Kassandra found herself gagging her hair from thinking of a solution to get Astaire. She clearly knows what to do but she can’t just kill them. It would be too obvious that she is the murderer of that family. Yes, Kassandra is not a very patient person when it comes to her family. She had been patient enough but now she had completely lost it.
She has no choice but to look for a rich guy who can make her father's eyes pop out. She knows that his father is into money, which is why she needs a rich businessman. But the problem is...
All the rich businessmen she just blind date with aren’t suitable enough.
She groaned in frustration and dialed a number. While she had no one to pretend for her to get the Astarial hotel, she needs to do something to protect her title in Astaire. She sits properly when the call has been answered.
"This is Kassandra Rivera, Princess Dione. Please forgive me from any disturbance, your highness." She greeted as politely as possible because she was talking to the Princess of Russia.
"Oh, Kassandra. It's been a while. I hadn't gotten a chance to thank you after the success of my reservation in the hotel."
"There is nothing to worry about, your highness. You are our biggest sponsor and we were glad about that."
She is a bit nervous to talk it out to her although she knows that this Princess is humble.
"So what is your concern? Do you have any problems in Astaire? Feel free to tell me. I am open."
A smile formed on her lips. This is what she likes about this Princess. She is approachable to anyone.
"Is it okay to tell it to you over the phone?"
"It's okay. I would like to meet you if possible but I am also busy with my wedding. So you can tell me."
She wanted to talk about her wedding but she had more important tasks to do. She took a breath before speaking.
"I would like to have a deal with your sponsorship, your highness. I would like to make a contract about it and I will send someone to have your signature. Would you like to hear me out, your highness?"
"Spill it."
"My father is currently working to replace me from my position in the hotel. You have known how I treasure this property. I am requesting if we could make a contract in which you will stop sponsoring the hotel once I am no longer the owner."
"I got it. So you are thinking that when you are no longer the owner and I will stop sponsoring your hotel, there would be a large opportunity loss and they will look over you afterwards? That's a good idea. I like your determination to protect Astaire."
She stood up from joy. Yes, she did it! She understood her intention!
"Thank you, your highness! I am so grateful to you."
Her negotiation with Princess Dione was a success and now all she needs to do is to ensure that her father would change his mind about replacing her. She told 2-33 to make her contract with Princess Dione before she took a bath and prepared herself to leave her hotel room.
As soon as she got out of her room, a butler immediately attended to her. She went down from the highest floor to the last floor and to her displeasure, she saw her older sister with her stepmother being acknowledged by another butler.
Their eyes met and she rolled her eyes when she saw a grin on her sister’s lips.
"Oh here is my daughter," her step mother smiled, walking towards her but before she could be touched by her, she moved away from them.
She raised her hand, showing them her palm, "I need a distance from insect killers," she beamed, having a fake smile and added, "I might be an insect killer too."
She passed the two of them but stopped when her sister spoke.
"Drive her out."
She turned her gaze to her sister, a bit surprised that she had that confidence to drive her out.
"I said drive her out! I am the owner of this hotel so you drive her out!" Romania demanded. Her veins are appearing.
The butler who attended them was shocked and terrified. He looked at her sister who said to be the new owner and then to Kassandra who he served for years. He doesn’t know what to do.
"If you can't drive her out, you're fired!" Romania snapped, raising her voice to the butler that made Kassandra pissed.
"No, she will stay," Kassandra defended, glaring at her sister.
What she really hates is firing someone who doesn't deserve it.
"You aren't Rivera now, Kassandra. And you don't own this hotel anymore!" Romania hissed.
But then it made Kassandra’s lips crept up. Hearing Romania say she isn't a Rivera now, she got challenged. This is good.
"Oh?" she smirked and added, "Let's see if you can manage the hotel." She made an annoying smile that her sister never wanted to see from her.
So then she whispered to her butler.
"Code AAA-1," she commanded and the butler directly spoke to their communication device.
She remained standing there as staff and butlers moved from everything they were doing. She watched Romania and her step mother being confused about everyone. No one is with them. No one is acknowledging them and no one is guiding them.
She scoffed, walking towards her sister. She leaned closer to her sister's face with a grin on her lips. She said, "Now, manage the Astarial hotel's bitch staff." She made a teasing smile before walking past them.
Kassandra showed them that she is the only ruler of the Astarial hotel. No one is attending them like they are just wind passing by. So then, she watched the two walk out of the hotel after wasting their time and voice.
She chuckled after sipping the cup of coffee from her hand. Seeing her step mother and older sister's annoyed look, it's her heaven.
She finished her coffee before going to the hotel’s bar. She didn't come to have fun this time. She is there to haunt a bachelor rich good-looking guy.
She sat on the stool at one of the counters and then she remembered the man she approached yesterday. That guy has good looks. That guy would really make a good impression on her father if he could be rich.
She looked around the place to check if he was there but there was no one. So, she dialed 2-33's number.
"Find a guy for me."
"Details please." The other line requested.
"Check the CCTV yesterday here at the bar. Look for that man who I kissed on the bartender island."
"Roger."
She then hung up and dropped her head on the counter. She feels tired fighting over the Astarial Hotel. It's been four years and now is the final battle. She reminisced about all of the happenings inside Astaire under her administration. She worked hard for this. She worked hard to make renovations and made its name to the whole world. She won’t let this go. Even if she becomes a beggar, she will protect Astaire for the sake of her mother.
She raised her head and asked for wine but then after getting a bottle, she remembered that she hadn't got breakfast. She groaned and dropped her head back to the counter.
"Are you okay, young lady?" the male bartender asked, worried about his employer's state of mind. He never saw her in this state. What is wrong?
"I'm fine, Hange" she replied, her head still on the counter.
"Have you had your breakfast? I will tell someone to bring you meal" Hange suggested, arranging the glasses on the counter.
She raised her head and looked at Hange. She stared at his eyes, making him panic all of a sudden. It wasn't an emotionless looking eyes, it was like she was observing him.
"I-Is there something wr-wrong with my face, young lady?" he stuttered, checking his face.
But she is still staring at him, making him blush because this was the first time his employer did this to him.
"You have gotten handsome."
His eyes widened, feeling the burning of his cheeks. What has gotten to his employer? Why is she saying this?
"If only you could be richer..." She was looking at her handsome face and then groaned, dropping her head back to the counter.
"Hange. If you could only be richer. If only you aren't afraid of insects...
I will marry you..."
Hange burned. Their young lady is such a flutterer.