Mr Edward, Elena's father couldn't hide the disappointed expression on his face.
He shook his head at his wife before turning to Elena.
"What is this I heard, Elena dear?? He asked softly despite his anger. Before she could answer, he asked again."Is you true that you're refusing to entertain Mr Lucien when he arrives ?? He asked her as if he couldn't believe that she could do such a thing.
Elena looked at him with unshed tears in her eyes, one which she was too stubborn to let down.
"Why dad?? Why do I always have to be a sacrificial lamb repeatedly? Why not Cassy? Why can't i get the good guy while she marries the unknown man that came for her hands?? Her eyes glittered with tears as she asked her father with a lot of grievance.
Edward's eyes softened seeing her looking so forlorn. He shook his head refuting her words, before he spoke. "You're not a sacrificial lamb, my dear, you're just going to help dad save the company, you know your sister is still too young for marriage, by the way you're more matured and sensible, I'm also sure lucien's son is not what you all think he is ,I know Lucien very well, he is quite a good man, his son couldn't be anything less of a man, Lucien wouldn't lie when he said his son was a young handsome man who was too busy to look for a wife himself, so he'd had to help". He tried to persuade her with soft words, willing her to reason with him.
Elena shook her head in self pity.
"It's okay dad, let me go get ready, I'll be down in twenty minutes" she assured him with a resigned tone,Edward smiled .
"That's fine, we'll wait downstairs for you, make sure you look presentable" he said with a smile.
Yeah, try to look presentable just like Cassy. Elena thought bitterly.
The trio soon walked out one after the other. Elena quickly locked the door, sighing as she was now alone,she looked around deep in thought.
Aha!! She thought with a wicked smile.she ran to the window, opened it and walked out to the balcony. Elena looked down.
Well this would do, she said to herself...
Some minutes later, Mr Lucien and his Butler arrived at the Wilson's house to conclude the marriage proposal between his youngest son and the daughter of Edward Wilson, the man who needed his help to secure his company. The man was already in his late fifties, but he looked quite young and agile, he was still quite good looking, he carried a hint of ruthlessness even when he was all smile, He had a very formidable aura around him, one that made people too scared to approach him.But on a closer look, anyone could tell that he wasn't that scary afterall.
Edward and his wife received them from the door happily. They were quite excited on his arrival.
" You're welcome, Mr Lucien" Juliet greeted wearing a smile on her face.
" Lucien... So good to have you in my home" Edward added.
" The pleasure is all mine , Edward your wife still refuses to call me Lucien, she makes me feel so old with the way she address me,you know". The man joked as they walked in, the couples laughed when they heard him.
" I'll try my best to always remember, Lucien" Juliet said awkwardly.
"It's alright". Lucien waved off the issue .
When the couples had seen to it that lucien and his Butler were well seated, Juliet left to get them a bottle of red wine, she arrived some minutes later with Cassy trailing behind her, The girl greeted the guests politely before walking past them.
"Edward, you have such a lovely girl,you know " Lucien smiled at Cassy.
" Hmm, but unfortunately, Cassy here is not the one who's going to get married " Edward said. Mr Lucien's eyes widened.
"Who...then is ...?? Lucien was obviously confused.
" Cassy here is my youngest daughter" Edward informed with a smile to lighten up the scenario.