Zorion didn't reply. He seemed to be considering if he should agree with Ruth's request.
Ruth then threatened Zorion, "If you won't agree to my request, then I won't agree to yours either. If Madam Yuliana tries to hit you again, I will help you again."
When he heard Ruth say that, Zorion quickly nodded his head and said, "I won't. I won't. You, you can't take the hit."
Ruth finally breathed out a sigh of relief when he made the promise.
She nodded. "Okay, Mr. Zorion. As long as you keep your promise to me, I'll keep my promise to you."
Yesseca borrowed a dress from the maid.
After putting the dress on, she went back to accompany Montez who was still asleep.
Montez woke up at seven o'clock.
He was surprised to see Yesseca in a different set of clothes. "Yesseca, weren't you wearing my daddy's clothes? Why did you change?"
Yesseca patted Montez's head. "Because I can do
magic."
Montez didn't ask any more questions. "I'll get the butler to buy some clothes for you."
Yesseca rejected his kind offer. "It's fine. I'll just wear this. There's no need to buy me new clothes."
She had already made arrangements with the maid for the dress to be returned to her tomorrow.
Seeing as Yesseca insisted, Montez didn't push the matter any further.
After washing up with Montez, the both of them went to the dining room for some breakfast.
Perhaps it was still too early as there wasn't anyone there yet. The servants had just begun serving breakfast when they walked in.
A few minutes later, Tremaine walked in.
"Daddy!" Montez greeted him warmly.
Tremaine nodded and looked at Yesseca.
His eyes looked at her knowingly.
Yesseca blushed slightly.
She greeted him as she tried to hide her guilt. "Mr. Quartley."
Tremaine sat next to Yesseca.
He whispered. "You looked really good last night."
She had been soaking wet last night, he could see right through her clothes...
Yesseca kept silent.
Her face didn't just turn red, it felt hot as well.
Tremaine was simply flirting with her, as though she was his plaything.
Yesseca glared at him.
She didn't expect Montez to notice.
Montez's eyes widened. "Yesseca, why are you glaring at my daddy?"
He sounded curious and doubtful of what was going on.
Yesseca kept quiet.
She was struggling to explain when Montez looked at Tremaine with a serious look on his face. "Daddy, is this because Yesseca wore your shirt last night? Are you upset about that? Is that why she glared at you? You shouldn't be like that. How could you argue with a girl..."
Yesseca went silent once again.
She felt Tremaine's eyes dig deeper into her face.
"Ahem." Yesseca interrupted Montez. "It's time for breakfast."
As soon as they settled down, Madam Quartley and Yuliana walked in. Montez stopped talking.
The atmosphere in the dining room grew tense.
Yesseca could tell very clearly.
Madam Quartley normally would have chatted with her when they ate together. But this time, she didn't say a single word and kept a straight face.
Yesseca felt as though Madam Quartley wasn't too happy to see her.
But she felt like she was overthinking things.
Madam Quartley had always enjoyed her company.
After they had their breakfast, Yesseca spoke to Madam Quartley, "Madam Quarley, why don't I take Montez to the kindergarten today? It's on the way to work for me."
Madam Quartley responded coldly, "No need. I'll take him myself."
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