Babysitter for the CEO

“Mr Jack, what the hell is the meaning of this?” she couldn’t keep her cool this time.

Jack raised an eyebrow and asked innocently.

“Is there anything wrong? If not, please go ahead and sign. I don’t have all day. Besides, you’re such a slow reader.” he said in a bored tone.

Vanessa tore the document in two.

“Mr Jack Oliver Reynolds, I can accept the fact that you love to bully people occasionally but this, I can’t accept it. Lisa is a cute child. She brings a smile to my face indeed. Even if you didn’t ask, I’d want to be with her. But why sound like a merchant? Am I goods to be bought? What do you mean by me not being able to see my friend? I’m not allowed to talk with an unknown male… I can’t eat stuff banned in this damned palace of yours. I can’t go back even for an emergency.

A salary of even 10 million every month isn’t enough for me to do this. Your terms are simply unfair. I don’t care what you will do after this.” she walked fast to him and poked his forehead with her right index finger. ” I will not babysit your princess. I..”

Vanessa’s words were cut short as the door opened.

“Mommy! Mommy! Mommy!”

Lisa ran to Vanessa and hugged her thighs then started crying.

“Mommy, Lisa missed you. Don’t leave me alone. Mummy Lisa loves you. Lisa will be good and obedient…”

Vanessa bent down and hugged Lisa.

“Don’t cry. Don’t cry. Mummy was wrong. Mummy did a bad thing. Mummy won’t leave you alone okay?” she kissed the little bun’s cheeks and forehead.

“Don’t mind mummy’s nonsense words, baby. I’ll stay with you from now on.” said Vanessa in a gentle manner.

“Promise, mummy?” Lisa asked.

“Yes! Let’s secure this promise with our pinkies,” Vanessa suggested and a bright smile appeared on Lisa’s face.

“Aww! My little princess is so cute.”

Jack who was watching their interactions, scoffed and pretended to read a book.

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3 minutes later.

Vanessa was able to get Lisa to go play with her assigned nanny for a while while she discusses with Jack.

Now, Jack has fished out another document.

It’s a contract but this time, the terms were okay by her and she signed.

“You really are feisty like your red strands. And here I thought it was your blob fish friend that was the tigress. Tell me, if it wasn’t for Lisa, what would you have done to me? Pounce on me and eat me up with only bones left?” Jack asked as he sipped slowly the red wine from the exquisite wine glass.

A bodyguard stood behind him with an icy aura.

“Sorry, Mr Jack. It won’t happen again after all you’re my boss now. It seems decided too that no matter how many documents I tear up, I’d still end up as Lisa’s contracted mommy. Great job!” she applauded in sarcasm.

“Thanks for the praise. Now you may go get your things and come here latest tomorrow. I don’t want you to smear my holy reputation on the net.” he stated and ordered her to leave the study room; he wanted some peace and quiet.

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Outside the study.

Vanessa saw Lisa waiting for her. The moment Lisa saw that she was out, she quickly rushed to hug her thigh.

“Mommy, please come back soon. Lisa is smart and understands. Lisa will wait for you to return.”

“Thank you Lisa. Mommy will come back soon. Muah!” she kissed Lisa’s cheeks again and ran after the bodyguard who was to lead her out of the property.

Seeing her new mommy leave, Lisa ran into the study. She hugged Jack’s right leg and looked up to see his cod face. He looked annoyed.

“What?” he asked.

“Thank you daddy. I’ll behave from now on. ” she blew kisses at him and ran off causing him to shake his head in amusement.

“Kids! Whatever, I’ve gotten rid of a trouble. But I hope I didn’t bring a much bigger trouble” he muttered to himself.

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Evelyn’s mansion.

Vanessa was chatting with her bestie as they helped her pack some necessities. Evelyn would go shopping with her later.

According to her, Vanessa must deal Jack a big blow so he’ll learn to zip his dirty mouth when it comes to insults. She smiled as she watched her friend rant and shook her head. This was indeed her bestie.

Well tomorrow will be the day of great change in her simple life. Hope she can handle it.

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Buck private area, Y city.

Another reserved area for the rich. There are a total of 4 villas. The last one’s owner is unknown but we’re visiting the second.

Guess who lives here? That’s right. Andre Mills.

Currently, he’s in the garden discussing with a tastefully dressed lady. She’s prettier than Evelyn and Vanessa combined, tall and possess an elegant aura.

“Annabelle, I just can’t understand. The evils lately keep increasing. There’s one villain eating unborn fetuses in M city, another sucking blood of virgins till they almost die in Doe city and now here in Y city- another unknown villain who wants both mother and child dead with the husband’s bad reputation?” Andre just couldn’t put his finger on the matter.

“Who was it or rather who are they? Who are those people bent on destroying the balance and throwing each city into chaos?”

The lady exhaled and took out a very old rusty book from her bag. Seeing it, Andre raised his eyebrows in doubt.

“What’s that?” he asked.

“Well, it’s what you see. A very old and rusty book. Why ask?” she replied with her enchanting voice.

“I’m just curious, okay? Is that a sin?” he whined.

“Forget it. This book is what I found in a cave when I went swimming in the ocean last week.” she explained.

“Oh! Has your tail recovered yet? I’m really sorry that I hit your tail with my fire chain. I apologize again.” he said with flushed cheeks. Obviously the incident behind this apology was embarrassing.

“I’m tired of hearing your apology a million times. Let’s get to the real business.” she opened the thick brown book cover after wiping off the dust. The pages were really old and rough.

“Wait, you said you found it in a cave in the ocean?” he asked for confirmation.

“Yup. My guess is, this book isn’t ordinary. A book in water should not be like this right. Honestly, It was kept in a transparent but waterproof glass. It wasn’t easy for me to obtain it. I had my magic level decreased. But I think it’s worth it.” she said with a sigh.

“No wonder you look paler than the usual rosy and energetic girl I know. I have a thought. Forgive me though.”

“What is…” she couldn’t continue her question as she felt something cold on her legs.

She reached her right hand to her neck and found it bare. Her golden pearl necklace was gone.Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

“You…” she immediately ran off at inhuman speed with Andre following behind. He didn’t forget to take the book.

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5 seconds later.

The lady called Annabelle, dived into the chilly pool while Andre had just arrived. He sat on the rocking chair to catch his breath a bit.

Not long after, Annabelle swam to surface and glared daggers at an unbothered Andre.