immediately approached by the Harrington family. Margaret Harrington

dripping with sincerity. "We're so sorry for

n, nodded graciously as she accepted Margaret condolences. "T

Carmilla's family, offering their condolences and sharing stories about

she had never imagined that it would lead to this. Her family's company was on the verge

arrington's and Carmilla's family were left alone. Carmilla's

we discussed the...arrangemen

urse. We had discussed a potential merger between our families'

"I think we can still make it work. Carmilla, here, is

e was being offered up as a sacrifice to save the family's company. She

d to Carmilla. "Ah, wonderful. I think that's a g

eyes locking onto Carmilla's. He smiled, an

ice low and smooth. "I'm Harrison

face as she extended her hand.

hat she was being forced into a binding agreement, one that would change her life f

the tension between them palpable. Carmilla

ails of the arrangement," she said

g on her lips. "Of course. Let's go i

knew that she was about to embark on a journey that would change her life forever

rgaret took a seat behind the desk, while Carmilla's mother sat in one of the ch

ement is simple. Carmilla will marry Harrison, and in return, the Harrin

she knew that she had no choice. She was trappe

said, her voice ba

ful. I'll have our lawyers draw up the papers, and

trapped in a world of luxury and privilege, but it came at a steep price. She was forc

uiding her through the crowds of people. She felt a shiver run down

he both families get what they want, we can go for

tle surprised by what

marriage too?". She asked,

Whatever I can do to keep my family and the company going, I'm w

as she demanded to be left

e. I won't feel okay leaving you here al

oth walked up to where the family gathered again,

ll live to remember it". Mr. Hunt said with gratitude as he extend

must be exhausted, you can head back home whi

exchanging pleasantr