Hiding the Alpha’s Heir

“Mama, please take care.”

I kissed Sander on his forehead. “Yes. Continue to write them, alright? Then, we will proceed to the next lesson once I go home. Be a good boy here, Sander.”

Since we already had a new home, I already introduced Sander to studying more by reading and writing. Though I couldn’t say that I had knowledge about it, I only thought about what I thought would be convenient for my son while I was away.

The education here was only favorable to all the nobles. It was a good thing that Desmond had made me study lessons when we were still getting to know each other. At that time I was still wary of him but still, I accepted the education he bestowed on me since he insisted. It was the time he knew that I couldn’t read and write.

It was very helpful for me and thanks to that, I could pass my knowledge to Sander.

I went to the tailor shop early this morning. I even got to meet Niscia along the way.

“I hope Madam Ibanez is not here yet,” I said when we went to our workstation.

“Are you quite nervous to meet madam’s new client?” Niscia asked, slightly worried.

I shook my head. “Not really. I am really prepared for it. In fact, I already prepared the tape measurement and the journal to list the measurement of His Lordship.” Sighing, I didn’t even know what could have been the name of the lord that Madam Ibanez needs to visit later.

I just wished to finish this as soon as possible. But I was certain that I would get in trouble if I did not do my work right. Madam Ibanez and I would have to brawl and I would end up getting hurt again. Risking my work must not go there.

It didn’t take long for Madam Ibanez to arrive. She even prepared for the carriage. “Hope on, you peasant,” she said, scoffing.

I only bowed my head as an answer. I must not dare to retort back or else, I would put my job in jeopardy. I wouldn’t want that to happen.

It didn’t take long when we arrived in another town called Eastborne where Madam Ibanez said that this was where our new client was residing in a luxury hotel. We got down from the carriage.

I even managed to look up as I heaved out a sigh. I just hope that the lord we were about to deal with was kind enough not to make a hasty deadline schedule. I wouldn’t have to work so late and allow my son to cook for me again.

I knew that Sander would have been feeling so lonely whenever he was eating alone. I experienced that and I hated to admit that Sander felt the same way, too.

“Let’s go, slowpoke,” Madam Ibanez as she glared at me before she huffed and walked towards the entrance of the hotel.

Sighing, I followed her. I checked the dress I was wearing right now. It was a good thing that I used a much more presentable dress so that I wouldn’t put Madam Ibanez to shame. I would have done that but I didn’t want her to have to put in overtime because of her annoyance with me.

I couldn’t help but get awed as soon as I saw the interior design of the hotel. I saw the red-carpeted walls, wall lamps, and even chandeliers. The wall even had gold intricate designs which added a cozy atmosphere here in the surrounding.

I knew that I shouldn’t suppose to be surprised about seeing the interior design of a hotel because in the past, I’d always been with Desmond and he always wanted me to come with him when we married for certain businesses coming from the palace but I couldn’t help but get awed no matter if I had been in a hotel before.

We went upstairs and landed on the eighth floor.

“Damn it… Why does he have to be on this floor?” Madam Ibanez said as she was panting from climbing up the stairs. I almost laughed at her statement but I behaved myself when she glared at me.

Calm down, Seraphina… Do not laugh or you will be dead at her…

“Keep laughing. Do you wish to work overtime again?” She squinted her eyes at me.

I pursed my lips into a thin line and bowed my head, apologizing. “P-Pardon me, madam.” Ah, damn it. Please divert your attention from me, Madam Ibanez. If you kept glaring at me like that, I would really end up laughing at your words.

Huffing, she continued to walk and halted in front of the door. Then she knocked while I stayed behind her.

The door opened and revealed the man named Elron. He bowed before us and greeted Madam Ibanez. “This way, madam,” he said and gestured his hand that we should follow him after we entered their chamber.

“Thank you, Sir Elron,” Madam Ibanez said in a sweet tone. I secretly rolled my eyes with the tone she had right now. It was pretty obvious that she was trying to make a good impression with him since she said yesterday that we have a big-time client.

“What refreshment do you like, Madam Ibanez?” the man asked politely. “Tea, juice-”

“Tea would be fine,” Madam Ibanez chimed in, not letting him finish his words.

I suppressed the frown. I almost stretched out because of how rude she acted. I knew that we shouldn’t be supposed to chime in like that. We must let the other person finish talking first.

“I see.” Even so, Sir Elron still had a neutral smile before he turned at me. “How about you, Lady…” he paused, wanting to know my name.

“Seraphina, good sir,” I said and curtsied as a sign of respect.

Sir Elron waved his hand and shook his head. “No need to curtsy before me, Lady Seraphina. I am just a simple butler of my lord,” he said. “Any refreshment do you like as well?”

“I am good with tea. Thank you,” I said before I turned to Madam Ibanez who was glaring at me when Sir Elron left. I lowered my head, not wanting to meet her eyes.

I could already tell that she was getting annoyed each second we were staying in the same room. Even in the past, she had always been like this. She was always annoyed with me. Even if she saw just a glimpse of me, she would do anything to lash out at me, and sometimes, worse, she would hurt me.

I never intended to fight back because the work was important to me more than anything else. I only wanted to have work because I needed to provide everything for my son.

“I apologize for keeping you waiting.”

I snapped back when Sir Elron arrived. I roamed my eyes around while he was serving us some tea. I wondered why he was the only butler here. I was thinking that if you came from a noble family, it was certain that you would have more butlers or servants under you.

“Lord Verlice shall be here any moment. He is just busy for a while.”

I glanced down when Sir Elron served me some tea and some snacks. I murmured thank you to him. I took the teacup when I heard the opening of the other door.

“Lord Verlice!” I glanced at Madam Ibanez when she stood up. Her eyes were sparkling.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

“Sorry to keep you waiting. My Alpha is here.”

I focused my eyes on the cup of tea I was holding when I stood up as well, not minding the two people approaching. Just before I could take a sip on it, I shivered when I heard a familiar male voice I haven’t heard in the past. I looked up and saw…

“Greetings, Lord Verlice,” Madam Ibanez greeted in a flirty tone.

“Greetings, madam.”

I froze upon hearing another familiar baritone voice coming from someone I knew. It was the voice of a man that always sent shivers down my spine. However, I couldn’t smell the familiar distinctive smell of the combination of citrus, orange, and cedarwood.

“I see you have brought a companion with you.”

I slowly raised my glance. As soon as I saw the person I never wanted to see for years, I knew that the moment our eyes met, I had fallen into a trap.

I shivered, wanting to get away as soon as possible. The smile meant something… The smile meant you had messed up with the wrong person and you must be prepared for the consequences of your actions.

No… There was no way I was facing him right now.

I must be dreaming right now.

There was no way Desmond was in front of me, right?!

Right?!