Master of Lust

Chapter 97: Family Drama

Chapter - 97

"You, what are you doing with her?" Jack when saw Rick and Evelina awfully close, had his ears perked up.

"I am just showering my girlfriend with some love. Don't b so stuck up old man," Rick said and winked at Jack.

"Boyfriend? You... Are you her boyfriend?" Jack's brother questioned, seeking clarification.

"You are late to the party, uncle... umm...? What is your name again? I don't think you have introduced yourself yet," Rick asked.

"Neither have you. You keep claiming to be my daughter's boyfriend, but who the hell are you?" Jack interjected before his brother had a chance to respond.

"Isn't it impolite to ask someone for their name before introducing yourself?" Rick retorted with a smirk in response to Jack's question.

"So you acknowledge you were rude to my brother?" Jack finally seized the upper hand in his conversation with Rick.

"A son-in-law can have his moments of rudeness," Rick replied nonchalantly, deflating Jack's ego.

"Enough with the pointless small talk," Evelina finally had enough and had to step in. She turned to Rick, "And you..."

"Come with me to see my grandmother," Evelina instructed Rick as she started to walk away, but Jack halted her.

"Where are you taking him?" Jack inquired.

"Did you hear her, Father-in-law? We're headed to meet the ultimate boss, your mother, or did you marry into the family like me?" Rick playfully teased Jack.

"Listen, boy, I don't know who you are, but you're pushing my limits here. Just be quiet... Shut your mouth," Jack warned Rick, his patience wearing thin.

"Maybe I struck a nerve," Rick murmured to himself.

"He's going to see Grandmother. He's here to treat her," Evelina sighed, unable to tolerate Rick's banter with her family any longer, so she finally disclosed the truth.

"What do you mean he is going to treat Mom?" Jack furrowed his brow upon hearing Evelina's revelation. "How could you make that decision on your own? You didn't inform me or anyone else about it."

"I don't need to tell anyone anything," Evelina remained unfazed.

"Are you out of your mind? How can you allow a nobody, a complete stranger, near your grandmother?" Jack interrogated Evelina, then turned his attention to Geoffrey.

"Why didn't you intervene and stop her?" Jack asked with irritation. "Is this how you take care of your duties?"

"I apologize, sir," Geoffrey replied with a nod, maintaining his stoic expression. "I've always followed the head of the family's directives."

"And since the matriarch has entrusted miss Evelina with overseeing the family's affairs, her instructions hold precedence over all others," Geoffrey firmly asserted.

"I didn't realize you were so loyal. Kudos to you," Rick commended the butler. "You might be a stickler, but at least you're loyal."

[Warning - 1: You are not suppose to praise the old butler. If you do that again, you will start to loose rewards.]

"But I still don't like you." Rick quickly said, when he saw the system's warning.

The two boys were engrossed in their quest for 'chicken dinner,' while Jack and Michelle's son remained sprawled on the table, completely oblivious to the world around him.

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"So... it seems you have a pretty bad relationship with your family, huh?" Rick couldn't resist stealing a glance at Evelina as he asked, his tone a blend of curiosity and caution. There was something about her that piqued his interest, although he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

Evelina shot him a sharp look. "Don't interfere in my family affairs," she rebuked, her voice carrying a hint of irritation.

However, Rick wasn't one to back down easily anymore. Ever since he had acquired the system, something intrinsic within him had transformed. He had never been known for his persistence. In fact, he often gave up on things rather quickly due to deep-seated self-doubt that had held him back from pursuing the things he wanted.

But only God knows why he stopped in front of that old man that day. On any other day, he might have felt sympathy for the old man but left him to his own devices. He wouldn't have meddled. Yet, on that particular day, things were different.

But thanks to that chance encounter, he now possessed an incredible system. Whether it was for better or worse, he couldn't be certain. Nevertheless, he had transformed after that day. He was no longer the timid, antisocial boy. He had become a philanderer, bold and confident – a complete 180-degree shift from his former self.

"I mean, are you adopted?" he asked with a grin that bordered on audacity.

Evelina's glare could have frozen molten lava. "What's it to you?" she snapped.

Rick, undeterred, let out a nervous laugh. "I was just observing, you know? They don't seem to treat you like their daughter. They didn't appear to be all that concerned about you. They were too busy enjoying their little party."

"And I can't say you're particularly fond of them either," he couldn't help but point out.

"Is this how they always are?" Rick inquired, disregarding the exasperation evident in Evelina's eyes.

Evelina attempted to evade his questions, her irritation evident in her voice. "Can you please drop it? Why are you suddenly so concerned about me?"

Rick wasn't willing to let it go. "Why wouldn't I be? Family drama is intriguing. In fact, everyone's interested in it. And if they say otherwise, they're lying."

Evelina sighed, running a hand through her hair, "You know, you are quite nosy for someone I barely know," she mumbled.

"You also don't fuck people you barely know," Rick flashed her a mischievous grin, "But since, you brought me here. Consider it a bonus on top of my payment."

"Shsshh..." Evelina quickly tried to cover Rick's mouth, but he successfully evaded, "Don't say that out loud.Someone might here you."

"So what? Isn't it the truth?" Rick shrugged.

Evelina sighed, casting a sidelong glance at Rick. "Look, I appreciate you standing up for me and all, but I would appreciate if we rather not talk about my family and that thing, okay?"

Rick chuckled nervously, rubbing the back of his neck. "No problem, no problem at all. I understand," he said, seeking to ease the tension. "You know, family conversations can get messy. Sometimes, it's better to leave them untouched. And I won't talk about 'THAT' either.

At least not in front of others."

By now, the two of them had already ascended the stairs and made their way across the various rooms. Rooms lined both sides of the long, wide corridor they walked through. When they reached the end of the corridor, they encountered another set of stairs leading downward. They descended these stairs to find themselves in another sizable hall.

Rick continued to follow Evelina as they traversed this hall, only to enter another corridor with rooms on either side. It was a massive mansion with seriously a lot of rooms. They eventually halted in front of the second-to-last room.

"This is it, the moment of truth!" Evelina exclaimed.

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