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37. Consider

Holy...! This was not a mansion but a freaking castle. When we entered I saw a huge fountain separating the path between the huge iron gate and the main entrance. After coming out of the car I was accompanied by his head maid while from my peripheral view I saw that devil taking other way, to my relief.

We entered a huge living space occupied with velvet sofas surrounding a glass table, with a chandelier over it. There were two opposite hallways while a stair led upstairs.

The more I explored the more it felt like maze. Mrs. Song was a very humble person, she helped me to get familiar to this place but she warned me to go anywhere except the right hallway.

I turned to see that way, a dark gloomy way with a glimpse of red light at the edge. That path surely executed with stairs leading to underground floor. My curiosity was on its verge that my legs involuntarily started moving towards it. A sudden hand pulled me back, Mrs song was standing in front of me with her eyes widened. But as soon as our eyes met she lowered her head, letting go of my arm.

" I- I am sorry, Mrs. J-Jeon but you cannot go there. All of us are strictly prohibited to go that side of the mansion. "

I saw her trembling and fiddling with her fingers. She looked extremely nervous or I could say terrified. I didn't wanted her to turn cold so I decided to ease her.

" Why? It's just a part of the house then why not? "

" We don't know that because we just follow the rules made by him. "

I got shocked on how that lad was controlling his service providers.

"Huh! Rules, dump that! He is a merciless psychopath, no need to follow him. "

" I'm sorry Mrs. Jeon but I can't. He is the one who nourishes our families and going against him will hurt my own dignity,"said the maid. I was again shocked but sighed in defeat.

" Well, then call me Y/N, that would be better for both of us. I won't mind being friends with you. "

"I can't. We are not allowed to develop any interest with young master's belonging. This is one of the rules set for us. We heard you are the most dearest to him so we can't risk our lives. "

Rules, rules,rules..What the heck was she talking about?! I was being generous to ease her anxiety but here this lady was constantly chanting about some heck norms, I don't believe in. I got confused so I questioned.

" Why are you all so scared of him? "

I knew how creepy he was as a stalker, professor or a threat giver but to his own people.. I thought he did that to me because of obsession but why were the people working here had fear in there eyes. His one glare shivered them out of life. I can't imagine what they had received in return from him to get this terrified.

I saw her licking her lips to bite upon them in hesitation while sweat beads formed on her forehead.

" W-We d-don't. H-He is nice despite of his cold behavior.. "

Slightly tilting my head I doubted her words. Even if her lips were professional in lies but her eyes were telling the truth. I did not wanted to interrogate her further so I shrugged off the topic.

She led me upstairs, passing several empty rooms to the last door. She notified me of my luggage already placed in his room. I thanked her close the door behind.

If I could describe this room then it would definitely sound cinematic. Three gray walls contrasting to the white one behind his four folder bed, arranged with black duvet. Above the headboard, hanged a large photograph of his high school days.