Chapter 21

The Kings were at the dining table, everyone was sitting in their situated seats. Mr & Mrs. King were talking with each other about something, Sofia and Lucas were busy with their phones. And Alexander... his eyes were as always looking for that one girl.

His father didn't know about his announcement yet. He wouldn't be happy and Alexander knew that. But, he could care less about his father's bullshit lecture.

After a few minutes, the maids began to appear with various meal trays in their hands. He didn't even look at a single maid since his eyes were desperate to see her. He didn't mind if he was a little too harsh on her. He was going to obtain what he desired. And he was just interested in her at that moment. The heinous ruse, on the other hand, would break her... but that was exactly what he wanted. He intended to break her till she gave up. He intended to put her in a position where she would have no one alongside her except him.

He was unaware that his wicked smile was seen by Emma from the corner of the kitchen. She gulped thinking about what he might be thinking about. She was aware of how dangerous that man could be.

But, she wasn't aware of how vile his plan was.

"Hey Emma, can you take this tray outside? I am carrying another one," Marie said. She nodded her head and picked up the tray and went outside to face her fate.

There she is! Said the devil in his mind as she walked in, she was looking gorgeous. Her hair was pulled in a loose braid. Her eyes were glued to the ground, not meeting anyone's sight.

Small strands of her hair persistently coming on her face. She put her front hair behind her ear and served lunch to everyone.

Alexander held the glass of wine and brought it to his mouth, taking small sips, his lustful eyes were still on Emma, watching her every step. She knew he was watching her but, no matter how much she wanted to leave from there, she couldn't. It was her job to serve food to everyone.

"Please serve me the salad," Mrs. King said. Emma cautiously served the salad on her plate. She thought that was her chance to ask Mrs. King if she could talk to her.

"M-Ma'am, can I-I talk to you after lunch for a minute?" Her soft voice asked.

His heart danced in excitement when he heard her. He glanced at her, her cheeks were flushed and as always her eyes never met with anyone.

"Sure, honey," hearing Mrs. King's answer, she looked up and smiled warmly at her before walking away from the dining table.

He wanted to see those green eyes again and her beautiful smile that never failed to melt his heart.

At the same time, he was curious as to what she wanted to discuss with his mother. He imagined she'd want to persuade her so she wouldn't have to leave his father's house. He smirked at the thought.

Nice try little kitty. But you have to know that nothing will help. My decision is irrevocable.

The King's meal was finished, and the servants, together with Emma, were clearing the table. Mrs. King requested that Emma meet her in her room. She exited the kitchen after putting the dirty plates in the sink. She was apprehensive, and she prayed that luck would be on her side that day.

She exhaled as she knocked on the door of Mrs. King's room. "Come in."

She got inside and immediately bowed her head. "Oh, Emma!" She put the cup of tea on the table. "You wanted to talk about something?" Emma nodded her head and replied.

"Yes ma'am."

"Okay. Is it about my son?" She asked looking at her. Emma nodded her head again sadly. Mrs. King sighed and approached her, putting her hand on Emma's shoulder.

"Look honey, I know you are not happy with the decision and my son announced it all of a sudden... without any sign so, it was surprising for me too. And I also know why you want to live here, you made friends and I can see Martha treats you better than other maids here, I noticed you are a very nice girl. But, don't worry honey okay?

Maybe, you will like there too," she smiled softly at Emma that almost melted her heart. She couldn't stop herself from returning the smile too and nodded her head.

"And if you don't like it there you can anytime quit the job and come back to my house or look for another job. No one will stop you."

She shook her head yes. Mrs. King let go of her shoulder and her face beamed.

She is truly a nice woman.

"B-but ma'am, a-am I allowed a few days?"

"Oh yes, of course, I talked to Alexander and it won't be a problem. You can have a few days to prepare yourself to leave." Emma almost cried out in relief.

Emma departed the room. She was relieved. She thought at least she could easily leave the job and go far away from Alexander.

But, oh how wrong she was...

Alexander was just standing a bit far away from his mother's bedroom and unfortunately, he heard everything. He clenched his fist and took a long stride towards her when she saw her walking away. He wrapped his hand around her neck and muffled her screams with his other hand.

Emma was dumbfounded by his sudden outburst. She was aware of who that person could be but, she was silently praying it was not him. Not like she would wish to be held like that against her will by anyone, but no one could be as dangerous as Alexander.

She was struggling to free herself from his strong tight grip. She scratched his arms, thinking it might help. But, instead, it made Alexander madder, he squeezed her neck.

Her eyes went big at the pressure he was putting on her neck. And within a few moments, he pulled her away from there and got inside his bedroom.

Emma was more petrified when Alexander pushed her into the wall with his hand still muffling her cries and screams.

"Shut the fuck up!" He yelled. She whimpered but didn't stop trying to escape from him. She tried to knee him down there but Alexander was way too fast than her. He pushed her back more and struck her on her face. It immediately shut her mouth, and a few drops of blood were flowing down from the corner of her lips. She winced when her hand touched the wound.

He gripped her chin and pulled her close to him. "You really think you can leave the job? Leave my house?" He laughed. Her body was shivering in fear.

He leaned to her, looking at her with his evil eyes. "No my kitten, you cannot escape, you cannot leave the job unless I tell you to, and that's never going to happen because I will never ever let you leave," he said in his low minacious voice.

She was panting heavily. It was enough for her, she could not just bear everything and say nothing. She swallowed her fear and whispered. "I-I can d-do whatever I want! I am m-my own person, n-no one can control me."

He looked at her with mirth, he left her and took a few steps back. Taking out his phone, he went to the video option and played a video in front of her.

What Emma saw, shook her to death. It was the video of Caroline, sitting on the couch and watching TV. He slid his fingertip on the screen and another video popped up. It was a video of her bedroom, still decorated with artificial blue orchids and it was neat and clean, just how she saw it the last time. There were many other clips of the entire house.

The entire house had cameras in every corner and every bedroom. How did he do that? How did he get into the house without Caroline acknowledging it?

She immediately approached him and took the phone from his hand. Her hands were trembling. She looked at him with shock written on her face.

"H-How did you g-get this video?" He stayed silent for a few seconds. "I had my men out hidden cameras in your house," she cried more.

He snatched the phone from her hand. "Now now princess, you are aware of my capability. You are aware of what else I can do. Today, I'm showing you some normal videos of Garcia, enjoying her alone time. Just imagine, tomorrow it might be a video of her tied to the chair and my men holding her captive and...."

"No! No, please don't harm her, master please she is innocent she didn't do anything. Please let her go," she pleaded, holding his hands unknowingly. Alexander felt a tingling sensation in his heart at the touch of her. But, he didn't let her see how much she was affecting him.

He took her hand on his and kissed her knuckles before letting it go. "You know princess what I want. If you ever try to leave the job, you know what will happen," he said and turned around to leave the room. But stopped, remembering something.

He cupped her cheeks and kissed the bruise on the corner of her lips. She didn't dare move or try anything as she was afraid that he would hurt Caroline.

"Your birthday is in 4 days, take this as your birthday present," he whispered and left the room, leaving her all broken.