Chapter 3

　　Hailey's POV

　　OUTSIDE THE FRENANDRO MANSION.

　　A sigh of relief escaped my lips as I stepped out of the mansion.

　　There were no tears sliding down my cheeks as I would've expected, all thanks to the Frenandro family's eye opener.

　　I was hurt and a pang of regret hung on my chest.

　　I picked out my phone and dialled grandfather's number. It's been exactly two years since I cut all ties with my grandfather.

　　"Grandpa, can you send your driver to pick me up from the house?" I said in between sobs. I had missed the old man, hearing his voice triggered the softness in me.

　　"Alright" grandpa replied sharply before ending the call.

　　After I returned the phone into my wallet, I strolled over to the bench not far from me, my eyes misty with tears. A wave of realization hit me and I realized how stupid I had felt for so many years loving the wrong person.

　　Was there really something called true love? I had always expected to love a normal simple life and be with the man I love watching him cherish me and love me back.

　　Turns out all this was just my dream, what a fool I was!

　　Just then a BMW car pulled up in front of me, distracting me from my thoughts.

　　The driver rushed out swiftly to open the back door, I rolled my eyes seeing my older brother, Brandon, step out of the car.

　　A surge of affection rushed through me as I hurried into his arms. Brandon enveloped me into a warm hug,caressing my back gently.

　　"What have they done to you?"he asked softly.

　　I sniffled, hot tears sliding down my cheeks. My lips seemed sealed as I could only cry.

　　"Let's take you home first" Brandon said, as he swept me off my feet, lifted me into his arms and took me into the car.

　　Just then, my eyes caught a glimpse of the family sulking at the door as they watched my figure disappear.

　　I sat up in the car and gulped down the bottle of water handed to me by my brother.

　　"I thought I knew him, and thought if I helped him become the best then he'll still stay even without knowing my identity, who could have thought he was just faking it." I murmured,taking a sip from the bottle of water.

　　"Some guys are like that, you don't have to beat yourself too hard. I promise they'll pay for bullying you." He assured me which made me break into a smile.

　　"Ohh right, brother, don't cancel the cooperation yet. I want to be able to do that myself. I gave it to him and I'll be tearing it apart in front of him." I said, my eyes shining with mischief beneath it.

　　"As you wish little sis." He poked my nose gently. The ride back to the mansion was silent and I had no idea when I slept off.

　　"Princessa, Norway's heiress." I heard brother's voice praising me from afar, I yawned as I slowly stood up. I took a look around the familiar mansion and realized we were already at the mansion.

　　I stepped out of the car and stared for a while looking at the wealth, peace and love I had abandoned three years ago, ohhh Hailey, how stupid are you.

　　"The ride took a while." I whispered to my brother. He laughed at me and we both walked into the mansion.

　　As I walked inside, I saw grandfather sitting on the couch while mother walked around the sitting room anxiously.

　　I could tell they were both waiting for me, after refusing to see them for three years because I don't want Tyler to suspect me or have any clue about my identity.

　　I smiled and walked towards them, "Mom." "Grandfather." I called out running to mom, she hugged me tight.

　　Sweet mother. How much I've longed for her love and warm hugs. I disengaged the hug and went to grandfather slowly bending down to his level.

　　"Grandfather, I'm sorry." I said softly, my eyes feeling teary, he slowly hugged me patting my back.

　　"You are still my sweet granddaughter, no one is above mistake." He said, cleaning my tears with his thumb.

　　"A stupid mistake." I chuckled. Everyone else in the room laughed along at my little joke. My face brightened up seeing my family in smiles.

　　"Brother, what about father?" I asked him. Just then I heard his voice behind me.

　　"I heard a prodigal daughter returned home after being dumped by a scumbag." He said. I turned back and saw him all smiles.

　　Everyone broke into laughter including me but I couldn't stop the tears that followed, "This wasn't time for jokes dad." I said playfully as I hugged him.

　　"Welcome home daughter."

　　I disengaged from the hug and he gently pecked my forehead, alarming mom. "Tell her to look for her own husband and stop flirting with my hubby here." Mom rolled her eyes like a baby.

　　The both of them started flirting which made grandfather and I including brother to excuse them. That was how they flirt, go on vacation and go shopping together.

　　That was why the company was handed over to my brother and I at an early age because the both of them were not interested in the company.

　　"Ohh right, before I forget brother, Tyler wanted to frame me for a crime, I think it's something related to Lillian. Can you check it out for me please." I request.

　　"Of course, my little princess. I'll leave you and grandfather to talk, you have a lot to catch up on." He said, "Don't anger him, his heart isn't that strong anymore." He whispered into my ears.

　　I nodded my head slowly and watched him leave. There was silence between us at first and it was a little bit uncomfortable.

　　"Will you now take up the family business?" He finally broke the silence. I had no intention of taking the business back home as my brother is already doing a good job managing it.

　　"Grandfather, I have my own company now. Both abroad and home. It's the top one design company producing the best products and you also know."

　　"Let brother just continue managing the family business, he's the best candidate for it." I gently said, trying not to anger him.

　　"You are a lot more like your mother. And I'm always amazed at how you both picked your genes." He laughed softly, "Your brother is enthusiastic and kind, soft at the same time making him the best chairman and the best replica of your father." He completed it.

　　"We could never be wrong." The communication was going smoothly and we both had an agreement after a long talk.

　　"There's one more thing you need to do." He finally said. I knew he'll bring it back up, the main reason I left home.

　　"The engagement you rejected 3 years ago is still available. Kingsley wouldn't reject it no matter how much I tried to make him understand. I guess he had foreseen this." He said.