Chapter 214 - 212: Love Nest V (1/2)

After looking through Thomas' work, she decided to open the envelope from Ben whose company would be selling Benz automotive, well for her, it just translates to cars in the future with the Mercedes Benz logo. Inside, she saw the contract and read through it quickly. There were some minor details that needs further elaboration, but she did not mind it much. Charlton can work on that.

There was a catalogue attached, and based on the description, she understood that these are the models they will be selling. There were 3 models. The first two looked like open carriages, they were called Benz Victoria and Benz Velo. The third one looked like a golf cart, and it's called Benz 8 HP break. All these can run up to 12- 13 miles per hour. Pretty slow but definitely faster and more convenient than horse drawn carriages that aside from only being able to go for 4 mph, must also take breaks along the way.

She didn't really have much to comment except for some precautions about the problems which would definitely arise later when more people start driving and new models become faster. Anyway, she can talk about that with Charlton sometime in the future as talking about it now would be premature.

The last one was Alexander's whose company would be selling the product he invented which was the telephone. Honestly, she was torn regarding that. Though she likes the convenience and the thought that with it, she and Charlton will be able to reach each other easily especially after he graduates, she laments that if there's a telephone in her room, it would only mean that, her parents, Leonard, and perhaps even Geoffrey, would be able to check on her and call her from time to time. She frowned just thinking about it.

She was so busy reading and coming up with ideas that she didn't notice that Charlton was already done with what he was doing and was staring at her.

Charlton smiled as he continued staring at her. He saw her varying expressions as she concentrated on reading. She suddenly frowned and he wondered what made her do so. He walked to approach her, and seeing that she didn't notice him still, he tapped her nose with his index finger.

”Why are you frowning? Is there a problem with the document?” he asked as he chuckled seeing her annoyed expression.

Serena was brought out of reverie when she felt Charlton tap her nose with his index finger. ”It's not that, I just thought that this telephone's inconvenience outweighs its overall convenience for us.”

Charlton looked at her puzzled. From what he understood it should be very convenient to have that. ”Won't it be easier for us to communicate with that?”

Serena laughed, as she explained. ”well, it really is convenient but if I have one in my room, everyone would be able to call and check on me. Then they will know that I'm almost always out of my room. So, I was thinking that I should not install one in my room, at least not until you graduate.”

Charlton nodded as he smiled. She has it all thought out.

”Are you done with what you were working on?” she asked.

”Yes, I think I'm prepared for tomorrow. So, what do you think about everything you read?” Charlton asked.

Serena handed him the envelope sent by Thomas. ”You read through this first and tell me what you think. I have some suggestions but would like to know your thoughts first.”

”Is this a test, Ma'am?” Charlton teased.

Serena laughed recalling their time in the classroom.

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