Ivan stared at his phone screen in irritation, reading the message that appeared. "You can sleep outside today. I've implemented a curfew and you arrived too late. Also, stop knocking like a hooligan. You're disturbing my rest. I have a guest, so just get away from my house for a while." He read the message aloud, his voice lowering as he did.He immediately dialed Lucy's number, but she only answered on the fourth ring, her voice sounding shrill. "Why are you calling me? Didn't you read my message? I said, don't disturb me, I'm busy," she said, her voice coming out in pants. Ivan frowned."Lucy, please open the door. There's nowhere for me to sleep here. It's cold, and I'm not dressed warmly," Ivan pleaded with desperation, abandoning his pride."So? How is that my concern? You might as well freeze to death and stop disturbing my peace of mind. I own the house, and I make all the decisions. I don't want you here, so respect yourself and leave," she said again."Evelyn, please, listen
"Get your stinky ass away from my baby," the fat man said and raised his leg to kick Ivan. Fortunately, Ivan seemed to have seen it coming as he quickly shifted before standing straight.With a straight back and steady breathing, you wouldn't have known that he had just gone through immense pain, except for his pale face and slightly feeble posture.The obese man pursed his lips slightly when he saw Ivan's physique. He stared at his own jiggling fat and became very dissatisfied, making him detest Ivan even more.He couldn't help but wonder why an ordinary servant in Lucy's house could be so good-looking and even have a good physique. He was very jealous."I just wanted to rest my back on it. I did not do any damage to it. I did not even rest on it with all my weight," Ivan said truthfully. Apart from the fact that he lay on the ground to sleep because he was uncomfortable, he also did it because he did not want to cause any damage, not even a small scratch on the car because he could
Ivan sat on the cold floor for a while before standing up. He walked towards the bathroom to ease himself and shower.When he entered the bathroom, he removed his dirty outfit and turned on the shower using the switch.Ivan ventured into the shower, feeling the heaviness of the day on his shoulders. As the warm water began to stream, he could feel the strain gradually melting away.The droplets tenderly massaged his skin, causing a relieving sensation. He shut his eyes, allowing the water to wash away the pressure and stresses that had been sticking to him.As time passed, he felt lighter, as though the water wasn't just purging his body but also his mind. The steam filled the air, creating a soothing environment as he took full breaths, breathing in the freshness.The sound of the water hitting the tiles created a rhythmic tune, almost like a children's lullaby, lulling him into a state of tranquility and serenity.At that moment, underneath the shower's embrace, he found comfort and
"We? You think too highly of yourself. The boss is coming here to meet the madam's parents," Jasmine said without looking at Ivan, causing him to stop in his tracks.'Boss is coming?''Which boss is she talking about?''And why does he want to meet Lucy's parents?''Could it be that Lucy's parents are here just to see the so-called boss? Could it be Charles?''Even so, why does he want to see Lucy's parents specifically?'"Which boss are you talking about?" Ivan asked curiously, eager to know the person Jasmine was referring to.Jasmine gave him a sidelong glance before continuing her work."You don't have the right to know. You will see the boss when he arrives," Jasmine said expressionlessly, making Ivan uncomfortable. Nevertheless, he joined her.Together, they finished everything quickly, with Ivan's help speeding up the process.Then, they began serving the food. Ivan had abandoned his pride, realizing he had no choice. He simply did as he was told, making sure not to overstep an
"You are finally here. We've been waiting for you for a while now," she said with a pout. The man hummed in response and made his way inside while addressing Lucy's complaint."I had something to deal with," he said simply, not bothering to apologize. Lucy didn't mind and just nodded, knowing how busy the man usually was.Mr. and Mrs. Anderson stood up, their gazes fixed on the gold wristwatch on the man's wrist. They were almost blinded by its light, and their eyes flashed with greed.The man noticed their gazes, and although he felt disdain towards them, he still spoke up."You like this? I will get one for both of you before tomorrow morning. It is very cheap to me but costs more than you can ever imagine. No son can get this for you apart from me," he said with pride and confidence. His statement made Mr. and Mrs. Anderson extremely happy, and they became very eager towards him.If Ivan were the one speaking like him, the couple would have scoffed. The difference in treatment was
"Don't mind me; he always misbehaves. I'm even thinking of firing him, but I haven't found another person yet," Lucy said calmly. Mrs. Anderson instantly spoke up in agreement, believing her statement."Yes, you should fire him now. He does not know his place."Their reaction made Roy even more doubtful, but he did not speak. Still, he started paying secret attention to Ivan.Lucy heaved a sigh of relief when Roy finally stopped paying attention to Ivan and her. She glared at Ivan in resentment and started thinking of how to make him pay.What she said earlier has some truth to it. She is actually planning on chasing Ivan out of her house, but she feels that he has not suffered enough in her hands."Serve all the food; we are coming," Lucy ordered, and Ivan nodded slowly but expressionlessly. He is trying to adjust to the fact that he is working under Lucy, but he does not realize that he is becoming more unfeeling and numb to all these things.If it was before, he would have reacted
Ivan's movements become slow and deliberate, as if the weight of his sadness has settled on his bones and gloom has settled on his shoulders like a black shroud, making even the simplest tasks laborious.He washes the dishes like a machine that has been programmed to do a particular task. His face is rigid and devoid of any emotions, but he is the only one who knows what he is feeling inwardly.He has learned to mask his feelings after all these years, and he is doing the same thing now. He is washing the dishes, but his mind is not there."Ivan, bring the wine and pack these plates away," Mrs. Anderson shouts.It takes a while for Ivan to process what the woman said, and when he finally does, he drops the plates and walks over to where the glass cups are.After rinsing them, he makes his way towards the dining table with the cups on a tray. He walks slowly, and when he reaches the dining table, he notices that they have already finished eating.He also sees Jasmine sitting on the cha
The moment Ivan and Jasmine leave, Roy speaks up."You should know why I'm here; I want to marry Lucy as soon as possible."Lucy blushes, and her parents smile with glee. They know how wealthy Roy is, so they see it as a stroke of luck to be associated with him."Of course, we know. That's why we're also here. We know how much you love our daughter, and we're ready to give her hand to you in marriage," Mrs. Anderson says with a smile.Ivan has been trying to gain their approval for years, but they only met Roy once, and they immediately agreed."Yes, my wife is right. Lucy already told us how well you take care of her. It's in her best interest to be with you, and I hope you won't forget your promises to us as well," Mr. Anderson adds with a sheepish smile.Mrs. Anderson slaps his thigh with a frown."Stop embarrassing us. Roy is a man of his word, and he will become our son-in-law. No, he is already our son-in-law. So, stop reminding him of what he will do.""Yes, yes, my bad. We now