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.

head to glance at the backyard. My voice was calm but carried authority as I instructed Steven, "If she wants to kneel, let her kneel. Don't

table in three quick steps, ducking his head and leaning in close to whisper in my ear,

matter how you say it, it sounds like

I replied, utterly

Steven scowled at me, clearly

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

I ignored him completely.

awkwardly, searching for

my grandfather intervened to save him from embarrassment. "Mr. Lowe,

"Sure thing!"

the meal. The rest of us ate in silence,

Suddenly, Vivian darted into the dining room, snatched the tray from Marie's hands, and hurriedly started piling dishes

looking bewildered, her eyes

her. "Just think of it as having an

staff-why would I need an assistant?" Marie

her. She likes doing these

nodded quietly

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