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Jules stayed at home for rest of the day, until Harley and Hardin returned. "Mommy, mommy," Harley yelled, running into Jules's embrace.

"What happened to you? Why didn't you come home yesterday? I was worried," Harley said all at once.

"I... I erhm! I was working," Jules lied.

Hardin who stood beside them scoffed, rolling his eye. He wished that Jules would always have to work from dawn to dusk, that way, he wouldn't get to see her face. Maybe her working for Hero wasn't a bad idea after all.

Hardin shrugged, walking past Jules and Harley like they don't exist.

"Hey! Young man, I'm right here," Jules mumbled, waving her hands in the air.

"So! what should I do about it?"Hardin answered, arrogantly, rolling his eyes.

Striding toward him, Jules let an evil laugh, a mischievous glint flashing across her features. She was not just prepared to teach Hero a lesson, but also this brat, who always seems to disrespect her.

Hardin moved back subconsciously. 'Why is she suddenly like this?' he