In the evening, Ronald and Oliver left the hotel for the banquet. When Elizabeth returned back to her office, she heard people whispering among themselves.
"Do you know? Mr. Marquez's background is incredible. He's the boss behind the biggest consortium in our country and the leader of the Imperial Group."
"Really? No wonder Mr. Booth is so nervous. Many big shots had come here, but I had never seen him so cautious like this."
"How can he not be cautious? No one before has such an identity. I really envy Ms. Hubbard. She can Mr. Marquez! Since Ms. Hubbard is so beautiful, could it be that she is lucky and Mr. Marquez gets his eye on her, and directly takes her back to be his wife?"
"Don't talk nonsense. If that housekeeping girl heard it, she would blame you. Her position as the housekeeper was taken away. You can't imagine how jealous she is now."
They were whispering to each other, and neither of them noticed that there was a figure approaching them from the other side.
"You have nothing to do? Have you done your work? You actually have the time to gossip here. I think that neither of you wants to work here anymore." Giana Henson, Manager of the housekeeping department, stared at the two waitresses in front of her and scolded them harshly.
After being scolded, the two bowed their heads, apologized, and then quickly left.
Giana's anger had not yet subsided when she saw Elizabeth standing awkwardly at the doorway. She walked up a few steps to Elizabeth's side and said in a mocking tone, "I always heard that Ms. Hubbard tends to employ filthy tricks, and finally I've seen it by myself. However, I'd like to remind you, Ms. Hubbard, that Cinderella only exists in fairy tales. You'd better keep your mind clear."
Elizabeth understood her sarcasm but was not offended. She only smiled faintly. "You are so kind, Ms. Henson. I'll bear that in mind."
Giana was even more annoyed since she failed to provoke Elizabeth. She glared at her, stepped on her high heels, and left with her head held high.
Elizabeth looked at her back and sighed in her heart.
'You think I wanna do the job?' Elizabeth thought to herself. 'Come on! No one knows how much pain I'm suffering right now! It's not as glorious as it looks!'
The Presidential Suite was equipped with a servant's room, where the housekeepers could stay and offered 24-hour personal service for the client.
After dinner, Elizabeth returned to her room and waited for Ronald to come back.
At around 10 p.m., she felt drowsy. Just as she was about to lie down on her bed and take a nap, the phone on the bedside table rang.
Reaching out to grab the phone, she looked at the caller ID and saw that it was Oliver.
Before leaving, they exchanged cell phone numbers with each other for communication.
'OK, let's see what happened,' thought Elizabeth.
She took the phone and placed it beside her ear. "Hello, Mr. Gardner..."
"Ms. Hubbard, please come to Room 999 of the Wildecastle Club right now," Neil replied in an undeniable tone. It seemed like he had met an emergency.
'Like boss, like assistant,' Elizabeth silently ridiculed in her heart.
She could not help but ask, "Excuse me, can I know what this is about?"
"It is about Mr. Marquez. You have 15 minutes. Come now!" After Oliver hung up before Elizabeth could reply.
Elizabeth looked at her phone, she was stunned for half a second before she quickly stood up and went downstairs.The Wildecastle Club was the highest-class private club in Swynwick. Although Elizabeth had never been here before, as a hotel employee, she knew its reputation.Money alone couldn't buy admission to such a high-end club. Those members were highly privileged.It was not strange for such a big shot like Ronald to appear in this place.'But why did he ask me to come here?' thought Elizabeth.Filled with doubts, she got out of the car and headed for the lobby.When she was at the door, she was stopped by security guards."Sorry, ma'am. This is a private club, so only VIP members can enter."After Elizabeth heard this, she realized that she was still wearing the uniform of the hotel. It would be difficult to enter if she just dressed like this.Just as she was thinking about how to deal with the two security guards, she saw Oliver walking out from inside.'I invited her over.
