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?”

to sleep, you are not allowed to leave

brows furrowed deeper. “What if I want

in your room. That should be enough if you don’t use it to water

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

safe. It’s

good?” Eva’s arched eyebrows changed meaning. Even

used to belong to my late grandfather. Didn’t you hear the news about his death last year? He died because a truck

tone. The look in his eyes was

more serious.

at night, he liked to walk around, looking at the hanging figures. Why do you think this house looks like an exhibition? It’s because

horrified. “You mean your

and break the rules. But don’t shout because my mother and I really don’t like it when our sleep

pale, Ava lowered her head to hold back laughter. Now she understood why Jeremy

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

home or the airport? Why don’t

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

would report my route to

also for your own good. And don’t try to lie because that

However, because she didn’t need to see Patricia, she finally agreed.

a stiff expression. “Good. Next-”

else? You

the comfort and peace of all residents in this house, both living

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

with narrowed eyes. “All the residents in this house

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Eva moved her shoulders, trying to relax. “That’s not a problem for me. I’m a classy woman. I

you don’t mind?”

“Of course.”

say harsh words. You can’t bad-mouth or make bad comments about her. You also can’t refuse the food menu that has been

could be part of

Jeremy suddenly glanced at his girlfriend, “do

to give difficult rules. However, Ava returned her

want her to enter Mrs. Melanie’s room and mine. I don’ want her to touch my things. Not to be arrogant, but the last time I got a better gift from her, she broke it.”