, you can call me Louis,โ he reminded me.โWell, how could I do that? Iโm already sorry for not talking to you formally,โ Essi asked. โI mean, if you like to, how do you want us to talk?โโInformal will do,โ Louis answered, amused at Essiโs friendliness. โSince weโre already friends and I seem to already look around, can you tell me about yourself? Your hobbies?โโI donโt do much. Iโm busy with work.โ Speaking of work, she realized again what she had been i
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-06-20Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCII. Like A Paradigm Shift
It felt like forever before Prince Louis left the chateau. The long wait even worsened when her grandfather told her that they can just talk about it tomorrow since he has to study about a thing he wouldnโt even like to tell her.Essi sighs upon seeing that their house is in a cycle again where when she needed to talk them, they do not have the time. If only it is easy to ask Miss Mansha about why did she get herself involved in the opening of the case even though Essiโs grandfather never showed any interest about it. She could only wait for the morning to talk to him.Essi was sure that she won against the alarm in the routine of racing against time. She was sure that she woke up by 7. She hurried herself again for the time to talk to her grandfather.โMadame? Are you looking for something?โ one of the cooks who were retrieving some of their utensils asked.โDid you see my grandpa?โ Essi was disappointed on not seeing him in his bedroom.โSir Arlelle went out early in the morning, ma
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-06-21Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCIII. A Careless Exchange
The Grand Rest House of the Emirvas in Bordeaux may seem ordinary in the outside. Yet, the inside was a testimony of centuries-old genius of art , palatial magnificence in gold and royal colors and a right home for the royals extending overseas. Imagine that the purposes of this rest house is for noble things, diplomatic intentions and royal decisions. Yet, Essi went here again for the second time with a purpose ever so irrelevant and lowly compared to othersโ. So Essi remained polite and friendly, deeming it important to set aside that purpose first to be revealed somewhere else within the vicinity to at least not violate the any norms in the rest house.To simply put the dinner, it was delightful. Unlike what she thought, there were no eyes that have to watch on her while she talk with the two royals. It feels like a usual dinner with new friends and business associates.โIt seems like you know each other very well, Essi and Louis,โ Lady Imeldine commented. โThatโs good. Thatโs very
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-06-22Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCIV. Trouble with the Ring
When Essi left, Louis turned to his aunt with a bittersweet smile. โI made sure that she is sent back home safe, your highness,โ Louis said. His aunt gazed at her with a knowing look. โSo you found the ring?โ she asked. โYes, but it didnโt mean that I could take it back, right?โ Louis replied. โIt suits her very well. As if it has been made specially for her.โโIt makes sense. Because my grand-aunt, Princess Alice, looks like her.โโThatโs not what I mean.โโHow else should I take it dear? You know that it is a dire violation to take back what you already gave as an oath of reward,โ Lady Imeldine said. โBut do not get me wrong. I am not blaming you. Iโm just wishing that you are not getting upset again that of all the things that you just simply mentioned to make as a compensation, is the ring of my grant-aunt.โโI wasnโt bitter about the ring itself,โ Louis uttered. โWhen I agreed with his highness to go with you here in Bordeaux, it was because I found the one that I was searchin
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-06-23Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCV. Rings of Rivalry (Part 1)
No matter how Oneil paraded himself that he can do this easily, he slightly admits in himself that it was rather the opposite. How can he tell Essi about the ring? How would she feel about it? Perhaps, knowing her, she might rather ask for a replacement that is something he can afford. But where can he proceed for a cheap ring? Essiโs relatives mentioned for some other time that the jewelry gifts that he presented must be authentic and of high value because Essi is allergic to fake jewelry sets especially when it is about gold. Their concern was pretty understandable because he witnessed how Essi got rashes when a district prize of the championship she won was a gold necklace but with a high contamination of nickel. He must find another one but where can he begin? The jewelry pieces of his mother are now all pawned. The best ring that he thinks Essi truly deserves was almost a hundred thousand Euros. Maybe if he could get something in Aurora that is somehow affordable, then that would
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-06-24Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCV. The Value of the Ring (Part 2)
Essiโs preparation didnโt last for an hour. But she took a white ribbon and made it her bracelet and accessory of her left arm, perfectly in line with the silver side of her dress. Her appearance were perfect both for drama and attention. Thatโs what she wanted this time and only for now. It wasnโt a genius stunt but by this, the insignia would become more noticeable.She went out from the chateau by the grand staircase. All the people beneath the foyer and those outside the courtyard saw how a princess descends to join with them. It feels like the dinner of the investors became her second birthday celebration for the year. From the sea of people, she saw Louis and Oneil. Both of them were looking at her direction, too. She didnโt smile. Her eyes are just staring at Oneil for a few seconds and then she joined in greeting the visitors formally. They proceeded to the event proper with Mr. Arlelle as the one who leads the opening remarks.Since the dinner was meant to be a festive event