"Stop..." She cried out in fear. While she was struggling, more than half of the collar of her shirt had been torn off by his other hand. Her clothes were instantly torn to shreds, causing her to feel both embarrassed and scared.Yet it seemed that he couldn't hear her voice.He only stopped when he was finally exhausted.Elizabeth didn't know how long the entire process had lasted. When he finally let her go and turned around to sleep soundly, she only felt as if she had been crushed by a heavy machine, and the pain was unbearable to endure.Tears had dried on her face, forming tear stains. After the panic, she turned her head to glance at the sleeping man beside her. Under the dim light, Ronald scarcely looked as indifferent as usual, and his facial features had become much gentler.Yet even so, she was afraid of him.After getting up and putting on the clothes that he had ripped off, she resisted the discomfort and stumbled out of the room.When Oliver brought the doctor back to th
After Elizabeth left, she did not return to the hotel but went straight back to the single apartment she rented.The first thing she did after entering the door was put in a large tub of warm water and soak herself in it. She tried to use the tub of water to ease the pain in her body.Closing her eyes, she could think of nothing but Ronald.She clearly remembered their first time, second time, third time ... until this time tonight, as though she were watching a movie.Although she didn't understand why he would be so crazy tonight, it was obvious that he had lost all sense of reason.'Was it because he was drunk?' Elizabeth wondered.'No, it couldn't be,' Elizabeth soon rejected her own theory. 'If he had been really wasted, he wouldn't have been able to do such a horrible thing. Even though I was at his service back then, he was still concerned about how I felt and tried his best to be gentle. Yet tonight... he was a total beast, wishing for nothing more than to eat me alive. That w
Hearing this, Blaze paused to think before he said, "It's tricky. The thing is, if I change you now, I'm afraid it would be hard to give Mr. Marquez an explanation."Elizabeth could tell that Blaze wavered, so she hurriedly said, "Mr. Marquez, that's not a problem. After all, Giana is more professional than me. Since Mr. Marquez is willing to accept me, he'll definitely be OK with Giana."Blaze hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Well, then go through the transfer formalities with Giana, and give her the relevant information about Mr. Marquez, so that she can replace you. You may go back to your office after that.""Thank you, Mr. Booth." Receiving the permission to change shifts, Elizabeth heaved a sigh of relief, and even her tone became lighter.Standing up, she thanked Blaze and went out."Remember to explain the situation to Mr. Marquez. Don't let him think that we are the ones who decide it on our own." Blaze reminded her from behind.'Well, I surely won't tell him that I'm
"Ms. Hubbard, he insulted me!" When Dalia saw Elizabeth, she immediately walked over and complained."Damn it. I like you, so I asked you to drink with me. What took you so long?" The drunk male customer shouted while lying down on the sofa with a bottle of whisky in his hand.Seeing that, Elizabeth reached out her hand and pulled Dalia behind her. She patted her shoulder, comforted her, and then turned to look at the drunk customer."Sir, you're drunk. Lie down and rest, please. Please don't drink anymore.""What? I'm not drunk. Come over here and lie down with me." As the man spoke, he suddenly sat up straight and reached out to grab Elizabeth's wrist.When he grabbed her wrist, a disgusting feeling suddenly arose in Elizabeth's heart. She forcefully tried to escape, and warned him, "Sir, please let me go.""If I refuse, what can you do to me?" Squinting, the male guest said in an extremely arrogant tone.Dalia realized that it didn't look good, so she immediately said, "Elizabeth,
"I'm the one who hit him. If he wants to revenge, ask him to come and find me." With that, under everyone's astonished gaze, he brought Elizabeth to leave.Ronald did not loosen his grip even after entering the elevator.When the elevator door closed, only them were left standing side by side in the small room.Both kept in silence, numbers on the elevator doors changing from time to time.Elizabeth felt that her small heart beat violently, and her foot that was previously hurt accidentally started to feel great pain.In order not to let her injured foot be affected, she slightly moved her body, supporting herself by her uninjured left foot.It was only a very slight movement, but since he was holding her hand, he could feel it.He turned his head and looked at the little face which sweated and asked in a low gentle voice, "Injured?"Elizabeth didn't expect that he would discover her little movements. Surprised, she lightly nodded her head."Where?" he asked again in a lower voice, wi
