Chapter 9 Speeding almost killed his father Emerson Calder's mistress . The mistress demanded an explanation and leaked the news to the media . Emerson was furious . Under public pressure , Lucian was sentenced to forty - eight hours of community service . This was the usual tactic among the nobility : whenever they caused trouble or wanted to improve their reputation , they would make generous donations , personally visit social welfare institutions to do volunteer work , and show concern for people with disabilities and elderly children . But Lucian was someone who didn't even bother with appearances . Every time he got into trouble , it was Darlene who cleaned up the mess . Darlene knew that this time , the community service would naturally be completed by her instead . The hall . servant was kneeling on the carpet , massaging Vanessa's legs . Vanessa was leaning back on the sofa , looking quite pleased . Her well - maintained face was gentle and radiant . She instructed the butler to arrange for her personal assistant to bring the new season's jewelry to the house . The butler was respectful , nodding repeatedly . Vanessa said , " Ask the PA to pick out something suitable for a young girl and give a set to Darlene . " Darlene was standing nearby . Hearing this , she hurriedly declined . St s . " Darlene is an adult now , a grown woman . I've watched y you grow up , so it's only right to Vanessa smiled , though the smile didn't reach her eyes . " give you a coming - of - age gift . " " Lucian keeps getting into trouble , making you neglect your studies to clean up after him . I feel bad about it . " Vanessa was gentle and charming , but warm in appearance and cold at heart . In her view , even if Lucian killed someone , it wouldn't be a big deal - after all , it was just a lowly mistress . Lucian was sentenced to community service , but as long as he received a perfect evaluation from the Public Service Center , the matter would be considered resolved . UK law stipulated that when nobles committed acts harmful to society , they could atone for their mistakes through labor . However , nobles always disdained actual work and would arrange for others to do it . The authorities turned a blind eye , as long as a perfect evaluation was obtained and the uninformed public was given an explanation . " Let's go to Maria Orphanage again this time . You're already familiar with the children there , and they like you very much . They always give Lucian perfect scores on his evaluations , " Vanessa said . " I'll speak to the principal , so you don't need to go to school for the next couple of days . * Darlene nodded and murmured in agreement . Vanessa added , " Did Lucian sneak out to drink recently ? " Just as Darlene was about to nod , Lucian returned , holding two Dobermanns with black coats and tan markings . Their glossy fur showed they were well cared for . He tugged at the leash as the large Dobermanns ferociously gnawed at it , ignoring his commands Lucian cursed , " Desmond's dogs really are as much of a bastard as Desmond himself * Vanessa disliked animals . She glanced over , then frowned , " What are you doing ? Where did you get them ? " " They're Desmond's dogs . I borrowed them for a couple of days " Lucian was in a good mood . He looked up and saw Darlene standing properly to the side , which made him even more pleased . He pretended to loosen the leash , letting the dogs lunge at her . 25 ReelShort - Stream Drama & TV < Chapter 9 " Woof ! " The Dobermanns barked fiercely . Darlene remained calm , not even glancing at him . Menu Lucian , finding no amusement , gripped the leash tightly the moment he let it go . He strolled leisurely over to Vanessa and sat down beside her . The two Dobermanns lay on the floor as well . Vanessa , who was a clean freak , couldn't hide her disdain in her eyes . " Why did you bring these things home ? Return them soon . I'm worried they'll scare the family . " " I'll return them when I'm done , " Lucian said carelessly , stretching out his long legs . He was dressed casually , his simple T - shirt still exuding nobility , and the only accessory he wore was the Wyvern Signet Ring on his knuckle . He looked at Darlene , then quickly looked away , his voice low . " Why is she here ? " " It's because you keep causing trouble . I asked Darlene to help clean up after you , " Vanessa said . " As your mother , I feel bad , so I plan to give her a gift . " ReelShort - Stream Drama & TV