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.

I turn my head to glance at the backyard. My voice was calm but carried authority as I instructed Steven, "If

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

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

I replied,

Steven scowled at me,

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

I ignored him completely.

for a way out of the

him from embarrassment. "Mr. Lowe,

"Sure thing!"

enjoying the meal. The rest of us ate in silence, each lost in our own thoughts. Dinner felt

house staff, came in to clear the table. Suddenly, Vivian darted into the dining room, snatched the tray from Marie's hands, and hurriedly started piling dishes onto

her

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

need an assistant?" Marie replied, flustered by the

likes doing these things," I

nodded quietly and stepped

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