Hollywood Zenith

" He really doesn't care about us. Isn't that a good thing?" Everyone was gathered in the lavish dining hall. The table was long enough to fit almost twenty people but the staff purposed it for five of them but the assortment of meal was enough for their mouth to water.

Lucie briefly explained the circumstances of these young models to Henri so he went all out to entertain the guest. From the famous french cuisine to fancy american fast food, he instructed the kitchen to prepare the highest quality meal for the guests.

He also went as far as to prepare few exotic russian meals like Pirozhki, Ponchiki and even Beef Stroganoff. It had authentic taste because the chefs were well trained in different cuisines around the world.

These chefs still remained in the castle and were awaiting to be sent out to different posts. For now, they were working only because they wanted to show their appreciation for Samuel's grace. They couldn't show off in front of Samuel because he only needed basic food to fill up his stomach so they turned to his guests.

After putting down the food, Henri decided to give them some privacy and also let them know how they could call them if they needed anything. He also opened few boxes of famous wines from the wine cellar.

He knew who Samuel was and knew that these wines that were collecting dust in wine cellar of the previous owner was common for his new boss. It's not because they were not expensive, it's because most of it came from his family vineyard. What others considered rare was common wine for Samuel and his family because they had quotas for every year's production.

It was Genevieve who started the conversation because she was dissatisfied with the situation. They all thought that dinner would be the time they would finally meet the mysterious young man and finally see what he looked like but it didn't happen. Even Elise fell asleep and couldn't make it.

" But we are eating such fancy foods. Half of these names, I have never even heard off. Is it fine to indulge ourselves?" Alana added.

" She is right. I also think there would a huge catch in the end. What if he is fattening us up to finally....you know..." Roberta felt the same. There was nothing free in this world, why would a stranger let them inside his mega mansion without demanding anything?

Even if they could tell that it was something to do with Elise but she was only a child. What did she knew about these things? It might be his ploy to take advantage of this situation. Unlike others, she could see the value of their group.
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Alana was cute and tiny with a cheerful personality. Genevieve was outgoing a typical european beauty, she might act all knowing and proud but Roberta knew she just had a soft personality under her facade.

There was no need to say anything about Katarina, her confident and noble demeanor was enough for anyone to turn their head to give her a second look. She was pretty but yet wasn't as naive as Helga. Roberta was honestly worried about the little girl who barely looked eighteen.

She had a exquisite smile with a little mole under her lip that even she find attractive, but what's concerning was that she was too trusting. From the moment, the mysterious man appeared she began to take his side even defended him on benign things. If this young man was really a shady person, it would surely break the little girl's heart.

" I don't think he is such a person. Even Miss Lucie told us that young master is different from other wealthy people. Would a person like that lack such a thing that he had to make such underhanded attempt to lure us?" As expected, Helga seriously defended him again.

Roberta could do anything but to facepalm listening to Genevieve's translation. She glanced at Katarina trying to give her a knowing look so that she too understood what was happening but Katarina had already tried everything, she could only helplessly shake her head toward everyone like she was saying sorry for her friend.

" Whatever, we should leave this place tomorrow. We can talk to him in the morning to see if he could help us a little but I want everyone's agreement if we are going to do something like that." Genevieve commented.

" He already helped us enough. I think it would be presumptuous for us to ask for more help." Roberta thought that it was good to just part ways on good terms. They were here because little girl invited them but it was not good to take advantage of others.

" Wait! We can't! My Henri said that the masseuse would be here tomorrow. There is also a private spa, how could we leave without these things? Wouldn't it be more wasteful?" Alana suddenly reminded them about the pact they made few hours ago.

Henri explained to them that most of the personals related to these beauty facilities were on leave. It's been few months since this place was vacated and with no one living here, they were helping out other shops to make some extra money. It wasn't like they were paid as much as the famous chefs.

" You are right. We should stay a little longer." Genevieve also remembered how much Lucie and Henri praised their handicraft. Since they already made an appointment, it was only fitting that they didn't go back on their word.

" We can't be too indulgent. It's not okay to play around and take everything so casually." Katarina reminded them. Her only concern was Helga, she wanted her to be out of this place as soon as possible.

She was afraid something would happen to her, as her unofficial guardian, she felt responsible for her safety. She always felt that other three girls were kind of careless when it came to safety. Katarina had seen too much to suddenly become a trusting person.

She didn't like Helga's naiveness but she also knew that she didn't have the same life experience as her. In her heart, she wanted her to have a carefree life which was why she volunteered to follow her when Helga thought about this absurd trip.

" Come on, it will only take few hours. We can be out of here by evening. For now, let's drink! These wines are delicious!" Genevieve brushed her off and handed her another glass of wine. Katarina thought for a second and nodded, she was happy to see Helga smile.