Chapter 6

No! Aleta opened her eyes wide when she heard the man's confession. Her heart, which had been beating irregularly, was now getting worse. She didn't want to believe what he was saying. But... the man didn't look like he was lying at all.

"Are you kidding?" Aleta asked again.

Dave opened the dashboard of the car and took out a business card. He then handed it to Aleta.

Aleta clearly read the series of names and personal details on the card. It was true, the man was Davian Ricardo.

Suddenly Aleta's mind was in a daze. She couldn't say a word. And this made Dave a little surprised.

"Do you have a problem with me?" Dave asked later.

Aleta caught her breath and made a smile that seemed genuine.

"No, I'm fine. I just didn't expect that I would be in a car with the owner of the famous Blue Moon Hotel. All this time, I only knew the name Davian Ricardo without knowing what he looked like," Aleta said.

"Eeehm, alright. So... what did you think after you found out that I was Davian Ricardo?" Dave asked again.

Aleta looked away, then stared out the car window.

"I don't know," she whispered.

Dave and Aleta drove for a long time without talking. Every now and then Dave glanced at Aleta who was just looking ahead blankly.

Dave tried to give himself some understanding. For Dave, it was natural for Aleta to behave like this. Aleta must have been surprised by all the strange things she had suddenly experienced in recent times.

But there was actually something else bothering Aleta. Something in the past that might be related to Davian Ricardo's name.

After a long journey, Aleta and Dave finally arrived at a large, well-guarded mansion.

Everyone bowed and saluted upon seeing Davian's arrival. Normally, Dave's arrival at the mansion would have a slightly frightening effect. Everyone was afraid, respectful, and also reluctant to the man's figure. But suddenly the atmosphere of the house changed slightly.

The people seemed surprised to see Dave for the first time bringing a girl into there. Moreover, the girl that Dave brought was really unique. A girl who currently looked a bit messy and was wearing a convenience store employee uniform. Perhaps they were surprised that his master's taste seemed a little unique.

Aleta stood beside Dave, and looked at everyone with a little confusion.

"Welcome and good evening, Mr. Dave." A man who looked older than Davian came over and greeted politely

"Yes, good evening too, Felix. Please come to my room," Dave replied to the man.

Dave then turned to Aleta and asked the girl to follow him too.

Aleta and a man named Felix walked behind Dave. They followed the man's steps, while briefly glancing at each other without asking questions.

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There was a strange feeling that made Aleta's body shiver slightly. In fact, this house was not a castle or an old house. The mansion where Dave lived was spacious and quite modern. There were many servants and bodyguards in the house. But... somehow Aleta felt so lonely.

"Felix, meet Aleta. Please prepare a room for her. From now on, she will stay by my side, and take care of all my needs. You must help her and obey all her orders. Because I'm giving you the responsibility and freedom to rule. Obeying Aleta's orders is the same as obeying mine. Tell the others about my orders too. Do you understand, Felix?" Dave said to Felix.

"Of course, sir. I will carry out my orders," Felix replied.

Aleta frowned after hearing Dave's words.

"Aleta, this is Felix. He is my accomplice in this house. Tell him whatever you need. Or you can also order anyone in this house. No one will dare to contradict you," Dave told Aleta.

Okay, this is starting to sound a little weird. Didn't Dave hire Aleta to be his personal assistant? But somehow, Aleta felt this was all a bit much.

"Dave, I think we should talk," Aleta said.

"Then talk," Dave replied casually.

Aleta gave Felix a quick glance, then turned back to Dave.

"I want to talk to you alone," Aleta said.

Dave moved a hand, gesturing for Felix to leave, leaving Dave and Aleta alone in the room.

It was now just Dave and Aleta sitting facing each other, separated by a desk.

"It's just the two of us now," Dave said.

"Listen! Isn't all this too much? I'm here to work as your personal assistant. But you're giving me free reign over everyone. Besides, I don't want to live in this house. I'll live somewhere else," Aleta insisted.

"You seem to take your job as my personal assistant too lightly," Dave said.

Dave got up from the chair and walked towards Aleta. He stopped right behind her, and held her shoulders with both hands from behind.

"Let me tell you something, Aleta. Being my personal assistant is like risking your life. You will be in a different environment from your previous life," Dave whispered to the girl.

"I'm not asking for your consent. But it is my order that from now on you must always be by my side and under my supervision. You can refuse, but... I can assure you that your life will be much better if you are here," Dave added.

How could Aleta's life be better? Didn't she just walk into a den of wolves that could starve at any moment.

No! Ever since Aleta helped Dave that night, her life would never be the same. Being by Dave's side was the only choice she could make to save his life.

Besides, there were still things Aleta had to make sure of in this house. A part of Aleta's past might be related to this man.

Dave closed his eyes. The man was in very close proximity to Aleta in a very quiet atmosphere. There was nothing dangerous or anything that could disturb Dave's focus. Until somehow, Dave could feel something. He inhaled the sweet and alluring scent of Aleta's body.

"Strange... when did this girl's body scent become so sweet. I don't seem to have noticed this before," Dave thought.