Chapter 56
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THE NEXT DAY
THE TUCKER FAMILY MANSION
The atmosphere of the house hasn’t been lively ever since the death of Grandma Patricia. She was loved by all the servants in the house so her death was a huge blow to them.
They were more scared because since Rosalie and Tyler had left, there was no one to save them fron the evil clutches of the evil mother and daughter.
Sofia and Rose were now free to do as they like since Grandma Patricia was no more. They took joy in maltreating the servants. The mansion wasn’t peaceful like it was anymore.
“Hey, go bring me a cup of boiled water.” Rose barked out orders to a maid that was passing by.
The maid ran away to get it while quivering in fear. She was back in three minutes and placed it on the table.Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.
“What took you so long?? Do I have to wait this long for you to bring me just a cup of water??” She asked angrily.
“There was no hot water anymore so I had to boil another one for y….”
“Did I ask for your pathetic explanation??” She cut the scared looking maid rudely.
“I’m so sorry miss.” The maid apologized with a bow.
“Keep your useless apologies to yourself.” She grumbled and picked up the cup.
She placed the cup at the brim of her mouth and took a sip.
“What the hell….” She cussed loudly and threw the cup of water at the maid.
The maid was able to dodge it but some hot water splashed on her body while splinters from the broken cup pierced her skin. She yelped loudly in pain.
“What was that for??” Rose heard and turned to see Jackson staring at her in shock.
“What are you doing here Jackson? I thought you left for the company?” She asked in surprise.
“I forgot something at home so I came to get it. Why did you do that?” He asked motioning to the crying maid.
“I asked her to bring me a cup of warm water but she brought a boiling water instead.” She lued batting her lashes to look innocent.
Jackson stared at her in confusion.
“Is that why you were trying to kill her?” He asked taking a glance at the maid.
Her body was very red and she was bleeding.
“It was a mistake. My hand slipped.” She lied again, rubbing her hands on his chest seductively so he would stop talking about the maid but he didn’t.
“You shouldn’t have done that. Can’t you see the pain she’s going through??” Jackson asked, walking towards the maid.
“I said it was a mistake. What do you want from me??” Rose asked. She was angry he didn’t fall for her seduction like he always did.
“Are you okay?” He asked the maid in concern.
“No..” She replied with tears running down her face.
“Can you walk??” He asked again.
She tried to but couldn’t because her leg was burnt badly when the hot water splashed on her. Jackson lifted her up and carried her in a bridal style.
“What do you think you are doing??” Rose asked in shock.
“Fixing your mistake.” He replied nonchalantly and left the living room with the maid.
Rose stared at their departing figures in shock and anger. This isn’t the first time she was maltreating a maid in front of him. He had always turned a blind eye to her actions. So, what’s with the nice guy act today.
Something fishy is going on between the both of them amd she couldn’t waut to find out. If it turns out to be what she’s thinking, hell will break loose in this house.
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IN THE MAID QUARTERS
“Ouch..” The maid groaned lowly as Jackson applied treatment to her wounds.
They were currently in the maids room with the doors locked behind them.
“Didn’t I warn you not to serve Rose? You know how brutal she can be Tiana.” Jackson said as he blew on her wounds.
“What do you ecpect me to do when it was the head maid that instructed me to serve her?” The maid, Tiana replied.
“She did??” Jackson asked angrily.
“Yes, but don’t confront her. We can’t draw attention to us.” Tiana warned calmly.
“But…”
“Don’t worry, it’s just a small cut and some burns..” Tiana assured.
“Your father won’t be happy if he sees this. You need to go to a hospital.” Jackson said in both fear and concern.
“I can’t. I’m sure that Rose is already suspicious of us. So, if I go to a hospital, they might run some tests and find out of my pregnancy. If Rose finds out, our plan would be ruined.” Tiana warned.
“But I can’t let you and the baby suffer. These wounds are really severe.” Jackson said.
“Don’t worry.” She placed a small peck on his lips.
“We’ll be fine.” She said as she placed his hands on her belly.
It was a little bit big so her pregnancy wasn’t noticeable.
“I hope so.” Jackson said as her rubbed her belly softly.
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AT THE TUCKER COMPANY
Robert sat on the CEO’s seat as he listened to the opinions of the shareholders. They were currently in an emergency meeting.
“Since the highest shareholder is now gone, we need to re elect a new CEO.” Robert’s head whipped to the person that made that comment.
It was Mr. Thompson, a close friend of Grandma Patricia.
“Why should you do that when she’s my mother? Since she’s now dead, her shares are automatically mine since I’m her heir so there’s no need for another CEO.” Robert said.
“From what I know, she transfered all her shares to someone else..” Mr. Thompson said.
“Where did you get that lie from??” Robert asked angrily.
His mother never told him he was transferring her shares to someone else.
“From your mother herself. So, it isn’t a lie.” He answered calmly.
“That’s a lie. She would never do that. Who’s the person she gave it to then??” Robert asked breathlessly.
He hoped all he said was a lie.
“She’s right here.” Mr. Thompson said motioning towards the door.
Robert turned and saw the one person he dreaded the most.
“You!!!” He pointed out. His voice was laced in shock and anger.
“Are you that happy to see me dad?” Rosalie asked with a huge smirk playing on her lips.
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