The Young Master in the Shadows

Alpha was guided to a modern building not far from the main mansion,

“This is the servant’s residence, and the girls are staying here with me. The young master has ordered me to supervise their education.” Hilda said as they entered the buildings then climbed the stairs to the second story, where they headed to a well-lit study room. 

After entering, Alpha silently watched the girls who were busy doing some kind of math problem. She couldn’t help but smile. When they were at Titus’s mansion, she would secretly teach them each night. But they lacked many supplies. She wished that someday they would be able to live a normal life. And although this life in the hand of that perverted young master was not perfect. She could see that he treats them well. They were clean and well dressed, and she could see that they had content smiles on their faces. That guy may not be as bad as she thought he would be.

Beta soon looked up after hearing Alpha’s footsteps, Her eyes slowly widened as she saw her smiling big sister.

“Alpha!” She yelled in shock, making all the girls look up and see the newcomer. She just froze not knowing if she was a real person or a ghost.

“What? You will not welcome your big sister?” Alpha said with a smile.

The first one to react was Theta who threw herself at Alpha and began to sob, The girl followed one by one. All hugging Alpha at the same time.

Hilda shook her head with a smile as she retreated silently. She had to go prepare dinner, and the girls deserve some private time with their big sister.

“We thought you were dead.” Beta said as she wiped her tears.

“Yeah, I thought that too. But I was able to survive.” She said, without revealing too much information.

“How did you get here?” Gamma asked.

“I met Victor by chance, And he told me about you.” She said,

“Ah, you met the young master. Would you live here with us?” Asked Theta with some expectations.

“Yes, I am apparently his new assistant.” Said Alpha with a shallow smile.

The girls cheered happily, as they wiped their tears. They were really glad to be united with their big sister who was their only support during the dark days they lived in Titus’s basement.

“What about you? How did you get into Victor’s hands?” Alpha asked.

“Ah, it was Miss. Lily who saved us.” Beta said as she slowly explained how Lily took them out then how they emptied the mansion then rigged it under her command. Making Alpha nod in approval then curse at how Victor can manipulate little girls when they told her about the choice he gave them. But he was right if those girls were left to their own means. They would end up dead, or worse.

“Is Lily that veiled girl? “Alpha asked.

“Yes, She is very kind, the same as you, sister,” Eta answered.

“Did you see what she looked like under the veil?” Alpha asked again.

“No, but according to Miss Mina, one of the mansion’s maids, Lily is the most beautiful girl she had ever seen.” Beta said.

“I should take a look at that girl's face.” Alpha thought as she sat down with the girls and began to inquire about their living conditions here and about what Hilda taught them.

It was an Hour later when Mina entered the room.

“Ah, You must be Alpha. I am Mina. The young master has instructed me to tell you that we will be having dinner in the main dining room. So you should come to join us with everyone.” Mina said before smiling kindly to the girl then retreating.

“Let’s go then.” Said Alpha to the girls, who quickly nodded then arranged their books neatly before leaving for dinner.

…

When Victor entered the dining room while holding Lily’s hand, the girls were all seated and waiting for him. He had already taken a shower and changed into an elegant casual. 

He quickly sat on the main chair with Lily sitting to his side, and Alex standing respectfully behind him.

“You grab a seat too Alex, this is not a formal dinner,” Victor said with a smile, Alex nodded then quickly got a seat.

Mina and Mana quickly began to arrange the dishes then went to their seats with Hilda as the meal began. Victor intended for this to be like a big family dinner.

“Young master, Margret called me. She wants to go shopping in the morning. Can we accompany her?” Mina asked, she no longer got nervous talking to Victor. Not after what happened in the dungeon.

“Oh, I will go with you too. I planned to let Lily choose a suitable dress for her. As she would accompany me to an official party tomorrow. Just tell her to come here in the morning then we will go together.” He said, then took his phone and messaged Aria to send a driver and a car that would fit six passengers in the morning.

Mina nodded then messaged Margret quickly, telling her to come to the mansion first, and that Victor would accompany them.

“Alex, I want you to go too. I will have to run some errands while the girls are shopping so I would need you to accompany me.” Victor added.

Alex, whose mouth was filled to the brim quickly nodded. Victor shook his head while thinking that he had to teach that girl some manners. Living as a boy for a long time has taught her bad habits.

“Young master, I was planning to get a new guard for the mansion. Do you have any preferences?” Hilda asked as she slowly put down her fork elegantly.

“Delay this for two days. I have some ideas. But find someone to fix the gate. And purchase some surveillance equipment. We will install them ourselves.” Victor replied while thinking about the master ring he got from Nick, it had the marks of 41 slaves in it when he got it. He needs to get those, but tracking them with the ring would require a car. He intends to purchase one tomorrow. 

“Ah, and although you girls can’t leave this place yet, Take tomorrow as a vacation and enjoy your day with Alpha.” He said, making Beta and the others cheer happily. While Alpha looked at him weirdly. She didn’t know what he was planning, but the girls needed to relax a little.

Suddenly, there was a slight knock on the mansion’s door.

