Maia swiftly landed a backhand slap on the driver's face. She slightly bent her fingers while doing so, and her nails drew a long bloodstain on the driver's face.That was not enough."You're fired! I'll have the butler prepare your salary when you're back later!" exclaimed Maia.The driver brought a hand gently against his bleeding cheek as he began to panic at Maia's words. "Miss Clark, please forgive me! I have a family to take care of! I can't go on without a job…""Drive," ordered Maia coldly."Miss Clark, I...""If you don't start driving, your salary for the month will be forfeited!" Maia glared at the driver fiercely. She usually pretended to be nice toward the servants, but she was enraged today.Maia was so angry that the veins on her temper even bulged.She had been sending people to keep an eye on Cedrick, but she did not expect Catelyn to be one step ahead of her.Moreover, she had completely messed up her outfit and makeup!"The audacity! So what if you have a f
Benny was a very honest person. Knowing that Catelyn had come to Mason Estate to visit the young master, he started chatting with her about Ollie.Catelyn listened to him talk about how Ollie always treated his servants well, as well as how humble and polite he was to elders. He also mentioned that his temper could be a bit dull at times, and his emotions were more restrained.Nevertheless, he was a kind boy.Catelyn unconsciously sketched the outline of the well-behaved, sensible Ollie in her mind.When she was at the door of the Mason Estate earlier, she seemed to notice the outline of a child. However, she was so enraged at that moment, and the boy even covered his face with a towel, so she did not manage to get a clearer look at him.Catelyn suddenly had a feeling of remorse for some reason.She did not go to a hospital and instead went to a small clinic near her home for a simple bandage treatment.The doctor advised Catelyn to keep her wounds dry and away from liquid, addi
"Cedrick?"Catelyn was shocked. How did her phone end up in Cedrick's hands?"It's me," replied Cedrick coolly, languidly. "What happened at the Mason Estate today wasn't something that I expected, but I am grateful that you came to visit Ollie. Is your forehead better now?"Catelyn hesitated for a brief moment.Maia's injury was more severe than hers, no doubt. She would have responded defensively had Cedrick reprimanded her, yet she was shocked to hear how…kind he was in reality. In turn, Catelyn could not help but behave in a genial manner, too.After all, what happened between Maia and her had nothing to do with Cedrick.She even bit his hand that time."It's only a light injury, but I'll be fine in no time. Can you return my phone, please?""You want it back?" Cedrick did not answer her question straightforwardly and instead, questioned her in return, his voice deep and alluring as he did.Catelyn inwardly cursed, though she mustered a smile outwardly. "I've been using
Before Cedrick could take a good look at the photo, he heard Albert from downstairs— "Young Master Ollie, what are you doing?""This is very dangerous, so please get down from there!""Hold the ladder, all of you!"Cedrick, distracted by the shouts, mindlessly placed the phone on his table with the screen facing down. His slender self stood up as the smile disappeared, leaving his usual emotionless expression on his face.What had Ollie done this time?Cedrick strode into the hall, and he could see from afar a group of servants circling a big tree.He spotted Albert among the people, looking anxious and was stretching his neck to peek at the small shadow in the branches.A wooden ladder was tied to the tree trunk, on which Miles—who had taken Ollie's identity—stood straight.Paper clovers stringed along a colorful ribbon fluttered next to his tiny body in the winds.Miles' tiny hands were holding onto one end of the ribbon as he struggled to tie it to the other end onto one
However, what Cedrick said next crushed Miles' fantasy about having a gentle, loving father."Ollie, who allowed you to climb so high up? Do you want to plummet from above and get badly injured?"The boy was utterly flabbergasted as Cedrick reprimanded him.Falling silent, the sudden admiration that Miles had for Cedrick vanished, and his eyes widened. "I was climbing up alright, but you popped into my vision halfway! That's why I got shocked and fell.""So you think you're right?" Cedrick was cold and stern."I planned my moves clearly; you got me shocked, is all…""Please stop talking back, Young Master Ollie," Albert persuaded gently. "Did you forget about the time you lied about falling down from the ladder before? Master Cedrick was mad enough. It's better for you to not make him angrier—you don't want to get punished all at once."Miles pouted. "I just wanted to hang the paper clovers folded by Aunty Catelyn on the tree!""Looks like you still don't know your error." Cedr
Ever since that day, no one was bold enough to mention the woman before Cedrick.However, Miles was shouting it out loud for everyone to hear."You guys are Big Demon's evil servants! All you know is to bully me, detain me, snap at me, and get me grounded. Well, I want to leave this place and never come back again!"His bushy brows crumpled together, and while everyone was distracted by what he just shouted, he sprinted toward the door again, except this time only to crash straight into a soft embrace.Albert hoisted him."Master Cedrick, he's still a child. It's normal for kids to be a little naughty. Don't be mad at him anymore, so as not to impair your father-and-son relationship."Cedrick said coldly, "Move along.""Young Master Ollie, apologize to your father, quickly.""I don't want to!" Miles mustered all his strength, trying to get himself out of Albert's arms. Albert was scared to hurt him and subconsciously loosened his hold on him a little.However, Miles unexpected
Miles…The image of Miles' little face scrunching in pain flashed in Catelyn's mind. She could almost see his long lashes quivering while he hissed in pain.Did something happen to Miles?Her phone was not even with her, so she could not call the school to check on Miles.Catelyn turned the stove off, untied her apron, and hastily left it on the hanger before she headed downstairs to borrow a phone from the shop below.Once she opened the door, she was stunned at the sight before her.Cedrick stood right before her door.His black eyes glimmered with a strange glint, and he stared straight into Catelyn's eyes as soon as she opened the door. He reeked of tobacco, too.Catelyn was shocked by the man, and her eyes widened. "Master…Cedrick?"Cedrick suddenly lunged forward like a leopard, and his hand caught Catelyn by her throat. He took two to three steps forward and pinned Catelyn to the wall, his eyes still locking onto hers."What's so good about you, Catelyn?"Ollie was do
"No, I'm sorry. I admit I've crossed the line," Cedrick apologized awkwardly, and Catelyn almost could not believe her ears.The prideful Cedrick was apologizing to her?While Catelyn was lost in her thoughts, Cedrick took the opportunity to close the door and strode inside to take a seat on the sofa. His temples were still a little swollen.Catelyn came to herself, but could only stare at Cedrick.Did he just come into her home so freely? He threw a tantrum and just waltzed in after an awkward apology?"I asked you to get out, Cedrick. Did you not hear me?" Catelyn walked up to him, her eyes still stinging red, as she threatened, "Don't blame me if you don't get out now! Get up, quickly!"She would not want her neighbors to see this. She was a single mom raising her child, for goodness' sake!Cedrick did not budge, however, and instead stretched his arms and casually laid down on the sofa.He took a look at the apartment through the corner of his eyes.This was not even as bi