"What?" Valeria questioned in disbelief.
"Jeez, there's no need to be so loud; William chuckled and he wondered if Valeria was jealous of Paisley.
Putting his thoughts into action, he asked, "Are you jealous?"
"Yes, I am! I'm telling you, William Howard, you can only like me.You’ re not allowed to like other women, do you understand?"
"Of course.I only like you, my little angel.Don't worry, I'll Keep my distance from other women."
"You'd better do so" Valeria grumbled.
"Remember, stay away from Ms.Anthony and don't speak with her unless it's for work.Am I clear "
"Yes, crystal clear.I'll always remember that I belong to Valeria Brown."
Valeria let out a sigh of relief after hanging up the phone although she still felt a little uneasy.She still felt the need to talk with him when he returned home from work later that night.
At the very least, William needed to know what Paisley had told her that day on the cruise.
Then, since she had nothing else to do, Valeria decided to put William and her dirty clothes to wash.
On her way to the laundry room, the maid spotted her and quickly came forth to say, "You can leave it to me, Miss Brown."
Valeria shook her head and insisted, "I can do it.I have nothing else to do.Plus, it'll be like an exercise for me.I'm trying to lose weight, anyway."
Upon hearing that, the maid nodded and didn't press on it anymore.
Valeria had only thrown the clothes into the washing machine when Danya, holding a laundry basket in her hands, entered the laundry room.It seemed like she was going to do laundry too.
Noticing that Valeria was in the laundry room, Danya's face distorted in disdain for a moment before concealing it.
Then, she pretended to be concerned and asked, "Miss Brown, are you here to do laundry as well?"
Valeria hummed as an agreement.She didn't feel good about Danya.
"I didn't think Miss Brown as someone who would do their own laundry.You know, I've been doing these works for Ms.Anthony since she was young."
Valeria glimpsed at Danya, wondering what her tricks were up in her sleeves.
Wasn't what happened at lunch enough to let her know her place? So, Valeria shrugged.
After she closed the washing machine's door, she focused on pouring the laundry detergent into the designated compartment.
Her indifference didn't bother Danya.
It also didn't stop her from beginning to compliment Paisley, "Ms.Anthony has been a bright child since young.She's smart and beautiful.Do you know she won a lot of awards and she went to the best university in the country? Everyone likes her and she's the role model of a daughter of the upper-class family."
Valeria scoffed, "You're exaggerating.Indeed, Ms.Anthony is a brilliant woman, but it wouldn't be to the point that no one dislikes her.I mean, for starters, I don't like her."
Danya was trying to lower Valeria's self confidence by comparing her with Paisley.
However, who would've thought that Valeria would be so unpredictable.
As a daughter of a wealthy family, Valeria shouldn't display her dissatisfaction even if she completely disagreed with Danya.
However, not only did Valeria showed it, but she also expressed it out loud.
At this point, Danya wasn't even sure if Valeria was senseless or she was just really uneducated as a lady.
Danya was about to speak before Valeria interrupted her.
"If Ms.Anthony is as extraordinary as you said, she must have a lot of suitors, right?"
"That's for sure! I can't even count how many outstanding young men are courting Ms.Anthony"
Danya answered with pride.
As she was about to continue with her praises, Valeria interrupted her once again.
"Well, I feel better after hearing that" She seemed genuinely relieved, but what she said next was harsh and unpleasant to Danya’s ears.
"Frankly speaking, since William is so amiable and he looked so handsome, I'm a little worried that Ms.Anthony might not be able to resist the temptation.But after listening to what you've told me, she surely wouldn't want to ruin others’ relationships, don't you think so?"
Danya's face darkened, but she took a deep breath to control her temper.
In the evening, Valeria had dinner together with Danya and the other employees in the villa.
After dinner, she went for a short walk around the garden.
When she returned to the villa's living room, Danya was rattling about how perfect Paisley was with the employees.
Coming from a renowned family, Paisley had taken part in many business negotiations, and all were successful.
However, Valeria only felt her stomach turn when she heard Paisley's achievement.It was probably because she already knew Paisley's true colors.
Valeria went straight back to her bedroom with her phone.
Right as she closed the door behind her, Abbie called.
There was nothing they couldn't tell each other.
So, Valeria naturally told Abbie about Paisley, who had also come to Sydney.
She also told Abbie about Paisley's encounter with a robbery and having no place to stay.
Abbie asked in surprise, "Are you saying that Paisley is living with the both of you now?"
"Yes.And that butler of hers was throwing knives at me all day! I'm furious!"
Valeria added and she also told Abbie about their dispute at the laundry room earlier that day.
"I agree with you, Valeria.Paisley is definitely very suspicious.And I have reasons to believe that she's planning something that involves seducing William.So, you'd better watch out"
Valeria yelped, "You think so too? Then what should I do now? William just called and told me that he and Paisley are going outstation for business and that they won't come home tonight."
Abbie immediately comforted her, "Don't worry too much.I don't think she'll act recklessly so fast.After all, she's from a distinguished family.Paisley is not as reckless as Ashley."
"I'm still worried.I'm going to have a video call with William later to see what's going on"
"Well, you keep an eye on your beloved William.By the way, I saw your dad and his assistant in front of a test center today.It was unusual, so I went and asked about it.They said your dad was going for a paternity test.
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