Song of the chapter: I'll do anything for you- back street boyz.

William stood under the cold shower with his palms braced against the white tiled wall of the shower stall. He had never been able to shake off the guilty feeling that have been tackling him ever since he shouted at Miss Milestone that morning. He told his self that he shouldn't care,that she was not his responsibility, that getting rid of her was the best thing he had done in his life.

Then why was he feeling so guilty?

Turning off the shower,he stepped out of the stall;grabbed a towel on the rack ,before striding into his room just in time to hear his phone ringing. He didn't need to check to know that it was Cassie. He had been expecting her call ever since he walked out on Miss Milestone. He had no doubt that she had reported his behavior to Cassie. He prepared his self for her lecture as he picked her call. He was surprised by what she said instead.

"Will, I am worried about Ella."

"Ella?" Who is she talking about now?

"My friend." She paused. "Miss Milestone? Did you see her today?"

"Yes I did. I thought she would have called you by now." He tried to keep his surprise from reflecting in his voice.

"That's exactly the problem. I have been trying to reach her but her number is not going through. I have sent her the money she asked me about."

"Let me guess." William raked his fingers through his wet hair. "You want me to go and check on her?"

"Yes,If that's not too much to ask."

"No it's not."

"Thank you so much. If you happen to see her tell her that I have sent the money for her rent. You have to try to find her or she'll be kicked into the street tomorrow."

"You don't need to thank me. You know I'll do anything for you."

"Don't let Kade hear you say that." She laughed. "I have got to go now. Ana and Bell are at it again."

"Give my love to them. I'll call you when I see her."

"I'll wait for that call. Until then." She hung up.

William stared at his phone for a very long time while he marveled at how he always want to please Cassie. He was a chicken where ever she was concerned. How he missed hearing her voice and her heart warming laughter, how he missed her beautiful face and the time they shared together. Ella Milestone is the reason why Cassie called him twice now, if it means hearing her voice everyday...

Yes, he will gladly do anything for her.

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Ella sniffed as she buried her face in the sofa trying her best to hold back the tears that seemed to have started ever since she got home that evening. After leaving Mckade Gadgets, she went to the park to sit down and watch couples and families play with their loved ones. She had never felt so alone in her life.

What Liam said to her really hurt than she think it would. Why in the world would he still be in love with Cassie who was married to his very own brother? Did he have to even rub it in her face? It was not as if she loved him or anything, no, but at least she expected a warm greeting, maybe a friendly chat or two. He had rudely brushed her off as if she was some annoying pest waiting to be killed.

Her tears started anew when she recalled what he said to her and the way he stared at her as if she was an annoying gum stuck under his expensive designer shoe. So much for crushing on him, whatever she felt for him had been snuffed out with the way he treated her today. If he appeared right now, asking her to come and work for him she would decline. She still had her dignity and pride even if she had no money.

Ella sat up on the sofa when someone knocked on her door. Her eyes went to the small wall clock, Eleven fifty-five, who would be looking for her at this ungodly hour? Her heart beat increased its speed as she got up and walked up to the door. Her right hand rested on the knob; her mind told her that it was her Landlord who had decided that he won't be patient anymore and then he will toss her into the streets with her only box and old sofa. What then?

She'll swallow her pride and beg him. She'd even cry if it was necessary,anything at all that would make the landlord extend his deadline to the coming week. With an apology on the tip of her tongue,she turned the knob and pulled the door open.

"I promise to pay by...." The rest of her words trailed off as she saw the person standing in front of her.

There was no mistaking the fact that this was not mr Whittaker, her landlord. Mr Whittaker didn't look as handsome or as well built as this man in front her. Ella took in the grey turtle neck sweater he was wearing,with the matching grey pants and white sneakers. Her gaze zeroed in on his face and she felt herself gasp.

There was no way William Mckade was standing in front of her; his hair still looking wet as if he just got out of shower. His full dark brows were arched in.... She couldn't read the expression on his face. Dark eyes regarded her in a cool manner,making her narrow her eyes at him. Why did his lashes have to be dark and so long? She felt jealous of his pointed and perfect nose. He had a very strong and angular jaw which was working right at the moment. His red lips was pressed down in a thin line as if he was displeased about something. She should be displeased not him. Ella felt like rubbing her palms over the stubble cowering the lower half of his face. Her gaze trailed lower to his wide and broad shoulder. How can a man be so perfectly looking?

"If you have finished undressing me with your eyes,let me know." He said dryly.

Ella's gaze snapped to his face,he looked quite expressionless as before. She got furious about being caught while she saw staring at him. Didn't he also stare at her this morning in his office? She was only returning the favour.

"I am not 'undressing you with my eyes'  as you said." She crossed her arms over her chest. "I was only wondering about what brought you here. And it's not like it's every day you get to see a billionaire."

"I came to see you." He buried his hands deep in his pocket.

"Me?" Ella's arms fell to her side. "Are you sure that it is not the next floor you are going to?"

"Miss Milestone,I am well aware of where I am." He scowled at her.

"If you are going to start where you left off I should just tell you to drop it and save both of us the trouble." Ella made a move to close the door but he wedge his foot between the door and the frame.

"I want to talk to you about Cass." He moved closer to the door without moving his feet from its position from the door.

"You don't seem to remember her when you kindly showed me out of your office this morning." Ella said sweetly. "If you would kindly move your feet I need to close my door."

"Just five minutes and I'll be out of your hair."he stepped back from the door.

"Sure." Ella opened the door and stepped out closing the door behind her. She leaned against the door. "This better be good Mr Mckade."

"Cass have been trying to reach you and apparently your line was not going through." He leaned against the opposite wall too. "She asked me to come and check on you."

"I lost my phone on my way to your place this morning." She stared at him as if it was his own fault that she did. "I will call her. And as you can see I'm fine, so I think that's all."

"She also asked me to give you this for your rent." He withdrew a white envelope from his pocket, then stretched it towards her.

Ella eyed him to see if he was lying. Not that she could read his expression anyway and he would not even know about her rent if Cassie didn't tell him. She accepted the envelope from him.

"Thank you. You may now leave." She turned to go inside but what he said next stopped her.

"I want you to come and work for me." He cleared his throat. "As my maid." He quickly added.

"Your maid?" Ella faced him. "I would have accepted if you had agreed this morning,but it's too late now."

"Here." He held a small white card out to her. "Come to this address if you happen to change your mind."

Ella accepted it without a word.

"Goodnight miss Milestone."

Ella watch him walk away until he disappeared down the stairs. She stared at the card and lifted her chin stubbornly. She had pride and dignity,there is no way she'll let him take them away from her.

Accept help. Accept help. A small voice chanted in her head.

As she turned to go inside she determined that when next she see's him, she'll be the one to walk away and not him.