Chapter 164

Julian paused. Then, he said, “I already told you that we have to put up a realistic act. You need to move back into the villa and your room.”

With that said, he watched the servants setting things up in the bedroom silently before heading downstairs.

“Mr. Carter.”

Mr. Carter was in the kitchen, speaking with the chef about the next day’s dishes. When he heard Julian calling him, cold sweat broke out on his head.

“S–Sir…”

“Come with me to my study.”

“I’ll go with you, sir,” Noel said.

Usually, Noel only stayed in the villa if he had something to do. However, he hadn’t left today. Julian studied. the father–son pair and instantly understood.

“Alright.”

the study closed behind them, Noel knelt before Julian. Mr. Carter followed quietly and stood in the doorway, placing his ear to the door to listen to what was happening

said, his eyes fixed on the heavy wooden door

didn’t tell Noel to get up, but his tone

clearly knew which incidents Julian was referring to. When Julian had gone

father was wrong,” Noel replied, not arguing. “Please do as you see

Mr.

his tone melting into something unreadable. “Then what are you doing, kneeling

know my father was wrong. As his son and the highly paid assistant and child raised by your family, I was also at

was apologizing in his

nonsense defense from Noel put him in a slightly

However…

this as a warning and punishment. I won’t pursue the matter with

headed for the door, and opened

flushed at the sudden motion and tumbled into the room. Julian easily sidestepped the old

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