Isabella was so frustrated with her daughter's behavior, she dragged the child out of her senior's company building.
They had a simple meal on the way before heading back to Helena's apartment to have some rest.
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Romano family House
Edward Romano sat at the head of the table with his son George and wife on either side of the table. His honored guest Margaret Dubious sat next to Mrs. Romano.
The table filled with lavish french cuisines and their glasses filled with white wine.
The atmosphere looked so tense with the four people at the table waiting with anticipation.
A piece of melodious music from a mobile disturbed the sound of moving forks and plates.
The mobile owner turned on the speaker mode before saying "Hello...." in a calm voice.
"Mom... I'm back in France and the deal was finalized. We can soon start working on the new contest" a pleasant female voice sounded from the other side.
"That's great, dear" Margaret said with a beaming face while clapping her hands.
Just then a male voice ringed in the dining room "Clara, You did a great job"
"No... George. What I did was nothing. It's all you who did the tough job. I heard from mom that you found her and got those lands. All thanks to you, we can now expand to Asia" the lady from the other side said in a calm and pleasing tone.
" Well.. that's, nothing " George said with a faint smile creeping on his face.
The call ended after a few minutes of chat between the mother-daughter pair.
"Mr.Romano, Now that everything's settled what about the thing I asked before?" Margaret said looking at Edward.
" I don't have any objections as long as my son agrees to your proposal, Madam " Edward said with a smile on his face while gazing at Margaret.
"Dad... what do you mean by the proposal?" George didn't understand the deal between these two elderly people.
"George...it's about time for you to hold Clara's hands. We are really hoping for such day to come soon" Mrs.Romano spoke for the first time since the start.
"What?!! Me marrying Clara?" George stood stupified.
"Son....think about it. I don't find anything wrong in this and it's all for your good future" Edward Romano tried to persuade his son.
"No way... This marriage thing between me and Clara will never happen" George said clearly clarifying everyone's doubts.
"George...I know you never liked my daughter...but what do you want to do with the child she had with you?" Margaret said in a sad tone and with teary eyes.
" What?!" everyone in Romano family gazed at the woman with their eyes wide open.
" Yeah...Mr.Romano... you remember what you did on that day before the wedding? And also how your son....." Margaret didn't say anything beyond that because George and his parents already understood everything.
The woman with whom George slept on that night was Clara. He was under influence of drugs and alcohol and his distorted mind misled him.
"You said Clara went on world tour back then...Is this the real reason for her to leave France?" George asked because he couldn't believe that words he listened.
"Yes... she disappeared for six months and she gave birth to a boy child before coming back to France" Margaret cleared George's doubts.
"Where's the child now? And why you people hid this important matter from me?" George screamed in anger looking at Margaret.
"She was worried you'd force her to abort the baby and she thought of hiding it from you. So I had no choice but to comply with her. Now you shouldn't care only about your own feelings George..just think about my daughter too" Margaret said weeping with tears in her eyes.
"Where's the child then?" Mr.Romano asked Margaret first because he thought his son would do something to the child without their knowledge.
"He's out of Paris, living under the care of my distant relative" Margaret said wiping her tears.
"Ohh...god.. It's settled then. George don't even think of hiding yourself from this issue. You'll get married to Clara next month" Mr.Romano declared his final decision. He can't let his only grandchild to live far away from his family. He always wished to tie his son to Clara, but his good for nothing son wanted Isabella as his wife.
Now that Isabella had a stranger's child, and Clara gave birth to his son's child, Mr.Romano thought its the best time to settle the perfect deal he failed five years ago.
"Dad...you know I never loved Clara and that day was just a mistake. How can you do this to me? You know I always loved Bella. You ruined her once before behind my back. Wasn't that enough? Can't you let me have her now" George cried. His father always wanted to give him the best, but his heart wanted another woman.
"Don't raise your voice on me. You forgot how she shamed us. It was your greed that ruined her life and not me...I just did what I felt best for you" Mr. Romano shouted.