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

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

say it, it sounds

replied,

mean?" Steven scowled at

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

I ignored him completely.

his throat awkwardly, searching for a

to save him from

"Sure thing!"

the only one truly enjoying the meal. The rest of us ate in silence, each lost

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

her eyes flicking to

do it," I reassured her. "Just think of it as having an assistant. Take

just a house staff-why would I need an

likes doing these things," I

quietly and

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