Chapter 15

As expected.

As my brother requested, we all stayed here at the mansion. Even if they leave early, they return right before dinner.

I just work from home; I send papers that need to be studied and papers that need to be signed; that's all I do. The store is monitored by CCTV, and I have a watchman there. I hired a CCTV operator to make us safer and more comfortable. My business is also growing, so I need more employees.

"Ms. Aira, lunch is ready downstairs. Your mommy is already there," our companion knocked on the door.

"Okay, I'll be there in a minute," I answered.

I went down to the dining area, and that's right, mommy is here. I adjusted my seat and started eating.

"No one even called me for lunch? Why?" Meriam was defiant.

"We don't--

"Just eat here; they don't know you're there; you're always like you're not there," Mommy interrupted.

"Tsk," he scolded. I even saw his eyes roll.

"How is your company, Aira? It looks like you are not working anymore; you are just locked in your r