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?”

room to sleep, you are not allowed

furrowed deeper. “What if I want a drink?”

That should be enough if you don’t use

“What kind of rules are those? Are you afraid that I’ll sneak up and

be safe. It’s for your good too.”

changed meaning. Even

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

tone. The look

more serious.

liked to walk around, looking at the hanging figures. Why do you think this house looks like an exhibition?

Eva’s expression turned horrified. “You mean

the rules. But don’t shout because my mother and I

Ava lowered her head to hold back laughter. Now she understood why Jeremy had wondered about

route every time you leave this house. And every time you return,

this home or the airport? Why don’t you

accompany Mom here, just do it, Eva. It’s not too much

have privacy. Why would

there is any danger around you. That’s also for your own good. And don’t try to lie because

need to see Patricia, she finally agreed. “Okay.”

with a stiff expression.

You want to make

and continued, “This rule is for the comfort and peace of

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

who I mean,” Jeremy nodded with narrowed eyes. “All the residents in this house prioritize etiquette. Therefore, you must also uphold manners

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her hands clenched tightly, Eva moved her shoulders, trying to relax. “That’s not a

you don’t mind?”

“Of course.”

lips lifted slightly. “Okay. That means you have to respect everyone here, including Ava. You can’t say harsh words. You can’t bad-mouth or make bad

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

his girlfriend,

became worried. Her eyes bulged out, threatening not to give difficult rules. However, Ava

enter Mrs. Melanie’s room and mine. I don’ want her to touch my things. Not to be arrogant, but the last

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