Hiding the Twins from Their Billionaire Father by Pixie

S31 129. Strict Rules

“First,” Jeremy raised his finger briefly, “you are not allowed to go into the kitchen. For the dining room, you can enter it only when we are

there.”

Eva’s eyebrows rose. “Why?”

“Even though you are Ava’s sister, you are still a stranger to me. I just met you, so of course I have to be careful. I don’t want someone to put poison in my food.”

Eva snorted quickly. “Does a beautiful face like this have a murderous aura?”

Jeremy blinked stiffly. “I’m always alert. Nowadays, even a mother can kill her own child, let alone someone else?”

Eva shook her head. “I couldn’t possibly do that. What’s in it for me?”

“You are jealous of Ava. You could have intention to harm her. Or perhaps, you hold a grudge against me. I have never sided with y

Eva laughed sarcastically. “I’m not that mean, Mr. Harper.”

“Then you shouldn’t mind the rules.”

“What if I’m hungry and want to eat?” Eva looked for an excuse.

“You can ask the servant to help you get food. And besides that, you can’t go upstairs.”

Eva’s eyes widened. “Why?” Her voice rose.

“I don’t like it when other people invade my privacy. My mother does too. So you should stay away from our bedroom and workspace, as far as possible.”

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Eva snorted. The corners of her lips twitched.

“Are you up to it? If not, I can’t let you stay here.”

“Okay. I won’t enter those places.”

Jeremy nodded. “Second rule, you are not allowed to roam around after curfew.”

“Curfew?”

you are not allowed to leave

brows furrowed deeper. “What if

servant can provide water in your room. That should be enough if you don’t use

you afraid that I’ll sneak up and strangle you guys in your

safe. It’s for your good

arched eyebrows changed meaning. Even Ava wa confused.

belong to my late grandfather. Didn’t you hear the news about his death last

The look in his eyes was even

more serious.

my grandfather suffered from insomnia. So, at night, he liked to walk around, looking at the hanging figures. Why do you think this house looks like an

instant, Eva’s expression turned horrified. “You mean your grandfather’s spirit is still in this house?”

him, go ahead and break the rules. But don’t shout because my

hold back laughter. Now she understood why Jeremy had wondered about Eva. To look for weaknesses.

assume you agree with the second rule. The next rule, you must report your route every time you leave this house. And every time you return, you

the airport? Why don’t you just prepare a

want to accompany Mom here, just do it, Eva. It’s not too much trouble,” Ava said after managing to

I also have privacy. Why would report my route

around you. That’s also for your own good.

didn’t need to see

stiff expression.

there anything else? You

and continued, “This rule is for the comfort and peace of all residents in this house, both

and not?” Eva’s voice trembled, just like her

narrowed eyes. “All the residents in this house prioritize

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clenched tightly, Eva moved her shoulders, trying to relax. “That’s not a problem for me. I’m a classy woman. I always maintain my manners.”

you don’t mind?”

“Of course.”

here, including Ava. You can’t say harsh words. You

She didn’t think that being nice to Ava could be part of the rules, and she had already said yes.

glanced at his girlfriend, “do you have anything

to give difficult rules. However, Ava returned

don’ want her to touch my things. Not to be arrogant, but