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

if I want a drink?”

should be enough if you don’t use it to water the plants outside the window.”

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

be safe. It’s for your good

eyebrows changed meaning. Even

the news about his death last year? He died because a

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

more serious.

at night, he liked to walk around, looking at the

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

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

hold back laughter. Now she understood why Jeremy had

you agree with the second rule. The next rule, you must report your route every time you

or the airport? Why don’t you just prepare a boarding

here, just do it, Eva. It’s not too much trouble,” Ava said

I also have privacy. Why would report

around you. That’s also for your own

in annoyance. However, because she didn’t need to see

with a stiff expression. “Good. Next-”

anything else? You want to make

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

Eva’s voice trembled, just

“All the residents in this

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trying to relax. “That’s not a problem for me. I’m a classy woman. I always maintain my manners.”

don’t

“Of course.”

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 comments about her. You also can’t refuse the food menu that has been provided.”

could be part of

glanced at his girlfriend, “do you have anything to

not to give difficult rules. However, Ava

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