MasukELODIE’S POVI still can’t erase those words the young master said to me yesterday.“It looks like you think about that kiss all of the time.”Do I really look like that? My cheeks burn just remembering it. Well, I avoid him because I do feel awkward whenever he’s around, but that kiss… I’ve been trying to erase it from my mind. I try my best every single day to finally get rid of that memory.Elodie, stop thinking about that kiss now.What’s important is that I will never try to avoid the young master again. I’ll just act as if nothing happened. That’s right. In that way, he would be able to ignore me, too.I kept on mumbling to myself while walking, clutching my recipe folder to my chest. The rain made me late for my pastry practical, so I cut through the Medicine building. I’m not supposed to be here. I’m Culinary Arts. But Chef Dorman locks the kitchen at 7:50 and it’s 7:35.Just act normal. Like nothing happened. Like you’re not thinking about—Thud.I walked straight into someon
Henry's POV Most men get nervous before a meeting with the Kuznetsovs. I get bored. Their boss, Viktor, sat across from me in the back room of The Obsidian, sweating through his cheap suit while his men fingered their guns like that meant anything. I didn’t bring guns. I brought Perry and two numbers on a piece of paper. Numbers that would bankrupt Viktor by Tuesday if he didn’t sign. “You’re asking me to bleed, Henry,” he said, tapping the contract. I smiled. The one that made my father’s enemies sign faster. “I’m asking you to breathe. Bleeding’s what happens if you say no.” Luca didn’t move. He never did. That was the point. Viktor signed. They always do. That’s my usual life. Numbers. Threats. Men who think they’re dangerous learning they aren’t. I walk out of rooms and buildings change ownership. I say a name and people disappear. Clean. Efficient. Cocky, as my father used to spit before he died and left me his empire. Then I get home to the Denmarks' house and my
"Look at that, Elodie! That dress really suits you!" Ella cooed as soon as I stepped out of the fitting room wearing the read off-shoulder dress that she chose for me."I-I don't really think this suits me, Ella. I-I don't feel comfortable wearing it..." I said while trying to pull the hem of the dress down, so it will cover my legs more.Ella shook her head and walked towards me. "You know what? You're just not used to it yet. For sure when you finally get a boyfriend, you'll get used to wearing more revealing clothes. You know boys like it when you wear clothes that show a little bit of skin.""I don't want a boyfriend, Ella.""You're just saying that because you haven't found him yet. Why don't you try and go on some blind dates?"I shook my head. "No need. I am not interested in finding a boyfriend. I have more important things to do.""You always say that. Oh, Elodie. Don't blame me if you end up growing old alone."I just smiled at Ella and was about to step inside the fitting r
I changed into my maid uniform before bringing the young master a cup of coffee inside his room. I could feel my heart beating so fast and my hands were trembling as I opened the door and stepped inside. Young master Henry was sitting on the couch while talking to someone over the phone as I entered his room. When he saw me, he just beckoned me to put the cup of coffee on the table in front of him. I somehow felt a sense of relief as soon as I put the cup of coffee down. I just curtsied and was about to leave when the young master suddenly spoke. "Isn't it disrespectful leaving your young master when he hasn't even told you to leave yet?" I bit my lip as I slowly turned around. "I-I apologize, young master. I-I just thought I could already leave because you were having a conversation with someone over the phone," I said, keeping my head lowered. "Sit down, Elodie. And make sure to make an eye contact when talking to me," he suddenly ordered. The command in his voice
No one was talking between the young master and I while we were inside his car on our way back to the Denmarks’ mansion. “Where have you been?” Mia asked Young master Henry the moment we stepped out of the car. I waited for them to enter the mansion first before I started running until I reached our room. I locked the door and hid under my blanket as tears started cascading down my cheeks. The sound of my sobs muffled by the fabric of the blanket. Why did the young master do that? Why did he kiss me even though he already has a fiancée? What should I do now? If the Denmarks find out about that, they will surely kick us out of their mansion. Or maybe I should talk to the young master again. Maybe I should ask him not to tell anyone about what happened. But he is the one who did it, why does it sound like it was my fault when I didn’t want what happened? Will Mia believe me if I tell her that it was the young master who kissed me if she ever finds out about it? For sure
“What took you so long?” Young master Henry asked me the moment I arrived.“I-I apologize, young master. I-I just had something to do first.”“It’s alright. Get inside the car now.”“Y-Yes, young master,” I said as I got inside his car.No one was talking between the two of us while we were on our way to the place where the young master wants to go to. I don’t really know where we are going, but it’s not like I have any choice.I opened my eyes and I immediately got surprised when I saw the young master’s face so close to mine. I immediately sat properly and lowered my head as I spoke, “I-I apologize, young master… I-I didn’t know I fell asleep…”“We’re already here. Step out now,” he said as he opened the car door for me.“T-Thank you, young master…”My eyes widened when I got out of his car and saw a vast, open field with targets set up at a varying distances in front of us.W-Wait, why are we here? Is the young master planning on killing me by setting me up as the target?“Follow m
"Oh my gosh. Did he really say all of that?" I nodded my head. "I really thought he would kill me on the spot. I was so scared..." "That's their fault! The Denmarks! They are nothing but an evil family! How can they send an innocent woman like you to a mafia boss?!" "I'm just thankful he didn
"Elodie, I think the mafia boss likes you," Daisy said while we were at the mansion's garden, watering the plants. My eyes widened as I looked at her, "W-What? Are you serious about that?""I am. It's so obvious from the way he looks at you and those words that he told you yesterday. I am really p
“Are you sure that’s what the young master wants?” Daisy asked me when she saw me holding a tray with only a slice of bread and a cup of coffee.I nodded my head, “H-He actually asked me about my usual breakfast and I told him that I usually have only a cup of coffee and a slice of bread in the mo







