CHAPTER 009 ISADORA'S POV The shattering sound of glass breaking filled the room , echoing loudly against the walls . I snapped my head up , my gaze locking onto the useless , incompetent maid who stood frozen in place . Her hands trembled , and she looked at me with wide , terrified eyes . She knew what she had done . Slowly , I lifted my fingers , gesturing for her to come closer . Her steps were hesitant , her breathing uneven . The moment she was within reach , I slapped her hard across the face . The sharp crack of impact sliced through the silence . " Who made this ? " I asked , my voice calm as I settled into my chair , crossing my legs elegantly . The maid swallowed hard . " I did , ma'am , " she stammered . A smirk played on my lips . How pathetic . " I distinctly remember giving an order that my orange juice should always have ginger ," I said , picking up the glass and examining its contents . " So why isn't there any ginger in this ? " " ... I forgot to add it . I'm so sorry ," she whispered , her voice shaking . Her excuse irritated me . I placed the glass down with an audible thud . " You forgot ? If I were to forget to pay you this month , would you like that ? " She immediately dropped to her knees , hands clasped in desperation . " Please , ma'am , I'm really sorry . It won't happen again . My salary is what sustains my family and me . Please forgive me ." I stared down at her , letting the tension stretch out . After a few agonizing seconds , I finally spoke . " If this happens again , you're fired . Now , clean this mess up ." She wasted no time , scrambling to her feet and carefully picking up the shattered glass , her hands trembling as she worked . A few minutes later , she returned with a fresh glass of orange juice , this time with ginger , placing it gently on the side table . Satisfied , I took a slow sip before getting up and walking toward my closet . It was time for my daily routine . I pulled out my girdle , wrapping it tightly around my waist to accentuate my perfect figure , Then , I switched on my stairmaster , setting it to level seven . For the next forty - five minutes , I pushed my body , feeling the burn as I worked up a sweat . Every drop of effort was worth it . Keeping myself as fit as possible while maintaining my curves was non - negotiable . When I finally stopped , wiped the sweat off my brow and walked over to my side table , taking another sip of my juice . My gaze landed on the picture frame beside my bed , my fingers tracing the image of the man in the photo . Adrian . CHAPTER 009 My heart fluttered at the sight of him . " I'll always look perfect for you ," I whispered . I turned to face my full - length mirror , admiring my body . I was every man's dream , a masterpiece of beauty and allure . But then , a dark thought crept into my mind . That woman . The one who dared to think she could take Adrian away from me . Did she really think I was going to sit back and do nothing ? She had no idea what I was capable of . The frustration had boiled inside me for days , the thought of Olivia still lingering in Adrian's life like an unshakable disease . Even though I knew he didn't love her , the fact that she was still around made my blood boil . I needed a plan to get rid of her for good . I had to act . And I did . I had called Jessica , my most trusted friend the one who always had the best advice in situations like this . " Hey , Jess , I'm tired . I'm tired of seeing her near Adrian ," I had vented , pacing my room . " I try to keep my cool , but it hurts so much . " " Take it easy , babes . Talk to me ," Jessica had replied in her usual soothing tone . " I want her out of his house . I want her out of his life for good ," I said , gripping my phone tightly . " That's not difficult , " Jessica had mused . " Since Adrian doesn't love her , you can convince him to throw her out . " " No , that won't work ," I sighed . " He doesn't love her , but for some reason , he doesn't want her completely gone either . " " Then you make her leave on her own . " My ears perked up . " What do you mean ? " " If Adrian won't throw her out , then you make her leave herself , " she repeated . " And how exactly do I do that ? " " There are so many ways . You could seduce Adrian , and when she catches you two in bed , she'll leave ," Jessica had said with a sly chuckle . I had considered it but then shook my head . " That's a good idea , but Adrian wouldn't do that . He's too careful . " " Then you spike his drink . Make it look like he made love to you . " The idea had hit me like a slap to the face . Brilliant . " Jess , this is why I always call you in situations like this ! That's a brilliant idea ! " I had exclaimed . " What are friends for ? " she had laughed . The next day , I had put my plan into motion . I hired someone to watch Adrian's estate , waiting for the perfect moment when Olivia left the house . The second I got 2/3 CHAPTER 009 confirmation that she was gone , I sent Adrian a text . Hey , I'm really lonely over here . Mind if I come over ? A few minutes later , he replied . Sure . That was all I needed . I grabbed everything required , including a special drug one known to incapacitate a person , and headed to his mansion . Everything had gone perfectly . Adrian welcomed me inside , and we sat in the living . room talking as usual . I had wondered how I would spike his drink while he was sitting right in front of me , but fate intervened he excused himself to check on something upstairs . Seizing the moment , I quickly added the drug to his drink , stirring it in before leaning back as if nothing happened . When he returned , he took a sip . Minutes later , he rubbed his eyes , groaning . " Feeling a bit tired ," he muttered . " Oh really ? " I feigned concern . He yawned . " Yeah , I think I need to sleep a little ," he said before his body slumped . Smirking , I raised his right arm and let it drop . Completely out . Stripping off my heels and some of my clothing , I carried Adrian despite the struggle to his bedroom . After laying him down , I undressed him , then positioned myself next to him , waiting for the final act . Minutes later , I had heard the sound of a car pulling into the driveway . Olivia had arrived . Adrian had been furious when he found out what I had done , refusing to answer my calls for days . But I knew this was just temporary . He would come around . Besides , I had already won . That b * tch was finally out of his life . 口 Subscribed 3 Likes 3/3