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
"I want that guy out of this house," Roy solemnly declares, and they all fall silent in astonishment.When Roy notices their lack of response, he frowns and attempts to stand up before Lucy quickly stops him. If you are wealthy, you will always attract the respect of anybody.Lucy ponders this and realizes that it is within her capabilities, but she doesn't want Ivan to simply leave without consequences. She wants to teach him a lesson so that he will no longer have any designs on her.Furthermore, she wants him to pay for all the times he has disobeyed and insulted her. She also plans to capture his vulnerable state on video and humiliate him by posting it on her Instagram."It's not difficult, but...""But what?" Roy asks plainly. His face looks calm, but his thin lips reveal his displeasure at being refused."I've tried to send him away, but he is very stubborn. I can't force him; he just refuses to go," Lucy explains, lowering her head. Mrs. Anderson instantly understands her daug
Anderson gives Ivan a look before smiling devilishly, giving Ivan a very bad feeling. He starts to rack his brain, trying to think if he has done something wrong earlier. Even after thinking so much, he still can't think of anything, so he just stands still and waits.He believes that the worst punishment she can give him will be to not allow him to eat tomorrow, since he has already eaten tonight."Okay. For your information, Lucy is getting married soon," Mrs. Anderson says. Ivan's heart skips a beat at this simple statement, and he becomes gloomy.Roy keenly observes Ivan's reaction and his resolve to kick Ivan out of the house becomes more affirmed.At this point, Ivan is stiff. He nods to Mrs. Anderson and turns towards the stairs, thinking that she said all that just to embarrass him.Moreover, he has been feeling down since he heard that Roy is here to discuss marriage with Lucy. It surprises him that Mr. and Mrs. Anderson accept Roy without any thought. He is the one who knows