THE BILLIONAIRE'S SECRET CHILD
on the glass tray. She heard Alexander had arrived the
fixed on the door to his study, she didn't
g either. That was until the scalding hot tea splashed
, leaping backward as th
or as she took in the scene.
eyes narrowing. "Who are you?" he de
"I-I'm Alina, the new nanny. I wa
still held a hint of annoyance. "Well, Alina, p
at made his heart skip a beat - her dimples. They were irresistibly cut
ng up with tears. "Yes, sir. I'm so so
n her distraught face before he turned
ble first impression on her new boss. And to make matters worse, she had ruined his expensive suit. But she didn't notic
d enough, she frowned seeing E
ng to wake her from her slumber. "Good m
scowling at Alina. "Leave me al
e on, Emma! We need to get you dressed and
ng with anger. "I don't want to go to school," she pouted. "A
t. "Emma, I understand you might not want to go to school, but it'
e not my mother. I don't have to listen to you. And I
kay, Emma. But please know that I'm here to help and suppo
ce set in a stubborn expressi
lt child, but she had hoped to build a connection with her. But the way things seem
and Alexander Blackwood walked in. Emma's face lit up
xclaimed, hugg
ehead. "Good morning, sweetie. You're
th big blue eyes. "I don't want t
know why you need to go to school. You need to learn and make friends. And you need t
bborn. "I don't want Alina's help.
ou, Alina will take good care of you. And if you get ready quickly,
e looked at Alina with a hin
hair. "That's my girl. Now, l
x of relief and admiration for the way Alexander handled his daughter. She could see the strong b
to Alina and whispered, "Don't worry, I'll talk to her a
oss. That means a lot to me." She couldn't help but smile at
l, she felt a twinge of loneliness. She couldn't sit here and not mak
were busy washing dishes and preparing lunch. They g
going?" Maria asked, eye
lina replied, sharing her en
Ah, yes. Emma can be a handful.
mile wide. Be careful around her, Alina. She'll
y their candidness. "Really? I th
er. She's been known to lie, cheat, and even hurt people who cross h
she hadn't realized the extent of her behavior. She made a mental note to be e
a said, grateful for the maid
up. "We're glad you're here, Alina. We need someone to keep a
. "I'll do my best. And thank you for be