THIRD PERSONS POV:

Caelum came in ,led by Mr. Carter . He was like a lion waiting to pounce on the small goat.

After exchanging some formality questions, Caelum let out a big breathe and said.

"I know I'm taking your precious time Mr. Carter, so allow me to come to the point."

Eric looked at him, he knew that this lion was looking for a prey, but he just didn't know who he would pounce on, but on the other hand Mr. Carter was all smiles.

The Carter industries had been planning to extend the business by joining some forces with other bigger companies, and as per the saying goes 'The bigger ,the better'

Rosette was listening to all the conversations ,standing in an unseen corner, behind the door. He heart beating so fast that she had to strain her ears over the sound of hump-hump to hear the conversations.

"I am here to ask for company ties, we want to join hands with your company in order to strengthen the factories and machines of both sides." He said.

"Oh Caelum, you don't know how long have I been grinding for this deal, I am more than willing, but may I know the terms and conditions of this contract?" Mr. Carter's smile still brightly shining beneath his questions.

"Yes yes, there are some small conditions, in the contract, but before I mention them, I would appreciate you calling your entire family ." He said, clearly asking for Rosette.

At this Eric snapped, "Our entire family is already here Mr. White."

Caelum let out a small chuckle, "So the Carter's don't consider daughters and sisters to be family?"

He said eyeing Eric and Mr. Carter.

Mr. Carter gave Eric a warning look and called for Rosette. He was a little confused that what could a company deal have to do with Rosette? But he said nothing and kept his smile still pasted on his face.

Caelum's eyes were fixed on her as she walked in.

She wore a white dress that ended a little above her knees and a skin color stocking to hide her scars. The neckline showing a decent amount of her cleavage, she had her signature makeup on, with a little lip stain and thin eyeliner and her hair was left open.

No one knew that she had spent two hours in the washroom trying to cover all the scars left by Eric's belt.

She went and stood behind her dad's chair as the only seats near her were next to Caelum . The rest were blocked by the people sitting around the table.

"Sit down love." Her dad said gently while turning his neck a bit to her.

She flinched at the mere idea of sharing a seat with Caelum. But she anyways went around the table and sat beside Caelum.

Their eyes met for a second, she could feel him whispering to her, 'I am dragging you to hell, Rose.' He took his eyes off her lingering there for only a second longer.

"Mr. Carter, so about the deal, I will be opening the deck island, which has one of the factories of our industry, for exporting and storage purposes, in the name of good faith."

"That's generous of you, we will also transfer the AFT and GHU projects in a joint working space it will be quiet profitable for the company..."

Rose had no idea why she was there, Caelum had yet not exposed her, and didn't quite look like he was going to do it anytime soon. Her dad completed mentioning his contract details when Caelum looked at Rose and said.

"There is something else I would like to ask you about." he placed his hand on hers.

Rose looked at him shocked, her heart was racing. What was he upto? She dared not flinch at his touch or jerk away. His face was enough to tell her that she was to play along in this small game.

Mr. Carter looked at him and then his daughter. He had no idea what was going on, but Eric and Amy looked shocked, they figured out what was happening.

"We are in love...." Caelum announced. Rose's head shot up and the three others looked stupefied.

"And I am here to ask for your beloved daughter's hand in marriage." He looked at Rose.

Rose didn't know how to react, the blue of his eyes were unreadable. Her stomach was tightening into knots and each of her wounds were screeching out in pain.

"When did this happen Rose?" Eric asked with a fake smile on his lips, his fists were clenched. Rose knew what was going to happen after Caelum left.

Caelum saved her the trouble to answer the question and said, "A few months back we met in the mall. And I think it was love at first sight. Was it baby?" Rose looked at him and forced a smile. She dared not look at Eric.

Caelum turned to Mr. Carter and asked, "Sir, may I have your permission to make Rosette my wife?"

Mr. Carter was still a little shook but he cleared his throat and said, "My daughter's happiness comes before every thing so it's really her decision."

She smiled weakly at her dad. Her face, which was flushed with frustration, was mistaken for love.

So this was really the starting of her new life in hell?

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