His Devious Rule

At Cinnamon house furnishing center,

Alvin and Zane stood next to each other and looked at the huge hall presenting a variety of furniture in different styles. But both of their eyes were looking for a lady who wasn't there yet.

The customers and salespeople couldn't stop themselves from looking at the entrance. The two had shoved their hands in their jacket pockets and held the presence that was hard to ignore. One was wearing sunglasses yet his gorgeous face couldn't be hidden. The adorable little guy brushed his eagle-like eyes over the hall as if attracting them like a magnet pulling the metals to it.

A lady in a pencil skirt and blazer over a white shirt approached them. Rather than being professional, she looked excited, "Aww… Such a lovely boy." Her hand reached to pinch the boy's cheek but Zane stepped away giving her no face.

The lady's smile became a bit awkward but she chuckled as she straightened her back and faced the man, "Your son is adorable, sir." Her flirtatious voice floated to their ears.

Zane narrowed his eyes at the lady. When the lady guessed him as Alvin's son, how dare she coquettishly speak to Alvin? His gaze shifted to his father.

It wasn't the mistake of the lady but his father who looked too young to have a son like him. The lady just used him as bait, to strike up a conversation with his father.

Zane crossed his arms above his chest and shot a look of a dare to his father. He was challenging Alvin to flirt back.

Alvin could feel the piercing eyes of his son. He was well aware Zane wasn't thinking good of him but of his mother. He would have ignored the lady in front of him but his son would misinterpret his actions.

He mused with a smile but there was a cold undertone, "Just like my wife." Cute like his Fierce Kitten.

The expression on the lady's face changed. She looked at the boy and the young alluring man, she couldn't believe he had such a big son.

Zane: "…"

He should be happy by the response but he was irritated to hear his mother as Alvin's wife without even marriage. Shoving his hand back into his pockets, he walked inside to check out until Anya arrived.

Alvin towed behind his son as he looked around. He never shopped this way, if he had to take a look, he would go through the catalog, or the interior designer would give him the pictures of the designed room.

The lady returned after accepting the fact that the man wasn't single, "Sir, may I help you with something? We have every kind of furniture available in our outlet. You can also give us orders for customized furniture." This time she spoke professionally but her eyes continued to ogle the man.

Alvin could see Zane's ears sharpen at the voice of the lady. His little enemy was indeed his blood, possessive and protective. He waved his hand at the lady to let them alone.

Zane stopped in front of the black swivel chair. He tried it on but his small back couldn't check the comfort for his mother. Getting off, he pointed to the chair, "Check." He ordered Alvin who guessed it was for Anya.

Alvin couldn't believe Zane was treating him like how he treats others. Considering the chair was for Anya, he sat down and disliked it. He checked a few more chairs and selected one.

Zane nodded to himself, approving the man's efforts. He went and sat on the couch to wait for Anya while Alvin met the manager of the outlet, "Give 50% off on everything my wife chooses."

The manager: 😑

Alvin placed his black card on the desk, "I will pay the rest."

The manager: 🤯

The Cinnamon house furnishing outlet wasn't expensive or the best brand. They would stand somewhere between luxury and impoverished. With the card Alvin was holding, Alvin could buy the whole business. The manager awkwardly laughed without knowing what to do.

"And my wife shouldn't know anything." Alvin impassively warned as if the outlet belonged to him and they should listen to him.

Before the manager could respond, Alvin noticed Anya entering the outlet. Removing his sunglasses, he shot a look of daggers and threatened, "Or else I will make sure you lose the job."

The manager cringed at the fierce gaze and felt like crying as it never happened before and he didn't know what to do.

Alvin fixed his expression when he faced Anya whose expression was blank… Or a bit tense too. She went straight to him and wrapped her arms around him ignoring all the eyes and the manager.

As far as he heard, Anya wasn't hurt and she always hugged her son but him. He wrapped his left hand around her as his right hand rubbed her head. "What happened?… Little Donut!?"

Anya wasn't sad. Krystle told her to seduce or act cute if she has to get approval for something he doesn't like. Seduction hadn't worked last time. She couldn't lie as Alvin could catch her lie easily. So she was trying to act cute and sweet.

Pouting her lips, she lifted her head to face him, "I have done something without asking you." She mewled as though she was going to cry.

While controlling her smile, her face turned pink. "You will get angry again." Just now, things settled between them, she didn't want to cause a disturbance.

