Chapter 47: I need some control of my life!

12 November, 20XX (Friday)

Film set, 6PM.

A week had passed since then, everything was the same as usual except some altercations from Luciella schedule which Alessandro insisted. Her schedule consisted of weekly arriving in the company, Zenith to handle the company issues.

Some documents and proposals, she needed to see and reported it to Alessandro. She hated it, but she knew her dateline was drawing in. Alessandro commanded her to reach home before 6PM everyday, which was nearly impossible for her.

If she needed or wanted to stay out longer than her curfew, she needed to report to him. Luciella felt frustrated at him, for being overly controlling but there was nothing she could do. Her career in the showbiz had just started, she needed to work harder in order to be recognize as an actress.

But on another hand, her profession was a model. She needed to go for shoots, which hinder her acting. Hence, she decided after finishing this drama. She would just stay as a model, sighing to herself for trying something new.

"Ms Rong, do you want to join us for dinner after?" The male lead Feng Mo, asked her.

Luciella who had just finished filming a scene where she needed to jump down the sea. She shuddered at the coldness, "No thanks, I have a appointment." She walked pass him, with Tong with her.

"Rong Xuan, you can rest for the day. Since your scenes for the day, are all shot." Director informed her.

Luciella nodded her head, before getting into her van. She looked at the time, it was almost seven. She needed to go to Zenith as instructed by Alessandro.

"Why would you want to act in this film?" Tong did not get it, being a model was hard enough. Yet, she decided to find even more trouble for herself.

Luciella did not know how to reply her, since she herself did not know too. "Tong, can you help me cover if anyone asked what I am doing on the weekends. Just say I'm at your house, please do not ask me why." She pleaded.

Though Tong did not understand why, but she decided not to ask. Luciella hurriedly dried her hair, before changing into a professional outfit. A white blouse, pairing with a navy blue pleated pants. She paired her outfit with a heels, looking at herself from the rear mirror. She nodded in satisfaction, even though she only did a light make-up on her face.

She looked stunning as it is, "You can rest for the day, I will go into the company alone." Tong did not know about Luciella's connection with the company, but she knew about her identity as the Rong's.

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"Your ladyship, Young Master has been waiting for you in the office." Arthur, who always stayed beside Luciella to assist her whenever she was in the company. Arthur had been the Walker's family close aide, for generations.

Arthur had a white hair, and black eyes. He is just 25 years old, pretty tall and broad. As the captain of the guards, he secretly stayed neared her to protect her. Hence, whenever Luciella needed help. Arthur would assist her in anyway possible, he bowed at Luciella before guiding her up the private elevator.

Luciella choses to come at 7PM, since many workers ended at 6PM. She need not be worried of being seen, since she did not want trouble. Getting onto the lift, many eyes was on her. Mainly the receptionist and some workers that ended late, Luciella entrance was pretty grand.

Few guards stood behind her to protect her, wherever she went. They were the guards that followed Karin, they sworn to work for only the head of Walkers. Since she succeeded the throne, she was their boss.

That was something Alessandro could not change, though he himself set up guards to follow her too. Her each and every movements were all under his watch, hence whatever she do. She would never be able to hide from him, "Is he alright, today?" Luciella asked meekly, before walking out of the lift.

"Moderate." Arthur himself could not guess what was Alessandro's mood, because the devil himself changes his mood like flipping a page.

Luciella raised an eyebrow, sighing. She went into the office without knocking.

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"You came?" Alessandro said dismissively, knowing only this brazen girl would dare enter his office which such gusto. Not that he mind, shaking his head at her antics.

Arthur bowed at Alessandro, standing by the side. Waiting for command, like usual. He was secretly praying for the day to go by smoothly, not wanting to witness yet another quarrel which always leads to Luciella losing.

Though sometimes he silently praised her for daring to go against Alessandro, he himself also felt that he was going lenient on her. To what he knew, Alessandro was a man who loves to gain the upper hand.

Whatever he does, he would trade with something for his benefits. But sometimes he could see him helping Luciella for free, or give her a light bargain. Arthur himself, finds it amusing to look at the side lines.

"Well, here I am." Luciella like usual, she pulled the chair in front of Alessandro. Pushing it beside him, and sat down.

Liu who stood at the side raised an eyebrow, seeing that Alessandro was the same. He did not mind her approaching him, or even take his things. Luciella placed her handbag over the chair, pulling her sleeves up.

She waited for Alessandro to pass her the files, she needed to finish before going home. "I heard you are going out tomorrow?" Alessandro asked, while focusing on his documents.

"..." She felt goosebumps, not knowing where the intel came from. She bite her lips in annoyance, "En."

"And?" His eyes glint, looking at her half answered manner.

"Can't I have the weekends for myself?" She looked down at her legs, not wanting to reply him.

Alessandro placed his pen down, leaning back. He scrutinized her, he had a arm on the armrest to support his chin.

"I am just going to find Ji Nuan..." She knew lying to him would not work, "That was not in the schedule." looking at the frantic Luciella, the corner of his mouth raised.

"Can you just make an exception?" sometimes she really hate him, little things like that. She also had to tell him, 'I need some control of my life'

Whenever she said that to him, he would say 'Very well' and the next thing she knew. All the task on his hands, would be transferred to her. She would always grit her teeth and beg him to regain his duties, and it was always him winning.