Liam Ford ordered Sean to buy ice cream for Ava, and she was ecstatic. He even brought her favorite brand of lollipops.
"Mr. Ford, thanks!" she said, beaming.
"For what?" he asked.
"Firstly, for helping me. Secondly, for giving me lots of treats," Ava replied, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
Liam stared at her—a body like an adult, a face like a teenager. He studied her carefully. She seemed to be concealing something. Her expressions, the way she carried herself… she had secrets, that much was clear.
After a long drive, the car stopped in front of a sprawling mansion. Ava's gasp escaped her lips.
"Is this… where you live?" she asked, eyes wide.
"Yes," Liam replied as they stepped out.
"Holy moly, it's huge!" She ran toward the mansion, taking in the sheer size.
"Do you live here alone?" she asked.
"Not exactly," he answered.
"Well… I don't care. I wouldn't mind living here forever," she said, practically vibrating with excitement.
Liam's gaze fell on her clothes. Though simple in design, the silk fabric looked expensive.
"Your clothes…" he began.
"What's wrong with them?" Ava asked, looking at him curiously.
"They look… expensive," he commented.
"Yeah… my roommate gave them to me. Quite fancy, right?" she lied, hoping he'd buy it.
"Let's go inside. I can't wait to see the interior of your house," Ava said, practically bouncing with energy.
"No, I can't," Liam said firmly.
"Why not?" she asked, pouting slightly.
"I need to be in a meeting right now," he explained, turning away.
Ava tugged at the tip of his coat, her eyes wide and innocent. "Come back quickly. I can't sleep alone in this big house."
"Don't worry. Nanny bella will prepare a room right next to mine so you'll be safe," he said, tapping her head lightly, like a small child. She chuckled like a child as well, watching the car disappear down the street.
"Now let's go have some fun. I'm exhausted from pretending to be a kid," she said, stretching dramatically.
Dragging herself lazily into the mansion, she was guided by the doorman into the hall. The interior was breathtaking: marble floors, leather couches, and luxurious Greek-inspired paintings. Ava gasped, her eyes sparkling.
She stopped in front of a massive portrait of Liam. He looks like a supermodel… so handsome… straight jaw, intimidating but cool, she thought.
Moving further, she noticed another portrait covered with a velvet curtain. Whose could this be? she wondered, reaching out to pull it aside, when a deep, aged voice called from behind.
"Miss Carter?"
Ava turned abruptly, startled to see an elderly woman.
"Yes… I'm Ana Carter. May I ask who you are?" she inquired cautiously.
"Bella, madame," the woman replied.
"Nanny bella… Liam told me you'd be informed about my stay here?" Ava asked.
"Yes, he did. Follow me," bella said, guiding her up the stairs.
Passing a corridor, Ava noticed a nursery. "Does Liam have kids? Oh, is he married?" she asked, curiosity lighting up her face.
"No, he's not. And that's his personal business—we shouldn't meddle," Bella replied firmly.
Stopping in front of a door, Bella opened it, revealing a spacious, beautifully furnished room.
"Oh my god… holy moly! This room is huge!" Ava exclaimed. "I won't be staying here forever… maybe I could share your room, if you don't mind?" she asked sweetly, turning to the old woman.
"You're naive. If you share a room with me, Mr. Ford will get mad at both of us," bella explained patiently. Ava accepted her reasoning.
"I understand," she said softly.
"You're so mature. How old are you, child?" Bella asked.
"Eighteen, ma'am," Ava replied.
"You're so young," Bella said with a soft smile. When did Mr. Ford start showing interest in teenagers? she thought quietly.
"Come in. Mr. Ford personally asked me to prepare a room next to his for you," Nanny bella said.
"Thank you," Ava replied.
"I'll bring your suitcase up for you. In the meantime, get some rest," Nanny bella instructed, leaving the room and closing the door firmly behind her.
Ava exhaled, relief washing over her. She would only be staying here for one night and needed to make plans for her departure the next morning.
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