Chris Shelby asked with a grim expression, “Tell me, what do you want coming here in the middle of the night without sleeping?”
Seraphina chuckled coyly, “Mr. Shelby, why so serious? I’m a little scared, can you let go of me first?”
At that moment, Chris Shelby noticed Seraphina was wearing a nightgown.
His face lined with frustration, he immediately let go of Seraphina.
Blushing, Seraphina said, “Mr. Shelby, I just couldn’t sleep and thought I’d come over to have a heart-to-heart with you.”
“A heart-to-heart?”
Chris Shelby scoffed at the comment.
He was no three-year-old child; how could he believe Seraphina’s nonsense?
Moreover, he was only staying here temporarily. How did Seraphina know?
The only explanation was that Seraphina had been spying on him!
Chris Shelby stated coldly, “Let’s not beat around the bush. You’re no ordinary person; you’ve trained in the art of charm! You know very well who I am, and I hope you can be honest, or else I will call the master right now to have him personally take you back.”
Taking a deep breath, Seraphina admitted, “Alright! I’ll come clean; actually, I am a royal secret agent!”
With that, Seraphina produced a token.
Chris Shelby glanced at it, his gaze sharpening.
It was indeed a token of the royal secret agents!
Knowing what a royal secret agent was, as the Amerosia Primus, Chris Shelby was very aware.
Royal secret agents reported directly to the palace, under the jurisdiction of Amerosia Master William.
Simply put, they were responsible for gathering intelligence for Amerosia Master William.
Chris Shelby asked with a serious tone, “You’re a royal secret agent, so what are you doing here? Did Master William send you?”
Seraphina nodded, “Yes! Recently, Lord Protector Daniel Williams returned to Middleton and has been restless. There are indications that Daniel Williams is conspiring with the ten noble families, particularly the Frost family, who are closest to Daniel Williams!”
“The Governor of the East Coast belongs to the Frost family and is also a man of Daniel Williams. I am here by the order of Master William to assist you in eliminating any misconduct by Daniel Williams and the ten noble families!”
Hearing this, Chris Shelby’s face lit up with realization.
No wonder his master had left Seraphina here; there was this ulterior motive.
But what was Seraphina doing coming to his room in the middle of the night?
If Esther saw this, how could he live it down?
Thinking this, Chris Shelby said irritably, “I don’t care what your purpose is, I advise you, do not cause trouble in my house, or don’t blame me for disrespecting the master by kicking you out!”
Seraphina rolled her eyes, “Okay, I got it!”
At that moment, Seraphina also felt frustrated.
After all, both her figure and face were top-notch.
Even compared to Esther, she was not inferior.
Yet, Chris Shelby treated her with such hostility, as if she were his enemy.
It seemed Esther held an unshakeable place in Chris Shelby’s heart.
…
The next morning.
After getting up and getting ready, Chris Shelby came out for breakfast.
“Mr. Shelby, good morning!”
Seraphina greeted Chris Shelby with a smile as if nothing had happened.
Chris Shelby was momentarily stunned.
Indeed, Seraphina was a royal secret agent; her acting skills were top-notch.
Then, seeing Esther and Juliette, Seraphina approached them to say hello.
“Esther, Juliette, good morning!”
Juliette looked at Seraphina curiously and asked, “Seraphina, are you going out dressed like that today?”
At that moment, Seraphina was wearing a miniskirt and a tight top, which accentuated her shapely figure perfectly. She smiled and said, “Didn’t I just arrive? I heard that the Chester Group is the top corporation in Amerosia, so I wanted to check it out.” Upon hearing this, Esther frowned slightly.
To be honest, she wasn’t too fond of Seraphina. She found her a bit too flamboyant… No woman would like her husband to spend all day with someone so flirty. Juliette, smiling, said, “Seraphina, I work at Chester Group. Don’t be a stranger; make yourself at home here…”
Before Juliette could finish, Esther stood up and said, “Juliette, it’s time for us to go to work!” With that, she turned and left. Juliette, mistaking Esther’s cold demeanor for menstrual discomfort, didn’t think much of it. Seraphina watched Esther’s retreating figure with a smile on her face.
Chris Shelby sighed helplessly, seeing Seraphina as nothing but trouble. Esther walked out of the villa, her face a mask of anger. Even she didn’t know why, but she just couldn’t stand Seraphina. Especially Seraphina’s attire and the way she spoke, reminiscent of a sly temptress. “No matter what you intend, if you’re after my husband, I won’t let you succeed!” Esther thought fiercely, like a lioness defending her territory.
Although Esther and Seraphina both smiled outwardly, their rivalry was intense behind the scenes. The war between the two women, though smokeless, was fierce. During a meal, Seraphina served Chris Shelby a piece of meat. Not to be outdone, Esther did the same. By the end, Chris’s stomach was nearly bursting.
Chris had come to realize that he was the real victim in the ongoing war between Esther and Seraphina. Juliette, understanding Seraphina’s motives, didn’t pay much attention. As someone who had been through similar situations, she knew that whatever Seraphina’s intentions, they would eventually prove inconsequential.
In the afternoon, Seraphina wanted to go shopping. Soon after, Chris Shelby, Esther, and others joined her. Seraphina asked Esther, “What are you planning to buy?” Esther replied, “I’m looking to buy some pants. What about you?” Seraphina answered apologetically, “I’m sorry, I’m looking to buy a necklace; we’re not going to the same place.”
Then, turning to Chris Shelby, Seraphina asked, “Mr. Shelby, would you accompany me to buy the necklace?” Hearing this, Esther quickly said, “Dear, come with me, help me see if the clothes look nice?” At this, Chris Shelby, feeling frustrated, simply sat down on a nearby chair, saying, “I won’t go; you two go, I’ll wait here!”
Knowing better than to accompany either of the women, Chris decided to let them sort it out themselves. Seeing his reaction, both Esther and Seraphina were momentarily taken aback by Chris’s unexpected move. Seraphina, with a light laugh, said to Esther, “Well, I want to buy clothes too. Let’s go together!” And so, the two women ended up dragging Chris Shelby along to shop for clothes.