"Oliver." Ronald turned his head to look at the Oliver at the side, who was still in a state of shock.Oliver heard Ronald's summons and immediately regained his senses, "Yes, CEO.""Come here. Hold on." The concise command once again confused Oliver."No... No need. I'll just hold it by myself..." Elizabeth really did not dare to trouble others anymore. After all, her injuries did not have anything to do with them, and Ronald's chain of reactions had already made her unable to endure.But, Ronald had asked, and how could Oliver dare to disobey.Before Elizabeth could catch the ice bag, Oliver had already squatted down and grabbed it from Ronald's hands."Oliver, it's alright. I can do it myself ..." Elizabeth hoped to be able to rely on herself."Sit down." But unfortunately, someone didn't even give her a chance.Alright, since the big BOSS has instructed, how could she dare to disobey? Although she felt extremely uneasy, she still sat obediently on the back of the sofa.Ronald stoo
Seeing that the other party was finally willing to answer him, Blaze hurriedly replied, "Yes, yes. Mr. Marquez does not like the new butler. In that case, let Ms. Hubbard continue to serve you ...""Blaze, I ..." After Elizabeth heard this, she became anxious. Please. She did not want to stay by Ronald's side."You want to refuse it?" Raising his eyebrows, Ronald said in a resolute tone."No, Mr. Marquez, I ... I am not from steward department, so I am not that professional. I'm afraid ..." Elizabeth wanted to explain anxiously.However, before she could finish her sentence, she heard the other party calmly uttered several words, "I don't mind.""It's not just the level of the service, I... Also ... You know that my foot is also injured, so I am really unable to serve you ..." Wasn't this excuse reasonable?"It doesn't matter. Your job will be temporarily replaced by Oliver before your feet completely recover." If Ronald wanted her, he would manage to keep her around."But ..." Elizab
"Mr. Marquez, what did you say?" Ainsley thought she heard wrongly, and instantly opened her eyes wide, revealing a look of disbelief.Girlfriend? How did Elizabeth become his girlfriend?Jayden turned his eyes. Although he still had a calm expression, his eyes were sharp, "Your way of treating guests has truly broadened my horizons. It seems like I have come to a wrong place."With that, he pulled Elizabeth's hand and was about to leave.At this time, a middle-aged man walked in from the door. With an obsequious smile on his face, he apologized, "Well, it's a misunderstanding. It's all a misunderstanding. Mr. Marquez, please don't be angry. My daughter is young and does not know what to say.""Misunderstanding? I'm afraid not." Jayden raised his eyebrows and laughed coldly."It's a misunderstanding. Ainsley, why are you still standing there? Hurry up and apologize to Mr. Marquez." Terry said, pulling his daughter along, and scolded her in a low voice."No need. If you want to apologi
Opening her mouth, she wanted to call for help. But the tall one had already rushed forward, covering her mouth. He raised his hand, slapped the back of her neck, and caused her to faint.Elizabeth lost consciousness. The tall one immediately carried her and walked into the villa.The short one followed, and when someone looked over, he only laughed and explained, "She is drunk...drunk..."They directly brought Elizabeth to a room on the first floor of the villa and threw her onto the bed.The temporarily unconscious Elizabeth woke up. Before she could react to what was happening, she saw them standing by the side of the bed, smiling vulgarly at her."What are you guys doing?" She remembered that she had met them a few minutes ago and they had knocked her out."Didn't you already agree? We'll give you money, and you can stay with us for one night." As he spoke, the tall man began to take off his clothes.Elizabeth was so scared that she curled up and shrank back, "Don't touch me. I'm
"Make things difficult for you? Jonah, how could you say that? How have I treated you in Dyer family these years? Now that I'm in trouble, not only did you not help me, you even added insult to injury. You ungrateful ingrate!" The sharp voice cursed.Elizabeth heard this voice. She seemed to have heard this voice before, but she did not dare believe it.After not seeing her for a few years, why had her gentle mother become a shrew?She walked up the stairs and immediately saw that in front of the door to the second floor's room, there was a man with two middle-aged women blocking the door. The beautifully dressed mother, Casey, was stopped in front of the door and could not come out.She looked fine and was full of energy. Sure enough, did Ainsley lie to her?As Casey was cursing the three people who were blocking her path. She inadvertently glanced at the direction of the stairs. In the distance, she saw Elizabeth who was standing blankly in place, and her voice slowly grew softer.M
In the afternoon, Alondra invited Elizabeth out for a coffee. Elizabeth told her about Ainsley inviting her to participate in the engagement ceremony.When Alondra heard the news, she immediately said. "Don't go. Don't go! She must be planning something." "But I want to see my mother." Elizabeth said.Hearing this, Alondra let out a heavy sigh, "This Ainsley is a bitch. She knew that you would definitely not go if she invites you directly, so she just took your mother as a gimmick. If she was my mom who abandoned me, I wouldn't even want to go see her.""She has cancer. I don't know how long she'll live." This was also the reason why she was so eager to see her."Nah, how could Ainsley's words be trusted? She must be lying to you." Alondra said without even thinking."What if it's true?""Alright." Alondra did not say anything. She only used a straw to stir the drink in front of her, and looked towards the two tallest buildings constructed side by side in the center of the city outsid
