[Bonus chapter] Taking Care of the House

"He said he is a friend of father. Do you know him, Jess?" Rebecca asked Jessica.

"...." Jessica raised her brows and squinted her eyes at Rudy as though she was judging him in her mind.

'Should I use hypnosis?' Rudy wondered.

He was conflicted about making that decision as he didn't want to use his powers on the people close to him, although it was his first time meeting Jessica, he was already acquainted with her.

"Yes, I remember him," Jessica responded.

No, Rudy didn't use hypnosis or any mind-related abilities. Jessica was covering up for him on her own.

"You do…?" Rebecca asked with a curious yet confused look on her face.

"Yes. Father brought him here once."

"When? And why don't I recall something like that?"

"You were here at that time. This person… uhh… Rupert was with father, but he left within a minute as he was only here to check the house…" Jessica answered while averting her gaze left and right.