Take Control of Yourself, Please novel (Anna and Liam)
Chapter 278 Who Are You?

Want him gone?

Who?

Anna stared at Liam's back unblinkingly, a boneharrowing chill emanating from him.

Gone, did that mean he wanted him dead?

Fear crept into her heart unbidden.

Liam tucked his phone back into his pocket, turned and saw Anna's pale face, and frowned.

"What's wrong?"

Anna startled, and shook her head, buried her head in her plate, and continued eating, "No... nothing! Let's eat, let's eat."

However hard she tried to pretend like nothing was wrong, her heart raced, making her fearful and uneasy.

She couldn't stop her hands from shivering. It was now hard for her to hold her cutlery. She put them down and said to him softly.

"Uhm... murder is illegal."

Liam frowned, "What murder?"

"Uhm, that..." Anna looked at his phone.

Understanding dawned on Liam but he merely smiled slyly, "Then you have no choice but to be with a

murderer." "Can you be more serious? I'm trying to have a serious conversation with you."

"I'm serious too." Liam's expression darkened.

"But you can't..."

"It's not what you think, alright? Eat." He didn't want to argue with her on this, commanding tone not allowing any space for disagreement. Anna wet her lips, and said carefully, "It's really not what I think it is?"

"Are you worried about me?"

"Of course..." She paused and hurriedly corrected herself, "I know you after all! Even though we are bound by contract, at least we're still friends." Liam swept his eyes across her face unhappily, "At least you know where you stand."

Anna was displeased too and buried her head in her food.

The both of them said nothing.

After breakfast, Anna stood up to leave, but Liam rapped his knuckles on the table.

"I just complimented you for knowing your place, and now you forget?"

Anna cocked her head to the side and looked at the dining table, "You don't have a maid?"

"Why would I hire one?" Liam hinted at her with his eyes.

"I'm not your maid!"

"I'm a businessman, if I can get something for free, why would I pay extra?" Liam sat back in his chair lazily.

"I don't have a reason to be your maid!" Anna held her hands out in front of her in protest.

"The agreement says that you need to act according to my wishes, now my wish is to have a maid."

Anna started gritting her teeth again.

"Remember, a year later, once the agreement is completed, I will give you everything you want." Liam crossed his arms across his chest, acting all high and mighty. Anna clenched her fists as she forced a bright smile onto her face and tolerated his bratty behavior.

"Sure! Mr. Ackman, I'll clear the table now."

Liam nodded, "I'm sure you're familiar with this now after the third assessment. You won't break any of my plates, will you?"

Anna was so angry her blood boiled, "Mr. Ackman, sure enough, you designed the assessment topic with me in mind!"

"Of course! Because you and I share a special relationship." Liam raised his eyebrows gleefully.

Anna brought the plates into the kitchen and threw them into the sink, causing a loud clanking noise.

Liam's voice drifted in from the dining room, "I enjoy peace and quiet. Keep it down."

"A.l.l.r.i.g.h.t." Anna gritted her teeth.

Liam's voice drifted in again. "Remember to put on gloves when you wash the dishes, I don't like rough hands. They're not comfortable to touch."

"Sure!"

"Hot water is on the right."

"I know." What's with all the chatter?

"Wipe the floors dry, I don't want any water on the floor, I'll slip."

"I know!"

"And..."

Anna rushed out of the kitchen, smiled at him, and said in the nicest tone possible, "Mr. Ackman, it seems like you're familiar with the process. Why don't you do it yourself?"

Liam continued laying in the chair, "I'm your master."

"Then shut up and don't talk." Anna gritted her teeth a t him.

"Alright, I'll shut up." Liam did indeed shut his mouth.

Anna finished washing the plates and walked out of the kitchen, but Liam was still sitting in his original spot, staring at her.

Anna could never guess but when he saw her bustling about in the kitchen, a warm bubble rose in his chest and enveloped him. It was a homely feeling he had never experienced before. The home that he had been seeking all his life, finally he found it.

He wanted to pull her into his arms but forced this impulse down.

Anna wiped her sweat off her forehead, "Last night... why would you be there?"

She wanted to ask him, was it a coincidence? He coincidentally arrived and saved her?

Liam glanced at her out of the corners of his eyes, and said coolly, "You think I would use such a cheap trick a s saving a damsel in distress to lure you into my arms?"

Anna glared at him angrily, "I didn't say that. I was just asking, besides..."

She suddenly stopped speaking, bowed her head, and licked her lips.

"Besides what?" Liam looked at her.

She met his deep gaze and said unhappily, "Besides, we already have a contract, you don't have to do that."

Liam curled his lips into a smile, "I'm glad you know."

No wonder this woman was so submissive today, it seems like he had to draft more of these agreements and get her to sign them so she couldn't escape from his clutches. "Oh right! I remember now, we still have that empty slot. I need to think it through, what do I want to add..."

Anna waved her fists about in fury, "It's a trick! I fell for your trick and now I regret it so badly!"

Liam raised his eyebrows, "What did you say?"

"No, nothing!" Anna shook her head.

Liam stood up, "After breakfast, we should do some exercise."

Anna stared at him, eyes wide and fearful. She grabbed the bag of clothes beside her and rushed into the bathroom.

"These clothes are for me, right? I should leave now! I need to change and leave!"

Anna hurriedly changed into the new clothes and rushed out the door, ignoring his calls.

Liam lowered his outstretched hand, shaking his head helplessly.

"She ran away so quickly... I was just going to suggest we go out for a walk." Liam shook his head.

He looked at the trash can, at the clothes that Anna threw away last night and a dark mist enveloped his eyes.

"How dare he touch my woman, Ryan Sanchez. It's

time for you to disappear."

Anna rushed home, the moment she walked through the doors of the gates surrounding the neighborhood, she saw a man engaged in a scuffle with the security guards. "What are you doing here? Do you have an entry pass?" The guards stopped the man from entering.

"Come on, little fellow, you've had a hard day. Take a smoke." The middle-aged man took out a packet of cigarettes but the guard pushed him away.

"Don't you try this trick on me! What are you doing snooping around suspiciously? Go, the likes of you don't belong here!" The guard scorned him, noticing his simple attire.

Anna got out of the taxi because taxis weren't allowed in the neighborhood.

"I'm here to visit my relatives, let me in please." The middle-aged man begged the guards.

The guard studied him from head to toe, "Visit your relatives? Nine out of ten people who look like you give us the same reasons, then what happens? All were here to cause trouble! Go, leave now!"

At the sight of Anna, the guard approached her with a smile and opened the door for me. "Ms. Hamilton, you're home."

The middle-aged man rushed towards her, stopping Anna in her tracks, "You're Ms. Hamilton?"

Anna frowned, "Who are you? I don't know you."

He pointed to himself, "I'm the man who found your phone and returned it to you!"