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It's been two days since she last spoke with Ethan. Thank God he's busy with work, she wouldn't have to meet him when he comes back in the night. His words had been ringing in her head ever since. Get ready to be mine The way he whispered to her ear sent shivers down her spine. She's having negative thoughts by his words. By the looks of it, he must be a playboy, he's trying to sleep with her and she wouldn't let that happen.

The faint voice of Abby brought her back from her thought. "Anty Serena"

"Yes Abby"

The girl point at the halfway sock Serena was trying to put on her legs. "Oh sorry Abby, let's get you to school" she readjust her shirt, taking the girl tiny hands, they descend downstairs where Abby's driver is already waiting.

"Good morning Daniel" Serena greeted the man. He's among the people she gets along with after sir Fred.

"Good morning Serena, is baby of the house ready?" he teased. pinching Abby's cheek a little. The girl let out a smile. Knowing how funny Daniel is.

"Okay we'll get going"

"Bye Anty Serena"

"Bye Abby" and they left. Serena let out a sigh. One problem down. On her way to the kitchen, she spots Mrs. Beatrice talking on the phone, by the looks of it she's not happy with whatever that person is telling her. Not wanting to get too nosy, she walks away. Opening the kitchen she was met with Lily, as usual giggling to something.

"I think I need to give you some punishment, this two days you're slacking off with your work." the girl didn't even flinch at her words. Anger took over Serena, snatching the phone from her hands, she slides it inside her pocket.

"Don't forget I'm your boss. When I'm talking to you, I want your full attention" Serena scolded without any form of a joke.

"I'm sorry boss" she bends her head. "But can you please let me finish checking the news." Lily pouted.

"What News?"

"The top ten rich handsome bachelors of New York" Serena let out a hiss.

"You're not serious, I'm not giving you the phone until you're done with all of your works."  without waiting for her response she left the kitchen closing the door behind her with a thud enough to make Lily flinch. She knew not to get on Serena's bad side and now she has to stay the whole day without her phone.

**

"You know that I'm mad at you right?" After working for the day Serena retired back to her room having nothing to do, she decided to call her friend. Since the day she left her house, they didn't get in touch.

"I'm sorry Ana, I wasn't able to call I've been busy with work," She said truthfully.

"Serena, I know you're trying but don't you think you need some rest. You have your life, you can't expect to be working in the house for all your life" Ana said in a serious tone. The one she uses whenever she wants to scold her or give her advice.

"I know Ana. But what will I do, if I stop working now where will I get a new job and what of Mom how will I cater for her needs" Those are the main reasons Serena couldn't resign from working at the mansion.

"You know what your problem is? you always look down on yourself, just because you're a divorcee doesn't stop you from chasing your dreams or finding love again. I know you made a mistake in the past, but you've learned your lesson. Live your life, Serena, chase your dream, find love, and be happy." Ana's words weaken her to the core. She's right, being a divorcee shouldn't stop her from chasing her dreams but finding Love again will be a little difficult. After getting herself in that asshole fucked up lies, she's not going to get herself in another lie of a man.

"Thank you so much, Ana, I'll think about it"

"Don't think about it. Work on it" after talking for a while, they finally called it a day. She was about to change into her sleeping wears when her phone vibrates. Checking it, she saw a message from Mrs. Beatrice.

*Come to the living room* it says. Without wasting any more time, she took off to the living room spotting Mrs. Beatrice with Ethan. Her eyes glance to him seeing him looking at her already with a smirk. She has started hating the smirk on his face.

"You call for me Ma'am," she said getting Ethan's thought out of her head.

"Have a seat" The woman said with a normal tone. The room went silent for a while which made her uneasy. She hopes Ethan didn't do something by the looks he has been giving her and not to mention what he said that night.

"Serena, you're an intelligent and a nice woman. From the very first day you started working here up to today, I didn't encounter any problem with you." Serena listened attentively to the woman's words. "Even with the way I treated you in the past, you still endure everything. That is why I'm entrusting you with my house. I want you to take care of the house while I'm away. I and my husband were invited to a party, which will strengthen our business more. So we'll be traveling to Scotland for a few days. I know you'll do a good job. And Ethan, since you'll be here, you should keep an eye on the business. Serena if you need any money for either grocery or Abby's need you can ask Ethan. Goodnight" with that being said the woman left, leaving the two. Making sure the woman is no more in sight, Serena turned to Ethan with a murderous look.

"Easy there, I have nothing to do with it" he raised his hands up in surrender. The look she gave him kind of makes him want to burst out with laugh but decide against it. He has so much planned for her.

"Let me ask you once again Mr. Ethan. What do you want from me?"

"You" He stated light lipped.

They stared at each other for a while. Each one with his own thought. Serena knew he definitely wants something from her and he's admitting it already. But she's not stupid to let him get to her, she knew better than getting her heart played again. Ethan watched her with an amused smile. He didn't know her for that long but he took a liking for the woman. And the fact that she isn't afraid to say whatever is on her mind, made him curious to know her more. He wants to know the woman behind the tough face. And that will be soon.

"Let me make something clear to you Mr. Ethan. If you're thinking about sleeping with me, better get the thought out of your head because I'm not that kind of person. If you're desperate to get laid, there are plenty women out there who are willing to sell their body, I'm-" The words died down in her throat when she felt a hand pushed her from behind.

"Enough!" he roared. His brown eyes were now a shade of black. And that look kind of scare her.

"Don't think just because I've been kind and easy to you should give you the audacity to talk shit to me. This is the first time someone talks bad to me. And who told you I want to sleep with you? Did you look at yourself? you're clearly not the type of woman I want to sleep with. Stay within your limit. Next time think before you say something, you might get yourself in trouble." His hold on her arms loosened. He left leaving her dumbstruck.

So now he's showing  his true self