From that day, Alaska has refused to see Ariel. He has been sleeping outside and never return to the estate. It was now clear to him; he had thought he will break the promise, the one clause in the contract.
“Return her after a year” but he knew there is no need to break the clause anymore.
He only needed her to win the election now, for her to perform her duty which he has bought her for, which is the only thing she have to do now, the only usefulness she has to him.
Two days later, Alaska was to attend a ball for political purpose. Alaska knew he had no choice than to see Ariel because they have to go together.
Ariel after sulking herself, draining in sorrow and regret trusting Jack and how she was blinded to see how good Alaska had treated her and cared about her.
She knew tha