Victor frowned then asked Hilda to see who it was. Hilda quickly saluted then went to the door.

She returned five minutes later. With a serious look on her face.

“Young master. It is someone from the family. He requested a meeting with you, so I took the liberty to guide him to the study.” She said,

Victor slowly stood up. Lily wanted to go with him but he gestured to her to sit down.

“Everyone continue your meal, I already know what this is about. There would be no trouble.” Victor said as he elegantly left the dining room. Then headed to the study, where an old man, with a straight back, white hair, and a thin white mustache was waiting. He was looking with distaste at the bookshelves.

“Young master, This humble one is Olaf, the head butler of the family. I have been instructed to hand you the awards for being appointed an elite heir.” Olaf said as he bowed down.

“Oh, yes. This young master was busy celebrating with my maids so I have forgotten about that.” Victor said arrogantly as he sat down on his armchair and crossed his legs. “What did I get? The patriarch already gave me a company and some various properties around the city.” He said as he yawned lazily. He has not gotten a good night’s sleep in a while.

“This is a different kind of reward, young master.” The man said as he handed Victor three envelopes.

“The first is the right to command the family’s battalion around the city. You can call the number in the first envelope.” Olaf said.

“Cool!” Said Victor as he looked at the black card inside the envelope.

“The second is a special butler. Just enter the website written inside the second envelope then enter the key and then choose one from those who graduated this year from the Families servants school.” Olaf added.

Victor nodded without opening the second envelope. He will attend to this tonight.

“The third is the power to use the family's political and financial power globally. This would be managed by the butler you choose.” Olaf said, “Now I will excuse myself, this lowly one has many tasks to attend to.” Said Olaf as he saluted respectfully then left the mansion.

Victor frowned as he looked at the envelopes. Those rewards are missing many things that are usually given to elites.

Victor slowly returned to the dining room to complete his meal before heading to his room, where he sat on his desk and contemplated silently. Usually, there would be another reward. But few knew about it. It was a chance to enter the family’s vault. It looks like he would have to squeeze it out of his grandmother.

“Are you OK, young master?” Lily asked with concern as he didn’t talk much since returning from the study. 

“It’s nothing, come to have a look at those with me and help me choose.” He said as he fired up his computer and entered the website that was written on the card in his hand.

A Butler is a high-ranking servant who has rights beyond any others and can usually act using the authority of his master. He would manage all of his master’s business and act as a connection with the family and the local forces.

For example, if Victor had a butler, he would not have had to call Harold when Lea wanted to arrest him after the car crash. He would just call his butler who would then fix things most economically.

Every Elder or Elite in the family may have one or more Butlers depending on his rank and accomplishments. George was Theodore's first butler. While Baron was Titus’s father's Butler.

The website home page had photos of many men in black butler suits with their names and CVs visible.

“Are you going to choose a butler young master.?” Asked Lily while she stood behind him brushing his hair.

“Yes.” He replied as he tried to remember if there were any good butlers he heard of.

Soon he stopped at the last photo on the page. It was of a fat but handsome young man. That’s the one.

“That man looks too lousy, young master,” Lily said.

“Exactly. That guy looks like a lousy pervert. But he is an excellent butler.” Victor said as he glanced at the man’s lackluster CV and family evaluation.

His name was Kai. When he met him in the past, he was working for his big sister. She has an amazing eye for talent, that’s why she could fish out such a gem that no one wanted. This time he will get him before her.

That man was simply amazing. Despite his despicable personality, he was very loyal and efficient in his job. His big sister usually sent him to help Victor secretly after he was kicked out. And it took the family three years to discover him, then scold his sister. They didn’t dare punish her as she had a very unique position in the family.

Victor didn’t hesitate. He quickly selected him from the list, then entered the key provided by the family, finalizing his choice with a smile. With this guy protecting his back, he would be at ease.

Soon his phone rang. so Victor activated the speaker, to let Lily listen too.

“Ah hello, young master, this is Kai, thanks for choosing me. I am now on the island and will arrive at Vein city in two days. But if you need anything you can call me at this number, I can manage things remotely.” Kai said in one breath making Victor smile as he thought about this guy’s efficiency.

“Sorry, We don’t have any young masters here. This must be a wrong number.” Said Victor.

“Ah…, what, wait ….” 

“Idiot, I am joking with you, make sure you confirm the other side's identity before flapping your mouth next time.” Victor rebuked him.

“Ah, sorry young master,” Kai’s voice had a hint of embarrassment.

“Now prepare an unmarked 2 million dollars for me. And I will tell you where to send them later. This is a test for you” Victor said while thinking that it’s about time Tom contacted him for the Linda video.

“Are you really my young master?” Kai asked in confusion.

“You are calling on a secure family phone, you idiot,” Victor said as he hung up.

“Is it OK to scold him like that young master?” Lily asked.

“Yeah, He works better this way,” Victor answered, he had asked his sister the same question and got the same answer.

Victor slowly stretched his hands and yawned then he slowly stood up and turned to face Lily. 

“Let’s go to bed. I missed my favorite hugging pillow,“ he said with a smile as he put his arm around her slender waist.