Lahat ng Kabanata ng ENSNARED BY HIS STRANGE PROPOSAL: Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

To be precise, she had just reciprocated Alfred's gesture to her a few minutes ago by saving her life. Now, Alfred, who had heard enough of her story, nodded his head in sympathy. He looked at her, and concluded that she had gone through many pains in life, and saw calmness, and peace written in her face.'Despite her plight, she is still calm,' the confused Alfred thought, and took a second look at her, hoping to see her yell curses at those who have despised her. Meanwhile, from her expression, she was not complaining either was she wallowing in self-pity. Rather, he saw a determined lady who was ready to move on with her life despite her ugly past.Now, Alfred, thought that he had gotten the complete picture of her purpose of visit, and inquired, “Did you come to me because you wanted me to avenge you?”“No.” Hazel refuted at once. Then, she gave him a confident look, and spoke, “Mr. Walter, I would have personally reported to the authority if I wanted to seek vengeance. I came look

“Why are you scared?” Benjamin asked with concern, and Sophia continued, “Father, you remember that she is still connected with the naked pictures on the school platform. The scandal had affected me because I am her relation.”When her mother observed that she was downcast, she considered that Hazel should have been dead, and set out to console her, “Sophia. Do not let that bother you. The ugly witch is no longer part of the Martin’s family. Did you get it?”“I got it, mom, but…”However, Sophia, was convinced by her mother’s consolation, but she wondered how the ugly impression that Hazel’s misconduct had brought to the family could be erased completely, and complained. Then, her mother cut her short, and attempted to clear her doubts, “No need to worry about the scandal that she plunged the family into. Your mother has all it takes to redeem the family’s reputation. You will come out of it unscathed.” At last, Sophia, who believed so much in her mother’s proficiency, cheered up at

“Grandpa, you sent for,” Alfred said, when he was before his grandfather. Now, he felt differently, but he was unaware of the cause.“Yes, I sent for you. How are you?”“I'm fine, grandpa,” he answered nervously, and fixed his eyes into his grandfather's weak eyes. Although he was bedridden, he was able to scan him. Then, he sluggishly sat up, and declared, “That marriage is null and void because you were not in your right frame of mind when it was contracted. Besides, the Third Princess of the Martin's family was not on the list of my marriage proposal with late Martin.”Now, Alfred wondered how he got the news, and tried to explain, "Grandpa, but…”“Before you say anything, go back to the court, and annul the marriage if you still regard me as your grandfather, and wished to be a member of the Walter's family,” he thundered. At that point, due to the energy he exacted while talking, he began to cough uncontrollably, and Alfred was felt guilty.“Kindly calm down, grandpa. I apologize

“Certainly not. That is what you encounter as a royal. Many false friends with selfish interests.”“I can attest to that. I had a handful of them.” “So, what are your next plans?”“I intend to settle down in Ridgewood after the Exhibition and lead a life free from royalty. I need a break.”“Wow! That's good, but why Ridgewood?”“I have a special likeness for the place, and I have a few business associates there. By the way, why did you ask?”“I'm from Ridgewood.”“Oh! What a coincidence.”“If I may ask, what business do you do?”“I have a lot of them. Prominent among them are the Perfumery Business and Sweet Production.”Carson was thrilled to hear that, and he spoke, “Your decision is good. If I get you right, you are the heir apparent?”Alfred gave him a questioning look, and asked, “Yes. Do you have any problem with that?”“Not really, I just wish to find out. Are you giving that up too?”“I have to. Many eyes are on the seat, and my siblings can go to any length to get it.”“I got

“Okay, boss,” David agreed, and walked away while Jackson went through the Exhibition news once again. The thought that it was only his company that was absent, embarrassed him the more.He stared into the space for a while, and muttered, “Alfred is a serious-minded business minded person, and would not miss this exhibition for anything. Where could he be?”When Steve got the boss' invitation from David, he knew what to expect, and put himself together. He had worked with Alfred for five years, and had no record of recklessness. Before an hour, he was at the complex with Max. Thereafter, David led them into the office, with a sad demeanor, and they greeted, “Good morning, Sir Walter.”Without answering their greetings, he studied their countenances, before he looked into their eyes, and asked, “Where is your boss?”The two bowed their heads in despair while David looked on. Then, Jackson urged, “Say something. Where is your boss?”Steve looked up, and narrated all that took place at th