Sebastian's patience wore thin as Scarlet continued to refer to him as an "ancient man," a term that seemed to get under his skin. The constant reminders of their age difference and the implication of his advancing years provoked his anger, igniting a desire to retaliate and put her in her place.

With a mischievous glint in his eyes, Sebastian devised a plan to assert his dominance and teach Scarlet a lesson. He decided to make her shoulder the majority of the workload while he indulged in moments of leisure, slacking off as she toiled away.

Throughout the day, Sebastian intentionally assigned Scarlet numerous tasks, piling on the responsibilities with...