The Pampering CEO: Don't Mess With My Secretly-Married Sweet Wife novel Chapter 266

"And if I don’t?" Jacob's temper rose.

He looked aloof but he was a stubborn one. Other than Susan, no one in this world could fight him.

Seth, for example, was a victim of his willful character. As he watched Jacob being obstinate again, he could not help casting a sympathetic glance at the girl.

In spite of it, the girl was not affected. She raised the glass quietly, not saying anything.

With a slight furrow of his brows, Jacob looked back a t her in silence as well.

Ten minutes, twenty minutes, half an hour... The water cooled several times as the minutes ticked by and the girl replaced it with warm water before raising the glass once more beside Jacob.

After half an hour, Jacob did feel a little thirsty. After a small fight with himself, he said coldly, “Give it to m e."

"Okay, Mr. Shelby.” A dazzling smile split the girl’s face as she fed Jacob water in practiced ease before she went away to peel and cut the fruit that Susan had brought.

"It's her.” Susan took in the situation and clapped her hands in thrill.

Someone actually could handle her older brother's temper! She would never swap her out now even if someone asked for it.

"What? It's her?" Jacob looked frosty. "Susie, get me a substitute."

"Jacob, I think she’s fine," Susan said with a chuckle." I'll be worried instead if we get a replacement."

Jacob glared at Susan before turning away from her with a huff.

The young girl was cutting fruit when Susan slid over t o her and asked with a smile, "Um, how do I address you?"

"Anna. Just call me Anna, miss," Anna said sweetly.

The girl was diligent and swift when she worked and did not give in blindly to the patient. Susan was growing happier with the caretaker.

"Miss, do you want an apple slice?" Anna stabbed a few toothpicks into the sliced apples and pushed them to Susan.

"Sure, thanks!" Susan took a piece.

"I want one too,” Jacob said coldly.

"You can’t have it. It’s too cold for fruit now that it's winter. If you want to, have it at noon. I cut them up for the guests," Anna replied without turning around.

Jacob was rendered speechless.

Ah, times when Jacob was countered into silence... Seth laughed heartily and sprawled on the table when he saw the former's frustrated front.

Jacob was affronted, picking up an apple piece and throwing it toward Seth.

Seth was still cackling when he avoided the fruit." This is hilarious. Jacob, serves you right! I see that there's someone else who can tackle you other than Susan!’’

"Susie, I want a replacement!" Unable to see a gloating Seth, Jacob made another request.

"Jacob, Anna's taking care of you so well. You’ll hurt her feelings if you keep asking for a substitution," Susan replied with a chortle.

Jacob was taken aback before he glimpsed at Anna. She was smiling, but there was a hint of sadness in her expression.

After a moment of hesitation, Jacob clamped his mouth.

"Anna, Jacob doesn't mean anything bad. He's just spoiled," Susan explained.

A honeyed beam stretched the corners of Anna’s lips." I understand. My grandpa is like Mr. Shelby. He’s also a tough one. I won't mind."

"That’s good," Susan smiled. "We'll leave him to you for the month then."