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.

my 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 ruin her

ducking his head and leaning in close to whisper in my ear, “Next time, can you use a different nickname?

matter how you say it, it sounds like I'm

replied,

Steven

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

I ignored him completely.

throat awkwardly, searching for a way out of

to save him from embarrassment. "Mr. Lowe, let's

"Sure thing!"

us ate in silence, each lost

in to clear the table. Suddenly, Vivian darted into the dining

bewildered, her eyes

do it," I reassured her. "Just think of it as

I need an

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

quietly and

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