Contract Marriage: The Replacement Groom

37 About the Master

Jeslyn opened her eyes to something covering her view. She took it off her face and sluggishly sat up. She raised the fabric and saw it was a white towel.

Touching her forehead, it wasn't burning up nor was she feeling any discomfort. Wondering why a damp towel was placed on her forehead, she got down from the bed and dizziness washed over her. She swayed and immediately held the bed for support.

"Tsk, what is wrong with me now?"

She murmured to herself before she slowly raised herself to stand for a while. When she felt that she could walk without falling, she took the towel and walked towards the bathroom to spread the towel and also wash up.

Coming back to the room, Jeslyn saw a maid standing by the door with a tray. On the tray were dishes tightly sealed.

"Good evening, ma'am, master said your food should be delivered to your room," the maid spoke out with her head lowered.

"Oh, keep it there," Jeslyn pointed to the table.

"Yes, ma'am," the maid walked hurriedly to the table and placed the tray of food on it.

"Ma'am, master said you should eat something light and healthy because it's already late at night, so brought you some light meal." The maid explained while opening the plates of food.

"What time is it?" Jeslyn asked as she stared at the garnished pasta, a plate of grilled fish, fruits, dessert, and juice being arranged on the table. 2

"It's almost 11:00 PM, ma'am," the maid answered while taking the tray away.

"So late?" Jeslyn frowned. For how long did she sleep?

"Ma'am, please," The maid gestured with her hand to the table before she took a few steps to the side.

Jeslyn had already washed up in the bathroom earlier, so she sat on the couch and started to eat, after all, she was famished.

All through Jeslyn's food, the maid had her head down and didn't dare to look at her.

"Lady, what's your name?" Jeslyn asked.

"My name is Maya, ma'am."

Jeslyn's hand paused and she turned her head to look at the maid. She examined her from head to toe and her frown grew deeper. 'Why do they have the same height?" "Raise your head and look at me," Jeslyn commanded with a cold voice, totally different from her usual

cute tone.

The maid slowly did as told.

Looking at the maid, she was far prettier than that betrayer and they looked nothing alike.

Do you have another name?" Jeslyn asked.

"No, ma'am, answered the maid.

"Oh... Then it would be hard for you to stay around me..."

"N-no, If you don't like my name ma'am, you can give me another." The maid hurriedly cut her off.

Sending her away? The master would punish her if he finds out that his guest wasn't satisfied with

her.

Jeslyn raised a brow, "you are good with your name getting changed?"

"Yes, ma'am," the maid answered while nodding.

What is a change of name? She'll agree to change her family a thousand times if that would mean that' she would continue to be under her master Maverick's protective umbrella. Jeslyn nodded slightly before turning her gaze back to her food. "That's good then. From now on, I'll

you....hmm... Let me think of a better name. I'm still eating, when I'm done."

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The maid smiled when she saw how the young lady changed from seriousness to being playful like a chameleon. She knew that the master cannot be friends with soft people. A while later, Jeslyn put down her cutlery and blurted out instinctively, "Riya, get the plates out." Maya knitted her brows in confusion. She was the only one here, so who is Riya? Jeslyn looked up at Maya and said without a smile or the usual softness in her voice. "Riya.... I'll call you Riya from now on."

Maya smiled after her puzzlement had been cleared. "Yes, ma'am," the maid curtsied before stepping forward to get the dishes. "Uhm... Riya, is the young master back?"

"Young master Rex doesn't live here, ma'am."

"I meant your master's son."

The dishes made a clicking sound as the maid's hands shook and accidentally hit the dishes together.

"M-ma'am, why are you asking about little master Valen?" The maid asked with a tinge of uncertainty in her voice.

"Oh, it's nothing. I've been hearing about him quite a lot, so I thought of seeing him in person."

"Oh... That's right. Little master Valen is popular in country M but no one knows him." "What do you mean?"

"He doesn't go public. The Lu family hides him from sight, so no one knows him."

"D-did you say, Lu family?!" Jeslyn subconsciously screamed in terror.

"Y-yes, ma'am. Didn't you know?" The maid frowned a little.

In country M, there are a few families that are on the ladder of success. The Lu family, the Yu family, and the Xu family. (2)

Those three families are the top dogs in the country that must not be provoked and their names are known throughout the world.

There are two branches of the Lau family. Maverick, Valen, and Rex makes one, while the other relatives make the other. (Maverick's branch is the second branch he formed on his own.)

The second branch of the Lu family tends to keep a low profile. Although, the second branch of the Lut family has been keeping a low profile, people from country M still know who the young masters are.

Their names are unique to them alone, and that was why when Jeslyn asked like she was surprised, Maya felt suspicious.

If Jeslyn was connected to Maverick, she is supposed to know the household he's from, right?

As the maid's face was turning ugly with every weird thought that crossed her mind, Jeslyn suddenly' chuckled.

"You are really fun to be with. Your expression was priceless. I think I like you... Just a little," Jeslyn beamed.

She just realized that her reaction didn't go well with Maya, so she decided to act smart.

The maid smiled. She was happy that her master's guest liked her to the extent of playing around with her, albeit, a little.

However, that means a lot to someone like her. It means she might get noticed by the master soon.

After all, for the master to bring home a guest means that he has a considerable amount of likeness. for them as an acquaintance.

"So, Riya, have a seat, I have some questions for you."

Hearing that, Riya took a step back and her temperament changed.

Seeing this, Jeslyn sighed. In country M, a person doesn't randomly call another, especially a stranger to sit for some question and answer sections. 6