My sassy naive maid

_Ryder's penthouse, morning_ Mason finished reading Ryder's schedule for the day, his voice crisp and efficient. "That's it, sir. Today's meetings are crucial. You have that merger deal with GreenTech at 10 AM, and the board wants an update on the West Coast expansion by noon and a meeting with the Apple Inc by 4pm And lastly we.. Ryder Blackwood, billionaire CEO, nodded curtly, his piercing blue eyes gazing out the window of his Manhattan penthouse. The city buzzed below, but his mind was elsewhere. "Got it, Mason after the meeting with the Apple Inc cancel every other meetings As Mason nodded and left the room, Ryder's thoughts drifted to his 7-year-old daughter, Lily. _Today's a public holiday. Who's gonna watch her?_ He trusted Mason with his life – his assistant was more like a brother – but even Mason couldn't help him today. He was already swamped with prep for the merger deal. _Ryder's past flashed_ He saw it like a movie reel: his mother, a fleeting memory... killing his father in a fit of rage... running off with that man... leaving 10-year-old Ryder to become a man at age 10. The sound of Lily's laughter echoed in. _Focus, Ryder._ He dialed his driver. "Bring Lily down. We're taking her with me And get the Mercedes-maybach EQS680 SUV ready. " Yes sir" Was the reply from the other end He only smiled cause that was his princess favorite car. _Adele's morning_ Adele bryon 22, rushed to her dad's old scooter, late for her Environmental Science lecture at uni. She yanked on her backpack, messy locks flying like someone who just saw a ghost Stupid traffic! She mutted when she saw Red light But she was just too impatient to stop If God is on her side She'd violet the rules without getting caught by any officers As usual She revved the scooter up getting ready to use her usual Conny way out but _CRASH_ 🚨 Adele hit the back of a sleek black Mercedes-maybach EQS680 SUV at the traffic light. 😱 _No, no, no!_ She stumbled off the scooter, heart racing. _Ryder's Mercedes_ Lily, 7, peeked out the window, eyes wide. "Daddy, Daddy! An apple lady crashed into us!" 🚗 Ryder's eyes narrowed. _Another inconvenience._ he stepped out before Mason could react with anger written all over him imposing in his tailored suit. "What happened?" Adele, flustered, approached. "I-I hit your car. I'm so sorry! Traffic light—" Ryder's gaze locked with hers. 😏 _Feisty._ Adele's dark eyes sparked with embarrassment, her full lips pursing into an apologetic smile. _Who's this one?_ Lily tugged his hand. "Daddy, she's cute!" Adele's face lit up. "Hi! I'm Adele. I'm so sorry about—" Ryder cut her off, voice firm. Save ur stupid introduction for the cops Ryder said with a soft yet commanding voice _Assess the damage._ Adele's eyes widened at the Mercedes' gleaming hood. "Oh no, I'll pay for—" Im sure if I sale ur entire generation it wont cover the cost of this damage Ryder said curtly. I beg your pardon Mr arrogant Adele replied immediately without Even thinking of the consequences Lily, meanwhile, was staring at Adele's messy curls. "Do you have candy?" Adele laughed. "Uh, no candy. But I have a cookie in my bag..." Ryder raised an eyebrow. _This girl's a mess._ "Lily, get back in. We need to go. Mason deal with this mess he commanded As Adele awkwardly handed Lily a cookie, and her eyes as sharp as a knife ready for cutting down our almighty Ryder blackwood _Ryder's thoughts_ She's messy but still manage to have a very natural fragrance coming off her Ryder Forcus he cautioned himself But Lily was grinning at Adele. _Hm._ The driver assessed the damage (minor scratch) but dared not say it out Mason handed Adele a business card. "Send the repair costs to this address." Adele nodded, backing away. "Sorry again!" As the Mercedes drove off, she muttered, "Billionaire much? 😒" Lily waved out the window. "Bye, Adele!" Ryder glanced at his daughter – _what's she thinking?_ – then at the business card in her palm. Fuck. Mason did you just give her my business card Immediately a call came in saving mason's ass He signed in relief What a huge mistake he just made handing over his Boss business card instead of his _Hm._ _office, later_ Ryder stood in Lily's playroom, watching her build something she alone knows. Lily why did you take cookie from a stranger?" Lily looked up, mischief in her eyes. "I like her, Daddy. Can she be my friend?" Ryder frowned. _Not gonna happen._ She's a stranger sweetie His phone buzzed. Mason. "Sir, about today's meetings—" "Handle it," Ryder said. "I have a... situation