Chapter 23
With Alexis reassurance, Tyler fully felt emboldened and rose shakily. “Thank you, Ms. Foster,
“Think nothing of it?
Alexis smiled gracefully before turning to enter the dining room, Tyler watched Alexis retreating figure, a hint of distraction in his gaze.
Dominick and the Gregorys had already taken their seats in the dusing room next door.
Naturally, Dominick was seated in the most distinguished spot, with the Gregorys sining at a respectful distance on either side…
As for the vacant
cat, it was un
for the vacant seat, it was undoubtedly reserved for Alexis.
At the thought of Alexis, Eleanor couldn’t help but recall the marks on Alexis chest, her face paling slightly. She clenched her teeth, intending to sit as far from Dominick as possible to compose herself,
However, Dominicks deep voice called out to b her, Remain standing
anding I did not gi
not give you permission to saĹTM
Dominick, why” Eleanor was taken aback, regarding him with confusion.
“Stand up” Dominick lost his patience and shouted coldly. Eleanor jolted to her feet involuntarily at Tominick’s command.
Dominick then barked out his orders. “Serve the dishes to those present
“Serve the dishes!” Eleanor finally grasped Dominick’s intentions. “You’re t
treating me as
ne as a servam?
“Eleanor, conssder yourself fortunate, Dominick sneered, his deep green eyes, nearly black, glirting with an endless chill. “At least for now, you still possess the value of a servant
In other words, were it not for the fact that Eleanor held some utility, he would have treated her even more harshly long ago,
Eleanor’s face drained of all color, and she declared loudly. “I won’t do it.” It was clear that Dominick was intent on humiliating ber Dominick’s brow furrowed, his patience wearing thin, and he turned to instruct Gregory. “Teach her the meaning of obedience” “Understood, Mr. Vanderbilt.” Gregory nose with a menacing air, his hand raised to slap Eleanor in the face
Jennifer observed with a malicious delight, yet her words dripped with condescension. “Oh. Ellie, look at you, Why be so stubborn with Mr. Vanderbilt Just do as he asks. Why subject yourself to this physical torment”
Eleanor ignored Jennifer and Gregory. With red–rimmed eyes, she glared at Dominick and demanded loudly, “Dominick, why are you treating me this way? Is it because you’ve slept with Alexis
Dominick was momentarily speechless, his posture stiffening. He stared at Eleanor in disbelief, and then suddenly burst into a cold Laugh, asking mockingly. “Even if I did, so what?”
Why bother to ask him!
“Fine. I’ll serve the dishes. With that, she rose and stood by
Heaters heart froze over she gazed at Dominick for a moment, and then laughed, “Fi with forks in hand
Eric, leading a procession of servants, approached with dishes. Upon seeing Eleanor standing there, he couldn’t help but look slightly astonished.
Era srderstood and pointed at Eleanor, declaring loudly. “You there, the servant. Why don’t you come out and
Oh Eric, you must have mistaken her, Alexis quickly interjected, frigning kindness. “This is El
y the dishes!”
Curry
- Eleanor, not a servant.”
› Man Reed: Fric feigned surprise, playing along with Alexis “Miss Reed, why are you dressed like this? You look so plain, almost like a servant. Ididn’t recognier fini
Eleanor a face was impasse as she replied, “You’ve already seen me once just now”
“Well “Eric looked endrrassed instantly
If it was excusable that you didn’t recoge me the first time. Eleanor said coldly, “then not recognizing me the second time means you have a
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Trick face flushed with anger at being dressed down by Eleanor, and he istinaively looked to Alexis for support, “Ms. Poster….”
Alexia tried to insoth things over.
It a poor memory should go home and retine” Eleanor vu in before Alexis could speak. “Toift occupy the position of bunder here.
or tumed gloomy from being reprimanded, and he said nothing, sulking. Alexis had wanted to say a few words, bait Eleanor had seized the
Helplessly. Alexis could only offer a tactful smile, “Eller, why are you so aggressive? It’s not at all endearing.”
“Undrating?” Eleanor snorted coldly, looking at Alexis with icy eyes. “What is endearing Lake your
Alexis was left speechless and Cargory was eager in sent his anger in Decor
However, with Dornick’s presence, he didn’t dare to voice his thoughts, arif i could only simmer in silence, his face growing glossy with contained
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Heanor gazed at Dominick with rotting sangist in lier eyes. “Mr. Vanderbili, when do we dlanet You may have the haury of waiting, but I do not have that patiener”
Dominick’s ryes narroweill ever so sliglatly and he stared at Kiranor. They locked eyes for a brief, tense matent b compelled to break the stare.
before she pursed her lips and was
The intumadanioncan Demmick’s gaze was overpowering. She had never shied away from confrontation in her life, except with him. Thankfully, be
After watching Eleanor for a few moments, he turned to inst Eric. “Serve the dishes
His command was delivered with such case
erase and authority, making him seems one the master of the house than any member of the Reed family.
“Yes, Mr. Vanderbil, Eric responded with a fawning nod and bows, proceeding to serve the dishes with obsequions diligence. The dishes were lavish and were presented one by one
Dominick then addressed Eleanor. Go and serve the aisles in Alexis
“Why” Eleanor’s brow furrowed in revulsion. “Is slar incapable of serving herself?
Dominick let out a se
out a soft, cold chuckle, his eyes glinting with a frosty light.
Gregory caught on quickly and shot a stern glance at Eleanor. “Eleanor, Mr. Vanderbilt is honoring you by ordering you. What makes you think you have the right tu negotiate with Mr. Vanderbali?”
“I” Eleanor was un
nor was on the verge of retorting, bait then the memory of the mark on Alexis‘ chest surged into her mind, causing her to become agitated. She fell silent, felgeting for a moment, before finally serving the dishes in Alexis as Dominick had ordered. Dominick was surprised by Eleanor’s sudden compliance, and he found himself glancing in her direction
Alexis, too, was surprised by Eleanor’s obedience, a faint blush touching her checks as sise addressed Eleanor, her eyes gleaming. “Eleanor, is this too much of an inconvenience for your
Inconvenience! Alexis was likely hoping for just that–my discomfort, thought Eleanor.
Eleanor let cold mort and whispered in a voler meant only
Fina soir
ly for Alexis, “Drop the act, Alexis, you made me sick.”
Sick?” Alexis responded with a soft laugh, and then whispered, “Eleanor, you’re just envious that Dominick slept with me. But remember, from now
Their eyes locked in lex standoff for a brief moment, Eleanor fell unusually silent, biding her time as she served Alexis the dishes. Alexis, taking this as her dor, began to command Eleanor’s arrvjuer.
Deaton, Id like to lase some of thi
Eleanor, fetch that for mor
“Eleanor, Til like to try. Oh, Eleanor, I’m so sorry. Is this too much trouble for your
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