Chapter 56


    At dinner time, Jan was still out and about. I collected myself and headed downstairs to eat, casually


    chatting with ra about the events at the office.


    She''d been there for a few days now, getting acquainted with the different departments and their


    respective heads.


    ra was all sweet smiles and sincere sharing, holding nothing back about the office politics. Her


    insights reinforced my suspicion that my true allies at the office were dwindling.


    Suddenly, I heard a beep from Zora''s phone. She picked it up, nced at the screen, and her


    expression instantly soured. After that, she was lost in her thoughts, forgetting to feed little Carl his


    dinner.


    I reached out and took Carl''s bowl, casually asking her, "Zora, are you feeling alright?"


    She looked up at me, a forced smile on her face after a moment''s pause. "Actually, I''m feeling a bit off."


    She reached out to take the bowl back, "I''ll feed him."


    "Nah, I''ve got it. You rest if you''re not feeling well."


    ra chimed in immediately. "Zora, you should rest. I can clear up here."


    Zora shot her a look, irritation written all over her face. "I''m fine. Eat your food."


    raughed awkwardly, looking at me with an expression of confusion and guilt, like she''d done


    something wrong.


    I smirked inwardly. This little girl was putting on quite the show.


    "No need to be so formal, ra. You''re part of this household now, so rx." My words were meant to


    reassure, but they were also an invitation.


    From then on, I began to overly rely on ra, entrusting Carl''s entertainment to her. To my surprise,


    Carl took to ra instantly, following her around the house, filling it withughter.


    Taking advantage of Zora''s distraction, I slipped her some ''sleeping aid'' in her drink. Soon, she


    excused herself, citing difort, and retired to bed.


    After tucking Carl in at eight, I was utterly exhausted.


    Before retiring to my room, I made a point to ra, "Hey ra, could you keep an ear out for me


    downstairs? Look after Jan when he gets back from his business dinner - he usuallyes home


    "Of course, Madame." ra responded dutifully. "You should rest."


    "Thanks, ra. There are snacks in the fridge if you get hungry," I told her before heading upstairs.


    When Jan returned, it was almost midnight. As soon as I heard his car pulling in, I quickly switched


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    on the surveince feed. Jan was already inside, and ra emerged from the guest room.


    The sight of her brought a smile to my face. The girl really knew what she was doing.


    In the feed, I watched as Jan froze when he saw ra. His gaze was glued to her.


    ra was dressed in a soft, off-shoulder nightgown that fell to her knees, revealing nothing


    inappropriate but hinting at everything. The lightweight fabric perfectly entuated her figure,


    especially her curves which were just visible.


    Jan was a known womanizer, and his predatory instincts were obviously on high alert.


    Seemingly aware of his gaze, ra quickly crossed her arms over her chest. It was an attempt to cover


    herself, but it only served to draw more attention to her curves.


    She was indeed a master at this game, subtly stoking the mes without seeming to try.


    "Sir, you''re back," she said in a whispery voice that was pure seduction, even I felt attracted.


    Jan arched an eyebrow, "Why… are you the only one here?"


    What a loaded question indeed!