Doris’s cheeks were slightly flushed; she nodded and said, "I understood what to do."
"That’s what I want to hear. I will be staying in the study room; you could tell them I am busy and I can’t entertain them."
"I got it, Mr. Adelmar. I will change my clothes now." Doris said.
Before Waylon left, he sized Doris up and down and said, "Don’t embarrass me; remember to change into something elegant; don’t act like I didn’t pay you well enough."
Doris felt ashamed and replied softly, "I am sorry, I am just too busy to go shopping. I will get some new clothes next time."
"Sure." Waylon withdrew his grossed-out look and went upstairs.
Doris playfully stuck out her tongue at his back, watched him enter the room, and ran to the dressing room on the third floor. She quickly changed into new casual clothes and put on light makeup to make herself look presentable.
Mrs. Flores got Una and Nessa a stroller each, and Doris teased them with toys. "Una, Mother is here." "Nessa, could you smile for mummy?" The little ones adored their mother and laughed out loud.
They had just set up everything for a few minutes when the phone on the table rang. She connected the phone, and the guard answered in a respectful voice, "Mr. Adelmar?"
"Mr. Adelmar is busy right now. What is it?"
The guard answered, "The guest is here. It was the daughter of the director of the health department."
Doris thought for a moment, and she was sure that this was the person she was waiting for. Mr. Adelmar’s admirer has arrived. She replied, "Let her in; we are expecting her." The guard opened the gate, and a sports car entered.
"Ms. Doris, what should we do?" Mrs. Flores asked in a low voice.
Doris replied confidently, "Leave it to me! You play by ear and remember to keep an eye on the babies."
"I would suggest you act like the future mistress of the house; just order me around!"
Doris was stunned. "What do you mean?"
"Isn’t this Mr. Adelmar’s idea all along? That’s why we have the kids in the living room here." Mrs. Flores said
Doris pondered for a while. That’s right, this setting hit the bull’s eye.
Mrs. Flores said, "Just act naturally. Our task is just to make her retreat peacefully without offending them."
"Health Department, right? In order to build a hospital in the future, their existence is quite important."
The door opened, and an elegant woman entered the room. She was in her mid-twenties; she had gorgeous features, and her curly hair made her sexier. Gladys looked arrogant as soon as she spoke, "I am here for Mr. Adelmar. He should be waiting for me."
Doris held Una in her arms and greeted her, saying, "I am the one you are looking for, not Mr. Adelmar."
Gladys frowned. "You? Who are you?"
"My identity is not important at all. Mr. Adelmar has his hands full now, so I shall welcome the guest for him." Doris rocked Una in her arms.
Gladys wasn’t happy with her answer: "Mr. Adelmar should know that I am coming!"
"Which is why I said I would serve the guests instead of him. By the way, what would you like to have for lunch? I will get the kitchen to cook your favorite dishes." Gladys was confused by Doris’s attitude; she sized her up and down and said, "I heard that Mr. Adelmar is still single."
"I never said he was not." Doris smiled and kissed Una on the cheek. Gladys stared at Una, "But… Why does this kid look like him?"
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