Chapter 10

"You are free to come and go, but you must work eight hours a day," he didn't want to force her, after all, he still had some understanding of her personality after these few years together. Although she usually seemed so kind, her heart was strong. If he cornered her, he wasn't sure what she would do, so he would give her freedom, and she would be relieved. At least for eight hours a day, she wouldn't have to face him.

"Alright, I'll start working tomorrow."

"Starting today!" As he spoke, he crossed his legs and casually picked up a magazine that was carefully placed on the tea table and opened it, and Clarice stood in place, not knowing what to do.

Starting today? You mean starting now?

Seeing that the two had finished their conversation, Luna approached.

"I'll replace your tea; it seems to have cooled down!"

"Is there a need for you to do something a housekeeper should do?" Nicholas glanced at the magazine, but his tone was very sharp. Clarice knew that the "housekeeper" in his m