" If you want to leave, I can show you the way out but I will be a little disappointed." Samuel said because he heard that they were making plans to bail out. He wasn't keeping them here against their will but he couldn't just let them go.
They couldn't say anything in return, they didn't know that he could hear them through the door but even more awkward was that they were wearing his oversized clothes while still in the middle of the chaos that erupted last night.
Their tattered clothes as well as the overall destruction of the room was reminiscent of the fact what had happened last night.
" Y-you-" Roberta was shocked to see Samuel. It was one thing to sneak into his room to get a proper look at him but seeing him in bright light definitely made her heart beat a little.
Other girls were the sa except for Helga, who firmly rembered every detail. She too felt the sa way looking at his handso face up close last night but there was sothing different about him today.
She walked up to him, right behind Roberta and noticed that he was showing completely different expression. Last night, as far as she rembered, he looked cold and dignified but now, he was showing a faint smile with a kind look in his eyes. The face remained the sa but the overall vibe changed a lot!
" I am Samuel, It's a pleasure to et you lovely ladies. I know what I am about to say would sound weird but Henri told what happened last night. I was drunk too so I don't rember much. It's not an excuse but I will not do anything to you guys because it was an accident." Samuel was truthful with his words.
" Not do anything? Have you seen what you did?" Roberta was angry seeing him take the situation so lightly.
" It's alright. We understand but we don't want to get in your hair. Please don't mind her words." Alana hurriedly said because she knew if they start digging what happened, both parties would be at a stalemate. They were just as guilty as him for coming on to him.
" I am aware of it which was why I am not making any excuses. No amount of money would top one's dignity but the least I could do is to help. I will talk to few people so that you don't have to worry about starting in the fashion industry." He bowed slightly showing his sincerity. Seeing him like this, everyone began to have so thoughts about it.
Half of them didn't rember much, those who did feel the change in his personality. Was it an illusion or he was just a really good actor? Helga was especially devastated because she could feel that he was trying to distance himself from her.
Her heart was a ss right now but she composed herself in front of everyone. Last night for her was different from everyone else, it was her first connection to soone that she knew that she couldn't do without. There was also a huge part of the story that she didn't disclose because it concerned only her and Samuel.
" Alright, stop!" Genevieve interjected.
" We are all adults here. I know that part of the problem was us sneaking into his room. Since everyone was drunk, we can't put bla on anyone beside, Helga already told us what actually happened." She rationalized the incident. Even if others wanted to refute they didn't have anything to say for themselves.
" But it was my first ti..."
" Mine too." Alana and Katarina mumbled. Helga was also in the sa boat but she didn't say anything. Katarina already knew about her circumstances.
" I am not saying we will sweep it under the rug but running away is not a good choice. We all knew that even worse thing would have happen to us. I am a pessimist but I also look at the upside. Since we don't rember much, there is no need to fight about it right now."
Everyone looked at one another not knowing how to untangle such a ssy situation. They knew if Samuel hadn't shown up, they might be talking to Pierre who was trying to take advantage of them or worse their small little group would have already broken up.
Katarina and Helga would have to return ho because they were here on limited visa. Alana and Roberta also had to think of a solution while Genevieve would have to resu helping out at her family's small hotel.
Right as they were thinking about it, a cheerful cry ca through the door. Elise ca running toward Samuel with open arms calling his na. Samuel knelt down and lifted her up into his arms but she pouted getting angry at him.
" I am sorry, I overslept."
" Humph! I tried to wake Sami up but no one let get to your room!"
" Is that right? I will surely punish them for not listening to my little princess!" He patted her head and looked at the girls. Everyone understood that they had to continue their conversation at another ti. Right then, Roberta's stomach grumbled. It was loud enough for everyone to notice.
" Let's go eat. You can play with your big sister, there is also a surprise waiting for you today." He said as he dropped Elise on the floor.
The little girl ran up the girls taking their hand guiding them downstairs. Henri was the one that allowed her to go upstairs and call everyone for lunch. Elise readily took the chance because it ant getting away from the staff that were watching her like a hawk.
Samuel gave way for them watching their back as they go downstairs. He looked inside the room again to see the ss thinking whether he should clean it or leave it to Henri but since he was already discovered, there was no much that could embarrass him further.
He did notice Helga sneaking glances at him but he didn't give it much thought and called Henri first. First he asked him to clear up the ssy room and also instructed him to order clothes for the girls. They didn't bring luggage with them so it was his job to replace their clothes.
About the size and adjustnt, he didn't care and asked Henri get everyone in the store and covert one of the room as a makeshift store for them to use. Since the fashion week was a week away, they would be staying here for few more days, nothing will be wasted.
He was about to go join them but his phone rang. It was Delphina who was calling him.
" Hello? How co the new lady boss herself is looking for ?" He said jokingly.
" Can't I even contact my partner?" She also chuckled over the phone.
" Of course you can."
" Right, I wanted to inform you that our new shares had to be announced today to the regulation committee. I will try to keep everything under wraps but I don't know who might be listening so you team better prepare to make a statent."
" I will inform them about it. What about Alexis? She is not giving you any trouble right?"
" I don't know. I haven't talked to her. We are not exactly friends you know."
" I understand. Just ask her to keep playing the ga if possible. There is also no need to worry about the share market for the ti being. Just ask your people to keep an eye on your supporters. If news did leak out, few might try to change teams. We can't have them doing such a thing at such a critical point."
" I know. I rallied everyone and made them sign few legal docunts. You don't lack money right?"
" For now, it is enough but I think I shouldn't swallow any more shares in fear that others might beco vigilant about my intentions."
" I know, it's just a last line of defense. For now there is not much movents from my brother. He is fully assure of his victory but his superficial pride would crumble soon." She was fired up about the party. She just wanted to get over it, after the Group was in her hand she would introduced a number of reforms to dampen the naysayers.
" Right, I heard that you bought a castle in the countryside? How co you didn't invite ?" Delphina finally get to the reason why she called him in the first place.
" The news has already traveled that far? I wonder who is behind all this publicity." Samuel rembered the governnt people he t yesterday.
" It's just a rumour for now but that piece of land holds a historical value for french enthusiasts. Since the previous owner was a reclusive owner, the place hasn't been open to the public for decades."
" Is that so? I think I understand why these people are itching and bothering on my short vacation. I think I have to give them a proper visit this ti." Samuel began to think of ways to use this circumstances to his advantage.
" I don't care. When are you inviting over? I would love to see the place!"
" That- I don't think it's right for you to visit the place right now. Why don't we do this after you succeed in taking care of your family problem?"
" Why? I am not that busy right now. Are you hiding sothing?"
" No! I will call you later I am busy!" Samuel knew that the more he talked the more suspicious it would sound. He promptly hung up the phone and took a sigh of relief.
On the other side, Delphina was annoyed that he hung up on her. She could feel that he was trying to hide sothing from her. The only reason why he would do that was because he had so 'secret' guests and didn't want her to find out.
" He sure lives up to his status as a playboy. Should we find out who among the group is missing?" Delphina opened her contact and send a short ssage to one of the groups. They were the most knowledgeable about what he was up to in his private lives.
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