Chapter 21: Plans to settle down

anyAs usual, she sat on her chair like nothing happened, similar to every day. She seemed not at all affected by any of the rumors.

Here Jacob and Leon lazed out in the bed even after waking up in the morning. Their parents' arrival made him relax a bit from all the work.

After some time, they got up from the bed and went to freshen up. The twins stay in the same bedroom. Later had some breakfast and went into the woods to have some fun.

Being warned yesterday from Easton, no one dared to stir up any trouble today. Professor baron, like usual, came to teach advanced English.

The period is for 45 minutes, today; he taught them the first lesson in their books and gave a simple homework.

The next period is mathematics; Adaline came into the class and started teaching them basic trigonometry.

All the students started gossiping about her even though she is a professor. The student's hush voices started irritating her.

She stopped writing on the board and turned around. With a serious expression, she said, "if any of you are not ready to learn, get out of the class.

Don't remember before leaving; your marks will be in my hands. How dare you to gossip about a teacher.

Even though there is no need for me to explain, you are welcome to know that the man you saw in the pictures is my husband.

Now stop mumbling in the class, or else you know me very well."

With this warning, no student dared to open their mouth throughout the course.

Before leaving, she gave tons of homework and warned them that if they didn't finish by this week, they would be out of the class for next week.

Adaline is quite strict with the studies, and she believes students should respect their professors and teachers. Their personal life shouldn't concern them.

Easton and Rome will set up their business in the widen city as partners to cover up their identities.

Once they establish their footing in this city, they are bound to be in touch with different people in the same field or else with people who hold power here.

Rome has been staying with Margery and Carla since the latter is a baby, he already had lots of contacts if there is an emergency.

He also had a good relationship with the prime minister of the country.

They planned to construct a shopping complex and the theater to watch movies movies, like in the big cities.

The plan is already there, but no business person dared to do so because of the rumors.

Now Easton wants to take this as an opportunity and build some connections. They went to meet with the mayor of the city to explain their intentions.

The mayor of the city resides at the mayor building in the center, which is quite far from the mansion of st. Mary's, His family is involved in politics for ages, and they are well-known in the city.

He also had excellent accomplishments through which he gained the citizen's approval and became mayor of the city at a young age of 35.

To reach the mayor's building, it took an hour for them.

They already have an appointment to have a meeting with the mayor, so the mayor's assistant asked them to follow him to the mayor's office directly.

The mayor is born and brought up in Winden city along with his family, and they were residents of this town even before it developed into a modern city. His name is Winston Churchill.

With a slight knock, the mayor's pa informed about the two people's arrival, and the mayor took a break from his work for their upcoming conversation.

Looking at Rome, he stood up from his seat, "Mr. Blade, nice meeting you, what's the purpose of our discussion. This gentleman here..? he looked at Easton.

With a polite smile, Rome introduced Easton, "Mr. mayor, here is Easton smith who intends to deal with you about the shopping complex that was on papers but didn't start yet. "

Winston forwarded his hand, "Hello Mr. Smith, and I am Winston Churchill, mayor of this city. Glad to meet you.

Pardon me, and I am just curious. May I know why you are so interested in this project?

With a light smile, Easton said, "I am a businessman who has a far-sight, and I can see this shopping complex will bring lots of revenue as the city is quite famous for tourism.

Please don't mind, but accommodation and shopping are limited. So I would like to take this opportunity to settle down and make some money."

"Ah, Mr. Smith, does it mean you intend to reside here for permanent. Do you have a family here? See, I am a mayor, and the citizen's safety depends on my every decision," said Winston.

Easton nodded his head -- "yeah, of course, I understand as a mayor, you are responsible for the city's safety. Don't worry; I am the husband of Romina mary, the principal and legal heir of st. Mary's.

As I said, I am a businessman who used to stay abroad, and you see, we had some complications in our marriage due to our parents. Now they all here, and I would like to settle with my wife and daughter."

Easton looked as convincing as the real businessman, but still, Winston issued a background check on him and asked them to participate in the shopping complex's upcoming bidding.

Mayor asked some more questions to which Easton smoothly provided all the answers; he even slightly blushed while he spoke his married life. The mayor seems convinced.

He also asked about Rome, to which Easton said, "Rome and Adaline are our family friends, they were married without both side parent's approval who are entirely against the marriage.

To cover up their identity, they are living here working as a professor and butler. Adaline will continue to work as a professor while Rome will be my business partner here."

Rome almost choked on listening to Easton words; his imagination to paint them as silly eloped couple in their teenage needs a whole round of applause. He still maintained his composure, looking awkward.

Mayor Winston is impressed with the explanations and chatted for some time. Before leaving, Rome said, "we will invite you to the party we are going to have in a couple of days."

To which mayor agreed to attend with his family; after all, they had to establish this connection as the mayor believes Easton to be a powerful businessman in the abroad.

Later on, they went to the site seeing as to estimate the budget then prepare an intricate design to submit. Easton said, "this mayor seems still skeptical about my identity."

"What's there to worry when I will manage the background check..?

Unlike other politicians, the mayor is a bit honest and works for the people, so if we show him our progress, we will not face any issues," -- Rome concluded.

Easton is a businessman in the human world, so it will not be difficult for him to prove that he just had to shift his team to this city for this elaborate proposal.

He also intends to build a spacious restaurant if he gets success in making this complex, but that idea is for another time.

In the campus, they had a study period of 1 hour before students could grab their lunch, when all the students roamed in the class, not intending to study.

Sassy is wondering why those photos have not been published in the local newspaper yet; she scrolled on the internet but got disappointed not seeing any news about the rumors.

She then understood why Carla is not bothered about the rumors as her adoptive father gave an indirect warning to the school. Sassy pissed off with turning the situation like this.

She is still thinking ways to ruin Carla's already ruined reputation as she can't stand another person being on top other than her.

Easton and Rome finishing their work, came to the campus to have lunch together. When they arrived, all the students are out of the classes and are heading to the canteen.

Rome went to the staff room while Easton went to Carla's classroom.

Rome kissed Adaline on the lips before asking how her day was, and she laughed, saying, "the day had not ended yet, here you are directly kissing me in public."

Rome gave a bone-chilling look to the other professors and left from there. As soon as Easton pointed Carla, he directly lifted her, asking her to follow him to her mother's class.

Understanding why Easton is behaving like this, Carla hugged him back and said she wants to have lunch in the canteen. Easton agreed instantly, "okay, my little princess."

Looking at Easton, all the students are in awe. Especially the girls, his appearance gained their approval instantly. They all are impressed and are blushing to look at him.

Easton winked at all the students playfully before going towards the canteen while Carla called her mother and informed that she was going to the canteen.

He mouthed, "ask your mama to come as well."