Chapter 7

Raymond's POV

After giving the beautiful news to Violet, to which she ran away upon hearing. I wanted to snicker badly, to laugh at her vulnerability but I barely held it in.

How she ran away after realizing her life is bound with me eternally, that she cannot escape me. It delighted me.

“I apologize, did I say something wrong?” I asked politely, turning to Mrs Cadhill.

“No.. Um.. She was just not mentally prepared to hear it.” She shook her head, saddened for her daughter.

“I am sorry, should I apologize to her as well?” I asked gallantly, cursing myself for the fake affection.

“No, No. It’s okay. Leave her be.” She hummed.

I nodded and left saying, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Ma'am."

She smiled faintly and nodded. I was about to leave but then I remembered and turned to her again, "Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you one thing."

"What is it?" Mrs Cadhill asked.

"Well... There is going to be a press conference the day after to