[-In The Pride Mansion-]
5:45 in the afternoon
All staff members began to wonder regarding the change of behavior of Scarlett Pride, the only daughter of the headmaster of Pride Family.
Some of the maids were cleaning around the main hall of the mansion.
Gathered in group due to the demand of work spent in cleaning in the main hall.
As they cleaned around, they began to chatter around while trying to finish their task of cleaning.
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"Did you see her this morning? She was wearing another revealing attire on her way to the Pride Holdings Enterprise."
"The Scarlett I know doesn't wear short sleeves or usually her skirt goes all the way down to her ankle. And she burnt all those long skirts. Telling us that those were the most hideous skirts she ever saw."
"But those skirts were personally handpicked by her!"
"And have you seen her eat?"
"Oh my God! Do not even start there because I was also shocked at what I saw. The usual Scarlett would be eating gracefully and taking her time in appreciating the food. But recently, she has been eating with her hands and as if she is running out of time."
"Speaking of eating, I heard she has been changing the meal plans in the kitchen with her own recipes."
"I am telling you, she has completely changed!!!"
The maids kept gossiping around and talked about the changes on Scarlett.
Until Belinda heard them talking about Scarlett, coming from the second floor.
She intentionally made her presence known to the other maids.
"How dare you bitches talk about Scarlett behind her back? Are you all that concerned with what's going on with her?" Belinda reprimanded those maids talking about Scarlett.
Her favorite member of the Pride Family.
"B-But Belinda… you should know too that Scarlett is behaving differently from the usual," One of the maids stammered in her explanation.
"So what if there is something that has changed with her! She is still the most kind-hearted and loving person we know. Maybe there has been a little spice and spunk in her attitude nowadays. But still, the fact remains… she is still the Scarlett Pride that we loved."
Belinda continued, "Now tell me… did she became mean or cruel to any of you despite her changes?"
The maids looked at one another and shook their heads.
"See! Then stop gossiping about her and just do your freaking tasks!"
One of the maids did not like the interjection of Belinda.
'Pft! She is being a know-it-all!' whispered by one of the maids to her peers.
"I heard you!" Belinda turned her attention back to them.
Instantly, they moved around avoiding her.
Butler Fredo witnessed the confrontation between the maids and it made him chuckle.
Just like the rest he was also wondering at the changes on Scarlett's behavior but there was nothing to be alarmed with.
Because for him, it was for the better.
He felt that it was time for the only daughter of their headmaster to have a little bit more life in her.
In the past, he was worried that Scarlett will end up being pushed around or succumb to the will of others.
Now, witnessing the changes on Scarlett… it gave him hope that she would be able to stand up for herself.
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~Moments Later~
Headmaster Richard arrived with his eldest son.
They immediately headed to the headmaster's office.
The chief of staff was already expecting the arrival of their headmaster.
On their way to the headmaster's office in the mansion, Butler Fredo noticed how serious the expressions on the two members of the Pride Family.
As he walked behind them, Butler Fredo already knew the drill to keep other staff members busy with their own tasks.
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[-In The Headmaster's Office-]
The headmaster's office was quite more spacious compared to his CEO's office in the Pride Holdings Enterprise.
A more regal carpet and luxurious furniture around.
And tall book shelves attached to the walls.
Within the book shelves were different books on geography, profiles, supernatural facts, and historical records.
"Father… are you sure about it? Can we trust him with his sudden requests and proposals?" His eldest son, Edward, was skeptical toward the Alpha Prince.
He continue to wonder, "I do not understand why he would request for a separate office in our company and pretend as my consultant."
The chief of staff silently stood beside the headmaster of the Pride Family.
Spectating on the discussion of the father and son.
"He wanted to observe us closely without gaining any attention from the public as an Alpha Prince. After all, he wanted to keep his identity on a tight lid that's why he requested to be known as Gavin while he will be closely working with you."
Headmaster Richard further elaborated to his eldest son.
"It is also advantageous for us because we can keep a closer look on him. We may forge allegiance with his wolf pack but we can also spy around and keep tabs on the royal family."
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Edward nodded at the reasoning of his father.
Agreeing with the plans of his father.
"By the way, where is Scarlett? Has she arrived already?" the headmaster of the Pride Family asked his chief of staff.
"Not yet, Headmaster! I already called Dominguez regarding their whereabouts and what taking them so long. Apparently, Miss Scarlett is still at the mall… purchasing new set of clothes."
Butler Fredo asked, "Should I call them again?"
"No need for that… I have to tell my daughter about my conditions before letting her join the Hunters Academy," He disclosed to his chief of staff.
"I bet she will be ecstatic to find out that you have finally caved in to her request in becoming a professional hunter just like us," Edward remarked to his father.
"I just hope that I am not making a mistake in doing so." Scarlett's father hoped for the best.
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On the other hand,
Scarlett requested for the owner of the luxurious brand -Verany's- to keep their main store only exclusive for her, within 3 hours.
Avoiding any possible encounter with any of the royal family of the central region or any of her co-workers.
She wanted privacy all to herself.
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'I don't want others to keep wondering why I am behaving out of the ordinary. Others are starting to become curious and wondering about my unusual behaviors. So I better at least keep some of the habits of the original Scarlett Pride intact. Rather than completely changing her!' Scarlet thought to herself while choosing her outfits around.
All the executive staff members in the VERANY'S store were tasked to assist Scarlett.
Keeping her satisfied due to her high class status.
After Scarlett bought all the stuff she needed.
Sir Dominguez carried all the things purchased by Scarlett and escorted her back to the limousine.
Both unaware that someone from a distance recognized Scarlett.
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"Is that Scarlett? Why is she with…" unsure if it was really Scarlett she saw.
When she got few meters closer, the woman confirmed.
"Hey, IVON! We have things to finish."
Ivon recognized Sir Dominguez as someone who drove for the vice president and the CEO President of the Pride Holdings Enterprise.
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Realizing that Scarlett was being chauffeured by the same person who chauffeured the vice president and the CEO President before.
"Could it be?" Ivon asked herself and wondered.
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<<<_TO BE CONTINUED_>>>
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