Chapter 66: Hard To Get

Emma's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "I wonder what's in that apartment."

Didi shrugged. "Maybe Mr. Blackwood's treasure trove."

Emma chuckled. "Or his secret laboratory."

As they continued unpacking, the silence was punctuated by occasional creaks and groans of the mansion.

Suddenly, Emma stopped, her head cocked. "Do we forget something?"

"Emma, I forget my suitcase in the car. Can you accompany me to get it?" Didi asked.

Emma nodded, "Of course."

As they were about to leave their room, their eyes widened at the sight of what was written on their room door.

"It read, 'If you don't like the food prepared by the chef in this house, then pack out.' The writer's furious tone was palpable.

Didi furrowed her brow in anger. "Who could have written this?"

Emma's face mirrored Didi's shock. "And what's with the 'pack out' threat?"

Didi's eyes scanned the hallway, searching for any signs of the mysterious writer.

"Let's get your suitcase and talk about this later," Emma suggested.

As they headed to the car, the eerie feeling lingered.

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After getting the suitcase, Didi kept fuming, "How dare he write that on my room door? Who is he to threaten me, us, like that? Do we tell him we lack food? I can see. Didi nodded her head and walked towards their room, "Maybe the chef's food is wasted food, she is cooking poison."

"If I catch the damn person that wrote this, I will crush and break him into pieces. He will regret the day he was born," Didi continued, her voice rising.

Emma followed closely, equally annoyed. "Calm down, Didi. Let's not jump to conclusions."

As they approached their room, Didi's rant grew louder.

"I'll show him who I am! Nobody threatens me and gets away with it!" Didi threatened unaware of the presence following them.

Emma placed a soothing hand on Didi's shoulder.

"Didi, stop. You're going to—"

Suddenly, Emma's eyes widened, focusing on something behind Didi.

They entered their room, angrily slamming the door shut.

Jerry hiding behind the adjacent door, heard the loud slam and held his breath.

Jerry's heart skipped a beat as he heard Didi's furious voice.

"Who writes that on our door? I'll crush him!" Didi shouted.

Jerrys eyes widened in alarm. Who are these mad ladies, threatening to tear me apart in my own house?

His body shuddered at the thought.

"I'll break his damn teeth!" another scream came from Didi's room, making Jerry'sheart jump.

"Better run for your dear life," Jerry whispered to himself, fleeing to his room and locking the door.

Breathing heavily, Remy leaned against the door.

What have I gotten myself into?

He thought about the new tenants and the note His butler had written.

Should he intervene or let things calm down?

In Lugard Estate, Lisa danced happily, lost in the rhythm. She spun around, her laughter echoing through the her room.

Unnoticing, she twirled right into Lugard's presence, colliding with him.

Lisa's eyes widened as she stumbled backward, apologizing.

"Oh, I'm so sorry!" Mr Lu

Lugard's cold expression softened slightly.

"No harm done," he said, his deep voice calm.

Lisa's cheeks flushed as she took in Lugard's imposing figure.

"I didn't see you standing there," she explained.

Lugard's gaze lingered on her.

"I've been watching you," he said, his voice low.

Lisa's heart skipped a beat.

"Why are you so happy tonight? Did you win a lottery, little troublemaker?" he asked, sitting down on the couch.

Lisa smiled, her eyes shining with excitement.

"I'm going to unite and meet my friends soon," Lisa said happily.

Lugard stared at her lazily without saying a word.

"They're already in the city; I'm going to meet them soon," she added, her joy palpable.

Lugard's gaze lingered on Lisa, his thoughts silent but skeptical.

You are already an unbearable troublemaker, hmm, when you and your friends meet, he thought to himself. It will be a disaster.

Lisa's enthusiasm was contagious, but Lugard knew her friends, Emma and Didi, all too well. before they even grow up.

Their reunions often spelled chaos.

am not going to be staying in this bored estate of yours again," Lisa added, her voice filled with determination.

Lugard raised an eyebrow.

"Is that a warning?" he asked, a hint of amusement in his voice.

