Chapter 44
“Just take it.” Jerome pushed the card into her hand. “Leon may be acting like a bastard, but as his older brother, I can’t just stand by and do nothing”
Victoria felt like the blood in her veins had frozen.
Putting the card down didn’t feel right, but taking it with her felt even worse.
“Amanda’s dance lessons will be every Saturday from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, “he continued, shifting the conversation to business. “1,500 per session. You can choose whether to be paid daily or monthly. If she enjoys the lessons, there’s a chance we’ll add more, but we’ll discuss that with you in achrance.”
She wanted toetuse
The pay was good, but if Jerome were going to be around every time, no amount of money would be enough to ease the anxiety he brought her.
As if he had cead her mind, he spoke unhurriedly. “When you come, just meet Amanda drectly. Most of the time, it’s just her and the maids at home.”
Victoria instinctively looked up at him. Her initial reluctance was gradually fading
“If everything sounds good, I’ll call Marvin now so we can finalize the contract,” Jerome said with his usual patience.
She hesitated. “I would like to think it over ”
“If you have any concerns, you can tell me “Jerome’s tone was gentle, like a caring older brother. “I’ll help you figure it out.”
How could she say anything?
She couldn’t just tell him she was afraid of getting caught in his trap.
“My moms is having surgery soon. I’m worried about scheduling conflicts,” she blurted out, using it as an excus
“You don’t need to worry
ty about that. I’ll explain your situation to Marvin.” Jerome’s voice remained soft and reassuring “Amanda has plenty
nty of extracurricular activities. If you ever need to eschedule, it won’t be a problem And if it really doesn’t work out, you can always quit.”
With the conversation at this point, refusing again would be too obvious.
ve a job now, I won’t need this card.
Victoria handed the card back to him. “Please let Mr. Olson know then. Since I have a
“Alright.” become didn’t insist.
Ten minutes later, she had signed the contract. She had reviewed all the terms carefully–there were no hidden traps. She could leave at any time without penalties or obligations.
Jerome wanted her to stay for dinner, but she foundan excuse and left as quickly as possible.
The moment she stepped out of the villa, Marvin, whom Jerome had mentionedearber, came down from the second floor. With his hands in his pockets, he had a lary, nonchalantair.
“11 Leon finds out his little white rabbie is now worlding as a dance teacher for Amanda, I wonder how he’ll feel about that.”
“It doesn’t matter,” Jerome replied. His demeanor was still refined and composed.
Marvin tilted his head. “Should we accidentally let it slip to him?” ||
“No need,” Jerome said. “He probably already knows.”
In fact, Leon did know.
As he looked at the message Aaron had just sent him, his dark eyes turned cold
He hadn’t expected Victoria to be bold enough to involve here with Jerome
Wank she really not afraid of death?
“I told you not to push her too hard,” Aaron remarked, thoroughly enjoying the spectacle. He was a natural at adding fuel to the five. “Now look what’s happened you forced bei out of your wolf’s den and straight into Jerome’s pit office.”
Lean atinger over his phone. His expression was unreadable. The air around him was thick with tension
son offered some friendly advice. “If you don’t make a move soon, Jerome might stir up even introuble”
“Let him.“Leon’s eyes darkened He was lost in thought.
*Suit your well.” Aason shed while leaning back in his chair. “She’s not my wife, after all. If someone else takes or uses her, it has nothing to do with par ”
Leon said nothing
on didn’t press the issue. He knew Lean well enough to recognize that he had already made up his mind
“There’s something I’ve always been curious about,” Aaron said as he sled into a
cortable position. His eyes gleamed with intrigue
“Jerome never lets anyone know who bested in. He’s alraid you’ll use that person against him. But you, on the other hand, are different. It’s like you s know you’re obsessed with Victoria ”
