New Job

Author's POV 

Duke, dressed in an expensive black custom-made suit, was lounging in the main seat of the semicircle leather sofa while drumming his fingers on the armrest when his phone started ringing. 

Duke picked up the call. It was Mark. 

“I understand. I’ll be there soon!”

After ending the call, Duke’s entire demeanor gave off a cold vibe, causing the temperature in the room to drop abruptly.

He put on the mask. Taking the walking stick he came out of the room. 

He looked at Lelia's room and saw the door was open. He looked entered the room but she wasn't there. 

"Where is she? Did she run away?" 

Duke took out his phone when he heard Lelia's voice from back. 

"What are doing in my room? Do you need something?" 

Duke put the phone into his pocket and turned around slowly. 

Lelia looked at him. On his face was a black masquerade mask, covering most of his face.

The mask exposed his thin lips. 

"Where were you?" Duke asked her. His tone was cold and masculine. 

"There was no food in the kitchen, so I went to buy some groceries. Are you going somewhere?" Lelia asked him

"Yes" Duke answered 

"Why don't you wait for some time? I will make you a quick breakfast. You should not neglect your health" Lelia looked at his deep blue eyes. She really found them beautiful. 

Without answering, Duke Walked out of the room and went to the dining table. He sat down on a chair. 

Lelia smiled and ran into the kitchen. 

"It will take a few minutes only," Lelia said and started making breakfast. 

Duke kept looking at her sharply. He wanted to know what this woman was thinking. 

"Here is it" Lelia put the breakfast before him 

Duke looked down. She served him sandwiches and a glass of water. It was very simple yet he felt different. He felt a home vibe from it which he never felt after his mom passed away. 

Lelia felt nervous when she noticed Duke was staring at the food instead of eating. 

"Did you find it uneatable? No, it is looking fine. Wait, don't tell me he didn't know what food it is?" Lelia felt pity for him.

"Why don't you try it? Even if you never eat this, trust me, it is not bad," Lelia spoke up, which made Duke surprised. 

"Did the girl say I never eat this? What did she think of me?" Duke was somehow annoyed. He picked up the spoon and started eating. 

Watching him eating neatly, Lelia was shocked. Where did he learn table manners? 

"Why don't you take off your mask? Aren't you feeling uncomfortable wearing it while eating?" Lelia asked. 

Duke stopped eating and looked at her. 

"I don't want to. I don't want you to lose your appetite looking at my face," Duke said calmly, then drank the juice. 

Lelia looked away. She felt guilty. I shouldn't have asked him. It must be painful for him. 

"I am sorry," Lelia apologized to him. 

Duke didn't answer. 

"I am going to visit my Mom, today. I will be home before dinner" Lelia said

"Are you going your home?" Duke asked her

"No. My Mom was admitted to the hospital. Today is her surgery" Lelia 

"Oh right. You were going somewhere, right? Shall we leave together?" 

"No. My friend will come to pick me up. I will be back at night" Duke said and wiped his lips. 

Lelia nodded and stood up.

"What about your breakfast?" Duke asked as she only prepared his breakfast. 

"I will eat with Father. Come back before dinner" Lelia said and left from there.

Duke took out his phone and called Mark. 

"Yes, Boss" 

"Tell our men to follow Lelia from distance. I want every information on her movement" Duke was unable to understand her. He wanted to know if she was really innocent as she looked...

"Yes, Boss" Mark answered 

At Hospital 

After talking to Angelia, Lelia and David come outside. Soon the operation started.

Lelia was crying. David wrapped his hand around her. Lelia put her head on her Father's chest

"Don't cry dear. Your mom will be okay. She is strong. You know it, don't you?" David tried to comfort her. 

After three hours doctors come out of the operation room. 

David and Lelia stood up. "Doctor, how is my wife?" David asked. He was shaking. 

"Don't worry. Your wife is out of danger now. The operation was successful" 

"Can we meet, Mom?" Lelia asked. 

"No dear, you can't meet her right now. She needs rest. You can meet her after she wakes up" The doctor says and leaves from there. 

Lelia looked at her Dad and hugged him. David kissed her head. 

"Dad, I have to leave now. I need to pack my clothes from home" 

"I am sorry dear. I am a worthless man. I let my daughter ruin her life in front of my eyes. I can't even ask for forgiveness. I don't deserve forgiveness," David whispered, looking at the ground. 

