Chapter 568 House Arrest
Katherine was feeling pretty fed up with Charles and his insecurities. To get him to crash quickly, she sweet-talked him, "Charles, I'm not going anywhere. Get some sleep. When you wake up, we'll have breakfast together."
"Okay," Charles mumbled, slowly shutting his eyes and drifting off.
Next morning.
Just like she promised, Katherine got up, got ready, and took Charles downstairs for breakfast.
Charles was new to Melville Manor and still kinda shy. Despite Jackie and Sandra being great with kids, he stuck close to Katherine, feeling freaked out.
After breakfast, Katherine told Charles she had stuff to do and left him with Fiona. She had to head to the company to sort out some things with Frank and Ambrosia.
But as soon as she opened the door, there was Leander, flanked by a bunch of bodyguards, blocking the way.
Leander greeted her with a bow, "Morning, Mrs. Melville."
Katherine raised an eyebrow, "What are you doing here? Don't you have work?"
Leander replied, "We are working. Mr. Melville told us to be here."
Katherine frowned, "What did he tell you to do? Where is he?"
Leander said, "Mr. Melville flew to Markovia last night. Before he left, he told us to keep you safe 24/7."
'Flying to Markovia overnight? He really doesn't care about getting tired! Is he going to see his legal wife over there?' she thought.
Katherine sneered, "I appreciate the gesture, but I don't need this kind of protection. You guys can go do your thing and stop hovering around me."
She tried to walk past the bodyguards, but they didn't budge.
Katherine's face darkened. "What's this about?"
Leander stepped forward, "Mr. Melville said that until the baby is born, you can't leave Melville Manor. You can't go anywhere."
Katherine's brows knitted together. "I'm free to go wherever I want. Move!"
The bodyguards stood firm, blocking her like statues.
Leander respectfully said, "Mrs. Melville, Mr. Melville thinks it's not safe for you to go out while you're pregnant. It's better to stay home until the baby is born."
Katherine caught on, a hint of sarcasm in her eyes, "Is he trying to put me under house arrest?"
Leander shook his head, "No, Mr. Melville is doing this for your own good. You can't go out, but you can invite anyone you want to the house."
Katherine said, "What if I insist on going out?"
Leander bowed, "You won't be able to."
Katherine hated being threatened and said sharply, "Really?"
Just then, Sandra walked over, smiling kindly, "Katherine, don't stress. Alex set this up for your own good! Just stay home for now. Tell me what you want to eat or drink, and you can invite your friends over. I'll have the kitchen whip up something nice for them."
Katherine looked at Sandra, whom she respected, but felt only sarcasm and sadness in her heart.
She had thought Sandra genuinely cared for her, but in the end, she was just another pawn for Alex! Looked like the whole Melville clan was dead set on keeping her locked up!
Katherine didn't say a word, just turned around and stomped back upstairs to her room. She walked out to the balcony and looked down, thinking, 'Not only are there bodyguards at the door, but there are also guards at the gate and every 300 feet along the wall. No way to escape!'
Katherine clenched her fists and pulled out her phone to call Alex.
He picked up quick, but didn't say anything.
Katherine snapped, "Alexander Melville, what the hell is this about?"
Alex's deep voice finally came through. "Mrs. Melville, you don't wanna play nice anymore, so you're using my full name?"
Katherine wasn't in the mood for his sarcasm. "Mr. Melville, don't you think it's childish to lock me up just because you're pissed?"
Alex snorted, "Oh, so you know I'm mad?"
Katherine tried to keep her cool, "Get your people out of here. I want to go out!"
"Go out for what?"
"What I do is my business. I don't need to report to you."
Alex's voice was cold, "You married into the Melville family, so you follow my rules. Couples restrain each other. It's normal."
Katherine couldn't hold back anymore. "Mr. Melville, we didn't even register our marriage. What kind of couple are we? You have no right to control me!"
Alex cut her off, "Stay home. I'll come back when I can."
With that, he hung up, leaving her with the busy tone.
Katherine was so mad she almost chucked her phone off the balcony.
'What the hell! How dare he treat me like this! Alex's true colors are showing. Was all his previous kindness just an act? How ridiculous! Absolutely ridiculous!' Katherine thought, gritting her teeth, trying to stay calm and figure out a way to get out of there.
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At the Crescent Group.
Frank was sipping coffee in his office, feeling weirdly uneasy today.
He got up and walked out, thinking he'd chat with Ambrosia.
As soon as he opened his office door, he saw a subordinate chatting up Teresa under the guise of work. Teresa didn't push him away, just smiled and played along.
Teresa wouldn't have entertained such advances before. Even if she did, she would've kept a straight face.
Frank squinted, surprised Teresa was still working here.
The subordinate noticed Frank and immediately straightened up, cleared his throat, greeted Frank, and quickly went back to his desk with the documents Teresa had helped him bind.
Seeing Frank, Teresa hesitated, then stood up and bowed, formally asking, "Mr. Perez, do you need something?"
Frank smiled and walked over. "Nothing right now. But I'm surprised to see you here!"
Teresa politely replied, "This job has good benefits. I have no reason to quit unless the company wants to fire me."
Frank raised an eyebrow. "Isn't the Melville Group better? Mr. Melville could get you a better position and higher pay."
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