Stand By Me Darling
Chapter 198: Cousin by Blood, Sister by Heart

Chapter 198: Cousin by Blood, Sister by Heart

There was joyful chattering echoing in the café as everyone was merrily spending time together. Talia gathered from others that it was like a vacation since Joe paid for their travel to the capital city as a team building vacation with many activities arranged for the few days and today they had arranged this farewell party for her.

For someone stingy as Joe to arrange all these, even paying for the vacation of his employees... It’s all for Rebecca.

Talia knew it. Does Rebecca?

Talia looked at Rebecca sitting by her side eating her cake and her eyes were searching for something.Or, is it "someone" she is searching for?

In the crowd, Talia found it hard to locate Joe, but it seemed like Rebecca found him and when Talia looked at Rebecca, she bowed her head and started focusing on her cake once more.

What’s with this?

At that time, Talia’s phone rang and she for some reason expected it would be Arthur, but was so disappointed seeing it was Rachel’s number.

Talia didn’t answer and blocked her number. By now, her father would have heard about the change in article. His PR firm should have informed him about someone influential messed with the article and it would definitely affect his business.

Well, she should have thought about everything before messing with another person!

After a couple of minutes it was an unknown number and Talia figured it might be Rachel’s father. She let the call ring and was pretty annoyed when there was another call from the same number.

Rebecca looked at Talia’s phone and checked in her contacts list and confirmed it was Rachel’s father who is calling Talia.

Talia didn’t want to answer the call. She cannot answer each and everyone calling her. She forwarded the call to her assistant. He seems smart, he can handle Rachel’s father.

The TV in the café got turned to the the network where the signing was being broadcast Live. Just then, the leaders of both nations signed the documents and held it for the press to take pictures of.

Talia found Louis looking exceedingly delighted and wondered what might make him that exhilarated. Surely this deal between the nations is important, but not that important enough for him to have a silly grin.

After the signing, both leaders gave a short speech and with both of them standing in the podiums, the press asked questions.

Most of the questions are regarding the deal and about the future relationships between the two nations and Talia wasn’t that interested in listening them.

"Is that really your cousin?"

"He is so hot!"

"His wife is lucky..."

"Look at his posture... He is a King!"

"I want to marry a King..."

The staff of Feldstein Associates who were majorly of the fairer s*x, started to ogle over Louis, while Talia and Rebecca were silently watching the commotion.

Somehow the questioning went about Talia and Rebecca shushed everyone and listened.

" Yes, she is my cousin. Second cousin by blood, sister by heart and title." Louis said with a gentle smile filled with brotherly love. The diamonds in his lapel pin were dazzling, and his eyes held the same dazzle as he placed his hand over his heart.

Of course the reporters were laughing and moved on to the next question but Talia had to face the jealous glance of her past colleagues.

"I want a brother like him..."

"I want to exchange my brother for him.."

Everyone went on and Talia could only smile.

That Louis is so sly!

As if his praises weren’t enough, President Carter went on with his praises about Talia. He didn’t fail to mention how much his daughter loves the Princess.

After staying for a while, Talia decided to leave and stood up. Joe ran to her and stopped her.

"Can’t you stay for a little longer? I need to talk to Becky... Please, Talia," he begged.

Talia checked the time. If her calculations are right, Arthur’s flight will reach in an hour. She wanted to be in a private place when he calls her.

Since there was still time, Talia agreed to stay.

Joe diverted everyone out urging them to visit the shopping district and soon the café emptied. Rebecca who tried to sneak out, was caught by Talia.

A hot cup of Earl Grey tea was served for Talia and she silently took a sip. Thr vapour from the tea swirled around, misting her eyes.

The couple sitting opposite to each other had decided to keep their silence for more than ten minutes and Talia wondered why she was there like a light bulb.

Joe had a pitiful expression and Rebecca had a despised expression and both of them seemed to be talking without words, just using their eyes.

Mr. Ed and Amy were sitting in a table far from them and Mr. Ed seemed to be in a cold war with Amy.

Talia sipped the tea slowly and even finished the tea and still Joe and Rebecca didn’t speak one word.

"Excuse me..." Talia stood up. She wanted to leave in the guise of using the restroom. She felt odd sitting and listening to the talk between couples.

"Sit down, Tallie." Rebecca said with a glare.

"I’m going to the restroom. I’ll be back," Talia didn’t back down.

"I’ll go with you," Rebecca, who have watched Talia for the past nine years knew when Talia lies and she caught up.

"Fine! Just talk then!" Talia was not impressed and sat back down.

She looked at her phone for time and knew Arthur might call anytime soon.

"Becky... I..."

As Joe started to speak, the door to the café opened with a bang and in came a well-dressed man. Mr. Ed and Amy both pulled out their weapon and pointed at the man and he immediately raised his hands.

"Don’t shoot... Don’t shoot... I’m here to meet Talia Whiteford."

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