Black Rose: Revenge Of The Callous Heiress novel Chapter 41

William frowned when he noticed Beatrice's expression. He was expecting her to throw herself into his arms with a wide smile on her face. “What's the matter, sweetie? What upset you? Didn't you say you were going to the party and planning on having the spotlight on Sophia? Didn't it work out? Did something go wrong?” He asked. Of course he was aware of the party the Will were throwing tonight because Beatrice had told him about this morning.

“Nothing happened." Beatrice said in a soft voice as she lowered her head. Ever since Rose arrived back in the country, she hadn't told William about it even though they speak to each other everyday. But now that he has returned, she doesn't know how he'd react now if she told him.

Seeing that his wife was hesitating to tell him something, William grabbed her hand and pulled her towards the couch and sat her down.

“Sweetie, what's wrong with you? Did anyone annoyed you today? Tell me, I will have that person come begging to you." William asked in a worried tone as he still grabbed Beatrice's hand.

“Promise, you wouldn't get mad at me if I tell you?” Beatrice asked.

" Why would I get mad at you? Tell me what's wrong?” William shook his head and promised her.

If Rose was witnessing this scene she would have called William a big fool.

Beatrice looked at William for a few seconds before deciding to talk. "William, you see, I hadn't told you something while you were away for your business trip. About a week ago, I wasn't aware of it until I got home and the maids informed me that Roseline was around.” She finally said, raising her head to look at William.

A frown appeared on William's face when he heard his wife. "Roseline? Which Roseline are you talking about?” He asked, confused about what Beatrice was talking about.

“Which other Roseline do you know? Of course, it's your eldest daughter." Beatrice replied with a pouting face.

“What? Roseline is around?! When and why didn't you let me know about it and we spoke to each other?" William yelled in surprise.

"Honey, you promised not to get angry and you're yelling at me already.” Beatrice looked at William with teary eyes.

The moment William saw Beatrice's teary face, he calmed down instantly and grabbed her hand. “I'm sorry, darling. I wasn't yelling at you, I was just surprised to hear that Rose is around. But why didn't you let me know?" He quickly changed his tone into a softer tone.

" Well, I didn't let you because I wanted to build a bond with her before you arrived. And I wanted to use her visit as a surprise for you but it didn't go as planned.” Beatrice replied as she lowered her head again.

“Is that why you were looking like that when I arrived? Is there something else bothering you?” William asked, noticing that Beatrice still doesn't look happy. " You can tell if there is more, I won't get angry.” He added.