Chapter 2543

The maid was clearly bruised, tears streaming down her cheeks, but she stood frozen in place, too frightened to move.

"Stand up straight, don't move. This time I'm aiming for your forehead-hold your head up higher!" Aries, just thirteen but already nearly six feet tall, still wore the mischievous face of a boy.

The moment the maid saw Eugene step into the hallway, she choked out a trembling cry. "Master Eugene!"

Eugene frowned and looked at Aries. "Why aren't you in bed?"

"Mom went out to play cards!" Aries announced proudly.

Their father was usually out attending business dinners, so Mrs. Winters was the

one keeping Aries in check. Whenever she wasn't home, Aries ran wild,

answerable to no one.

"Come here," Eugene beckoned with a stern gesture.

Aries sauntered over. "What do you want?"

Without a word, Eugene grabbed the air gun out of Aries's hands, snapped it cleanly in two with a swift motion, and tossed it to the floor. "If you ever shoot at someone again—especially a woman-next time, you'll be the one standing here getting shot at. Is that clear?"

his beloved gun broken. He burst into tears. "You broke

it. No crying-you're thirteen, not three." Eugene's voice was cold and

back, intimidated by his older brother. He wiped at his eyes,


bed,"

a huff, then stomped off,

Master Eugene!" The maid

his expression softening. "There's no need to thank me. You're here to work, not to be bullied. If Aries harasses you again, tell the housekeeper, or

away tears as she glanced at Aries's door. "I understand.

and get some rest." With that, Eugene headed

The Next Day

half the weightlift from her shoulders. She didn't mention anything to Amy yet, deciding to wait until everything was settled before

arrived at

the café across the thaafé

tea

crowd quickly

good food! Thank you,


is handsome and thoughtful—he looks

our boss.

laughed. "Dream on. Mr. Winters only has eyes for

took advantage of Sylvia's absence to

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