There continued nothing to gain if she continued to drag the matter with him. It was certain that Richard would be the one to win, since he was right. The only thing she could do is to accept her fate and accept the contract. At least, she will have nothing to lose.
"I will sign the contract". She accepted slowly.
Richard smiled secretly, his logic is working. No one could beat him easily, not even with this strategy. "You have to sign the agreement and go through the terms and conditions" tapped on the file before passing it to her.
Mia took the file, went through it and felt satisfied except the last part. "Only you can end the contract?" She was surprised to see such terms, could only hear of a one-year agreement or probably two years, not this type of agreement.
"Exactly, Miss Mia, don't forget I bought you with my money" Richard reminded her sternly, using his logic again.
All the agreed terms are good except that one, she would have access to good food and some other things of pleasure. What would be her reason for objecting then?
In a swift moment, Mia signed the contract agreement. At that moment, Richard's phone rings out and Grandma, with a love emoji, appears on the phone screen.
Richard sighed heavily, he knew what the topic is going to be all about, which is marriage. His grandma always nagged him any chance she got, and that seemed to be annoying at times.
With a little hesitation, he picked up. "Hello Granny," he said as the call connected.
A groggy voice sounded out from the other end. "What took you so long to pick my call? Do you want me to die of anger?" Even her voice sounded weak, but one could notice the firmness in the voice.
"I'm sorry Granny", apologized in a calm tone. By then, his cold face had become smitten that got Mia wondering if that was the man that had made it a few minutes ago.
"What kind of grandson are you? I'm getting old every day, you refuse to give me a great-grandchild, and you keep getting on my nerves" Old Madam Brown spat angrily on the phone. It was true that Richard might make her die of anger.
Richard, who knew it was going to be the same topic, had a smirk. It seems his grandma won't die after all, she will be shocked instead. "Opps Granny, I was sorting things out with my wife when you called. We are planning to come over and pay you a visit."
The last part rechoed in Old Madam's ear. It was as if she didn't hear quite right. "What did you just say?" She asked again to confirm what she heard in the first place.
"Exactly what you heard, Granny," Richard replied.
When one hears good news, Joy can't be confident in it. Old Madam Brown informed the Old master immediately, and he took over the phone. "I'm proud of Son" Grandpa declared.
Although the two grandparents always nag at Richard, the Old Master still maintains some peace, unlike the Old Madam who always threatened Richard.
"If you don't want your grandma dead, take your wife over for dinner" She threatened again.
Richard knew no one could win her when she threatened him about something. The best choice is to do what she wants.
"Alright Granny, see you tonight". As soon as Richard finished talking, the phone disconnected, making a beeping sound.
Mia was just watching all along, he seemed like a different person while talking with her grandparents, but was totally indifferent towards others. Now that she has given deep thoughts about this, does that mean she will be getting married to the most famous person, Richard Brown? Not just that, would she meet Old Brown's family?
Wow! It seemed luck was on her side.
"Miss Mia, since you are fully dressed, why don't we go to civil affairs before heading to my family's house," Richard suggested, and Mia nodded instantly.
Checking his wristwatch, Richard stood up on his feet. "We still have two hours left before the civil affairs close for the day. Let's hurry and take your passport first" The eagerness in Richard's voice showed he couldn't wait to see his grandparents.
Richard was the first to go out, then Mia followed, while Kendrick was the last person to leave the seat.
About an hour later, Mia was holding the certificate in her hand. "Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Brown, you are now married to each other", a clever looking lady shook hands with Mia and Richard before they walked out.
Once outside, Richard turned to Mia. "Now that we are already married, it's time to put your skills into act" he uttered.
Mia understood what he meant and responded instantly. "Don't worry Master Richard, I will do a great job." For unknown reasons, she suddenly felt free around him.
Although Richard was taken aback, he kept his composure. "And I would love it if you could call my name when we get there", he remarked before entering the car.
"Okay Rich... Richard," Even if you find it awkward, the name sounds sweet in her mouth. Kendrick closed the car door as soon as Mia entered, and he drove off slowly.
Just as they left, Vivian was trying to explain what she saw to herself. "Is that not Mia? Why would she be in such an expensive car?" She was left speechless with different thoughts.
Williams also appeared behind and tapped her slightly, causing her to flinch. "What is the matter?" He asked.
"Huh? It's nothing! Nothing!" She quickly wore a smile and responded.
"Okay let's go". Williams wrapped his hand round her neck. They both come to the brand store for civil affairs while on a date. Meanwhile, Vivian has the intention of digging into Mia's husband.
Now in the Brown's family house, a lot of preparation was made with Old Madam inspecting everything carefully. Also, another family seemed to be present. It was the Scottish family who had been friends with Brown's family over the years.
Not quite long later, the Rolls Royce pulled up in the compound and Richard stepped out with Mia.
"Are you prepared for this?" He asked.
Mia took a deep breath and replied, "Yes I am."
They both walked into the mansion with so many maids bowing as soon as they saw them until they finally entered the sitting room, where the families were waiting.
Just as they step in, the old Madam of Scottish family become shocked to see the lady resembled her late daughter.
"Are you Mirabel?"