David removed Jef's shirt with a rough motion, his eyes narrowed in concern as he examined Jef's back. When Jef's shirt was lifted, it revealed a pure white back, without a single birthmark. David frowned, then let go of Jef. "No birthmark! No sign of Arbuzar's grandson here!" David said to himself. "This can't be! This can't be!"He glanced at Jef with a look full of suspicion and disbelief. Jef stood still, just looking at David flatly. David moved away from Jef, going back to checking the servants and other family members quickly, as if to make sure there were no further mistakes. "Everyone must comply with this inspection! Don't let a single person escape!"Meanwhile, Jef recalled the circumstances that almost exposed his identity. He was grateful that his wife's expensive foundation and makeup tools managed to cover his birthmark. Despite sweating after activities, the foundation kept his back clean and no suspicious birthmarks were visible.Tired of her father's suspicions,
Like the previous morning, Jef was going through his routine. Carefully, he washed his wife's feet, while trying to stay focused. However, his fatigue and lack of focus led him to make a misstep. His long nails accidentally scratched the skin of Sharla's feet.Instantly, Sharla cried out in pain. "Ouch! This Jef of yours never gets it right! Look what you did!"Suddenly, Sharla grabbed a basin of water, which contained germs from her own foot, and spilled it on Jeff's face. Jeff, whose face was wet with dirty water, remained patient. "I'm sorry Sharla I didn't mean to,"Syarla snapped. "You can't do your job properly! I've recognised your face here and you've let me down!"Jef stared blankly at Syarla, annoyed but choosing to remain silent. "I was just following orders."Syarla was getting annoyed. "It's not enough to follow orders! You have to show that you're useful here. Otherwise, what's the point of me employing you?"Jef held his breath, trying to be patient. "This is the first
This morning Jef was back serving his family-in-law breakfast. He served attentively, although he could feel the sardonic stares from Syarla and his in-laws. He tried to hide all his hurt and sadness, preferring to keep matters under wraps rather than express anger which might only make things worse.During breakfast, Jef overheard his in-laws discussing the security plan. David called in some of his bodyguards, and a trusted bodyguard. He ordered that security for Syarla be tightened. "Remember, make sure you stay alert. Our enemies could strike at any moment," David said in a serious tone. "Don't leave even the slightest gap."Jef, who was turning the dishes, smiled sarcastically to himself. "However, even if thousands of bodyguards are deployed, if the enemy is at home, it's useless," he muttered to himself, feeling satisfied with the situation. However, he chose to remain silent."Jef!"Suddenly, David called out to Jeff. Jef was startled, worried that his father-in-law had hear
Jef walked slowly through a secret passage that led to the back door of the house. He deliberately went through the back door to avoid questions from his in-laws and wife. He knew that his contract with Syarla was coming to an end, and with Randy ready to help pay for his adopted grandfather's treatment, he felt there was no reason to stay. However, there was one thing he needed to do before leaving and that was to collect his belongings."David and his son already took everything from me. I'll make sure they don't take anything else from me, including my stuff," Jef said. As he opened the back door, Jef saw several servants busy in the kitchen, preparing food. He was relieved that so far there were still some servants who were friendly, and made him feel a little welcome, even though they all knew Jef's position in this house was nothing more than a servant.Jef noticed that the food they had prepared looked unappealing, almost rotten. "Who is this food for?" asked Jef curiously.O
After hearing Randy's confession and reflecting on what had just unfolded, Jef realised that last night's events had been long and full of surprises. He looked out the window and saw that the sun was already rising, signalling that a new day had begun. He decided to head back to his in-laws' house. There were tasks that still needed to be completed, and although his new identity as the heir to the Arbuzar family had just been revealed, his contractual agreement had not yet expired.Randy, who had found his nephew, was relieved though also a little anxious. "I won't stop you," he said, making room for Jef to leave. "But know that I'll always be watching and looking out for you. You are free to do what you want, but remember who you are."Jef nodded, understanding what his uncle meant. He felt cared for, though he still felt strange about all this.With his wounds still sore, his hands bandaged, and his forehead still bruised, Jef left the place and headed for his in-laws' house.Once
Inside the restaurant's eerily quiet kitchen, Jef stood in front of a pile of dishes that didn't seem to diminish. Soap suds clung to his hands that were already wrinkled with water. He let out a long sigh, wiping away the sweat running down his forehead. Moving his hands, which were getting slower and slower due to fatigue, Jef tried to finish his work.The last of the glasses and plates were washed, stacked neatly on the drying rack. His thoughts drifted home, remembering Syarla and David's inhumane treatment.Suddenly, there was a noise from the dining room. Jef peeked through the kitchen door and saw his boss, speaking in high tones to the staff. "Everyone come here! There's a big problem! One of our important guests' wallet is missing!" The HRD swept his gaze across the room, his eyes sharp like a hawk stalking prey. "I'll check all of your bags,"Jef had never been involved in anything like this, but the situation shocked him. He himself had never thought let alone imagined b
"Wash my feet properly!!!"In the large marble-floored room, Jef sat at the feet of his wife, Syarla Devaki, holding a basin of warm water. His rough, tired hands began to gently wipe Syarla's feet, following the instructions he had memorised. His wife, meanwhile, sat in the makeup chair with her mobile phone in hand, scrolling through social media while occasionally laughing softly.Several other servants were busy doing Syarla's hair and make-up, making the room feel even more lively. "Bring me a comb!""Bring nail art, please!""Be careful not to tangle Miss Syarla's hair."Even so, in the midst of the crowd, Jef felt an eerie silence, as if he was isolated in a place that was supposed to be his home."Ouch, Jef! What are you doing? The water's too hot!" Syarla's loud voice broke the silence. Jef was startled, immediately pulling back his hand that was washing Syarla's feet. "I've told you many times that the water should be warm, not hot! What's so hard about listening?" compla