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STEPHANIE POV

While we were on the trip, my phone rang. I received a text message from Madam.

"SEND ME PIC IF YOU TAKE A CAPTURED OF HIS SMILE. GOODLUCK AND TAKE CARE."

I smiled. Indeed, it's a mother's joy to see her child's smile.

"Did Kiel buy that for you?" Sir Benny asked me, catching my attention.

"No, Madam bought this for me."

"Ah, I see. Why? Didn't Kiel buy it for you?" I glanced at Sir Harrison in the backseat of the car, who had his eyes closed while wearing his headset. I turned back to Sir Benny.

"We had an argument last night because I didn't tell him I didn't have a phone yet."

"Really? You argued with him? Amazing." I furrowed my brow.

"Why?"

"Because no one has ever argued with Ki

el except his parents who always reprimand him. But you, as his personal maid, managed to argue with him. Quite impressive."

I swallowed slightly.

"I was just defending my side; I wasn't raised to be taken advantage of. I didn't mean to answer back, yes, I have no right because I'm just a maid and he's my employer. But I didn't want my side to go unheard."

"You are a strong woman. I wouldn't be surprised if you could tame my cousin."

"Tame?"

"Yes, as you said, you managed to argue with him. Without knowing what will happen next, you were so brave in that matter."

"I was just defending my side. I wasn't afraid of losing my job."

"Defending? From what?"

"From him. I know him, and I know how much he likes to accuse people, especially the maids assigned to him. Now you've found your match."

"Who's my match? That maid now? Huh, she doesn't know what I'm capable of."

"I'm warning you, Kiel. Stephanie has significant needs. She needs this job; be good to her."

"Why are you so concerned about her? Don't tell me you like that maid."

"Of course not. I'm just saying. I hope you see how hard it is to work to live and provide for your parents' needs. You are blessed, we are blessed because we were able to study and have high-paying jobs. Aside from you, I don't know what your plans are in life. If you had followed what your uncle and aunt wanted, maybe we would be solving a case together."

I rolled my eyes.

"I knew we were going there. You know I have no passion for being a lawyer. I love cooking; I want to be a chef."

"Yes, you want that, but you studied to become a chef. How can you pursue your passion if you're not pursuing it?"

"That's it; if they find out I studied that, I'll get a beating from Dad. And Mom will scold me; I'd rather not be the black sheep in the family than follow their wishes."

"What if they send you to the family farm and have you run it?"

"I won't agree to that; we'll have to fight to the death."

"Look at me; I didn't want to be a teacher. But Dad wanted me to be a lawyer, even though it was heavy and against my will. I did what they wanted, look at me now, a successful lawyer."

"I'm obedient because even if they push me towards what they want, I don't want to. They want to control me. I love them, but I won't be at peace if it's not what I want that prevails."

"You know, I envy you." I smirked.

"Why would you envy the black sheep? Why?"

"Because...you're brave. You can handle not following them."

"What do you mean?"

"Because when I was young, Dad really wanted me to be a lawyer even though I didn't want to. But I haven't heard that he humiliated you in front of many people. He did it to me. That's why Pearl and I separated."

"I'm so sorry, Kiel. I couldn't do anything at that time."

"It's okay. That was a long time ago; let's forget about it."

"Rejection is hard, that's why you don't want to follow your dad, right?" I nodded slightly.

"Get some rest; I'll be downstairs. I have a client today, and we'll talk at the cafe. Do you want to come?"

"No, I want to stay here."

"Call Stephanie if you need anything."

"I will." Hmp! I won't call that woman. I'm annoyed with her; she easily answers back. She's just my maid; she doesn't have the right to just answer me back. Hmp! I know, if she answers me back, I'll threaten her again that I'll kiss her again, about that kiss. Her lips are so soft. Her lips are pinkish; how many men have wanted to touch those lips? I raised an eyebrow. Why am I thinking about that? I'm not interested in her.