JOANNE'S SUPPORT

Joanne Ostrander, a beautiful yet witty woman, can be seen in the way she speaks. On the other hand, this Alexander's adoptive mother is a naturally friendly woman, and she is very good at making someone comfortable when talking to her. She insisted on making me call her name without attributing any frills. I may call her Mother only on official clan events.

Alexander left me with his mother after breakfast. Alexander's father is nowhere to be seen. Joanne says the Clan Leader is not at the Mansion.

"Have fun with Joanne. I'll pick you up at eight o'clock" Alexander, I just smiled at his words.

"Sure, thanks, Alex."

"Joanne, I'm leaving now. Take care of her for me" his words were sweet.

"Don't worry, Alex, you don't have to worry about her."

Joanne took me on a tour of the Ostrander Mansion, which is located on the outskirts of Paris. A large mansion in a classic style like Mansion Aegis. I am familiar with the arrangement. It almost feels like home. The rooms are golden brown with classic carved ornate, and the bright light ceiling is beautiful, the crystal chandeliers that hang in each room, the warm golden-white brown wallpaper. Plus, spacious gardens filled with roses and neatly arranged in Victorian style.

We talk about our family habits. And Joanne also shared some of the Ostrander family habits, including gathering every Friday night. She says Friday night in the first week of every month, later Alexander and I will attend this family gathering.

Joanne tells the story of the Ostrander Family Clan, which is an old and strongest clan financially and in strength. The Ostrander clan has almost 500 members. Besides that, there are hundreds of other clans, both small and large. Ostrander has held the main post of leader of the vampires for nearly 300 years. Alexander Valerie's father has accepted the position of Chairman for 60 years, while Alexander has been the main son for nearly 30 years.

Their business is investment and finance. They operate covertly and control large corporations and banks in various parts of the world in their network under various names.

Their Clan members are scattered all over the world. Alexander as the main son of the family is the respected chief leader of the family business and supervises all the business activities of the Ostrander clan.

It turned out that Alexander is a genius. He holds a Ph.D. in business from Oxford. In his cold hands, the business of the Ostrander clan was at its highest. Even in the real world, he never mentioned his title to avoid anonymous tracking of his origin—all members of the clan bear aliases that are different from their real names. Alexander is Jonathan Devereaux and several other fake identities.

I became in awe of Alexander. Behind his undeniable attitude, he has a fantastic character and capacity as a leader.

After lunch, Joanne took me to her favorite boutique. A large luxury boutique on Boulevards St. Germain in the 7th arrondissement, not far from the Alexander Mansion.

The luxury boutique contains an extensive collection of exquisite and luxurious party fashions from several world designers, decorated with sparkling Swarovski crystals. My eyes sparkle with admiration for the extravagant designs, although it seems to me that some of the designs are a bit over the top. I prefer simple designs without any bling-bling, or maybe I accept sweet, simple details.

"Alexa, look at this. This is perfect. It will look pretty on you. Do you like it? I like this."

She showed me a long white dress with a mermaid tail and a sprinkling of Swarovski adorning almost the entire top of the dress, open enough. I stared at her, and the dress was sexy and very inviting. I wouldn't be comfortable wearing a dress that open.

"Too much skin shows," I ventured into my opinion.

Joanne saw me, then laughed.

"Hahaha, I see, you are quite conservative, even though you have a nice body. Our women, on average, have a pretty bold style. But if it's not you, don't you do it."

"Really?" Understandably, they were creatures with high egos because of their abilities. Showing off themselves is a must for them.

"Later, you will see us at the family gathering. Hahaha," She continued to look at several dresses.

"Do I have to follow their style?" I'm better off asking than I get in the wrong costume.

"Ohhh no, honey, you are who you are. You will become Alexander's official wife, and your choice will be respected even later will become a role model. You are free to choose according to your heart's desire because you are the main son's fiancé. "

I smile. Luckily I didn't mention it. And luckily, I can be myself. My eyes were focused on a long blue dress with details of beautiful tiny flowers. I took it for a better look, and I quickly fell in love with this dress.

"It's pretty, looks almost angelic, it will suit you well. You have to bring it if you like it. "

"Yes, I like this dress." I nodded in satisfaction.

We indulge in choosing several dresses. I bought an elegant peach reddish long dress with gorgeous Swarovski crystal details scattered all over the dress. And another long flowing peach A-Line dress with beautiful golden ornament details on the top.

"Honey, I'll buy you this."

Joanne showed me a black dress with exquisite floral embroidery details and transparent tulle underneath. The dress will reveal the shoulders and neck level of the wearer. I have to admit Joanna's choice was excellent. The dress looked elegant, but at the same time sexy though not too much.

"It's sexy but still elegant, and I like it. Joanne, your eyes are observant to find this. "

"This will make Alexander stare at you all night."

Now I flushed, listening to the assessment of this experienced woman.

"Wear this on the night of your introduction to the entire vampire clan."

"Clan introduction?" I don't understand what program it is.

