A wedding night Love Affair With The Billionaire novel Chapter 52

Aunt Bell had always been friendly and gentle in Eliza's impression, be it toward herself or the servants.

However, the familiar voice had a different feeling then.

Aunt Bell was standing up for her.

The servants all silenced, surprised to discover Aunt Bell overheard their conversation.

She didn't reprimand them too badly, only warning them to never say such things again before dispersing them.

The area then quieted down again.

Eliza stood outside for a while longer until she began to feel cold from the autumn breeze.

Shuddering, she took a deep breath and entered.

The voices were long gone, but they left a trace in her heart.

It was still early, and Tanner had yet to return.

Aunt Bell was cleaning the hall when she saw Eliza and quickly went up to her.

"Mrs. Deleon, you must be hungry. The kitchen is getting dinner ready. Is there anything you'd like to eat? I'll get them to make it right away."

Eliza looked at her with gratitude.

Ms. Bell genuinely cared about her, be it right at her or behind.

Regardless of her motives, Eliza would never forget how sweet she was.

"It's okay, Aunt Bell. I've already eaten outside."

Eliza wasn't in the mood to eat, and her voice was weak.

Ms. Bell was stumped, couldn't help thinking, "If Mrs. Deleon had eaten, then when Mr. Deleon returns…"

He'd probably flip again.

"I'll go upstairs first, Aunt Bell."

Eliza smiled at her, but she looked rather pallid.

Her skinny figure disappeared at the stairs.

Ms. Bell couldn't help being skeptical. She'd accompany Mr. Deleon for dinner back when she was working. But why was she acting so unusual when she had just returned from her first day of work?

She didn't look like she was in good shape, even more so that she had eaten.

She then started mulling over it. Mrs. Deleon should've long returned, judging from when she got off work. And right then…

Two servants were gossiping about her in the hall.

Had she overheard their conversation?!

It was already seven then. In other words, she'd have been standing under the cold wind for over an hour!

This was bad!

Mrs. Deleon didn't look too good when she went up. Oh, how she hoped she wasn't catching a cold. Ms. Bell had intended to report the unpleasant incident to Mr. Deleon. Seeing that he'd return any time soon, she thought she'd have to do it even more so now.

The moment the two servants started gossiping about their masters, they had lost their rights to work here.

Taking a worried look upstairs, Ms. Bell figured she should leave Mrs. Deleon to rest…

The sound of a car engine could be heard outside around seven-thirty.

Mr. Deleon had returned.

The dishes have all been served and were still warm.

Tanner didn't see Eliza when he came in.

He smirked; her every action that day had been under his watchful gaze. Not only did she have a pleasant lunch with Nicholas, but they also chatted for quite some time when they bid farewell at the entrance.

He had thought she'd wait here obediently for him. Alas, it was only his wishful thinking!

"You're getting too bold for your own good, Eliza Stone!" he thought.

Ms. Bell had been waiting in the hall all this while, walking straight to Tanner as soon as he came in.

However, midway, she stopped when she saw how grim Mr. Deleon looked.

No matter how calm she was, he was too intimidating.

She stood motionless, silent, not knowing whether to advance or retreat.

Noticing her, Tanner's expression softened slightly.

Aunt Bell had been taking care of him since he was a child, or he wouldn't have her managing this home that meant a great deal to him.

"What is it, Aunt Bell?"

However, despite their relationship, he still spoke indifferently to her, just like he did with everyone else.

Ms. Bell had long gotten used to it. She remembered he was playful and loved to laugh as a child. However, he grew colder as he grew older.

"Mr. Deleon… two servants were gossiping about Mrs. Deleon's background earlier. She doesn't look so good, probably overheard it and stood outside for quite some time."

Ms. Bell reported deferentially.

The atmosphere that had just eased tensed once again.

"Fire them. Also, see that their behaviors are rectified. I don't want to hear such things happening again."

He paused.

"Please and thank you."

With that, he strode upstairs.

Hearing that, Aunt Bell smiled gratifyingly behind him.

Sure enough, Mr. Deleon cared about Mrs. Deleon no matter what.

……

Eliza felt light-headed after she went upstairs.

Probably because she was catching a cold… A hot shower should fix it.

With that thought in mind, she sluggishly took a set of pajamas before dragging her feet to the bathroom.