Shirley heard footsteps behind her. She turned around and locked eyes with the man descending the


    stairs.


    “The dumplings are ready. I’ll bring them out in. a moment.” She smiled at him. Under the light, her


    bright and lively eyes reflected the surrounding crystal lights, making them sparkle.


    The man couldn’t tear his gaze away for a moment. Shirley brought out the first bowl of dumplings. Her


    long, smooth, and ck hair. was tied into a simple bun, with a few strands of bangs falling gracefully


    on her beautiful cheeks. In the man’s eyes, she seemed more appetizing than the bowl of dumplings.


    She went back to the kitchen. With her back to the man, her slender legs, which were as delicate and


    fair as snow, were partially covered by the white T-shirt dress, entuating her curvy and alluring


    figure.


    His gaze became more intense and he couldn’t help but secretly gulp.


    “I identally made too many dumplings. Please don’t waste them. You have to eat them all!” Shirley


    brought out the second bowl while. looking a bit embarrassed as she smiled at him.


    “Eat with me then.” The man raised an eyebrow. She thought that it would be too much for him: to finish


    so many dumplings by himselfte at night.


    “All right. I’ll put a few more in your bowl then,” she said as she used her fork to add a few more to his


    bowl after taking a few for herself.


    Zacharias sat down and savored not just the dumplings but also the light and pleasant atmosphere


    created by the girl beside him. He had been living here alone for over a year. Unless he requested


    assistance, the vast mansion had only his solitary figure. Tonight was undeniably destined to be full of


    vitality, making the night indescribably wonderful.


    “Is your work finished? You won’t be workingte, will you?” Shirley asked while showing concern.


    “Are you worried about me?” Zacharias asked while elegantly chewing his food. She smiled. “Of


    course. I believe people all over the country care about you.”


    His mood was still okay after hearing her first sentence. However, when he heard the official statement


    in the following sentence, his good mood took a hit.


    Shirley couldn’t help but ask when she sensed a slightly awkward atmosphere. “Mr. Flintstone, didn’t


    your nephew say he wanted to live here? Why haven’t I seen him?”


    “Do you want him to live here?” Zacharias asked her back.


    She was speechless. Why did this man always have such an aggressive tone? She was just trying to


    chat with him. He took it as if she had some ulterior motive. It was really tiring tomunicate with this


    man.


    “No. I’m just curious.” Shirley pursed her lips.


    “He was kicked out by me,” Zacharias replied.


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    “Why?” She was curious. The reason why he kicked out his nephew that night was simple-his nephew


    had begged him all night to introduce Shirley to him and he found it annoying.


    “He’s too noisy!” he replied casually. Upon thinking about it, Shirley agreed. Tony was indeed noisy.


    “Mr. Flintstone, can I ask you a favor? If your work involves meeting my great-uncle, please don’t bring


    me along. I don’t want my parents to know that I work here,’ she said to him. Zacharias nodded. ‘Sure.”


    Then, he raised an eyebrow. “Do I get any benefits?”


    Her nerves were on edge again. She asked him, “What benefits do you want?” He thought for a


    moment and made a request. “Give me a massage every night before bed.”


    Shirley was stunned. Was it appropriate to massage him before bed?


    “Mr. Flintstone, do you have a girlfriend?” she couldn’t help but ask. She thought that if he had a


    girlfriend, his girlfriend would surely take care of such matters.


    “No.” Zacharias nced at her. Zacharias sensed that she was reluctant and put down his fork. “If you


    find it tiring, I can’t guarantee I won’t take you to events where people might recognize you.”