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-06-24Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCVI. Meeting The Maestro (Part 1)
The event last night was never a shame. It was only a true test of a fire, in front of many people, in a clash of priorities. It was a piece cake for Essi because Louisโ attempt to rival with Oneil was just a false dichotomy. There wasnโt even a real competition at all. Even if the issue would revolve around the ring, does that matter?โI never expected that Louis would do that in our dinner party,โ Matteo said. โAnd what does he think about Essi, that she can easily exchange everything else for the ring?โEssi only shrugged. โNow I understand what my great grandma must have felt when they were wedded but do not have a ring,โ she said and glanced at the most remarkable piece inside the entire chateau. It was the painting of her great grandparents whose center item was a pocket watch. Essiโs grandpa kept the pocket watch but the story on how the love story of these great grandparents remained strong amid wars and troubles, in the lack of the ring, they abounded in love. Now, she unders
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-06-25
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Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCXI. The Long Wait
Essi has always believed that meeting people like the Binici Siblings meant a good thing --that be it in business or social partnerships. But what Karina offers to her is quite different. Her words have stronger meaning underneath their simplicity as if Katrina had been always trying to interfere in Essi and Oneilโs lives. โSo you people are just engaged. It means there is still a greater possibility for any of you to quit, right?โ she asked Essi with a hint of excitement. Her words simply do not respect the relationship between the two. Essi chose to not pay attention to it. But Katrina was bugging her in another way by trying to set Essi up with Wyath for coffee nothings and casual dinner. โI do not have much time. If this meeting does not make any sense, then I wonโt go, Miss Binici,โ Essi declined. โMy brother is willing to marry the girl he likes,โ Katrina inserted just to make the phone call go on. โReally? Thatโs good for him then,โ Essi commented but was about to excuse he
Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCX. Bids of Intentions (Part 2)
When everything got settled, she found herself already bringing the large paper bag filled with the three casings where the jewels in their trinket boxes are placed. Her chauffeur waited for her outside and walked with her down the stairs of the auction house. Her car is also set to conclude her night from the Legalion. But before she took a step, Wyath went to her again. โEssi, since it is rare for us to meet, may I ask for your contact number?โ Wyath was implying the personal one. โOkay,โ Essi said and gave him her number. โBut you should also give yours since my phone automatically sets an unknown number as spam.โ When they got done exchanging numbers, Katrina went to Wyath to remind him that they must go home now. โEssi, it was nice to meet you. Weโll go ahead for now,โ Katrina bid and dragged her brother to their car. โWill you still proceed to the hotel madame?โ her chauffeur asked. โYes, you can also take your time to enjoy things around,โ Essi grinned and reminded him ab
Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCX. The Grounds in Bidding (Part 1)
It is the actual bidding night. With the preparation of the lights and the friendly interiors of the Legalion Action House, Essi knows this night shall be friendly to her vision. She takes a simple white dress with puff sleeves and white heels. She takes a silk cloth as her headband. Her appearance for the night is elegance mingled with youth and enthusiasm.โWelcome, Madame Essi,โ the guard said upon recognizing her card. โThis way please.โEssi followed the red carpet leading them to the Jewel Auction Hall No. 1. It is her first time to join an auction by herself. Oftentimes, she would just accompany a family member when they would like to purchase something from the auction. She continued walking around and not recognizing any familiar faces around the auction hall except Wyath. Wyath quickly noticed her too when he turned around. He approached her with a smile. He even introduced his sister to her.โThis is my sister, Katrina. Sheโs the reason why weโd like to buy some of the Maes
Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCIX. Retrieving Treasures
Essi had a simple target in heading to Normandy. The Legalion Auction House announced its 25th jewelry auction. Essi was never attentive towards auctions. But this one sets a great importance in her agenda because it was the jewelry collection made by Maestro Marco. She had two important target items because of the discovery that she arrived upon studying the decoration and details on the jewelry portfolio of her grandmother Priscilla. Two pieces of jewelry are no more in the possession of the Paulsson household. It suddenly became included in the auction series of the Legalion because it is made by Maestro Marco.The first piece was dubbed as Ingridโs because Essiโs grandfather had especially commissioned the jewel maker to make a bluebird-inspired jewelry as a ready gift for his daughter once she will be brought to the world. And yet the owner, continued sleeping.The second piece was a fancy yellow diamond about 80 carats filled with many more white diamonds on its side, forming l
Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCVIII. Someone is Also Concerned (Part 2)
Victor has to weigh many company concerns. First, for the Amyrgia-Gautarza. Second, to Essiโs Gautarza Company and third, to the Mercator Group. Concerning the first two, he can see the clear directions on how the owners would take their future paths. But for the Mercator Group, he couldnโt see exactly where it even errs or go on correctly.He became an instant breadwinner with a clear source of income because the other Mercators in their humble barn house have to lie low for a while. His great ally on the discussion for the Mercator Group was his father.โOur hope in raising this alarm is to the interim chairman himself,โ Paulo said. โIf only he could also be cooperative to us.โโI donโt see any reason though that he wouldnโt,โ Victor stated. โThat is why I talked to him about the deliberation of a new policy concerning the selling and purchase of shares.โโWhat do you see is the problem about the shares then?โโI see some problems of the old policy. It may allow the shareholders to
Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCVIII. Concerns (Part 1)
Sometimes, amid all trials, one couldnโt help but wonder how others felt for them. It was in Victor especially when he regarded how Mr. Arlelle must have reacted to the fate that chased the Mercators. Yet, hoping to be always in his favor, Victor could only remain in silent and work with perseverance. It must have been a good asset that he was not heard as a Mercator because no one would chase him in the hopes to scoop out a splice of an information that can serve a cup of tea. Victor was on his way back to Arlelleโs office, bringing the reports about the recent confirmations he received on his email. But while he was outside the office, he heard some key people of Amyrgia-Gautarza.โHow come that you still keep him sir? Is he not a member of the Mercators? It is quite unsettling.โโHow can I not when he is still officially a part of the Amyrgia-Gautarza? And what has he done then that he should be fired out?โโBut he is a Mercator.โVictor couldnโt deny that maybe in the business wor
Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCVII. A Deal with the Royalty (Part 2)
Because of the conversation Lady Imeldine and Latifa had in the dining room, Grant went to them with some mud on his jumper and polo. He was worried that Latifa cried again while no one was watching.A shine light hit his eye when he tried to look at what is on the table. He marched slowly until he could see what is inside the box.โIs this your last jewel that you would sell, Latifa?โ he asked because he couldnโt recognize the jewel.It was pretty understandable. Because he was never able to see this ring right from its bidding and until his wifeโs death. It was Paulo who kept it because Grant didnโt know about the many things that his wife bought.His daughter-in-law didnโt answer yet but his recognition was also now to the visitor. โYour highness,โ Grant said. He bowed even lower because he is ashamed of his situation. Knowing that Lady Imeldine was a shareholder, it would be harder to explain his situation to the royalty.โPlease, may you be comfortable in dealing with me for I am
Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCVII. A Royal Compensation (Part 1)
It was surely a grave offense that Louis made only to stain the reputation of the house of the Emirvas. But Lady Imeldine couldnโt even make greater punishment against him by sending him back to their country because he would face more grievous repercussions from the entire royal clan concerning the ring. After all, she has compassion to this lad who was also alike to her, almost impossible to receive the crown. He is but a royal and yet has to live in a manner that could promote his name despite the absence of the crown.So Louis was grounded in the rest house and every inch of his move was under Lady Imeldineโs strict supervision. When he tried to beg to his aunt that maybe he could go with her to talk to Essi, she glared at him.โIsnโt it enough that you made a careless work here?โ she snarled. โLouis! You even brought shame to our family in front of the Paulssons.โโIโm sorry,โ Louis cried out barely having any sincerity since he said out of annoyance to his auntโs endless squawk
Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCVI. Formalities and Letting it Pass (Part 2)
When the prompt for writing kicks, it is sometimes hard to stop the feeling of typing it all. But when Essi got done, she was unsure on how she should continue her article. Because there was something missing about the details of the maestro. Until she remembered what Marcoโs wife said when she asked why is it okay for them to look.โItโs just like our twins are also cheering for him.โEssiโs tears escaped from her eyes. Now sheโs doubting if she should tell his story. She tried to call Oneil and glad that he had also picked up.โWhy? Are you alright?โ Oneil asked because it is still not yet 11PM. It means Essi must be still working for something. โBut with all the curiosity that Essi has, she hesitated in asking.โCome on, you can tell me,โ almost pleaded because when silence starts to answer, it means a bothersome case.โDid Sir Marco ever tell you that he would like some people to interview him? Heโs quite famous as a master jeweler.โโYou were inspired to write about him, is it?โ
