Annie's heart beat raced as Mrs. Cellia called him to her private room. Usually, only certain people were called there or people who had made big mistakes. Annie asked herself what mistakes she had made along the way to making Mrs. Cellia told him to go there.

Annie bowed slightly when she arrived at Mrs. Cellia was accompanied by secretary Liam.

"Please sit down, Annie," said Mrs. Cellia kindly invited Annie to sit in the chair opposite Mrs. Cellia. Mrs. Cellia is a middle-aged woman who still looks much younger than her age. Even Mrs. Cellia has 3 adult grandchildren. Of course, Mrs. Cellia, Annie's boss, always looks after her body's health and beauty, so she looks youthful.

“There's no need to be so tense.” Mrs. Cellia laughed loudly when she saw Annie's expression so frightened, because a month ago Annie's work friend, Letty, was fired after she was called into Mrs Cellia's private room. How could Annie not be tense when she was called there after that incident? She couldn't imagine how she would pay her younger siblings' school fees and their daily meals. Nowadays, it is very difficult to find work.

"Ah yes, Mrs. Cellia," said Annie, finally smiling sweetly.

“How long have you been working with me, Annie?”

“4 years Madam.”

“Hmm 4 years? That’s right.  Do you know? All that time, you have never disappointed me, Annie. You can always do your job well. You tidy up my entire office well, you take care of everyone here well, you are good at reconciling with other people because you have a good personality, Annie,"" praised Mrs. Cellia and Annie immediately felt relieved after hearing that, maybe Mrs. Cellia called Annie here not to fire her.

""Thank you, Mrs. Cellia, I am flattered by your praise.”

"So it's like this Annie, two months ago, Mrs. Bartha, our head house assistant, resigned because she was seriously ill, and we don't have a replacement yet. Of course, I've hired several people, but they don't get along with my three grandchildren. Ah or vice versa. My three grandchildren don't suit them. You know my grandchildren have unique personalities that may be difficult for people to understand. So I want to move you to be the head housekeeper at our house, and you will stay there during weekdays and can come home on holidays.”"

Annie's eyes widened, how could she have to work and live at Mrs. Cellia with her three grandchildren in their house? Moreover, Annie knows that the three of them have different characters and traits. And the three of them are very difficult to manage, especially Jack, the first grandchild of Mrs. Cellia.

""Sorry I didn't let you say yes or no, because starting today I'm moving you there. Don't worry, I'll add to your salary, and if you do your job well I'll give you a reward, and that reward is no joke," said Mrs. Cellia,. Usually, she will immediately become enthusiastic if her boss gives her a bonus or overtime money, but this time she feels frustrated. Annie is unsure whether she can do her job well?




"Don't worry Annie, you are not the only woman living there, there are many female servants there who will help you, and you will be treated as a superior," said Mrs. Cellia, she pressed the button on her desk, Mrs. Cellia’s private room opened, Liam entered the room and bowed to her as a symbol of respect.

"Liam, please take Annie to our house." Mrs. Cellia. And Annie can’t deny it.




Annie's eyes didn't blink when she arrived at Mrs. Cellia’s house. The house is so magnificent, maybe about 2 hectares in area. The pillars there are very sturdy and tall, the yard looks very wide. All that was on Annie's mind now was how Mrs. Cellia’s servants clean her house.

"Please miss," Liam said politely and invited Annie to come in.

After showing all the rooms there, Liam showed the room the woman would occupy.

"This is your room, Miss," said Liam, indicating a room that Annie would occupy. Annie blinked, the room she was going to stay in looked like a princess's room. In fact, all the furniture there is pink, including the color of the sheets and pillowcases, Mrs. Cellia is really very caring. After Annie looked around the room prepared for her, Liam led Annie to the workroom, which was also provided by Mrs. Celllia for her.

Liam asked Annie to sit down, then he explained all the rules and tasks given by Mrs. Cellia. Annie listened carefully and occasionally noted important parts of her assignment, apparently what Mrs. Cellia to Annie is not to take care of the house, her job is more towards educating Mrs. Cellia’s, and make them get along.

“I have to get them close?” Annie repeated Liam's words.

"That's right Miss, that's your most important task."

"But how? Isn't it normal for brothers not to get along with other brothers?”"

""Yes, that's usually the case, but the three brothers' insecurities are worse than usual. They don’t even care about each other and tear each other down."

Annie looked into Liam's eyes sharply, "Is it because of inheritance?" Annie regretted her words, which she felt were inappropriate for her to say.

“Including that, but the main reason is that they were born from different mothers.”

Annie covered her mouth in surprise.

“"Their late father, Mr. Charlie had an affair when his first son, Jack was 2 years old, then Fedrick was born, and when Fedrick was 2 years old too, Mr Charlie's other mistress gave birth to David.""

"Isn't it dangerous for you to explain it to me?"

“This is a public secret, Miss. And Mrs. Cellia herself told me to explain it to you so that you know this family tree and so that you can find a solution for peace between the three of them. Mrs. Cellia is afraid there will be a civil war after she dies.”"

Annie let out a big breath.

"This task is very difficult, Liam."

""I'm sure you can do it, Miss, Mrs. Cellia hopes for you.”"

"I hope I can."

""Before I leave, let me remind you of an important rule: don't let any men come into your room, including Mrs. Cellia’s grandchildren, and you can't date anyone in this house. Oh ya, if you need anything, say to me,"" Liam said politely, and left the room.




Liam went into the living room, where he had called Mrs. Cellia’s grandchildren came into the room to talk.

