Chapter 2

He is a neat freak

"That's why she is latching onto Master Carson like a cow flea; she wants to marry into the MacPherson family since that's the only way she can help her family. What a gold digger."

"Don't speak like that; she was just trying to help her family."

"Why are you even defending her? Didn't she hurt you?"

"I know, it's just that she reminded me of myself."

"Don't compare yourself to that bitch; you aren't anything like her," Clara insisted.

"Okay, I have heard you; I want to bathe now; it's getting late." She dragged herself to the washroom; she slid inside the bathtub and felt relaxed. She had been working throughout the morning and hadn't rested a bit.

Next day, she woke up early in the morning as usual. She attempted her morning chores. As usual, Grace gave her extra work. Throughout the day, she tried to avoid Carson. She didn't like him one bit, especially after what happened yesterday.

In the afternoon, she was walking down the long corridor when she saw Carson coming from the other end. She immediately turned and started heading in another direction.

"Hey you! Stop there."

She turned slowly. "Are you calling me Young Master Carson?"

"Yes, why is it that nobody cleaned my room?" He asked angrily.

"I cleaned it yesterday," she replied.

"Is that how you clean a room? Wait, I remember; you are the maid from yesterday."

Her face burned red, and she looked away.

"Oh, no wonder. Just go back to that room, and this time, clean it properly." He ordered. She begrudgingly went to his room and started cleaning it again while cursing him in her mind.

After she was done, he came to inspect it before nodding in satisfaction. She left his room tired and went straight to her quarters.

"So the Young Master made you reclean his room?" Clara laughed when she heard what happened.

"You think it's funny? That guy is clearly targeting me."

"He is not targeting you actually; he is a neat freak. Maybe he had some activities with that woman last night," Clara said with a straight face.

Alice's face burned red. "What activity? You should stop being lewd. I thought you said he doesn't bring girls to the house."

"Yes, I had already explained that girl's case; she always visits here quite often. Missus MacPherson won't know anything; maybe she sneaked in at night."

"That Carson is an asshole; he only knows how to live life."

"That's not true; that's because you don't know Young Master Carson. He is a very capable man; I heard he used to serve in some special force, and right now, he has established his own company, and I heard he makes billions every year. He is very capable, and madam and sir are very proud of him. His only problem is that he is a womanizer. But it's normal; every man has flaws."

"So he is that capable?" She was surprised. She used to think that he only lives off his parents' money. It seems like she had judged him wrong.

"Whatever, I just want to wash up." She didn't continue on the topic and went to the washroom.

It was late in the night, and Alice had retired to bed after a stressful day. she woke up in the middle of the night feeling thirsty. There was no water in her room, so she had to get from the kitchen downstairs. She was wearing only lingerie, and it didn't cover her body well enough. After struggling within herself, she decided not to change. It was nighttime, and it's unlikely that someone would be walking around at this time.

Immediately she arrived at the kitchen, she was shocked by what she saw. Carson was standing there holding a knife, and it seems like he wants to cut himself.

"What are you doing, Carson!" She shouted and tried to take the knife out of his hands.

"You, go back; don't dare come closer. It's none of your business here."

"What nonsense are you talking about; give me the knife!" She ignored his orders.

He became furious. "Don't you listen! And what are you doing here at this time?" His mouth smelled of alcohol. The smell was quite strong; he must have drunk a lot.

"Why did you drink so much alcohol; don't you know it's not good for the body and also why are you holding that knife and looking like you want to kill yourself." She scolded angrily.

Carson stared at her, his mouth wide open in shock. After a while, he calmed down.

"She left me." He whispered.

"You can tell me what happened. Maybe it will help you release your stress." She urged. Under the influence of the strong, he talked.

"Her name is Angela. She was the love of my life. Her family was a little bit well but it was nothing compared to mine. Her background wasn't that good though; her mom was a former pornstar. My family had already prepared a fiancé for me, yet I was ready to reject them just because of her. I was ready to weather the storm and fight for our love, ready to defy my father."

"People warned me against her, but I wouldn't listen. And now she has betrayed me with my best friend. And when I confronted her, she told me she doesn't love me and was only after my money." He growled.

Alice felt so sorry for him. It must have been hard for him. He had even gone against his parents just because of her and was ready to fall out with them. This showed how much he loved her and how willing he was to fight for his love. That Angela is so cruel.

"I am really sorry to hear this. But I was thinking, what if she did it because you are seeing other women?"

He shook his head. "She knows, and said she doesn't have a problem with that, and besides I don't do it in public."

Alice thought that the girl was really a gold digger. If the girl truly loved him, she would have been bothered by his womanizing ways.