One Night Surprise Novel

Chapter 71 Conceal and Strike

“You’ve had that arranged too?” Courtney appeared stumped when she heard that. “Where will we stay? A hotel?” I’d like to head directly to the hotel if possible. After all, hotels have staff accommodation, and the facilities there are convenient too.

“Forget about hotels.” Alexander burst her bubble straight away. “There are no rooms left.”

“Huh? There are no rooms left? But the last time I counted, there should be still—”

“Get into the car.” Alexander shoved her into the car before she could even complete her sentence, and he ordered the chauffeur to start driving.

The car drove straight to the entrance of the Royal Park Manor. We’ve come full circle. I can’t believe I’m back here after merely staying at home for a day.

Courtney pursed her lips. “President Duncan, you can’t be telling me that this is the accommodation that you’ve arranged for me.”

“This is it.”

The servants from the residence were already shifting the suitcases into the house efficiently; Courtney could do nothing to stop them.

“This isn’t appropriate.”

“We have a lot of empty rooms, and it doesn’t make a difference with you living here. There’s always transport to drive Tina around, and it isn’t too far away from your workplace as well,” Alexander regarded Courtney while explaining. “Plus, you are not staying for free. You are in charge of breakfast and dinner during weekdays, and you’ll have to prepare three meals during the weekends. Jordan only enjoys the food you cook.”

His demands were fair, and so Courtney couldn’t fault him at all.

Even the official cook in Alexander’s house has her meals and accommodation included apart from her monthly wage. I’m just required to cook in exchange for accommodation, so I’m not truly taking advantage of the situation.

will move out once the situation

while keeping a straight face.

master bedroom. Previously, it was just an ordinary extra bedroom, which Courtney had stayed in previously. However, she noticed many changes this time round as there were clearly more decorations now. There were all

Tina! Thank

own bedroom. Young Master mentioned that usually, you might have to work overtime, and so you will get home late. Hence, it is inconvenient for you to share a room with Miss Tina. That is why this room is specifically for you, and the

Alexander to make such an arrangement, but it warmed her heart nonetheless. She toyed with the husky plush toy while smiling faintly. “Why would you prepare this for me? I’m

She seemed especially anxious with Courtney’s questions. “I have many toys at home, and so I simply picked one for you. However, I’m not sure if you’d like it. I’ll take it away

panic; I didn’t say that I did not

finally let out a

laughter. “The husky kind of looks like your young master. He

looked shocked because this was her first time hearing somebody bold enough to

servant had such a serious and timid response. Alexander must have been instilling fear in her all this while, and that is most probably why she is so scared. Well, I shall stop teasing her. After chatting for some time, Courtney learned that the young female servant was named Chloe, and she soon let her take

while she observed the newly changed purple curtains. She couldn’t help but break into a satisfied smile at that. It is undeniable that the furnishings at Alexander’s

the East Side of Melrose City, which was extremely

deliberately got me to leave just so that

held the phone farther away from his ear to prevent damaging his eardrums due to the screaming over the phone. In the end, he merely answered lightly, “You are overthinking it. Did you truly believe that you’d get to stay

you take me as a fool? You’ve already arranged for the security team and the hotel room ten minutes after the reporters showed up. Spill it—were you the one who informed

excitement flashed across Alexander’s eyes. This fellow is rather smart.

silence over the phone. Therefore, he raised his voice straight away. “D*mn you, you cunning old fox! You are such a hooligan! Here you are, claiming that you are the president of

wasn’t angry at all. On the contrary, he corrected Shay matter-of-factly. “I don’t think she’s considered

who is at the mercy of others. She

of a sudden. He sounded panicked as he spoke. “She is especially conniving, and so it might be too late by the time you realize that she’s sold your house off.