Although Elizabeth had never owned these luxury goods before, at least she had worked at a five-star hotel before, and had seen many celebrities, she can recognize these good things.Dulce was still looking at the pile of gifts with her eyes glowing. Elizabeth had already recovered from the shock. She picked up her phone and dialed Ronald's number.The phone rang for a long time before someone answered, but the one who spoke was not Ronald."Elizabeth, how is it? Did you get the gifts? Isn't it a surprise? "Oliver's excited voice came out from the phone."Um, where is Ronald?" Elizabeth asked."CEO is seeing an important guest right now, so he doesn't have time to answer the phone right now." Oliver said."Then do you know why he suddenly gave me so many precious gifts?""Didn't you want to go to your friend's engagement ceremony? So, CEO specifically told me to prepare these things for you.""..." How did he know she was going to the engagement ceremony?"Elizabeth, I'm a bit busy ri
At two in the afternoon, Elizabeth punctually appeared at the Gardner Garden Cafe that Ainsley mentioned.Looking around, there was no sign of her."Miss, how many of you?" The waiter came up to greet her."I'm not sure yet. It might be two people." She was not sure if Ainsley only asks her out, or if Brogan would come along with her."Alright, I'll first bring you to find a seat to sit at." The waiter said as he led her to a seat for four near the window.Elizabeth ordered a cup of coffee and then looked at the time. From the time they had agreed upon two o'clock, five minutes had already passed.When the coffee was served, she took two sips and saw Ainsley walking in elegantly from outside. She was dressed in a high-end dress, wore a pair of sunglasses, stepped on high heels, and swayed through the door.Behind her followed a woman in her thirties. The two of them, one in front and one behind, were like celebrities and assistants.The moment Ainsley entered, she saw Elizabeth, who w
Lifting her head, she saw Brogan's angry, handsome face."Excuse me." She lowered her head, not looking at his face, trying to walk past him."Why did you come back?" Suddenly, he grabbed her wrist. His voice was filled with anger as he asked.Elizabeth struggled a little, only to realize that she was unable to fight back with her own strength. So she said, "Please let go.""I'm asking you why you came back!" He pulled her toward him. His big, bright eyes glared at her with obvious fury, as if he might swallow her in the next second."What do you mean? Can't I come back? "She mustered her courage and looked up into his eyes.She didn't owe him anything, so why should she be afraid of him?"It seems that I still underestimated the degree of your shamelessness. However, a woman like you, who can even treat love as a business, would definitely not care about the gazes of others. "Brogan laughed coldly.His words were like a thorn, fiercely piercing into Elizabeth's heart.Strangely, she
Elizabeth raised her head and looked towards the origin of the voice. She noticed that the woman who said these words looked familiar, but she could not recall where she had seen her before."You don't recognize her, do you? She's Avery Graves. "Alondra whispered into her ear.Elizabeth heard and frowned, "Avery? I remember she didn't look like that.""Sure, she did a cosmetic surgery. Can't you tell?" Alondra said in a low voice."..." So it was like this. No wonder she could not recognize her.When Avery saw they whispering to each other, she could not help but become even angrier, "What are you two talking about? If you have something to say, say it out.""Nothing. It's just that you've changed so much that Elizabeth couldn't recognize you, so she just asked me." Alondra said snappily."Alondra, what do you mean by that? What do you mean I've changed so much? What do you want to say? "Avery thought that Alondra was hinting at her cosmetic surgery, and she got furious all of a sudde
"I'm afraid he doesn't have the time." Elizabeth was a little hesitant. After all, a busy person like Ronald must have a lot of things to do in the company. How could he possibly have time to go home and eat?Dulce advised from the side, "Even if Mr. Marquez does not have time to come back to eat, he should be very happy to be able to receive Miss's call.""Is that so?" Elizabeth thought for a while, then picked up her phone and called Ronald.The phone was picked up after ringing for a long time. Ronald's low voice came from the other side of the phone, "What is it?""Um... I wanted to ask if you are coming back for lunch. Dulce and I made your favorite fish..." Elizabeth carefully probed.The other side of the phone went silent. Elizabeth thought that her sudden phone call had disturbed him, so she hurriedly continued, "If you don't have time, then it's fine. We can eat by ourselves...""Half an hour." Ronald said."Huh?" Elizabeth was startled for a moment, and then immediately rep