Lisa grinned mischievously.

"Consider it a promise," she replied.

Lugard chuckled.

Lisa came back to her senses and looked at him, her expression changing from excitement to surprise.

"What are you doing in my room?" Lisa asked, her voice laced with a hint of unease.

Lugard stared at her beautiful, seductive lips calmly.

"I could ask you the same," he replied, his voice low and smooth.

Lisa's eyes narrowed.

"This is my room. You're the intruder."

Lugard leaned back into the couch.

"I own this estate, remember?"

Lisa's cheeks flushed.

"Don't remind me."

The air was charged with tension.

He stared at her, his eyes burning with intensity.

"Come here," he said, his voice seductive and low.

Lisa glared at him, her heart racing.

"Why should I?" she challenged.

Lugard's gaze never wavered.

"Because I want you to," he replied.

Lisa's resolve a little weakened.

She hesitated, but then she stubbornly walked over to her bed and sat down folding her hands. not coming she said seriously.

The distance between them was palpable.

Lugard's eyes roamed over her face.

"You're cute when you're defiant," he said.

Lisa's cheeks flushed.

"Stop looking at me like that," she whispered.

Lugard's smile was subtle.

"Like what?" he teased.

Lisa's resolve weakened, her eyes locked on Lugard's, there is no sign of his cold demaor that keep people at arm length.

"Come here," he repeated, his voice seductive.

Lisa's heart raced, her defiance faltering.

She rose from the bed, her steps hesitant.

Lugard's gaze never wavered, his eyes burning.

As she approached, he reached out, his fingers tracing her jawline.

Lisa's skin tingled, her breath catching.

"Defiance suits you," Lugard whispered.

Lisa's eyes flashed with warning.

"Don't," she whispered back.

Lugard's smile was subtle.

"I can't resist teasing you troublemaker," he replied.

Their lips almost touched, the tension palpable.

Suddenly, Lisa pushed away.

"No," or are you ready for my gratitude Kiss she said firmly.

Lugard's eyes narrowed.

"You're playing with fire," he warned.

Lisa stood tall.

"I'm not afraid," she lied.

Lugard chuckled.

"We'll see," he said.

Lugard's eyes gleamed with amusement.

"You're brave, I'll give you that," he said.

Lisa's heart pounded, her resolve wavering.

"But bravery can be foolish," Lugard added.

Lisa's eyes flashed with defiance.

"I'm not afraid of you," she repeated.

Lugard's smile widened.

"We'll see about that," he whispered.

The tension between them crackled.

Lugard leaned against the couch, his eyes never leaving Lisa's face.

"You're quite the rebel, aren't you?" he teased.

Lisa's cheeks flushed, her heart racing.

"I'm just standing up for myself," she replied.

Lugard chuckled.

"Oh, you're doing more than that," he said.

"You're always igniting a fire."

Lisa's eyes narrowed.

"Stop teasing me, Mr Lu," she warned.

Lugard's grin widened.

"Can't help it, troublemaker" he said.

"You're adorable when riled up."

Lisa's hands clenched.

"You're enjoying this, aren't you?" she accused.

Lugard nodded.

"Immensely," he admitted.

Lisa took a deep breath.

"Fine," she said.

"Tease away."

Lugard's eyes sparkled.

"Oh, I intend to."

He pushed off the couch pillow between them.

"Let's see how long you last."

Lisa's heart skipped a beat.

What game was Lugard playing?

Was she ready to play along?

Lugard took a move closer, his voice low.

"So, little rebel, what's your next move?"

Lisa stood firm, her eyes locked on his.

"I'm not playing games, Mr Lu."

Lugard chuckled.

"Oh, but you are. You're playing hard to get."

Lisa's cheeks flushed.

"That's not the game I'm playing."

Lugard raised an eyebrow.

"Then what game are you playing?"

Lisa smiled sweetly.

"Cat and mouse."

Lugard's eyes gleamed.

"Interesting choice."

He make another move closer.

"You know I always catch my prey."

Lisa's heart skipped a beat.