The woman in his arms shifted around uncomfortably, carefully speaking up. “M… Mr. Hunt, you’ve misunderstood. I’m not Miss Everheart.”

Stefan froze. His expression darkened. “Who are you?”

“I… I’m your personal caretaker, Layla Bridges. The madam sent me.” Layla had quite an innocent-looking face. Even the way she spoke sounded like she could do no harm.

Stefan’s expression was frosty, rudely pushing the woman away without hesitation. He then questioned her, clearly upset. “How long have you been here?”

“For quite… a while.”

“So you were the one who enjoyed the night breeze, gave me my coffee and listened to me this whole time?”

come by just to win Stefan’s heart. Instead,

were in a bad mood and you need some quiet company. So I didn’t talk the entire time and just listened to you.

as he mocked himself. “I was being too naive, I underestimated how cruel a person

Everheart. If you trust me, I could try contacting her for you.” Layla mustered up the

and his natural elegance was more than enough to make anyone swoon. If she had been able

are over, and I have to thank her for being so cold. Only then would I be able

an orphan,

I’m willing to stay by your side and take care of you forever, even if I have to take a vow of chastity. And

Stefan scowled, pushing the woman away harshly again. He was enraged. “Are you pitying me? I can’t believe that I, Stefan

know I come from a humble background, and I have no right to get close to you. I

that becoming your personal caretaker means that I have to first take a vow of chastity. And once I get the job, I’ll have to continue caring for you for the rest

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