Twins Genius: Two CEOs

Bertha

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Slowly the car driven by Adrien drove at a speed that was decreasing. Adrien then turned his car towards the mansion where they were headed. The gate of the mansion was guarded by at least two men in charge of opening and closing the gate to make it easier for them to enter.

Adrien continued to drive his car, entering the spacious courtyard with a large fountain in the middle. In another corner of the fountain, there is a garden decorated with beautiful colorful flowers, the park is connected with a green field in front of it that leads to a lake there.

"Whoa." Aphrodite clucked in admiration as her eyes looked at the scene that looked so beautiful.

"How is it, beautiful right?" Ask Francisco. Aphrodite turned her head towards him while nodding her head in response.

"It was a golf course where papa and mama used to compete when we gathered," Francisco said, pointing to a large green field adjacent to the lake.

"Mom can play golf?"

"He's expert. Mama used to beat papa when she was fighting."

"really? Great."

"Yes, indeed. I just did not expect papa could always lose to mama," he said slowly. Francisco's two eyes stared at the large field. Staring at him made him remember the memories that once existed.

Adrien stopped the engine of his car right near the fountain which next to the other was a staircase leading to the mansion. Francisco got out of the car and helped Aphrodite out.

Adrien got out of the car and walked over to the place where Francisco and Aphrodite were standing.

"Young master and miss go in first, for the luggage business let me handle it," Adrien said in English so that Aphrodite also understood what he was trying to convey.

"Well, thank you" Francisco and Aphrodite said with a smile.

"I'm sorry then." Adrien bowed, he then moved from his place. Get back in the car to put the car in the garage.

After Adrien's passing, Francisco's attention turned to Aphrodite who was now standing next to him with her head looking up around the magnificent building before them at this time.

"Your mother used to live in a place this big alone?" Aphrodite asked without looking at Francisco beside her.

"Oh, no. At first this was just an ordinary house that could be said to be quite simple. Because at that time my mother was young and not married, so she built her house starting from simple first then renovation during the gradual to become a mansion this big."

"O-oh so it looks."

"Yes. Never mind, let's go in. You're gonna want to see the inside, right?" Francisco grabbed Aphrodite's hand. He then walked up the stairs so he could get to the entrance.

Arriving at the entrance, they were greeted by three maid-clad women who were now two of them standing on the left and right sides of the entrance. One of them who looked older among them stood at the very end.

Francisco knew the old woman. She is a woman who used to be assigned to look after herself during a visit to Paris.

"Bienvenue jeune maitre" said the woman, smiling curtly at Francisco in front of her. The woman's smile was still as warm as when Francisco was still being nurtured by her.

(Bienvenue jeune maitre/welcome young master)

"Parle en anglais Bertha, donc ma femme comprend ce que vous dyes," Francisco said, glancing at Aphrodite, who seemed confused by what they were talking about.

(Parle en anglais Bertha, donc ma femme comprend ce que vous tested/talk Bertha English, so that my wife understands what you are talking about)

"Oh yeah. Aphrodite, this is Bertha, this is the guy who has been working with my mom since I was a kid. And during my mother's stay in Indonesia, Bertha is the one who keeps and takes care of this mansion to keep it clean and tidy. With her crew helping her, Bertha took care of everything."

"Ah, so it seems."

"Yes." Yeah."

"Young man, miss, come with me." The woman—Bertha invited them. The woman entered the house with Aphrodite and Francisco, while behind them were two other maids who were now walking in their footsteps.

"It has been a long time since the last visit of the young master came here, it feels so hard for me to believe that the young master has become this big" Bertha said in English. Walk with Francisco to the living room.

"Yes, it's been a long time. Now I'm too busy taking care of all the work in papa's office."

"Oh yes, by the way does the young master not want to introduce this beautiful woman who is your wife to me?"

"Oh, sorry. I almost forgot, this is Aphrodite." Francisco introduced. Aphrodite simply smiled wryly towards Bertha beside her.

"Greetings Miss, I am Bertha who will next help you take care of all your needs. If you need anything, don't hesitate to talk to me."

"A-ah, yes," murmured Aphrodite.

"Your name is so beautiful. Aphrodite, as the name of a goddess of beauty from ancient Greek history. It fits perfectly with your beautiful face," praised Bertha.

"Haha, thank you for the compliment," Aphrodite smiled wryly, she was embarrassed at being praised like that by Bertha.

Bertha simply smiled back warmly while nodding her head.

Arriving in the middle room, Bertha then invited them to sit and wait while she ordered the two maids who had followed her since, to make drinks and bring snacks for them.

"Oh yes, how are the big masters and mistresses? Are they healthy?" Ask Bertha who is now sitting on one of the sofas there. Bertha who in fact is quite respected and close to the Fransisco family, even considered as part of his own family, it is not surprising for him to sit together as it is today.

"Mama and papa are healthy."

"Thank God I am glad to hear it. It's been a long time that the madam hasn't come to visit here, seems she's been very busy?"

"Yes. That's how it is, mama does have a very busy work schedule lately, so rarely have time even if only to call me."

"really?"

"Yes. My mom just watched me when I told her I was getting married. And as soon as I heard I was getting married, my mom came home."

"Oh so. Then, are the big ladies and gentlemen still what they used to be?"

"Hahaha, you mean always competing?"

"Yes, are they still?"

"Yes. Still, even every time they met," he replied.

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