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?”

everyone enters the room to sleep, you are not allowed

brows furrowed deeper. “What if I

can provide water in your room. That should be enough if you don’t use it to water the plants outside

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

to be safe. It’s for your good too.”

Eva’s arched eyebrows changed meaning. Even Ava wa

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

Jeremy lowered his tone. The look in his eyes was even

more serious.

looking at the hanging figures. Why do you think this house looks

an instant, Eva’s expression turned horrified. “You mean your grandfather’s spirit is still

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

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

the second rule. The next rule, you must report your route every time you leave this house. And every time you return, you must undergo an inspection

eyes widened again. “Is this home or the airport? Why don’t

It’s not too much trouble,”

would report my route to anyone else?”

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

However, because she didn’t need

a stiff

You want to make laws?”

comfort and peace of all residents in this

not?” Eva’s voice trembled, just

nodded with narrowed eyes. “All the residents in this house prioritize etiquette. Therefore, you must

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

don’t mind?”

“Of course.”

you have to respect everyone here, including Ava. You can’t say harsh words. You can’t bad-mouth or make bad comments about her. You

She didn’t think that being nice to Ava could be part of the

suddenly glanced at his girlfriend, “do you have

threatening not to give difficult rules. However, Ava

don’ want her to touch my things. Not to be arrogant, but the last time I got