Between the Sheets
Lena Marek never imagined she would end up cleaning the halls of one of the richest families in the country.
Once an art student with dreams of stepping inside the exclusive Argent Gallery, life had other plans. After her parents’ reckless debts left her drowning in bills, Lena takes the only job she can find,working as a maid at Hawthorne House.
The estate belongs to Adrian Hawthorne, a cold and dangerously handsome billionaire CEO raised in old money and ruthless discipline. He trusts no one, keeps people at a distance, and has long since given up on love.
But Lena isn’t like the others.
She’s too sharp for a maid. Too observant. Too bold to stay invisible.
What begins as quiet glances across marble hallways slowly turns into a dangerous attraction neither of them planned.
As secrets about Lena’s past begin to surface and enemies from Adrian’s world start circling the line between employer and temptation begins to blur.
In a house full of rules, one mistake could destroy them both.
And some nights, the distance between power and desire is only one set of sheets away.
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Chapter: Chapter 6The Summons“And later that evening…”Adrian Hawthorne called my name in front of the entire staff.“Lena.”The sound of my name cut cleanly through the quiet dining hall.Every conversation stopped.Every movement paused.And just like that, I had the full attention of every person in the room.My stomach dropped.Slowly… I turned around.Adrian stood near the head of the long dining table, his posture effortless yet commanding. He wasn’t raising his voice. He didn’t need to.Power didn’t shout,it simply existed.“Yes, sir?” I said, hoping my voice sounded steadier than I felt.Theo, standing beside me, subtly leaned away like he didn’t want to be associated with whatever was about to happen.Traitor.Adrian’s gaze locked onto mine.“Come with me.”That was it.No explanation,no room for question, just an order.A ripple of tension passed through the staff. I could feel their eyes on me,curious, sympathetic… some even relieved it wasn’t them.My heart started racing.This was it.I’
Last Updated: 2026-03-27
Chapter: chapter 5The Locked DoorMy brain immediately tried to invent reasons to refuse.But unfortunately, Adrian Hawthorne wasn’t the kind of man people refused.So I followed him.Out of the library and down the quiet hallway.My heart beat faster with every step.Where exactly was he taking me?We walked for nearly a minute before I realized something …This was the west corridor.The locked wing.Adrian stopped in front of the dark oak door I had seen days earlier.The plaque beside it gleamed under the hallway lights.PRIVATE COLLECTION.My heart skipped a beat.Adrian reached into his pocket and pulled out a small silver key.Then he glanced at me.Sure hope he doesn’t kill me or give me a hefty punishment.“You were curious about this room.” it wasn’t a question.I froze.How did he know ? Did Marta tell him?“I…”He unlocked the door before I could finish the sentence.The heavy wood opened slowly.Warm light spilled into the hallway.And suddenly, I was staring at something breathtaking.Paint
Last Updated: 2026-03-14
Chapter: Chapter 4The unexpectedBy the end of the week, I started to understand something about Hawthorne House.It wasn’t just a mansion.It was a stage.That realization came the night Adrian hosted a dinner.“Move faster,” Marta instructed as staff rushed around the dining room.The long table glittered under candlelight.Crystal glasses.Silver cutlery.Plates that probably cost more than my rent.Theo appeared from the kitchen carrying trays like a man preparing for battle.“How many guests?” I whispered.“Eight,” he said.I blinked.Eight people needed all this?Rich people are from another planet..Outside, headlights appeared through the windows as luxury cars began arriving.One by one, sharply dressed guests entered the house.Businessmen.Women in elegant dresses.Everyone moved with quiet confidence .I stayed near the back wall, just like Marta instructed.Invisible.Then the room shifted.Not loudly.Just a subtle change in the air.The guests straightened.Conversations lowered.I didn’
Last Updated: 2026-03-14
Chapter: chapter 3The Locked Wing Two days passed before I realized part of the mansion wasn’t meant to be cleaned. The west wing. I discovered it by accident. My cleaning cart rolled quietly along the hallway when I noticed the difference immediately. The lights were dimmer. The air cooler. And every door along the corridor was locked. I frowned. That was unusual, even for a house this big. Most of the mansion had open rooms—guest bedrooms, sitting rooms, libraries, offices, and storage areas. Marta had given me a cleaning map during my first shift, and although it looked complicated, nothing had seemed deliberately forbidden. Until now. Curiosity tugged at me. I pushed the cart a little further down the hall. The corridor felt different. Quieter. Like the walls themselves were keeping secrets. That’s when I saw the final door. Unlike the others, this one wasn’t plain wood. It was dark oak with carved detailing along the edges—intricate vines and twisting shapes that looked almost ant
Last Updated: 2026-03-14
Chapter: Chapter 2Servant RulesBy the time lunch arrived, my feet were already hurting.Apparently, Hawthorne House had an endless number of hallways that required polishing, dusting, or vacuuming. Every time I thought I had finished one section, another corridor seemed to appear like the house was quietly expanding around me.I wiped down the same kitchen counter for the third time before realizing someone was watching me.“Slow down.”A voice came from behind me.I turned to see the chef leaning against the kitchen doorway, arms crossed and smiling like he had just witnessed something entertaining.He was the first person in the house who didn’t look like he might fire me for breathing too loudly.“You’re going to polish the wood right off that table.”I looked up.Dark hair. Friendly eyes.Unlike everyone else in this house, he looked… relaxed.“First day? He asked“Is it that obvious?’ “You’ve cleaned the same counter three times.”I looked down.He wasn’t wrong.He walked over and grabbed an app
Last Updated: 2026-03-14
Chapter: Chapter 1The First DayI never imagined my life would end up here. The first thing I noticed about Hawthorne House was the silence.Not the peaceful kind. Not the kind you find in libraries or museums.This silence was different. Heavy. Expensive.The kind that made every small sound feel like a mistake.My shoes clicked softly against the marble floor as I stepped inside the enormous entrance hall, clutching the strap of my worn bag a little tighter. The doors behind me closed with a quiet but final sound that made my chest tighten.I had seen large houses before.But this wasn't it.It was an empire .Hawthorne House was nothing like the places I had cleaned before. The floor beneath my shoes wasn't tile or cheap wood,it was polished white marble that reflected the towering chandeliers .The walls were lined with towering columns and oil paintings framed in gold. Everything looked pristine, untouched like dust was too afraid to settle .I felt like I had accidentally wandered into a place I
Last Updated: 2026-03-14
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