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 kneel, let her kneel. Don't ruin her fun. Six, come

in close to whisper in my ear, “Next time, can you

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

I replied,

to mean?" Steven

few years older than you, so you call me Bro. I'll call you Sis from now

I ignored him completely.

for a way out of

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

"Sure thing!"

Steven was the only one truly enjoying the meal. The rest of us ate in silence, each lost in our own thoughts. Dinner felt even quieter than

came in to clear the table. Suddenly, Vivian darted into the dining room, snatched the tray from

looking bewildered, her eyes

think of it as having an

staff-why would I need an assistant?" Marie replied,

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

quietly

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