All Chapters of The Man I Swore to Hate: Chapter 11

He didn’t respond immediately, and for a moment, I thought I had struck a nerve. But then he smirked, a slow, knowing smile that made my stomach twist. "You’ve always been stubborn, Carmen," he said, his tone almost amused. "But I’m not going anywhere this time. So if you want to boss me around, go ahead. I’ll play along—for now."His words caught me off guard, and I felt a flicker of unease. Was he really going to let me have my way? Or was this just another one of his games? I couldn’t tell, and that uncertainty only made me more determined to push him to his limits."Fine," I said, lifting my chin defiantly. "If you’re so eager to prove yourself, then start by making yourself useful. I want a hot bath drawn, fresh towels laid out, and my favorite tea waiting for me when I’m done. And don’t even think about cutting corners—I’ll know if you do."He raised an eyebrow, clearly amused by my demands, but he didn’t argue. Instead, he gave me a mock salute and turned to leave the room. "Yo