Hollywood Zenith

He shook his head and stopped thinking about it. As he was passing the entrance, he saw the 'culprits' still waiting for him. They straightened up, not daring to look him in the eye.

From what Henri had told them, it really was an accident. Elise was the one to let the horse our after she sneaked passed them despite their repeated warning she did as she wished which led to this mess.

No matter how much he wanted to punish them he couldn't let himself to go through with it.

" Alright, go back. I will deduct your bonuses for 2 months, that will be your punishment l." He said and sigh seeing their gloomy faces bringht up like Christmas tree.

They started thanking him, one of them even prostated thanking him with all his heart. Samuel was a little suprise to see them overreact. What did they think that he would dp to them to make them be so relieved? It's like he handed them a second life or something!

" But, I don't want anyone to become complacent. This time because Henri assured me that you will not make another such mistake, it is the reason why I am letting you go. This shouldn't happen again, am I clear?"

They nodded heavily, few months paycut was nothing against the money he was paying them. They had to earn their keep.

Samuel also decided to meet these mischievous horse tomorrow morning, he would make him understand who is the real boss of this place. With his threatening aura these horses wouldn't dare to hurt anyone ever again!

He walked insode to check up on Elise, if she woke up to find that no one was in the room she would definitely freak out thinking that they left. Fortunately, she was still asleep. He transferred her downstairs on the fluffy sofa along with blankets where he could keep an eye on her.

Meanwhile, Helga's diagnosis came back as he expected. It was just a sprain so she didyhave to wear a cask. They also cleaned up her knee wounds and few more scratches that she endured during her dive to save Elise.

Henri asked if the bus should be permanently stationed outside during their stay but listening to everything, Samuel didn't want to take advantage of these doctors.

She would be healed in few days right before the fashion week, Samuel also decided to heal her but by bit over the next few days so that she didn't get any noticeable scars just in case.

The girls went upstairs while supporting Helga, they were still talking about many things that they saw inside the state of the art mobile hospital. It was a new experience for everyone.

Katarina also calmed down after finding out that Helga would make a full recovery in few days. She also felt a little guilty because they didn't think that Samuel would go this far to accomodate them.

They were bashing him repeatedly at every chance they get but in the end instead of holding a grudge, he ignored their sarcasm and always react positively.

" See? I told you we can trust him." Helga said with a smile.

" I know, I should thank him later on private. I don't know about them but I am willing to admit my mistakes." Katarina said while helping Helga up the bed.

" It's alright. I can do it myself." Helga didn't want to trouble her friend.

" How? You can't even walk on your own. I will do it so don't worry about it."

Helga pouted, she wanted to be alone with him so that she could ask him some questions but it seemed like everything was against her. Would he come and visit her? She didn't know but Elise would surely come see her so she could just ask her about it.

" Beside, I didn't know that he spoke Russian. He must have heard everything we talked about!" Katarina was embarrassed by this revelation. She distinctly remembered that she praised his looks at some point thinking that he wouldn't understand it!

" Not only Russian but French, Mexican and even Japanese." Helga informed her but somehow Genevieve who was talking to others heard it too.

" Are you sure?" Genevieve asked Helga. How deep did the water goes? She also translated what Helga said to Roberta and Alana.

" Wait, I am having a bad feeling about it. I am starting to remember some things." Roberta mumbled.

" Yes, I am sure. Oh, I forgot to tell you that he was speaking it last night. I know because I heard you guys talk to your families on the phone." Helga said it a smile but it was awkward for everyone else.

Roberta had mixed families with primary Mexican origins. Alana had the most diverse ancesotory, from Hawaiian- Japanese from her father side to Irish-Spanish from her mother side but she was most fluent in Japanese after English while Genevieve was obviously born and bred on Paris.

Were they talking to him in their mother tongue during...sessions? How come they didn't remember it taking place? They also understood why Helga told about the event in vague terms.

They thought she didn't understand what they were talking about but it was much more deeper than that!

" Alright, everyone clam down! What happened had happened, there is no need to talk about this anymore since we remember nothing!" Genevieve diffused the situation beforenit boiled over.

Fortunately, they were curious but not curious enough to confront him. Beside, it's not like he remembers anything right? But what if he was lying to them?

The room was silent for few minutes before they started discussing about something else. Soon, Henri knock on the door reminding them that the dinner was ready.

Since Helga not not allowed to move, Katarina stayed with her to accompany her meanwhile everyone else went downstairs to have their meal at the designated dining area.

Most of them were concerned about Elise but they didn't find her instead they saw Samuel waiting for them.

During the meal there was some small talk but everyone was awkward. Samuel could feel them staring at him again, even more intently especially Roberta who kept glancing at him.

Whenever he glanced back, she would shy away from making eye contact. He was genuinely confused but didn't get to ask her anything.

After the meal, they seperated. Samuel carried Elise upstairs to her room. From the looks of it she wasn't going to wake up anytime soon but he would keep an eye on her just in case.

The mansion finally returned to tranquility but right when he was about to head to bed after shower, he heard a knock on the door. Surprised by the late night visitors, he carefully opened the door to see two girls standing outside waiting for him.