Arwen hummed softly as she cooked, the familiar motions of preparing food providing a momentary distraction from her troubles. She seasoned the beef patties with a blend of spices, shaped them carefully, and placed them on the grill. The sizzling sound and aroma of cooking meat filled the kitchen, drawing the attention of several servants who peeked in curiously.
As she worked, Arwen's mind wandered to Ye Shufen. She wondered what he would think of her cooking, if he even cared. The thought of impressing him, of earning his approval, filled her with disgust. She was not here to win his affection or admiration. She was here to survive, to find a way out.
Just as she was placing the burgers on buns, the kitchen door swung open and Ye Shufen walked in, flanked by two of his guards. His eyes widened slightly at the sight of Arwen, his gaze sweeping over her aproned form and the steaming plates of food.
"What is this?" he asked, his tone neutral but his expression wary.
Arwen turned to face him, her chin lifted in defiance.
"I was hungry," she said simply, crossing her arms over her chest.
"Get out of the kitchen and wait," she said and Ye Shufen frowned but stormed off he was so angry but did not want to fight with this little girl. Arwen finished making her food after she was finished she slowly walked over and put the food in front of Ye Shufen.
"Please eat," she said.
"Arwen do you know I have the best chefs who cook for me! Do you think this is good enough for me!?" Ye Shufen snapped.
Arwen took the plate away then don't eat it she thought to herself.
"Come back here who said to take it away," Ye Shufen snapped once more.
Speechless really this man is childish! She put the plate back and Ye Shufen took a bite of the American burger this is really good an American cheese burger. It was juicy, hot, yet it was just right after he fished the burger he eat the fries and licked his fingers.
"It's so bad I don't like it!" Ye Shufen said.
"Oh okay…"
"What are you doing make me more!" Ye Shufen said. Arwen felt so angry if you don't like it why waste it!
Forty minutes later this man eat about thirty set of burgers.
"I will give it a 1.5 at best!" Ye Shufej said he grabbed Arwen hand and he kissed her lips and he licked his lips.
"Delicious I say your lips are," he said.
Arwen really did not understand this man temper.
Arwen stared at Ye Shufen, her eyes wide with disbelief and disgust. He had just consumed an absurd amount of food, insulted her cooking, and now he had the audacity to kiss her? She felt a surge of anger and revulsion, her stomach churning at the taste of his lips.
"You're insane," she hissed, trying to pull her hand away from his grip.
Ye Shufen's eyes flashed with amusement, his thumb brushing over her knuckles possessively.
"Insane? Perhaps. But I know what I like, and right now, I like you."
He leaned in closer, his breath hot against her ear.
"And I always get what I want, Arwen. Always."
Arwen's heart raced, her mind scrambling for a way out of this situation.
"Speak what reward do you want?" Ye Shufen asked with a smirk and Arwen sighed it worked she cleared her throat.
"A lab," Arwen said. Arwen just would want to do a new fragrance pheromones formula. Of course she did not say that out loud.
Ye Shufen's eyebrows shot up in surprise, a hint of curiosity flickering in his eyes.
"A lab? That's an unusual request from a woman who's supposed to be nothing more than a mother to my child."
He studied her face, searching for any sign of deception. But Arwen held his gaze steadily, her expression unreadable.
"What do you need a lab for, Arwen? What secrets are you hiding behind those beautiful eyes?"
Arwen's heart skipped a beat at his words, a shiver running down her spine. She knew she had to tread carefully, to give him a reason that wouldn't raise too many suspicions.
"I... I want to create a perfume," she said, her voice steady despite the pounding of her heart.
"A fragrance that will remind me of my freedom, of the life I had before... before all this."
Ye Shufen's gaze softened slightly, a flicker of understanding in his eyes.
"A perfume, huh? Alright if you want Iwill give it to you since you made this food," he said and then walked away there was a mission he needed to handle.
"Oh here is your phone Arwen don't try to run away," Ye Shufen said his voice was gentle yet became ice cold when he said those words.
Arwen watched as Ye Shufen walked away, her heart pounding in her chest. She looked down at the phone in her hand, a mix of relief and apprehension washing over her. At least now she had a way to communicate with the outside world, to maybe find a way to escape this gilded prison.
She turned the phone over in her hands, examining it closely. It was a highend model, sleek and modern, with a screen that seemed to glow with an inner light. She pressed the power button, and the screen came to life, displaying a simple lock screen with a picture of Ye Shufen and her.
Arwen's stomach churned at the sight of their faces side by side, a mockery of a happy couple. She quickly swiped the picture away, unlocking the phone and diving into the menus.
To her surprise, the phone was fully functional, with access to the internet and a full suite of apps. She also saw her backpack and suitcase she sighed the servants brought it upstairs to her room.
Arwen unzipped her large black backpack was messy inside. Inside was a laptop, a toy gun, a mechanical watch, a roll of black cloth the size of her palm, a long metal box, a lighter, a pack of cigarettes, several lollipops, and three cell phones, two of which had heavy clamshells designs while the other was a light clamshell. Although each item didn't weigh much, together, they were a heavy package.
She grabbed the black flip phone and saw a message from one of her helpers.
Red Fire: Big Boss there was a client from the Ye family that been wanting your medical skill they been searching for Dr. Queens
Arwen did not do anything for a moment Dr. Queens is one of her many identities she has in over the years she slightly frowned.
Dr. Queens: Refuse refuse!!!!!!
Red Fire: understand boss
Arwen sighed humph want her to help them no way their member is locking her up here why must she help them!