2025-02-24 14:20:45Epic 4
"Wow..." Juliana's breath hitched as she stepped out of the car, her eyes widening in disbelief. Before her stood a mansion so grand, so exquisite, it looked like something straight out of a fairytale. Its towering pillars, sparkling marble floors, and sprawling gardens stretched beyond what her eyes could take in. The crisp air smelled of fresh roses, and the golden glow from the chandelier-lit windows made the entire place look like a palace. Her heart raced with excitement. "They must be swimming in money to afford this." Unable to contain herself, she spun around, facing Alex with sheer enthusiasm. “Hey! I'm really going to live here, right?!” she asked, her voice bubbling with joy. Alex chuckled, his cheeks dusted with a light blush. “Of course. And, please… just call me Alex. I feel more comfortable that way.” Juliana instantly nodded. “Ah! I’m so sorry for being too formal,” she apologized quickly before adding, “I must say, your house is truly breathtaking!” A small smile tugged at Alex’s lips. “Thanks, but…” He sighed, stuffing his hands into his pockets. “It’s not mine. I only work here.” Juliana's eyes widened. “What?” She quickly covered her mouth, feeling a mix of surprise and admiration. "So hardworking! A personal assistant and a mansion worker? He must be an incredible person… unlike that demon he calls a boss. I hope that tyrant is burning in some corner of hell right now!" HER NEW APARTMENT “We’re here,” Alex announced as they arrived at a cozy yet elegantly furnished room. “This will be your apartment.” The moment Juliana stepped inside, her eyes sparkled with delight. “Wow! This is incredible!” she gasped, jumping onto the bed. She rolled across the soft mattress, hugging the plush pillows as if she had never touched anything so luxurious. “This is way better than home,” she murmured dreamily. Alex chuckled. “I’m glad you like it. But don’t get too comfortable yet.” His expression turned serious. “You’ll be cooking for the boss in two hours. He hates late meals, so don’t be late. I assume you can cook?” Juliana sat up immediately, nodding eagerly. “Well,” Alex smirked. “I’ll judge that when I taste your food. Call me if you need anything. Have a good rest.” With that, he left, closing the door behind him. But rest? That was the last thing on Juliana’s mind. She grabbed her phone, her fingers dialing her mother’s number in an instant. “Mama! You won’t believe how big this place is! My room? It looks like something straight out of a five-star hotel!” She gushed excitedly, barely able to contain herself. FIRST TASK: SERVING THE DEVIL HIMSELF A sharp knock at her door startled her. “Ready?” Alex’s voice called from the other side. Juliana groaned. “It’s not even two hours yet!” she grumbled under her breath but still dragged herself to the door. “It’s not even two hours,” she repeated, shooting Alex a glare as she opened the door. Alex gave her a sheepish smile. “Yeah… sorry about that.” Juliana sighed dramatically. “Fine. What now?” “You need to serve him his dessert before preparing his dinner,” Alex explained. “Come on, I’ll show you how.” Juliana followed Alex through the hallway, ignoring the curious glances of other servants. When they reached the lavish dining area, she prepared the dessert under Alex’s guidance and carefully arranged it on a silver tray. Alex leaned in, whispering, “Be careful. He’s—” “Mean? Evil? The devil’s reincarnation?” Juliana finished, rolling her eyes. Alex coughed awkwardly, hiding a smirk. “Just be careful.” FIRST MEETING—OR SO SHE THOUGHT Juliana balanced the tray in her hands, her heart hammering in her chest as she walked toward the boss’s room. This was it. The moment she had been waiting for—the chance to meet the man behind this extravagant home. She stepped inside with a polite smile, eager to greet him properly. But disappointment struck when she saw him standing by the window, his back turned to her. He didn’t even spare her a glance. “Drop it and leave,” he commanded coldly. Juliana blinked. Huh? That’s it? She cleared her throat, shifting on her feet, hoping he would at least look at her. But he remained as still as a statue, completely indifferent to her presence. Disheartened, she placed the dessert on the table and walked out, her lips forming a small pout. As the door closed behind her, Julian finally turned around, his brows furrowing. "That voice… it sounds so familiar." A slow smirk curled his lips. “Mmm… Juliana,” he whispered, his eyes gleaming. "Why does her name keep ringing a bell? That arrogant, crazy little thing…" THE MOMENT OF RECOGNITION Hours later, Juliana returned with his dinner. She knocked softly and stepped inside. “Good eve—” Her words caught in her throat as her gaze locked onto the man before her. Julian’s eyes widened in shock. Time seemed to freeze. Juliana’s hands trembled, and before she could stop herself, she turned and ran out of the room. She rubbed her eyes, took a deep breath, and stepped back inside. Maybe I saw a ghost… But no. He was still standing there, his expression dark and furious. Alex stormed in seconds later, his breath caught in his throat. “Alex!” Julian thundered, his sharp voice cutting through the tension. “What the hell is she doing here?” His piercing gaze bore into Juliana, making her shrink back. “I… I…” Juliana stuttered, her body trembling. “Answer me!” Julian roared. “I did,” Alex interjected coldly. Julian turned to him, his jaw clenching. “Why?” Alex hesitated but stood firm. “Sir… the chef issue. She was the only one I could find.” Julian’s eyes darkened, scanning Juliana with sheer contempt. “I don’t want to see her anywhere near my house! You both get out. Now!” Juliana’s heart sank. She turned to Alex, her eyes pleading. “I’m sorry…” Alex muttered. “It’s fine,” Juliana whispered, fighting back tears. She rushed to her room, slamming the door behind her before the sobs could escape. Alex sighed heavily and followed. “My boss can be cruel sometimes,” he admitted, leaning against the doorframe. “But he’s not all bad.” Juliana scoffed, wiping her tears. “Spare me the speech, Alex. Just take me home.” Alex hesitated. “Juliana—” “I don’t want to hear it. I don’t need anything from you or your boss. Just get me out of here.” A long silence stretched between them before Alex finally nodded. “Fine,” he muttered. “I’ll call the driver.” UNEXPECTED TWIST Back in his room, Julian took a bite of the meal. His chewing slowed. His brows furrowed. “This food…” He placed the fork down, his expression unreadable. “Who made it?” Alex shifted uncomfortably. “Juliana, but we already fired her.” Julian’s head snapped up. “Fired?” His voice held a strange edge. “Why?” Alex’s breath caught. Why was he asking that? Julian stared at his plate, deep in thought. That taste… It reminded him of something. Of someone. And for the first time that night—he wasn’t sure whether he had made the right decision.
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