An Assistant

Hayley's POV:

It was as if Benjamin lived in a world apart from ours. He didn't spare Vivian so much as a glance, instead,

focusing all his attention on slicing the steak on my plate with reticulous care.

Once he finished, he gently

slid the pieces in front of me.

“This steak is top quality tonight. Try it," Benjamin said with a soft smile.

I speared a piece, chewed thoughtfully, and swallowed. My eyes narrowed slightly

as I smiled back at him. "You're right. It's excellent."

Benjamin's lips curled in quiet satisfaction. He didn't say any more, simply lowered his gaze and continued his meal with elegant composure.

the backyard. My voice was calm but carried authority as I instructed Steven, "If she wants to

head and leaning in close to whisper in my ear, “Next time, can you use a different nickname? I'm a financial shark,

you say it, it sounds like I'm just some

I replied,

supposed to mean?" Steven

call me Bro. I'll call you Sis from now on. Using names feels

I ignored him completely.

awkwardly, searching for a way

save him from embarrassment. "Mr.

"Sure thing!"

us ate

to clear the table. Suddenly, Vivian darted into the dining room, snatched

bewildered, her eyes

her. "Just think of it as having an

house staff-why would I need an assistant?" Marie

polite with her. She likes doing these things," I said with a

quietly and

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