His Devious Rule

Harper wasn't a fool to get into Casper's words so easily. He was in trouble, he didn't want to dig another problem for himself.

How could a small-town girl offend the great Casper Matthews? If such a girl has to meet Casper, she will have to wait for months for his appointment. Yet, she might not be able to meet him or see him without Casper's will.

However, didn't Harper also intend to deal with Anya Owen? She had infuriated him by fooling him, clearing her tracks and her parents. He was burning to choke her to death.

How did a small neglected pawn become the main pawn? Wasn't she just an extra player he or Bernard could discard any moment? She turned out to be the main player who became everyone's nightmare. She was playing with the administration and his business like spinning a paper windmill just by standing in the wind.

Well, he didn't know she had yet to start her game. His real nightmares were about to begin.

Hence he questioned Casper who was patiently waiting for the deal to be sealed, "How did this mere girl become a thorn under Chairman Matthews's feet?" He asked sarcastically as he had looked down on him a few seconds ago.

Casper sneered at the provocation, "Take it or leave it." Then Casper ended the call.

Harper gritted his teeth. If he stayed longer in the country, he doubted that he might be detained. If he had fled out of the country, the case wouldn't have the same importance. If he has to stay, he will have to make sure he won't be detained.

"Contact Advocate Lee and prepare for anticipatory bail. Quick." He growled at the silently standing secretary. The latter was startled before he responded and went out to make the calls.

Harper stood there, brainstorming the possibilities of the situation.

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Meanwhile at the Matthews Mansion,

Casper tossed his mobile to his PA who follows him 24 by 7. He waved his hand at the man who was his fitness trainer and dietician. The man who was at the door of the gym silently took steps back and left the gym.

Casper dabbed the sweat-absorbent over his forehead and neck thinking about the current situation. He preferred not to get directly involved with deaths or murders and accidents, especially if it's Anya Owen. Such things always leave behind evidence just like this phone call.

Business rivals are like eagles, they wait patiently for the right opportunity to attack him. So getting into the hands of business rivals meant fighting for their unstained status and prestige. He couldn't risk it for a mere girl.

Initially, Casper didn't want the complicated birth history of Alvin to affect him or his family name or business. Hence he always chose his first son, grooming him from a very young age to take over his position by completely neglecting Alvin.

Of course, he had forgotten Alvin had a complicated birth history because of his greediness. He didn't love Janet Collins or give any value to the 'love.' He just wanted to use her to get a land deal from his father who was president of the country during that time.

However, things didn't go as Casper planned. While Alvin became a cold-hearted, sharp-witted, vicious-tongued young man, his first son was too softhearted and got influenced by the problems of other people.

So Casper wanted to drive a wedge between Alvin and Anya for two reasons. One, Anya Owen had become Alvin's soft spot which wasn't good according to Casper, to rule in his position. Two, she was just a small-town girl who couldn't bring any benefit to the business or family. Anyway, things back slashed severely. Alvin turned out to be very stubborn and daring to run away from the country to get away from his control.

His PA hesitantly pointed out, "Chairman Matthews, Second Master will definitely be suspicious of you if something happens to Ms. Owen." Although he was just a PA, he was working for Casper for more than fifteen years. So he often gave some advice within his scope.

A cunning smirk appeared on his face. With his eyes turning dark and sharp, he looked evil to the bones. His plan wasn't as simple as hurting Anya Owen. He snickered and left the gym room without saying anything.

The PA followed his master until the latter entered his bedroom. Then he went to his room to sort the day's schedule and gather the files that Casper needed.

He frowned looking at a file. It was the first time Matthews information center failed to dig up information about somebody. It was like, there is no Anya Owen named person. All information about her was sealed.

Since they knew Anya Owen studied in the same university as Alvin, they tried to fetch her information from all those little sources but it was futile. He wanted to think of Anya Owen as a simple girl as in the past but how could he?

'Who are you, Anya Owen?'

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On Yacht Queen,

Anya woke up from her nap after about an hour and went out. She didn't find Alvin so she leisurely walked around, checking out the ship while searching for Alvin. Whenever Alvin's men were seeing her, they would just nod at her as a greeting and leave her alone. She didn't even get the chance to ask them about Alvin.

Unawarely she had checked out the whole yacht. She let out a long sigh, basking under the sun next to the club pool. The luxury things don't fascinate her. Her father had taught her that they should improve their lives bit by bit, enjoying the process and being satisfied with what they have achieved. So these things fitted Alvin who earned it. She was happy with her simple life.

Suddenly she felt a shade over her face from the blazing sun, causing her to open her eyes. Alvin had moved the umbrella over her standing behind the lounge. He then went closer to her from behind and loomed over her.

She blinked at him as if she was in a daze. Her mind screamed at her to get away but her body lay there without listening to it. Her heart was anticipating something she didn't know. Then he gently slid his fingers on her forehead and checked her temperature. Although there was no change in his expression, she could see the relief in his eyes.

He elegantly straightened his back and sat down on the next lounge. He heard her question in her soft bed voice, "Where were you?" She didn't find him while searching.

Alvin questioned back, "Did you check behind you?" He had noticed she wasn't admiring the yacht. Rather, looking for something. So it was him.

Anya was dumbfounded. She couldn't believe he was right behind her the whole time and she didn't sense him or look behind. "Why were you following me?" She asked in bewilderment.

Alvin noticed she wasn't sad anymore but she wasn't friendly either. He could feel distant in her behavior. He sneered, rolling his eyes away, "Stop daydreaming. You were leading me around. How tiresome!"

Anya: "..."

Wasn't that the same? Something is really wrong with his brain.

Something clicked in her mind, "Are you hungry?" Hunger makes people irksome.

Alvin couldn't deny that easily. He couldn't believe how his men ate, he couldn't bring himself to save it for Anya so he didn't eat it either.

Anya stood up, she was hungry. She held his sleeves and tugged at him, "Come, give me a hand." Her intention wasn't to take his help. She wanted him to know a few easy dishes so that he doesn't have to eat awful food and make something for himself.

Alvin was eager to follow her but he put on an act, "Are you a child who needs an adult while cooking?"

Anya rebuffed with a sarcastic smile on her beautiful face, "Mr. Matthews, Happy Hunger Day." Then she walked away.

Was he asking her attention and her efforts to coax him? He won't get it.

Alvin: "..."

He had forgotten his Little Donut isn't sweet anymore. He overtook her in quick long strides and caught her wrist, "Let me show you to the kitchen." He shamelessly stated.

Anya rolled her eyes. He made it sound like she couldn't go to the kitchen without him.

She cooked light dishes while Alvin watched her. Without knowledge, he made a note of what she was adding to the pan, the timer of the rice cooker, and so on. With that, he didn't miss out on how flawless and efficient she was. Countless times, he was just tucking her hair behind her ears and that heartless woman insincerely thanked him without even taking a glance or flashing him a sweet smile.

'Why isn't she smitten by me?' He was annoyed because he was attracted to her. He even pondered if he wasn't good-looking enough.

They sat to eat. It hadn't been five minutes, the captain of the yacht who came to report something, hesitated due to Anya. Alvin cued him to say, "Boss, the military speedboat is heading towards us." And it wasn't wise to disobey them.

'Huh?' Anya tilted her head in confusion.

She only slept for an hour or so and used another hour for cooking and wandering on the yacht. It should be just nine or half-past nine. Military boats weren't allowed to cross the water border as that might appear as a threat to neighboring countries.

So why are the military here? Or did PSR speed so much? As per her calculation, they should enter the country waters by eleven.

Something didn't seem right. Things aren't going as planned.