"I suddenly got into a strange pain," Alie said. Then, shaking her head, she continued, "It’s over. I’m completely fine."
"You could’ve called us," Flora replied.
"I didn’t wish to trouble more people," Alie answered. "If you tell Mom and Dad, they both will worry about ."
"I won’t tell them if you don’t wish to," Flora stated.
"Thank you for understanding," Alie said. "I’ll tell Gabriel about your eting with the strange woman. Let’s get assured first about her identity before taking any step."
"Okay." Flora picked up the bowl of dry fruits. "Try so."
Alie only picked a few almonds. "I will only eat this much," she replied. As she took one almond into her mouth, she asked, "How did your interview go?"
"Ahh, not that good. I didn’t get any response. I don’t think I made it," Flora said, sighing. "I’ll try sowhere else. Dad was telling him to use his resources, but I refused. I wanted to do it myself without using Dad’s na," she asserted.
"That’s a good thought. You’ll definitely succeed," Alie wished her.
"Yes!" Flora smiled. Suddenly, her phone rang. She was quick to check the phone and saw it was an unknown number. She picked up the call and brought the phone to her ear.
"Hello, is this Miss Flora Conley speaking?" ca a voice from the other side.
"Yes. May I know who you are?" asked Flora.
"I’m Tylor from the HR departnt of Velmora and Co.," the woman said. "You’re selected for the Administrative Assistant position in our company. Please co tomorrow by sharp eight in the morning. We would like to complete the further process."
"Okay. Thank you," Flora said and the call disconnected.
"Who was it?" Alie asked curiously.
"Alie, I’m selected!!! My goodness, I can’t believe it," Flora pronounced while jumping in happiness.
"That’s such good news. Congratulations, Flora. You finally made it!" Alie said with a cheerful smile.
"Yes," Flora’s eyes filled with tears.
"Why are you crying?" Alie left her seat, bringing her hand to Flora’s cheek. "It’s such a happy mont."
"Because I’m just happy, Alie. I thought they wouldn’t hire . It is the first ti I did sothing on my own, where Dad didn’t help ," Flora asserted.
"Well, you do have skills," Alie said. "Now, on this occasion, a party is a must. When are you joining?"
"Tomorrow," Flora said.
"Then, let’s go and buy new clothes for you," Alie pointed out.
"Can we go by ourselves? You should ask Prince Gabriel first," Flora suggested.
"Yes, I’ve to ask him first," Alie said. "But he must be busy at the mont."
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Gabriel returned to his in-laws’ residence after wrapping up a crucial piece of work earlier than expected. Though so tasks remained pending, he had chosen to set them aside. Alie was his priority now, and she deserved his undivided attention.
He stepped through the hallway, and he caught sight of a maid hurrying toward the kitchen, a folded cloth in her hand.
"Excuse , where’s Alie?" Gabriel asked, stopping a maid who was passing by.
She imdiately bowed respectfully. "Madam is upstairs with her sister. Shall I inform her of your arrival, Your Highness?"
"No need," Gabriel replied. "Just tell which room."
"Of course. Please follow ," the maid said politely and led him upstairs to Flora’s room. Once there, she knocked gently.
"Prince Gabriel is here, Madam," she announced.
Inside, Alie and Flora paused their conversation and looked toward the door. Flora stood and quickly opened it, eting Gabriel’s gaze.
"May I—"
"Of course," Flora said before he could finish, stepping aside to let him in.
The maid gave a final bow and quietly retreated down the stairs to resu her duties.
Alie had already stepped near the door. "You said you would be returning in the evening."
"Well, I was supposed to stay with you," Gabriel answered. He saw the tray with two bowls, realizing she had been taken care of well.
"Well, we were only talking about you," Alie said.
"What?" Gabriel mused.
"Flora passed the interview. Tomorrow will be joining. So, I was hoping we could buy a formal dress for her. It’s been a long ti since I last went shopping with Flora," Alie asserted.
"It’s fine, Alie. I’ve many formal dresses. We can go so other day," Flora stated.
"We can go after lunch," Gabriel replied. "We will shop for you as well."
Flora watched them, realizing how beautifully their love had grown. Gabriel understood Alie’s needs even without her asking.
"I’ll leave you both alone," she said.
"Well, I should be the one leaving. You two have been sitting together after such a long ti," Gabriel stated.
"We have sothing to tell you," Alie then said, her expression turning serious.
Sensing the tension on her face, he guided her to the chair. anwhile, Flora sat on the bed.
Gabriel sat across from Alie in the second chair.
"Flora also received a package from an unknown sender in the morning," Alie stated. She glanced at her sister. "She has t that person, who I believe was Ophelia."
"What? Where did you et her?" Gabriel questioned.
"The Shine Café," Flora answered. Leaning toward the bedside table, she grabbed the locket and note. "It was what I received early in the morning. Out of curiosity, I went to the café to et the person. She was asking to wear this locket if I want to gain back what I have lost."
Gabriel was quick to take out his phone and dial Denzel’s number. "When did you et the lady?" he inquired.
"Around 9 a.m. in the morning," Flora replied.
From the other side, Denzel didn’t delay in answering the call. "Yes, Alpha?"
"Go and check the CCTVs in the Shine Café. Check the footage around nine in the morning today. You will say Flora in the footage. Inform right away after spotting a lady in the footage," Gabriel ordered.
"Sure," Denzel said, and the call disconnected.
"Did you wear the locket?" Gabriel asked.
"No. I was hesitant," Flora replied.
"Why?" Gabriel suspiciously gazed at her.
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