The housekeeper’s expression grew slightly tense, clearly not expecting the young girl to notice his wariness toward Master Theodore.
He immediately put on a fox-like smile. “Miss, you misunderstood me. Young Master Theodore is still young, so the master instructed us servants to take extra care of him. I just have to ask a few questions to visitors looking for him. I apologize if I have offended you.”
Ava clearly didn’t buy his words. “Your young master is turning eighteen this weekend, and you’re still treating him like a child? Aren’t you afraid that if he’s unhappy, he’ll cause trouble for you?”
Her words carried an implicit warning.
After his coming-of-age ceremony, Theodore would take control of the Sanchez family’s business.
Though his shares wouldn’t surpass the eldest young
