chapter 17
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Ethan Weston sat in the VIP section of Persephone's bar, sipping a quite expensive wine with four bodyguards guarding him.
He had seen Irene go in and he was impatiently waiting for her to come out with Madam Perse.
He had made that offer so she could leave Harold's mansion.
Alex had told him it seems Harold has a special liking for Irene.
He had made her dine in his personal dining room and that says a lot cause Harold does not allow his workers in there,he hates being interrupted while eating, according to Alex.
His plans to pull Harold down the mud keeps failing!
So, taking everything he likes should hurt him.
He knows the so called lady would accept his offer, all he needs to do now is aim for Harold's daughter.
Ethan laughed out loud, imagining what Harold's life would be after that.
He so much hate the fact that people love Harold Marshall than him.
Harold Marshall always get the highest vote in everything!
Ethan covered the frown on his face with smile when he saw Irene approaching.
He wondered why Madam Perse was not with her.
Well..she looks sumptuously sexy and he's gonna have her tonight.
"Someone is coming to sit on that chair" Ethan said, pointing to a chair opposite him.
One of his bodyguards quickly wiped it clean.
Irene walked past his table without sparing him a glance.
What!
He turned to confirm if she's truly walking out of the door.
"What the f**k!" He cursed standing up.
He headed towards Madam Perse office and his bodyguards trailed behind him.
He was close to her office when Madam Perse walked out..
"What's happening? That lady walked past my table without even sparing me a glance"
"Well.." Madam Perse sighed.
"She rejected your offer" She said.
"What?" Ethan Weston asked in disbelief.
"Yeah, that lady is not like most ladies. She prefers to work for money" Madam Perse said.
Ethan Weston looked shocked,he hadn't even thought she'll reject that huge offer?
Who rejects such amount of money to continue being a nanny.
"Do you need anything else? If not, I'll be going to attend to other customers" Madam Perse said,waited for few seconds and then walked away.
Ethan stood in awe, he had thought every other lady was like Carrle but...
"Let's move" He said to his bodyguards.
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"I'm home" Irene announced happily, walking into the living room.
Damien and her mum sighed in relief.
"Hi mum" Irene pecked her mum.
"Welcome Rene" Mrs Neave smiled.
She's so happy to see Irene wearing such a huge smile.
It means the day had gone well..
"What took you so long ? Is this how you'll be returning home late?" Damien asked.
"Hi Damien. My day was good. Thank for asking" Irene rolled her eyes.
"Ohh...I'm sorry but i was so worried and i don't want you returning by this time of the night everyday" Damien said.
"Fine, get me a glass cup of water first, there's something we all need to discuss" Irene said sitting on the couch.
"Ok sis" Damien stood up and walked to the kitchen.
Irene dropped her bag and removed her shoes, she then made her hair fall down her shoulders.
"I'm surprised you're not asleep yet" She said to her Mum, knowing she sleeps early.
"I can't be asleep knowing you're not back on your first day of work. So how was it?" Her stepmum asked.
"It was perfect mum! I can't wait to go back tomorrow" Irene smiled.
"Really?"
"Yes mum"
" I'm so glad you finally have a job you're happy about."
"Me too Mum" Irene said. She's yet to tell them about moving in tomorrow.
She doesn't even know how they'll take it.
Who would stand by her mum when Damien is in school.
Irene sighed...she hadn't even thought of that.
Damien served her a chilled glass cup of water and she quickly gulped it down her throat.
"Thanks" She sighed.
"Here, check my bag for your cheese" Irene said passing her bag to him.
"Thanks sis" Damien smiled, bringing out the cheese in an instant.
He tore off the seal and started eating.
"I don't need to ask how your first day was, i can already tell" Damien said.
"Of course it was awesome but..." Irene paused.
"What?" Damien and Mrs Neave chorused.
"I'm gonna be a live-in nanny and I'll only get to be coming home on weekends" Irene announced sadly.
"Huh?" Damien paused.
"Really?" Her stepmum asked.
"Yes mum, I'm not also comfortable with the idea. Who's gonna stay with you?" Irene said worriedly.
They all fell silent for some minutes before Damien finally spoke up.
"You'll be home on weekends right?, there's no problem with that. I'll start coming back early from school to take care of mum. Just go work and raise money for her surgery, leave the rest to me" Damien said.
"Yeah, go ahead Rene. Don't worry about me, I'm capable of taking care of myself and Damien is also capable of taking care of me " Mrs Neave said.
"Will you guys be fine?" Irene asked,still worried.
"Of course sis. You're talking like you'll be gone for years" Damien said.
"This will be the first time I'll be coming home only on weekends" Irene pouted like a little kid.
"Com'on Rene, we'll be fine" Mrs Neave said.
"Okay mum. Damien do not think you now have the freedom to bring anyone into the house and end up making them cry" Irene glared at him.
"What do you mean?" Damien rolled his eyes.
"Whatever, come with me to my room,you'll need to help me pack but first take mum to bed while i go freshen up" Irene said, picking her shoes as she stood up.
She grabbed her bag too.
"Goodnight Mum" She kissed her mum on the cheeks.
"Night Rene" Mrs Neave said and Damien started wheeling her to her room.
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Irene laid on her bed after freshening up.
She was scribbling the day event into her diary while Damien helped her pack.
She gisted him some more before they both went to bed .
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"Good morning Mr Harold" Irene greeted, she had just alighted from the car he sent to pick her with her luggage.
He looked all dressed up for work.
She never thought he goes to work this early.
"Good morning Mr Harold" Irene greeted again thinking he hadn't heard the first time.
But he just entered his limousine like he hadn't seen her.
Really??
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