CHAPTER 18

She was exhausted after surveying the entire island's operations; it had been a day since they arrived, and Dylan was with his mother. Everything was going so well when she wasn't there, so she was relieved; it would have been difficult if she had to handle everything.

“There is a video call for you, Mother,” Anne told Violet.

“Who is it?” she asked before taking the tablet.

“It's uncle.”

“All right, give me the tablet.”

Anne handed her the tab, which she placed on her desk in front of her. Her older brother doesn't call very often. What was he doing now or what does he want from her?

“Why did you call?” she questioned, annoyance could be heard from her tone.

“You don't even know how to greet your brother?” the man was so angry hearing that disrespectful tone from Violet.

“Spare me the nonsense and get right to the point. I'm exhausted as it is, and I need to rest.”

“Don't you have time for me?”

“When was the last time you made time for me?”

“I'm not going to argue with you. Mother wishes to speak with you.”

“Where is she?”

“She has returned home. She said you should go to the wedding regardless,” the man passed the order without caring what Violet wants.

“Is that so?” she lazily asked after hearing what her brother had just said.

“She stated that she will tell you whatever she wants on that particular day. We'll all be able to work things out after Suzy's wedding.”

“Oh, I see what you mean. When is the wedding?” she conceded seeing that she will not get what she wants unless she goes there.

“The day after tomorrow. Don't tell me you've forgotten.”

“I don't remember things that aren't important to me. Please notify Mother that I will clear my schedule and come. Bye,” she said as she hung up the phone.

She didn't want to argue with anyone, especially her so-called siblings.

“Also, Congressman Walter is due to arrive here in an hour. He said he needed to see you right away for something.”

“Is that so? Then assist me in getting dressed and notify the kitchen that I am hungry,” she told Anne as she handed out her hand.

“All right, let's go.”

Anne assisted her in standing and led her to her bedroom, where the tub was already filled with hot water and some petals.

“I'll bathe myself and find something to wear.”

“I'll take care of it.”

She soaked herself in the water while she waited for Anne to return. The temperature of the water was so pleasant that she forgot about her worries for a moment, but then she heard footsteps. Who was coming? That wasn't Anne.

“Show yourself,” she said, turning her head to see Dylan standing there.

“Ever since you kissed me that day, Dee, you've become more daring,” she dragged her words as she looked at Dylan with a flirtatious gaze.

“What do you mean?” he asked as if he didn't understand what she was saying.

“Since you're here, please assist me in washing my back and giving me a head massage. I'm exhausted,” she casually gave the order seeing that the young man was not leaving any time soon.

“As you command,” he said as he approached.

For the past two decades, she had never allowed a man to be that close to her, but with Dylan, she felt at ease, which was surprising.

Dylan arrived and assisted her in washing her back and massaging her head. When Anne walked in, he was in the middle of massaging her head; she was surprised by what she saw but she didn't say anything.

“Your clothes are here, Mother. Should I help you with them?” she asked.

“No, he should do it.”

“But………...” Anne was worried about leaving the job to Dylan.

“I doubt he sees me as a woman; if he did, he wouldn't be able to walk in freedom when he knew I was taking a bath.”

“All right, I'll go make sure the food is ready by the time you finish.”

“All right, don't wait for me. Eat something; I don't want my baby to go hungry.”

“I despise eating alone, so I'll wait for you.”

"Whatever you want, baby."

“I'll take my leave at that point.”

Anne then exited the room with a smile on her face, leaving the two of them alone.

“Do you want me to assist you? Isn't that impolite?”

“You are my property. So, how about you start by bringing that towel over here?” she stated.

Dylan helped her out of the water, and she wasn't ashamed of her body. She had such a beautiful body that she saw him drooling over it and confirmed it. She can influence even a young man like him. He assisted her in putting on her gown and drying her hair before assisting her in putting on her clothes.

“Are you always dressed every time you change?”

“Yes, why are you asking?”

“I've never seen anything like that before, so it's strange to witness something like that.”

“I hadn't gotten used to it until I was punished for it. So, I can't do it alone any longer; it's like a disease, and as a result, I'm able to employ many people. And I contribute to our economy. Don't you think so?"

“If you say it like that, I'll be able to get you.”

“Assist me in putting some accessories on my head. I have an important meeting in
less than thirty minutes.”

“Okay.”

She smiled as he selected one of her favorite chains as he went through her jewelry box. Because the chain dangled, it covered all sides of her head and forced her to wear less jewelry.

“Nice pick,” she said to herself in the mirror after the chain had been successfully pinned to her head.

“If you're finished, I'll escort you out. Where would you like to go?”

“Take me to the lounge,” she said as she extended her hand to him.

He took it, assisted her in getting up, and led her out of the bedroom to the lounge, where food was already being served. He assisted her in taking her seat, then sat opposite Anne and began eating their food.

When the butler arrived, they were almost finished with their meal.

“What is it?” she asked specifically.

“He has arrived. What should I do with him?”

“Bring him to my office and make sure he has some snacks and drinks. He had a long journey ahead of him.”

“All right, ma'am, I'll get to it right away.”

“I'll meet him after I finish my meal.”

“All right, I'll tell him.”

The butler left, and she resumed her meal as if no one was expecting her; she wasn't supposed to have a meeting today.