However, the little man who jumped off the couch, witnessed her mother making cute actions. 'Is mommy cute with Chipmunk Monster or is she acting cute?' He seriously pondered.

Alvin: "…"

Something wasn't sinking. When did she start to get scared of facing him by doing anything? Either she will accept her mistake if any or boldly face him and argue with him.

He pulled her away, still finding it hard to accept her behavior. Anyway, his hand brushed her head and cupped her face, "I won't be angry." He assured her.

Anya held herself back from coming to the point directly. She continued to act cute, "You will be angry."

He wasn't getting annoyed but worried. Something seems wrong with his Little Donut, "Little Donut!?" he probed her to say what it was.

Raising her chin, she haughtily exclaimed, "I want to show off how happy you are with me."

Father and son: "…"

Wait… What? Both doubted if they heard her right.

Anya saw Alvin's look of disbelief. She changed the meaning of the look, "Aren't you happy with me?" She pouted.

Alvin was alarmed by her weird behavior. He fished his mobile out as he seriously asked, "Do you have Doctor Bose's contact number?" Doctor Bose was her psychologist. "Never mind, I will ask Benson to make an immediate appointment."

Anya gritted her teeth, controlling her urge to chide him. She stomped away as she muttered, "Krystle was so wrong. Neither seduction nor acting cute works on him." She grimaced, recalling his honeytrap had worked on her.

[Hello…. Hello Mr. Matthews? Hello…] Benson who answered the call was struggling for attention.

Alvin who heard her words deduced what she was doing. He listened to Liam and it didn't work on her. She listened to Krystle, and that didn't work on him. He didn't know whether to laugh or smack himself. He ended the call and went toward her.

Benson over the call: "..."

Zane couldn't believe Alvin wanted to take Anya to the doctor instead of playing along with her. "Momma…" He happily ran up to her.

Anya hugged her son and sulked, "Only my baby is best." Whenever she acts, he always joins her and supports her.

"Little Donut." Alvin tried to speak but Anya snorted in fake anger which looked more endearing than her cute act.

For the next few hours, the three chose every piece of furniture required for their new home. The manager had lied as the autumn clearance sale was live and gave her massive discounts.

Anya didn't turn down the help when Alvin called his men to take care of shifting and arranging. Then they completed stationery shopping for Zane.

It was dinner time when mother and son stretched in exhaustion.

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At the Matthews mansion,

Gianna had waited for Casper to enter the mansion, she stood in front of him, with her cheeks swollen and the bruise around her neck.

Secretary Harrison was shocked while Casper was more composed, "Madam Matthews, who did this to you?"

Gianna hatefully glared at Casper. She wasn't wicked either. Although she didn't get the love and attention from her husband, they had a stable marriage life and she liked her life until Alvin appeared out of nowhere.

She sneered at the man in front of her, "You must be delighted to watch me like this. Don't you?"

Casper furrowed at the mocking words. He was standing there to listen to her, if she wanted to mock him, he had no time for it. He lifted his arm, pushed her aside, and went inside as he signaled his secretary

Harrison understood the silent orders and dialed Gianna's new assistant. Anyway, before she could connect Gianna revealed the person, "Anya Owen was at my office."

Casper paused and turned to Gianna who was seething in anger. This was the second time Gianna was reduced to a pathetic state. Once by Alvin and another time by Anya.

For odd reasons Casper didn't get angry at the two but narrowed his eyes at Gianna. He really wanted to know what she did in the past years without his awareness.

Gianna could see Casper wasn't offended by the revelation so she started to act, "She warned me, she said she will take everything that belongs to that bastard. She wants my position. Who does she think she is?"

Anya neither had the qualification nor the experience. Without Casper's support, Anya couldn't take away her position. So it was important to put Casper against Anya.

Casper's expression darkened. 'Belongs to that bastard?' It meant she was asking for their part of Matthew's assets.

Dividing the Matthews family? He wouldn't let that happen.

Gianna continued to fuel the fire. She sneered shifting to Alvin, "Do you think that bastard will sit silently? He will come to take your seat. He is going to get revenge on you."

She went forward to face Casper, "Casper Matthews, if my son faces even a bit of unfairness, I will destroy everything. Your name, your image, your empire, that bastard's identity." She roared, "I will ruin everything." She threatened and walked away.

Although she tried to provoke Casper against the couple, her anger and hatred were real.

Casper knew Gianna would do that. Even if Liam hates her for her sadistic behavior at Alvin, she could go to any extent for Liam.