18_ Sudden knock

Alex looked perplexed as he watched Derrick leave him and climb the flight of stairs.

Not wanting to accept Derrick's rejection, Alex quickly chased after Derrick. "Why, uncle? You cannot tell me not to date Miranda. I am not trying to play with her. I sincerely want her. I know she's a maid here, and she told me she lost her mother at a young age and grew up at the orphanage."

Derrick frowned as he walked into his sitting room on the top floor. He turned to look at Alex and said, "I don't care if she's a maid here or not. All I am saying is that you had an affair with Juliet and you should try to settle scores with Juliet first. You shouldn't dare to sleep with Miranda here, and know that my mother particularly treasures that maid. If not, I could have her terminate her contract before your recent arrival here."

Alex scowled as he heard Derrick say that. Derrick strolled away to his bedroom door, and Alex said, "Uncle, maybe mother wants you to marry the maid, since you say she treas