His Devious Rule

Alvin knew she wasn't done yet, so he watched her in silence.

Anya waited for a few seconds before continuing, "I am grateful for whatever you have done for me. But, Alvin, I have my life, my responsibilities, and my work. There are things I don't like to give up."

Anya paused looking at him still not reacting. So she voiced everything calmly so that he could understand her situation, "I agreed to stay back, it wasn't because I can't keep my family safe or I can't bring my family out of your place. I am still scared of what will happen to my son and parents in your mansion. But I am trying my best not to hurt you again as I did in the harbor."

Hurting him was like hurting herself. She chose to take the burden and pressure so that he won't be mad at her or feel deceived by her.

But at one point she is also helpless, "If you keep controlling me, if you keep pressuring me, I will have no choice but to resort to something which will end up hurting both of us. I honestly don't want that to happen." She ended her words, hoping he would understand what she tried to explain.

Alvin frowned. They were talking about her life in danger.

Why was she speaking of leaving him again?

He wasn't going to let her go. So he chose the latter part, "When did I control you?" He was trying to keep her safe.

Anya: "…"

Looks like she just wasted her breath. She took a long breath and chose more straightforward words. "Keeping me in your mansion, without letting me do my work, isn't protecting me. It's hiding in fear. Alvin, are you afraid of Harper Johnson?"

The hammer hit the nail.

Alvin understood what she was trying to say. He doesn't fear Harper Johnson. His concern was her safety. Thus he ended up forcing her to stay in the mansion. But he should protect her without stopping her. One who should be stopped is Harper Johnson.

He changed his plans, "I am coming with you." He deadpanned.

Anya: "…"

He held her wrist and walked out of the study room as he added, "I won't take any rebuff this time." He was dead serious.

Anya: "…"

She had mixed emotions. She was speechless seeing him willingly follow her dropping all his work. It was funny that he didn't understand her lengthy explanation but brutal words by including Harper in her reason.

It was endearing how he thinks she needs his protection when she was the special officer with the power to kill anybody who threatens her safety. She smiled seeing him change his views, accepting his wrong actions.

Just because she stays strong and faces everything boldly, nobody thought she was also a normal girl out there. She felt warm to have somebody who could ignore everything just for her safety.

Nevertheless, she tugged his hand to stop him. Hiding her smile looking at his narrowed eyes, she tried to change his focus to himself, "I will be alright and I will come in the evening. Your lot of work must be pending. Resume your work." She was sincere with her words without other thoughts.

However, Alvin was mentally prepared to object to her. So he snapped at her, "This won't work on me." Then he resumed walking.

Anya: "…"

She again tugged him to stop and her shoulders jerked when he warned her, "Little Donut!!"

Completely aware he was annoyed thinking she was trying to stop him, Anya quickly suggested to pacify him, "How about you bring your work with you? You can't be in my office there. You can find a place nearby."

The icy air around Alvin slowly dissipated. He does have a lot of work to complete so he was considering her suggestion.

Before he could say anything, a sulking baby voice reached their ears.

"Momma, is Mr. Matthews coming with you?"

Anya pulled her hand away in a jerk making the man grumpy instantly. Alvin felt like Little Brat purposefully appeared to steal her attention from him.

Anya didn't lie to her son despite knowing her mischievous son was acting in front of her to go with her, "Yes, Baby. Kind of."

Zane pretended to be very sad and went in front of Alvin. He looked at him with big sparkling eyes as he lifted his hands, indicating Alvin to carry him.

Anya's jaws dropped at her son's cute and miserable act. She looked at Alvin, thinking Alvin won't fall for it.

Alvin glanced at her once and smoothly carried Little Brat to his arms.

Anya: "…"

Zane requested in his baby voice, "Mr. Matthews, would you mind if I stay with you while Mommy works?"

Anya pursed her lips to stop smiling. Zane was luring Alvin too.

Alvin's mind wanted to say yes, he would mind but watching Zane's gray eyes softly blinking at him, rejecting him felt like rejecting his Little Donut. So he ended up saying, "Nope." He didn't know he was going to regret it.

Anya had two minds. One, she wanted Zane to relax in the home instead of long to and fro travel. Two, she also missed Zane and she didn't dislike the idea of Zane being with Alvin.

Zane suddenly beamed, "Momma, I will be with Mr. Matthews."

Anya: "…"

Her son was growing up too fast. One who was asking her permission to be with anybody other than family and close friends started informing her to stay with a stranger.

She didn't get angry knowing Zane was afraid of not seeing her in the evening. So she decided to take him.

She facepalmed at her son's drama and heard her son's chortle.

Alvin looked at his Little Donut and Little Brat alternatively without understanding their reactions.

Well, Alvin regretted his decision right after sitting in the car. He looked at Zane sitting between him and Anya. And they could speak nothing in front of him.

Zane caught Alvin's eyes and smiled at him. When Alvin and Anya's eyes met, she innocently blinked at him.

"Does he sleep?"

"In the afternoon."

Alvin accepted his fate and buried himself in the work.

Anya: "…"

'Ring, ring…'

Anya answered the captain's call and heard him, [Officer Owen, Harper Johnson is asking for your appointment.]

Anya's lips curled to an enticing smirk. Everything was on track as per her plan. "Tell him that I am busy. Notify him. I might meet him when I get time if he is at my office."

The Captain was a smart man. He understood her intention and ended the call.

Alvin's lips arced sinisterly hearing her. He underestimated his Little Donut. She wasn't any naive officer. She is aware of the game she was playing.

Alvin shifted his gaze from the laptop and caught her smirk before it faded. She was cute when she was chubby. He likes her wild, fierce side. He was still finding her attractive knowing her scheming.

But why does he still find her dumb?

Zane sensed Alvin's movements pause. So he looked at Alvin who wanted to throw this little bodyguard out of the car.

Wasn't he even allowed to look at his Little Donut?

Well, Alvin didn't get to have a word with her as Zane was with Anya on the whole journey and breakfast.

'Beep.'

[Harper Johnson landed in the Coastal City.] Alvin read the message.

'Her safety first.' He focused his attention on her safety from Harper and thought to deal with Little Brat later.