The ulterior motive

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Monica handed her jacket to one of the servants who had asked for it. As she looked around, Monica saw that the décor there was remarkably similar to that of the castle and that it was a really peaceful place.

“Grandpa is in his chamber. Accompany me," Declared, William holding out his hand to Monica. She grabbed it with a nod of her head and moved towards the chamber. Since the servant had already reported their coming, Monica and William entered the room right away.

As soon as Monica walked in, she noticed William's granddad laughing at a young woman as they were playing chess.

“My boy... You are running behind time! I won the previous game of chess, and you should have seen it. This time, Danielle is lucky." William's grandfather grinned broadly, but he paid no attention to Monica when she grinned back at him. Monica instantly acknowledged that if someone wanted to feel unappreciated, there was no use in wasting time.

“Hi, Will... It is been a while since you visited your