The household staff had been speaking ill of Hannah behind her back and Steven felt he was to blame. "Hannah, it's my fault for not managing the staff properly. You can express your anger at me if you want."
Verbally attacking him? Physically attacking him? Would that solve anything? Would those people stop insulting her?
Moreover, Hannah couldn't care less about those insignificant people. "Mr. Dixon, I wouldn't dare lay a hand on you."
His attempt to take responsibility was met with Hannah's nonchalant response, leaving Steven at a loss for what to do. "Let me show you to your room, then."
"Thank you," Hannah replied.
Steven took her suitcase and led her to the elevator. The house had three floors, and just as he was about to press the button to the third floor, Hannah pressed the second button.d2
Typically, the master bedroom was on the third floor with guest rooms on the second. The ambiguity of their relationship made it inappropriate for her to occupy his master bedroom.
"Your room on the third floor is more spacious, Hannah," Steven tried to convince her. "Your clothes are also there, in the walk-in closet. It would be more convenient for you."
"I have my own clothes," was all she said.
Reluctantly, Steven led her to the guest room on the second floor. "It's getting late. What would you like for dinner?"
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