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?”

enters the room to sleep, you are not allowed to

“What if I want a drink?”

should be enough if you don’t

Are you afraid that I’ll sneak up and strangle

be safe. It’s for your

eyebrows changed meaning. Even Ava

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

The look in his eyes was

more serious.

alive, 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 exhibition? It’s because of

horrified. “You mean your grandfather’s spirit is still in

eyebrow. His voice thinned. him, go ahead and break the rules. But don’t shout because my mother and I really don’t like

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

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

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

it, Eva. It’s not too much trouble,” Ava said after

have privacy. Why would report my

your own good. And don’t try to lie

snorted in annoyance. However, because she didn’t need to see Patricia, she finally agreed. “Okay.”

with a stiff expression. “Good. Next-”

anything else? You want to

is for the comfort and peace of all residents in this house,

not?” Eva’s voice trembled,

who I mean,” Jeremy nodded with narrowed eyes. “All the residents in this house prioritize

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

don’t

“Of course.”

respect everyone here, including Ava. You can’t say harsh words. You can’t bad-mouth or make bad comments about her. You also can’t refuse the food menu that

that being nice to Ava could be part of the rules,

glanced at his girlfriend, “do you have anything to

eyes bulged out, threatening not to give difficult rules. However, Ava returned

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