Handcuffs And Kisses (Series #1)

Chapter 7

Lilian Carson POV

I can at least attend college. I can finally leave this place starting tomorrow. I've heard the college parties are fantastic, so I hope Alexander will let me go. I can't wait to meet new people and form new friendships because I have been anticipating this day for so long. I must, however, keep moving forward with my strategy against Mr. Alexander. In any case, I need to win his affection, yet I can't approach him too closely lest I burn in his flaming aura. I get chills from his serene demeanour.

I ordered the chef to prepare me French toast and an iced Americano for breakfast after Hannah informed me that I could request any food if I was hungry. I was curious about the calm-appearing man, that is Alexander's secrets as I sat down to eat and whether or not he was as sweet as the French toast in front of me.

The chef was staring at me intently as I nibbled on my French toast, and I wondered whether he was quietly criticising my breakfast selection. But the flavour of the perfectly prepared French toast makes me think of my mother's cooking and how eagerly I used to consume it.

Despite the fact that the food was great, I felt a little queasy as I thought back to yesterday's event. My stomach turned as my nervousness began to flare up once more. I made the decision to calm myself down by taking a few deep breaths and concentrating on the here and now. That made me feel a little better and allowed me to finish my lunch without experiencing any more pain.

I looked through the college catalogue. Before I travel, I want to be well prepared. It is one of the most well-known universities in the world. This college is attended primarily by wealthy students. The university is known for its prestigious academic programmes and highly accomplished faculty.

I've always wanted to visit here, and I'm quite excited. I've done a lot of research on the courses available and the campus atmosphere, and I'm certain that this college will give me the finest possibilities to reach my own goals. I can't wait to immerse myself in these new surroundings and create experiences that will last a lifetime.

My thoughts return to yesterday night's conversation with Alexander, and I recall his words: 'If you want to know me? Discover it on your own. Make up your own mind about me.'

Maybe I can discover some knowledge about Alexander's past if I look around the house. The laptop he was using last night appeared to be very important to him; if I could get my hands on it, I could search for any personal documents or letters that would provide me with information about his history. It's worth a try to go around the house and see what I can locate.

There are no pictures of Alexander or his family anywhere in the home, including his room. What kind of individual does not have pictures hung up? I must know, or else my curiosity will consume me.

I put on my slippers and exited the room, strolling down the corridor as I scanned the area. Hannah informed me that there is a strange room that is always locked. Only Alexander enters the room on occasion. Alexander appears to have access to a chamber that others do not, and my curiosity about what lies behind that door grows.

Hannah also informed me that the room is on the first floor and has a maroon-coloured double door with decorations on it. But because this mansion has so many rooms, it's a little tough to find that particular entrance. There could be other maroon doors as well. Perhaps I should look to see which maroon doors are locked.

To my astonishment, there was only one large maroon double door. Why hadn't I noticed it before? I'm sure I passed it a few times. It's possible that I didn't notice it or that it was obscured from my perspective. We have a tendency to overlook things that are right in front of us.

The door was designed in a historical style with a tactile appearance to contrast with the concrete and steel that surrounded it. I tried to unlock it, but as Hannah had mentioned, it was indeed locked. The staff have a duplicate key for all the other doors, but this one is a mystery to everyone here, even me. I'm curious what's behind the locked door that warrants such strict security.

Maybe if I dig through Alexander's possessions or keep an eye on him and follow him all day, I'll locate the key. Yet, each of these options may be dangerous and unethical. I need to discover his weaknesses if I'm going to crush him.