"After your engagement has been formalized, there will be an engagement announcement party to introduce you before the wedding ceremony. I will invite all clan representatives to introduce you." I just nodded at Joanne's explanation.

"Alexa, did Alexander give you a card for shopping?" Joanne asked suddenly.

"Ehhh yes, he forced me. I was determined to refuse it."

"Don't refuse, dear, and I'm just making sure he carries out his guard against you. You're our guest here. I would scold him instead if I forgot something important like that."

I smiled hearing Joanne, and it seems that Alexander will not argue with his adoptive mother's authority.

We waited while the staff wrapped our groceries when someone came in. The sound of her footsteps when she entered caught my attention—a tall girl like a model, a gorgeous face with long wavy blonde hair. Wearing a fitted golden short dress that flaunted her beautiful legs and curvy slender body, stilleto walked gracefully into the boutique.

She looked at us, and I don't know her. But she looks at me, and maybe she knows Joanne. She walked over to us.

"Madam Ostrander, long time no see. How are you? Nice to meet you here."

The girl knew Joanne. And she calls Joanne madam, which means she's a vampire. She extended her hand to Joanne. Joanne stood up, and I stood up too.

"Julia Declaroix, you're in Paris, huh. I'm fine. Thank you. How's your father? Say hello to him." They shake officially.

"Fine, madam. I will tell. Is Alexander already in Paris? I already miss him very much, and I hope we can meet again soon."

The beautiful girl smiled. A cold knife felt stuck in my back. This must be one of Alexander's partners. This sexy beautiful woman in front of me is perfect for being Alexander's partner.

I felt like a schoolgirl who had lost a match to a grown woman. I compared my outfit, a comfortable white lace blouse combined with a polite peach A-Line skirt and matching peach pump shoes. This woman and I are like heaven and earth.

"Yes, he's in Paris now," Joanne replied briefly.

"Ahh, who is she? I've never seen her."

She looked at me with a polite smile, a look of disdain as if I was just an insignificant person.

"She's my guest." Joanne returned with a brief reply.

"We'll be out of here soon. See you later, Julia." Joanne took my hand.

"Oh, guest of Madam Ostrander. Hi Dear, I am Julia. Nice to meet you."

She stretched out her hand, smiling. I was forced to take her cold hands.

"I'm Alexa. Thanks, Julia."

She frowned as she took my hand. She knows I am a human by my body temperature. She's now looking at me curiously while Joanne and I pick up our groceries. Joanne and I got into our car. Since meeting Julia, she seemed silent, thinking about something. Maybe she was confused about how to explain what Julia had said so affectionately to Alexander.

"Alexa, you must be surprised to hear Julia's words earlier. I'm sorry I haven't explained something to you."

She paused for a moment. I sighed, I cut off the conversation.

"I understand the condition Joanne, Alexander is a man of great power and an heir. Women will surround him like he was prey. And he wasn't a man who was celibate before. There's nothing to explain. I can accept that"

I pray that this political marriage doesn't kill me. I had to endure not falling in love with my husband desperately so that I wouldn't fall into more profound suffering. Somehow I will live it.

"Alexa," Joanne seemed speechless at my words. I speak a truth that's hard to argue with.

"Alexa Alexander doesn't love them, and they are his sex partners. And it's not one or two people, and you should know that. For decades, I've never seen him fall in love with anything other than his first love." Joanne took my hand.

"His first love?"

"Yes, his wife who died when he was still mortal, and that passed nearly 70 years ago. I have no right to tell his life story. But behind his cold attitude or maybe his warm attitude to all women, he is a lonely man. He had never opened his heart to a new love. Somehow I feel like you are the one who can make him fall in love again, I don't know how to explain it, but my feelings say so. And you know, my intuition is never wrong, Alexa."

I was stunned, what it was like to live alone for decades without someone you care about. Did he love his first wife?

"I don't know, Joanne. I'm just living it day by day now, and wish me luck." I laughed to strengthen myself, and I also don't know how I feel for him. Am I going to fall in love with him? What every beat of my heart when I am with Alexander is a sign that I will love him. Joanne looked at me, and she seemed sorry to see me. After all, this was a political marriage initially without any love.

"Alexa, remember this. Whoever the woman provokes you, whether, from our fellow clansmen or other clans, you can't lose. They can all feel prettier than you, or maybe be condescending, but you can't lose. You are his official wife. I will always stand up for you. If anyone tries anything on you, they will come face to face with me."

I was both flattered and laughing at the same time hearing Joanne speak so passionately. I'm lucky Alexander's adoptive mother seems to like me.

"I'll try Joanne. Thank you for supporting me. I don't feel lonely anymore now, and I used to feel like I was alone here."

Joanne is hugging me now. We hugged each other, and then we both laughed together.

"You know, it feels like I have my daughter that I never had. Promise me you will tell me anything."

Joanne touched me for being so lovely to me. We continue the fun of the day, walking, shopping, eating until we forget time. It seems I won't be so lonely here.