Chapter 1

It was 11:00 am, and Hadden was frowning at the dishes on the table.

"It's been two days! Why hasn't that bitch come and bring me my food?! She's supposed to send it over before lunch! What the hell?! Just because she's being punished doesn't mean she can slack off!"

His assistant froze before replying courteously, "Mr. Rowse, Ms. Lowe is… still… in the swimming pool. She hasn't been let out yet."

Hadden froze, appearing shocked as if he were not the person who threw me into the pool himself. Quickly, he blinked the surprise away.

Nonchalantly, he shrugged. "Oh, that's fine. She can stay there for a few more days."

His assistant glanced at him and pursed his lips hesitantly. "But Mr. Rowse, the pool is starting to smell. I'm worried that… Perhaps you should take a look?"

Without putting his cutlery down, Hadden replied, "So? Of course, it's going to smell. It's probably filled with urine and fecal matter. Relax, she'll be fine. She'll do anything to live."

His assistant wanted to urge Hadden to take a look, but the latter frowned and interrupted him before he could begin, "Sit down and eat. Talking about all that is ruining my appetite. She should know what she did wrong after reflecting on herself in the past few days. She can come out once she apologizes to Julia."

Just then, Julia pushed open the door and walked inside.

"Hadden…" He looked at her with a gentle gaze and wrapped her in his arms.

He held her hand with a tender touch. "What are you doing here, Julia? Were you too scared to stay at home alone? Shh, it's alright now, Julia. I've already given Felicia the punishment she deserves. Smile for me, hmm?"

Julia buried her head in his chest, coquettishly saying, "You're the best, Hadden. But I just want her to apologize. I never wanted her to be punished! She won't blame me for this, right?"

Hadden patted her back comfortingly, his next words a stark contrast to the gentleness of his touch.

"As if she would dare."

I couldn't help but laugh as I watched the two 'siblings' act like a couple, but no one heard it. How could they? I was already dead.

I only made it out of the pool moments before my death.

The water had been dyed red, but a metal cover was soldered onto the top of the pool. No one could possibly get out of there. Anyone in my situation would've been doomed to be locked in the pool forever.