"Thank you for coming here," said Liam, looking at them one by one. Liam's voice was firm, not polite or like he was talking to his boss, because that was what Mrs. Celia asked, Mrs. Cellia wants her three grandchildren to be polite and not be cruel to the people who work for them.




"Quickly, say what you want to say. You know my time is very expensive," said Jack, his voice sounding very cold. He is the only Mrs. Cellia’s grandchild, who was very cold. He is handsome, just like his other two brothers, but Jack is very arrogant. He was nicknamed the Lion Man because he was very cold and evil.

If Liam hadn't threatened them with terrible messages, then they certainly wouldn't have wanted to come to see him in the living room, especially Jack. And of course, they were all Mrs Cellia asked who wanted to discipline her grandchildren.

"You think you're the only one busy today?" David replied, who didn't like Jack's complaints. David was Mrs Cellia’s grandchild, who was the most obedient.

""You are too much, Liam, you don't look at the conditions. You know I was on a date with my girlfriend,"" said Fedrick, feeling aggrieved, he is a playboy. Fedrick is very good, but that applies when he is dealing with women.

"I want to introduce Miss Annie, who will replace Mrs Bartha with you. You must obey her and act politely to her.""

"Annie? Grandma's assistant at our main company?"" Fedrick's eyes widened, suddenly he felt happy. Annie was an extraordinary and beautiful woman.

"Correct,"

""What the hell, how can we obey and be polite to her? She's younger than me!"" Jack flatly refused.

"That's Mrs. Cellia's order."" Liam confirmed.

"She makes the rules as she pleases her," said Jack again.




"How can there be a young woman living here? Isn't it dangerous?" David said.




"Of course not, because I'm here," said Frederick with his playboy face.




“No one is allowed to date, like Mrs. Cellia, you can't date people who work at your company. And no one is allowed to enter Miss Annie's room. ”

Jack stood up, put both hands in his jacket pockets.

“What kind of nonsense is this? I will go."" he said, without further ado, and left from there.

“Jack! This has not been done!"" Liam called Jack but Jack ignored him.

"Just let him do whatever he wants." David said, also furious at his first brother's behavior.

"He's also nobody, whether he's here or not, it doesn't matter," added Fedrick.

"Can you guarantee Miss Annie's safety here?" David asked.

""What do you mean? In this house there are 15 female servants working. There are some male gardeners too.”" Fedrick didn't understand David's words.

“"I meant to protect him from you! You are very dangerous for her, you still haven't realized it?”"

"Really, I'm dangerous?! In fact, I will protect Annie from a playboy like you," said Fedrick, disapprovingly.

“I'm a playboy? Have you ever looked in the mirror before speaking? Didn't you just say you've been dating your woman? Why do you still want to protect other women?"”




"Stop it, I'll tell you the next rules." Liam broke up their little fight.

They both stared at each other sharply, but immediately paid attention to Liam, who was about to speak.

""You must follow Annie's directions, including all your meetings and dates. She will plan the agenda for you in the future, until Mrs. Cellia will decide for herself."

David's eyes widened, "Even dates and meetings?". For the first time, David felt that their grandmother was excessives.

“What the hell grandma? Who is Annie? Why did grandma ask her to interfere in our lives?"” Fedrick felt unacceptable

"This is Mrs. Cellia wants, and everything Mrs. Cellia wants is the best for you.”

"Best in his eyes doesn't mean good for us either."

“"Just do as Mrs. Cellia order if you want to stay," Liam said, and left them.

That afternoon, Mrs. Cellia meets Annie in her room. Annie, who was cleaning the room, immediately stopped her activities and moved quickly towards Mrs. Cellia went there.

"How is Annie? Do you like your room and this house?" Mrs. Cellia, a middle-aged woman who owns a company, is always kind and never arrogant. All the employees who worked with her really liked Mrs. Cellia is also very generous.

"Everything is really amazing, I really like everything. Thank you, Mrs. Cellia."

""I also want to thank you because you didn't refuse. If you need anything, just tell Liam.""

""Thank you very much, Mrs. Cellia.”" Annie breathed slowly "“Emhm Mrs. Cellia, can I go home for a moment tonight? I want to tell my mother directly about my work. She will definitely be worried if I don't talk to her straight away,"" said Annie politely.

""Of course you can go home. You are a good girl, Annie. Your mother is very lucky to have you."" Mrs. Celia smiled.

"Ah no ma'am, it’s just you so kind to me."

"Then I'll go first. You can ask our driver here for help. Their place is to the north. If you're still confused, you can ask Juliette," said Mrs. Cellia leaves from there.




Annie arrived home. She had just gotten off public transportation. She decided to go home alone because she didn't want to bother the drivers who worked there. Annie also felt uncomfortable asking for their help, because Annie knew she was just a servant who worked at Mrs. Cellia.

""Why are you coming home late, poor your little sister Riley? She cooked everything,"" said Eugina, Annie's mother.

""I'm sorry mom, as I told you on the phone earlier that Mrs. Cellia had transferred me to work at her house. I was also obliged to stay there overnight, and was allowed to go home during the holidays,"" said Annie.

"What?! Staying there? You are now demoted to being Mrs. Cellia's maid at her house?" Eugina felt disappointed.

""No mother, Mrs. Cellia actually gave me a higher salary. She said she liked my job, and that is the reason she replaced me at her house.""

"At most, you were told to be a comfort woman for the three of Mrs Cellia grandchildren," said Riley, which made Annie suddenly feel burned. She stared at Riley sharply, anger already at the top of her head. How could Riley say that? Even though she was willing to work hard to the point of sacrificing not going to college in order to be able to support her family!

© Hani Zhou