I march inside the kitchen, a deep frown etched on my face.
“Everyone, leave.” As I order, all the maids, including Alice, stop working. They cast glances in my direction before obediently exiting.
“Alice, you’re not part of ‘everyone.’ You’re special to me.” I murmur, my fingers enclosing around hers before she steps out.
In response to my words, she smiles at me over her shoulder.
Clad in her maid uniform, she looks strikingly attractive, but I no longer can see her serving as my maid.
As all the maid leaves, I lock the kitchen for privacy.
“Alexander, what are you doing? I have to—” I approach her and shush her by placing my finger on her lips.
“I ordered you to take a rest, Alice.” I remind her, loosening my tie and fixing my intense gaze on her.
“I followed your instructions,
