Ch-340

Esther turned silent at his question. Looking into his eyes deeply, she noticed his golden orbs were swirling their colors. She could say that he guessed about whom she was talking. Gathering her courage, she decided to open her mouth.

"It's him. The one who killed me is none other than Arthur Garcia," she enunciated every word to him.

Cyrus clenched his jaw. But soon realized he was reacting extremely.

"Sleep, he is no more. He cannot hurt you anymore," he said to her.

Hugging her to sleep, he slept beside her.

Esther closed her eyes but sleep wasn't visiting her. Many thoughts were swirling inside her mind. And Cyrus was no less feeling. He has to say his mind was still occupied with her words.

He started connecting the dots of what was happening. Just like from his previous life… he was here. And no wonder he got the similar feeling from Arthur as that 'same' person. No wonder they both were the same. But he still didn't find his body, does it mean? Was there a chance of him returning?

Maybe there was.

He can't say. One thing he was sure of… he needs to take extra care of his family. First, he needs to clear the thing about Reggie's canteen.

The dead silence in the room cannot be compared to their noisy minds. The night passed a painfully long way.

Next day…

Esther freshened up early. She dressed formally. By the time she was done Cyrus woke up from his sleep.

"You are up early," he said, seeing her combing her hair.

"We will leave this place after breakfast," Esther said.

"We were supposed to stay for another day," Cyrus said.

"Yeah… I already postponed the results of the jewelry designers for a while. I felt I shouldn't do it anymore." she said.

Cyrus could say that it wasn't the reason but… he doesn't want to push her. Something was different with her from last night. He could say that… she… he doesn't know how to say but he knew she saw something beyond Arthur.

He won't bother her if she doesn't want to say anything.

"Alright. Lemme fresh up," he said and went inside the bathroom.

She went down and checked on Reggie. Even he got it just then. She helped him fresh up and got him dressed.

By the time they reached the dining hall, Cyrus was already waiting for them in the hall, reading the newspaper. Seeing them approaching, he kept the paper aside and walked towards the dining room. After they were done with the breakfast, they set off.

Cyrus went to the office. Esther made Reggie rest at home. While she went to the secret base of Benjamin's.

"Greetings, Princess," Kris said.

"Get the details of Reggie's school staff," she said, not bothering to greet him back. After he was released from the punishment, Esther didn't care about his attitude. But Kris became obedient and good. He understood how she was and she was. He didn't dare to take her lightly.

He bowed and went to do the work. While she went to the guards' meeting room. She heard from Cyrus that there was something wrong with the canteen chef or someone from the chef team.

'BE A QUEEN'

A queen was never sneaky. And she won't be sneaky. After an hour Kris came in with the details. It was quite fast, but she wasn't complaining about that.

"Hmm… change the canteen staff. Everyone should be our people. Put someone on the staff too. Also… some of the high school students should be our men.

"Find out about the new teacher who took over Reggie's class," Esther said.

Something was with Reggie's new homeroom teacher. She couldn't pinpoint it. She was stressing this because… she cares too much. And in a single day… she advised her to make Reggie skip a grade as he was smart. Too much attention on children.

"Jonathan…" she called.

He came forward and bowed his head to her.

"John, I want you to take over the base." She said to him,

[Did I make a mistake? What did I do this time?] he asked himself.

"Kris, follow me from now on. Be my assistant," Esther said. She could hear his thoughts but she has no intentions to clear them. After all, her actions and words would prove if she was right or wrong.

[Oh, My God!] Kris screamed in his mind.

"Yes, princess. From when?" he asked her.

"Tomorrow," she said.

"Yes, Princess," he answered.

"And… be like an assistant, not a thug. Change your dressing style," she said. He nodded.

"I will change my style tonight," he said.

"Go to this salon. Tell them I sent it. They will take care of everything. Starting from dressing to your look and everything," she said.

"Take care of the things here by today. And make sure that… finish Reggie's thing today itself. I don't want any delays in his issue." she said. Kris nodded.

"No mistakes should be made," she added.

He nodded his head vigorously making her doubt if his head would fall or not.

"I will take my leave," she said.

He nodded and escorted her to the gate. Returning home, she had her lunch with Reggie and left for the office.

"Thomas," she called him the moment she entered the office.

"Book a venue for the results and to introduce our main designers tomorrow," she said.

"Yes, President," he nodded.

"Inform the designers about this. They only have a few hours to do this," she added.

"Yes, President. Anything else?" he asked.

"How is Julie Kate's performance?" she asked.

"She is good so far," he said.

"Hmm…" she hummed at him.

"You may leave," she added.

Thomas bowed and left.

She passed her time by looking at the pending work. Esther signed a few documents and kept a few pending.

It's evening and it's time to leave.

Packing her stuff she left the office.

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Esther went to Reggie's room after fresh up. She suddenly had a feeling that everything was going to be short-lived. She needs to cherish every moment.

She played with Reggie for some time. Cyrus returned home after a hectic day. He took a day off, despite not having a permanent assistant.

He is supposed to hold interviews for an assistant starting tomorrow. Sighing… he entered the hall.

Esther went to the door. She took his bag and coat from him. She helped him change his shoes. "Fresh up. I will ask the kitchen to cut some fruit for you," she said. Cyrus nodded his head and went to his room. Esther went to his study and placed his bag on the table. She put his coat in the laundry area after checking his pockets.

She found some homeware clothes for him and placed them in the bed before she left the room. Cyrus was surprised at her change. This was her first time taking care of him like this. By the time he finished dressing, Esther came with a fruit platter and handed it to him.

"How is your day?" she asked, settling beside him.

"Heavy but it's okay. How about yours?" he asked.

"Good. I guess," she said.

Cyrus heard Esther making moves in Reggie's school. He was waiting if she would say it to him or not.

"I changed Reggie's school kitchen staff and added some guards around him," she said, taking a piece of melon from the plate.

"Good," he said.

"Hmm…" she said. She wanted to ask whether he was angry or not. But on second thought… she realized it was pointless. Cyrus would never be angry with her.

"I didn't expect you to make a move," he said, placing the plate on the table.

"I don't know… maybe I am feeling paranoid. I want everyone to be safe around me," she said. Trying to take a piece of fruit from the platter.

Before she could take a fruit. Cyrus took the plate and raised it above her reach. "Cyrus, just a piece. Don't be stingy," she said with a narrowed look.

"Hmm…" he responded.

Putting a piece of fruit in his mouth, he pulled Esther in his embrace. Feeling the platter was an obstruction… he let it fly in the air.

Esther was shocked by his action. Before she could say something, her mouth got sealed by him. First, he directly entered his tongue inside her mouth and pushed the piece of fruit in her mouth. Esther realized what he was doing. Before she could think further, he left her to eat.

"You want to eat more?" he asked, raising his brow.

She glared at him. Even though she glared at him she blushed like a tomato.

Suddenly, Esther found herself flying and being placed on the bed. At the same time, the door was shut tight and the plate settled itself on the table. Before she could say something, Cyrus appeared in front of her. He already removed his shirt and hovered over her.

"Ahh… You know how turned I am from the time, you took my bag and coat. Let me have you before dinner," he said, shocking her.

Before she could say something, her words were replaced with her moans, and the room filled with the sound of clothes being torn.