"That's a new thing anyway. Thank heavens you got the job."
Naysa saw Marina off, after which she embarked on preparations.
CASKEYS HOME
While everyone at the Emerald Castle was preparing, things were different at the Caskeys home. No one went to work today, though, Roderick, who had taken Livia on a dinner out yesterday wasn't back yet. Diana looked at the frowned face of her grandfather and shuddered.
"Get that idiot here now!" Old man Andrew roared.
Few guards entered James' bedroom and dragged him out.
"What's wrong with you people? Am hurt for heaven's sake!" James complained.
"Will you just shut up!" Old man Andrew shouted. Looking at his grandfather's face, James didn't add a word. He sat down, inclining on one side since his butt was still sore.
"Call Roderick here now!"
Diana fumbled with her phone:
Meanwhile... At Polar hotel
Marina entered the hotel dressed in a simple black skirt and a white top. She looked radiant and beautiful. All the workers turned to look at her, admiring her simple yet cute self. They were told a new assistant manager would be in today so of no doubt, she fitted into position no one doubted her.
She was almost stepping into the elevator when she saw a familiar face. Looking back, their eyes met, Livia and Roderick.
"Hi Marina..." Livia smiled.
"Hi too Livia. What a coincidence we meet here? Hello Roderick." Marina said.
"Hello."
"Don't tell me you're here to work Marina. You can't lower yourself that much. The Johnson have a company." Livia said in a mocking voice. Marina smiled.
"I know... But what if am actually here to work? The Johnson have a company, but that doesn't mean I have to specifically be working there." Marina said.
"Mmh? When I got home after school, I started working at my father's company. Roderick is at the Caskeys company. Anyway, we're doing well in our relationship and plan to get married, isn't it Roderick?" Livia bragged. Roderick nodded.
"Congratulations to you people." Marina said.
"What about you? Are you still single or you got someone? Is Naysa well off with Ridden or she chose the rich CEO?" Livia asked.
"I think that's too personally to talk about right now. As for Naysa, you can simply give her a call and ask her the question directly. We were roommates I doubt she can hide anything from you." Marina said. Not wanting anymore silly questions, she stepped into the elevator. It was then that Roderick recieved a call from Diana that she had to go home as quickly as possible. After dropping Livia off, he drove home.
"What will you do to regain back the Caskey's dignity?" Old man Andrew asked.
"Grand pa, everyone knows I didn't plan for all this. Everything happened so fast." James started. That was when when Roderick entered and almost laughed at James' sitting position. One side was slightly raised while the other side was slightly pressed on the cushion. His face was still swollen and red.
"James, I heard what happened to you." Roderick said.
"It isn't time for such talks young man," old man Andrew stopped Roderick. "I think it's time the Caskey's disown you for what you have done James.
James smiled bitterly. "I'll have to talk to you in private before I leave. For now, I don't care about the fucking image of the family. Think of my own dignity, my health. What do you all care about? Family wealth, power and dignity. No one cares about what another feels. I was humilated, not once but severally. The Caskeys are among the third class families in K nation, what did you do after the first episode? Everyone sat aside and watched. I don't care about the family fucking image!"
Slap!
The hard hand of old man Andrew landed on James' face. "You still have the guts to talk to my face? You have to carry your cross, sinful human being. You started this whole drama!"
"Are you upright?" James retorted back, waking up and walking back to his bedroom. Old man Andrew couldn't believe James',who was his obedient dog would finally have the guts to talk in his face.
"Grand pa calm down." Diana tried to talk to old man Andrew. "James is butter now after what happened, maybe if he calms down, you two will talk."
"Talk?' old man Andrew laughed sarcastically.