Chapter 5: Guests Reception

A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER (After the toy incident)…

Willem woke up, his eyes were a bit blurred, he blinked a couple of times to clear them. He looked at his hand, the pain had lessened to some extent but it would still sting if the wounded hand was pressured. But he knew that no matter what the reason, he'd never be excused from his duties. “No rest for the wicked huh? Just another typical day at work…” said Willem while he looked at his injured hand.

So he got out of bed, but his mother stopped him "Willem your injuries are still fresh, please rest for a couple of days, you went to work yesterday too...look, I’ll ask them if I can fill in for you. You should rest..."

"Mother...you know what happened the last time, that’s why I...Mom look you worry too much, I’ll be fine I promise okay?". Willem gave her mother a gentle smile and started to get ready.

“Okay...but please be careful not to put too much work on your left hand.”

As both were about to leave the room a maid came in, "The head maid Mrs.Della have gathered everyone in the lobby downstairs, come quickly you two. She has an important announcement to make."

Willem and Marianne looked at each other wondering what it could be about, both headed downstairs.

All of the twelve maids were gathered downstairs. Della started her announcement: "Everyone, I have an important announcement to make. Today Master Winslow will be receiving important guests. The chairman board members of the Winslow Corps and more important parties shall be there too. But most importantly there shall be two very important guests that you need to mind."

"If I may ask, who are the guests?", asked Marianne.

"It's Lady Victoria Javelina Isabella and her father Mr.Dexter Polaris. Both are very important guests of Master Winslow so that's why you'll need to be extra careful today. Master Winslow wouldn't tolerate any mistakes. You all need to be on your best behaviour. AM I CLEAR?"

Everyone: "Yes Ma'am!"

(Lester Winslow...the lord of the Winslow Manor and owner of Winslow Corps. It won't be very good if we screw up. One little mistake with Bryce came at such a hefty price then I wouldn't even want to think about what Master Winslow will do.) Willem thought in his mind.

Willem and Marianne headed to the guest hall. The hall was quite spacious, decorated with graceful and expensive furniture. A large rose gold coloured chandelier hanging in the middle of the ceiling illuminated the beauty of the luxurious guest hall. Just like the manor it’s guest hall was also pretty versatile; it could be used for parties, a Masquerade ball, ball party or you just wanna hold a feast or a buffet.

A Grand feast was being prepared with the best of ingredients. The well-mannered head maid Della gave out specific orders to her subordinates.

As for Marianne, she dusted every nook and cranny of the guest hall. Maids wiped the floor clean. The head butler Arnold with his battalion of butlers were busy with their own chores. Willem wiped the windows until they became glossy. Della decorated all the vases with fresh and exquisite flowers.

After long preparations, the evening came upon. The street janitor started to turn on the street lights with the emerging dark of the evening. Arnold and Della, in their tidy uniforms and graceful manners, stood at the Manor entrance for the reception of their respected guests. Arnold was a middle-aged man in his late fifties while Della was still in her early thirties. But both made a fantastic maid-butler duo. The guests started arriving and both performed their jobs well, at the guests' reception.

A black Bentley approached and stopped in front of them. The driver exited the car and opened the back door of the car from Mr.Dexter's side who was wearing a well-tailored black tuxedo; his black and white chevron moustache suited well with his figure, face and his grand tuxedo.

"Thank you, Ben,'' said Mr.Dexter to his driver as he opened the car door.

Nora, Victoria’s right-hand woman, also exited the car from the front seat and opened the door from her lady's side and stuck out her hand in a chivalrous manner, "My Lady". Victoria took Nora's hand to exit herself from the car, "Thank you, Nora."

"Your very welcome my lady."

Victoria looked stunningly gorgeous in her elegant black dress with golden-coloured rose pattern embroidery well-tailored on it. She had wavy brown hair with honey blond highlights and beguiling dark ocean blue eyes. She was indeed a natural beauty with a sophisticated personality. Her alluring charm was enough to enthral anyone.

"Welcome Mr.Dexter, Lady Victoria we were waiting for you. Please this way my lord, my lady,” said Arnold as he slightly bowed in respect.

All of the guests had already arrived. The anticipated guests made their grand entrance in the guest hall. Everyone was awed at the father-daughter duo. Victoria captured everyone's eye, especially the young and even the old ones. She looked no less than a princess and even a crude boy like Bryce was rather impressed with her mature and charismatic personality. Not to mention, the young lady was still in her late teenage years. But even for a mere teenager girl, she emanated a mysterious aura which captivated everyone's interests.

Willem's heart skipped a beat as his eyes laid upon Victoria, "She's...pretty" he said in a faint voice, enchanted by her beauty.

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