Chapter 17: Devils Big and Small

The sudden loud voice of the child caused the person sleeping on the bed beside him to wake up and utter, "Stop." The voice was commanding and domineering, not at all like that of someone who had just woken up. As Selena, Alex knew that as a maid, she had to stop and turn around to respond.

"Yes?" Alex turned around, and as she faced the person, she could clearly see his face. The child and the man shared a striking resemblance of about 80%, and they were looking at each other intently. The child spoke again, "Smell sleep."

Confused, Alex tried to comprehend the meaning behind the child's words. The man beside the child seemed to understand, as he turned to Alex and asked, "What perfume are you using right now?"

Alex's initial confusion turned into understanding as she realized it must be the fragrance emitted by the sleeping aid token. She couldn't explain it, so she simply replied, "I'm not using any perfume right now."

The man glanced at the child, and when the child pursed his lips, the man got up from the bed and approached Alex. Before she could even move back, he firmly gripped her upper arm, pulling her closer to him.

Alex stiffened and tried to retreat, but the grip on her arm tightened, causing pain. The man sniffed at her neck and then locked eyes with her, saying, "If it's a lie, you will be dead before morning."

This simple sentence caused Alex's lips to twitch, and she mentally asked Blackie if someone could detect the presence of the token. Blackie reassured her, stating that no one could sense its existence. Even if she took a shower, the fragrance would remain natural to her unless she removed the token, which would be silly and potentially dangerous.

With Blackie's response in mind, Alex relaxed and looked at the man. Now that he was closer, she could observe him more closely. He was incredibly handsome, more attractive than anyone she had ever seen. Despite his charm, the intense look in his eyes prevented her from being captivated.

"It's not a lie, and why would I lie? I don't even know who you are," Alex replied, feeling sleepy and annoyed. Her exhaustion and annoyance were evident on her face. The man chuckled in response and said, "Then let me introduce myself. I'm Tang Fei, the owner of this house. Since you are a maid here, I am your master. Go and take a bath. Let's see if the fragrance is still there. If it is, you may see the sun tomorrow. If not..." He trailed off, his dark chuckle indicating the dire consequences she would face.

Alex was shocked to learn that he was a Tang. She knew her luck was bad, but she didn't anticipate it being this bad. She let out a sigh and reluctantly agreed, "Fine."

She intended to return to her room to shower, but her path was blocked by Tang Fei's outstretched arm. With a raised eyebrow, he sneered and questioned, "Where are you going? Still trying to run?"

Alex felt anger bubbling within her, but she realized that there was nothing she could do. Her life was on the line, and she had no choice but to obey.