His Devious Rule

Gianna didn't move from the couch for a long time in the Sallow mansion. She agrees she had lost her real self in the hatred and anger.

Will she get everything back if she changes for good?

Could she live a happy life after it?

No.  She will have to live like a loser and bear the humiliation silently.

Then why should she let Anya walk all over her?

Anya might have won and taken control of her game. But Anya's position was tied with Alvin with a single thread. The thread was so delicate that it could easily be cut off by a simple force.

Hurting a man's pride, and inducing his ego wasn't hard. Gianna was confident she could break apart Alvin and Anya.

When it happens, Alvin will be left all alone again and she will get ample chances to play in Anya's life and there will be no one to stop her. She assumed.

How dare that country bumpkin try to fly?

Nathaniel and his father looked at each other. They approached Gianna trying to salvage the situation, in case Gianna returns to her glory. You never know.

"Anna, she was just bluffing. Don't take her seriously."

"Right, that woman is obsessed with herself."

Gianna stood up, giving them no ear. She helped Gabriel to the car and hospital. She might not have money or cards. Even if it's confiscated, she would just ask them to bill it and send it to Casper. Her identity was enough for her to survive.

"Sister, that b*tch…" Gabriel groaned lying back on the hospital bed.

Gianna crossed her legs sitting on the couch. She had taken Anya too lightly and Anya managed to make Casper confiscate all her things, including her freedom.

Her eyes brushed over the bodyguards who wouldn't let her speak about anything related to planning against Alvin or Anya. They wouldn't let her use the mobile or leave a clue about the same.

The only chance she would get to take action was when she would be alone in the mansion without bodyguards following her. But how was she going to contact anybody? She needs a mobile.

Gianna's eyes glinted sharply. She hid her sly smile and approached Gabriel. "Focus on your recovery. There will be a nurse for your help." She nodded at him discreetly before leaving the room.

Gabriel could only clench his teeth and wait for his sister to take revenge.

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At the Matthews mansion,

The bodyguards didn't know they got the permission message from Anya imitating Secretary Harrison. So they didn't report it to Casper.

The designers and planners for the renovation were downstairs in a discussion. So when it was lunch time, a maid brought a tray of food to Gianna's bedroom. "Madam Matthews, the lunch…" The maid heard sniffling and lifted her gaze.

Gianna was crying on the bed. The maid panicked, "I- Mad- Madam Matthews, is everything alright?" The maid went inside, asking in concern.

"Oh… Ah… N-nothing. S-something went to my eyes." Gianna hurriedly brushed her tears, looking away from the maid. The complete staff was changed but they were untrained and naive. They had no idea what to ignore and what not.

The maid was young and newly appointed. She was really happy working there as the pay was high and work wasn't heavy. She was instructed to avoid speaking with Gianna or update the Secretary or Casper if Gianna says anything.

Gianna hurriedly stood up, covering her arms with sleeves and neck by pulling her robe. The maid couldn't help but take notice of the red bruises on Gianna's skin. She gasped, completely misunderstanding the whole situation of the Matthews family.

Casper Matthews is a physically abusive husband who was controlling his wife's every action. Gianna wasn't allowed to use her mobile or talk to anyone because she might tell everyone about Casper's truth.

The maid has seen Gabriel sallow being beaten and Gianna always silent in the Matthews mansion. Thus she assumed Gianna wasn't evil and bossy as the maids were gossiping.

Gianna forced a smile on her face looking everywhere but the maid's eyes. She pretended like she was caught in an embarrassing situation that the maids shouldn't have seen.

The maid recalled Harrison stressing to avoid Gianna but how could see a woman in that condition. She kept the tray on the coffee table and ran out.

Gianna: "…"

This wasn't her plan. She thought the maid would be compassionate and wouldn't talk about it with others. If it reaches Casper's ears, the fake bruises turn real. 'I will lie as Anya Owen.' She found a temporary solution to it.

She went to the door and peeked outside. Noticing the maid returning with a first aid box, Gianna ran to the couch and pretended to be eating. As soon as she sensed the maid step inside, she hissed, holding her arm. As if she was in extreme pain.

The maid flinched hearing Gianna. She asked in concern, "Madam Matthews, let me treat your wounds first."

Gianna's eyes widened in response to the maid's words. She was proud of herself for her smooth acting, "W-wounds?" She tried to pull the sleeves and cover the robe tightly. "I-I don't have any." She awkwardly grinned.

The maid had seen the red bruises on fair skin. How could she misidentify it?

She kneeled in front of Gianna and tried to persuade her, "Madam Matthews, what if it gets infected? I won't tell anyone…." She paused, "I think you should confront Master Matthews. Why are you enduring all these when you are well educated? You should reach out to the cops."

Gianna touched her pupils pretending to be wiping tears. Her eyes turned red and filled up with stinging pain. "No," She sobbed as she batted her eyelids causing the tears to roll down her cheeks. "Actually... He isn't wrong."

The maid insisted, "How isn't he wrong? This is illegal."

Gianna shook her head rubbing her cheeks and touching her pupils to get more tears. "No. I didn't accept my second son's decision to marry the girl. Anya Owen is from our college. I have seen her following Alvin because he is Matthews. She slept with my second son when he was drunk and got pregnant. My son didn't even know who she was.

All these years, she was sleeping around with so many men and raising my grandson. As soon as she got to know Alvin returned to the country, he is rich and well-settled, she is using my grandson to get into our family.

Alvin softened for his son. Casper couldn't let go of his grandson. They don't know Anya Owen is…" Gianna sighed without completing it to avoid using bad words.

She stretched her hand and caressed the maid's face, taking her by surprise. A feeble helpless smile appeared on her distressed face, "I wish she was half as good as you."

The maid blushed by recalling the alluring and sexy Alvin. She shook her head to get rid of her thoughts, "Why didn't you show the real color of that woman?"

Gianna took her hand away and sighed deeply. Her face fell as tears rolled out, "Anya must have said something to Casper, he has confined me. I don't have a mobile or go out. How could I save my son?"

The maid felt bad for Gianna who was so worried about her son. Recalling the lady - Anya Owen from the previous night, the maid wasn't surprised much as gold diggers always try to fool the rich.

Gianna, who waited to hear the maid's help, cursed her in mind and continued to act. She gasped loudly in hope and held the maid's hands as if the maid was her last hope, "Could you please help me? Help me and my family from Anya Owen. Only you could stop that woman and save us."

The maid uneasily looked at their hands and Gianna. Harrison had stressed not to hand the mobile to Gianna, whatsoever. But Gianna was doing all these for the family and son. It was a pure intention, right? She nodded falling into Gianna's trap, "How could I help you?"

Gianna hid her lips from curling up. Her first step was successful. She needs a mobile. Before that, Gianna stayed in her character and got too emotional. She hugged the maid, "You are a benefactress of my family. "