"No Dad. You did your best. I know Grandpa's doing. Our loan was rejected because of him. You don't have to feel ashamed. You just look after Mom. I will come to visit her tomorrow" Lelia said and left from there. 

Lelia was packing her clothes when someone pressed the doorbell. 

Lelia opened the door and saw Stella and Lilly were standing there. 

Lelia was surprised to see them. They never came here as they found the place dirty and lowly. It was a servant quarter behind the William Mansion. Whenever they needed something from them, they used to call them to the Mansion. 

"What do you want?" Lelia asked 

"Look Mom, how is this bitch talking to you? Don't forget this house belongs to Grandpa" Lilly was disappointed. When the security guard informed them of Lelia's arrival she got excited to see her condition. She thought that the murderer raped her after all, Lelia was quite beautiful. 

But she couldn't see a single scar on her body, which ruined her mood. 

"We have to come to deliver Father's order. He wants you all to leave this house" Stella said

"What?" Lelia was dumbfounded 

"Why are you so surprised? How long do you and your family want to feed on us? Isn't any self-respect left in you guys or not?" Stella gave a disgusted look at her. 

Lelia's body trembled with rage.

They were pure evil. 

"Anyway, dear sister what are you doing here? You just got married yesterday. Shouldn't you be at your home with your disabled husband? Don't tell me he didn't have a house? Well if he doesn't it is not so surprising. A trash like him belongs to load" Lilly's lip curled up into an evil smirk 

"I don't care where are you staying. Tell your Father, he has two weeks to leave the house" Stella said and left from there. 

"Why don't you started begging? People will give you penny looking at your pitiful husband" Lilly smiled at her. 

Lelia knew arguing with her was pointless, so she shut the door on her face. 

Lilly cursed her loudly then left from there. Lelia leaned against the door her heart sank with disappointment. How could Grandpa do this to his own blood? 

Lelia's heart ached thinking how her Father would react hearing this. 

"I need to do something" Lelia whispered when she remembered she applied for jobs.

Lelia ran into her room and opened her laptop. She started checking her emails when she found a new mail. It was from her dream company. One of the top and most powerful companies in the country. They invited her for invertiew. 

Lelia looked at the date and gasped. It is today. Lelia dressed up quickly and left from there...

When she arrived, she rushed into the building. She asked the receiptsotionst for the location then she grabbed her bag and headed to the elevator. But before she could reach it, the doors closed right in front of her.

At the same time, the doors to the VIP elevator opened, Lelia thanked God and get in without thinking. She wanted to reach there as soon as possible. 

“This is the president’s private elevator. Please leave right away,” The bodyguard said to her.

“What?”

Before Lelia leaves, the man in the elevator made a gesture. His bodyguard received his order and stopped driving her out.

Lelia looked back, but she couldn't see his face as his back was facing him. In the business world he known as the mysterious man. No one knows how he looks. 

He doesn't like to show his face. Lelia heard once a magazine company tried to publish his pictures and he made them bankrupt overnight. After that incident no one dared to cross his way. 

Lelia could say he is tall and well built body and he has an intimidating aura.

Suddenly she it felt like the surrounding temperature had dropped a few degrees. She could felt the man's gazed on her. 

"Did he turn?" Lelia became nervous. She bit her lower lip hard. It was her childhood habit. Whenever she became nervous she bit her lip. 

Lelia gazed at the number flashing on the elevator screen, hoping to arrive quickly so she could escape this suffocating place.

Ding! Finally, the elevator reached the floor.

Once the doors opened, she came out hurriedly and breath out she was subconsciously holding her breath. Taking a deep breath she walked towards reception desk. 

Duke came out of the elevator and smirked at his little wife. She was trembling as if she was standing near a lion. 

"What is she doing here?" Duke looked at her retreating figure as a smirk flitted across his lips.

"It's like Ma'am, came to attend the interview for program designer" Mark spoke up. 

"Look at this matter. If she qualified hire her" Duke said and walked away. 

Mark was shocked to see the new side of his Boss. He hurried into the room. 

Duke picked up the information from his desk. It was Lelia's personal information. 

He couldn't found any doubtful. But one thing was making him irritated that she had a past with Liam. 

He sat on his chair while drumming his fingers on the table when his phone started ringing. 

It was Mark. Duke picked up the call. 

"Sir, Ma'am, is very skillful in programing. The interview board decided to hire her" 

Duke disconnected the call and smirked at her picture. 

"Welcome to my world, Mrs. Duke Winters"