Knock! Knock."Come in," Irene politely replied to the person knocking on the door. She had slept like a log all night, despite being in a new place. Exhaustion from running and Cyril's unresponsive behaviour had left her feeling confused.At least Cyril had provided her with clothes and bandaged her wounds. Her feet were also bandaged, causing her some discomfort."Mam, sir is asking for you to come and have breakfast," a maid said, bowing her head respectfully."How about bringing me my breakfast here? And you don't need to bow. I'm just a guest, not the owner or an important person in this mansion," Irene smiled awkwardly, feeling uncomfortable with the maid's deference.In the Jones' family, nobody, not even the guards, had ever shown her any respect as a human being. They treated her like an insect, or maybe even worse. So, seeing this young girl, who was perhaps only slightly older than her, treating her with such respect was a new experience."I can't do that, mam. Otherwise, t
"What?" Theodore came to a sudden halt as he heard her speak, or rather, stutter, struggling to convey her thoughts while lost in deep contemplation."Send me back to my university too," Irene pleaded, her voice tinged with weariness as she anticipated his reaction.However, she had no desire to return to the university, especially not in her current injured state. But that didn't mean she was willing to stay here either.If she were to mention going back to her apartment, she doubted he would even consider it. So, it was better not to bring it up and approach the situation differently."Have you lost your mind?" Theodore asked calmly, convinced that she had indeed lost her sanity."Huh?" Irene's face twisted in confusion, unable to comprehend his cryptic remark.Who said she had lost her mind? If anything, it was him who seemed to have lost his wits."What do you mean, 'huh'? You're injured and can barely walk. How can you even think about attending classes in this condition? Taking
Irene was taken aback by Misha's question, leaving her at a loss for words. The revelation that Misha knew about Cyril shocked her to the core. It just didn't seem right. Irene's relationship with Cyril was purely platonic, but he had shown signs of being a troubled individual with psychopathic tendencies.The thought of Cyril attempting to molest her and casually bragging about it in her own apartment sickened her. She couldn't confide in her own family about this; who would believe her? They would never fathom that someone from the esteemed Myers family could commit such heinous acts."Or maybe they'll be thrilled that, despite my plain appearance, I managed to attract someone from the Myers family," Irene pondered silently. She was relieved that her family remained unaware of her connection with Josh. However, doubts lingered in her mind. What if they already knew? That would not bode well for her and Josh. Although they weren't officially in a relationship, their actions suggested
"Do you feel good running around?" Theodore asked as he entered her apartment, forcefully pushing the door and Irene aside without any regard for her reaction.Irene, shocked by the sudden intrusion, quickly regained her composure, realising that she had just been pushed and he had barged into her apartment as if it were his own.She landed on the floor, her buttocks hurting as the pain shot through her entire body."I'm calling the police on you!" Irene shouted in a mix of disappointment and anger, her face turning a shade of red that was worth witnessing."Go ahead," Theodore replied, crossing his arms and staring at her as she remained on the floor, giving him a death glare.Irene couldn't believe what she was hearing. She couldn't comprehend how someone could be so fearless and shameless at the same time."Can't you just leave me alone? I'm already not in the mood for your nonsense, Cyril. My feet and hands are injured. What is your problem?" Irene sighed, attempting to calm her an
"Sir, we have encountered an issue at the worksite that requires your immediate attention," Albert announced as he entered Theodore's office, appearing well-dressed since his departure from the young mistress's apartment.Since yesterday, Albert had been unable to comprehend the cause of his master's extreme anger. Not only were things complicated, but they had also taken a turn for the worse."What has happened now?" Theodore glanced wearily at Albert, clearly disinterested in the situation. All he desired was some rest and tranquility."I believe there has been an accident, and everyone is requesting your presence, including the workers," Albert explained."Why do they need me? Can't you handle this? Just pay the necessary compensation and resolve the accident," Theodore responded plainly, failing to understand why Albert required his involvement.Albert had been assisting Theodore's father in this business long before Theodore joined. It was unexpected for someone like Albert to se
"What were you doing there, huh? You've completely lost your head!" "Calm down, it's nothing. Just a little scratch. Why are you going crazy like this, chubby cheeks?" The man with a smiley face spoke."Rohan, you've lost your head. It's not me who's lost my head. Don't forget that." "You're overreacting, Irene. He's fine. You don't need to be this angry," Lily Cloton spoke, observing Irene, who looked like she was ready to murder everyone."See what the fuck he did? He didn't even tell us that he was coming. He's your brother, just like you. There's nothing to question here," Irene groaned in annoyance.She was so mad that first Rohan came from London without even informing anyone, and now he's here in the hospital like this, which seems like a pretty bad idea."Oh, please. He might be my brother, but he cares about you more. Don't forget that shit straight up," Lily lifted her eyes from her phone and spoke.Clearly, Irene and Rohan have a stronger bond than she and Rohan ever coul
Rohan's face contorted with stress as he pondered his next move. He was at a loss for words, unsure of how to respond."Let me make this clear, I don't think there's any answer. He doesn't even have one for himself. Where did he go and why did he get himself into such a mess? It's illogical. Clearly, he has no sense of responsibility. Despite being older than us, he continues to behave poorly," Lily sneered, indifferent to her stepbrother's actions.However, Lily knew her father well enough to understand that she didn't want any more family problems than they already had. And, of course, her stepmother would always support her son, disregarding everything else."Why are you so angry, as if I've done something to you? Just shut up and take this arrogant ass somewhere," Rohan snapped back, fed up with her attitude.As if she were the elder one here, when in reality, he was more mature than both Irene and Lily. But clearly, Lily couldn't respect that.He didn't expect anything from her an
A piercing shriek reverberated through the tranquil garden of the sprawling mansion.Irene tumbled to the ground, her knees scraped and raw, a heart-wrenching cry escaping her lips. The intensity of her scream seemed to ignite a fire within her chest, each breath stinging as if her lungs were ablaze.Theodore's expression remained stoic, his gaze fixed on her prone form. However, beneath that composed exterior, a surge of anger surged through him. How could she subject herself to such harm?Without hesitation, he closed the distance between them, his presence casting a shadow over her. Standing behind her, he loomed like a sentinel.Clenching her fist, Irene grasped at the cool strands of grass beneath her, her heart racing in tandem with his proximity. A shiver of unease crept up her spine, her senses keenly aware of his nearness. Shock and a hint of fear danced in her eyes, a palpable tension hanging in the air."What's the matter now? Haven't I been repeatedly told to spare those d