Chapter 155: New Housekeepers
The next day...
[Ding! $2,300 has been credited to the account ending in xx04. Current balance: $1,051,259]
[Ding! 500g of Pure Gold has been stored in the inventory]
"It's always nice to see $50,000 every time you wake up," He chuckled, leaving his bed.
After doing some stretches to relax his body, he headed to the shower. He quickly put on his gym clothes and headed downstairs.
As he headed downstairs, he saw Alfred instructing two housekeepers.
Today was the day that Alfred was meant to start working and bring the team of housekeepers.
"Good morning, Mr Thmospon" Alfred politely said.
"Good morning," Noah replied, looking at all three of them.
"Mr Thomspon, this is Selena and this is Pennyworth." He said, with a polite smile on his face.
Noah nodded, already knowing who these people were as he had told Alfred to bring them before.
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"Nice to meet you, Mr Thompson," He replied politely, with Selena feeling slightly shy.
She wasn't old, she was in her late twenties and Noah's handsome look made her heart flutter.
'Damn it, Anderson, you didn't tell me that the boss was this handsome,'
she thought,
'I thought he was some random, old man.'
"Alright, I will be heading to the gym. I will leave you guys to it," He smiled and left.
Remembering something, he turned back.
"Alfred, have you contacted any chefs?" He asked.
"I have sir. However, all the chefs I know have been contracted already, and none of them is free, unfortunately."
"I will be looking for more, I should be able to give you an answer in a day or two."
Selena on the side hesitated, before raising her hand.
"Mr Thompson, i- I can cook well if you don't mind," She stammered, as she looked at him.
"Hm?" Noah, looked at her curiously.
"Do you have experience in cooking?"
"I do not have experience in cooking for restaurants. However, I do have lots of experience in cooking. It's a hobby of mine," she replied.
"I see, okay. Let's try your food out, if I like it you can continue as the chef."
"What do you think?" He asked.
"Of course, Mr Thompson."
"Do you have any meals in mind? When do you want it ready? She asked him, excitedly.
"Hmm, I don't have any meals in mind. However, I do want my meals to be protein dense, nutrient and contain a good amount of carbs."
"As for the time, maybe in an hour." He said, glancing at his watch.
"Alright, Mr Thompson. I will get to it immediately," she replied.
Alfred smiled at the side, since the boss decided to try it, he had no reason to say no.
He told Pennyworth his schedule for the day, then around the house to do his job.
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In the gym, Noah did his usual routine of full body.
After around an hour, he wiped off the sweat beads on his forehead.
"That was nice. Time to do the daily run," As he headed out of the villa.
Thirty minutes later, Noah was done with his intense High-intensity interval run.
He turned to his mansion and headed to his bedroom where he took a quick shower.
After the refreshing shower, feeling hungry he decided to check on Selena's progress.
Noah made his way to the kitchen, the smell of freshly prepared food greeting him even before he stepped through the doorway.
Selena stood by the counter, her eyes lighting up as he entered.
With a smile, she placed a plate in front of him, arranging the dishes with the care of someone who genuinely loved what they did.
"Here is your food, Mr Thompson. I made sure to make it protein-dense, nutrient-dense and contain a good amount of carbs to fuel your day," She smiled.
"Thank you," Noah responded, as he glanced at the food in front of him.
The meal looked as impressive as it smelled.
A grilled piece of salmon, its crispy golden-brown skin, on top of it a light drizzle of herbed olive oil.
A garnish of finely chopped chives and parsley added a sense of luxury, enhancing the visual appeal of the dish.
Beside it lay a small, elegantly arranged pile of quinoa mixed with roasted vegetables, including vibrant bell peppers, zucchini, and sweet cherry tomatoes. Ensuring that he received the required amount of fibre nutrients.
To the side, there was a small bowl of fresh avocado salsa — creamy and smooth, with a squeeze of lime and a handful of finely chopped red onions and cilantro.
Rounding out the plate was a delicate serving of sautéed asparagus.
Selena watched him, her hands clasped nervously in front of her apron.
"Here you go, Mr. Thompson. I hope it's to your liking."
Noah's eyes lingered on the plate for a moment, a small smile forming on his face.
"It looks pretty good, Selena," he remarked, lifting his gaze to meet hers. "Let's see how it tastes."
He picked up his fork and knife and sliced into the salmon, which was perfectly smooth and easy to cut, revealing its tender, juicy centre.
He took his first bite, feeling the rich, smoky flavour.
His expression softened, nodding in approval, as he savoured the flavour.
Selena, still watching him, couldn't help but ask, "Is it… to your liking, Mr. Thompson?"
He looked up, catching the nervous anticipation in her expression.
"Selena," he said, a hint of appreciation in his voice, "it tastes as good as it looks. Really well done."
She visibly relaxed, her shoulders easing as a smile broke through. "Thank you, Mr. Thompson. I'm so glad you like it."
He chuckled lightly, taking another bite of the asparagus with the balsamic drizzle, which added just the right amount of tang to finish each mouthful.
"You know," he said between bites, "you've got a real talent here. If this is what you can whip up in an hour, I'd say you're more than qualified to handle the job."
Selena's cheeks flushed with pride, a shy smile breaking across her face. "I'd be honoured to cook for you, Mr Thompson. Anything you need, just let me know."
He nodded, pleased by her enthusiasm and skill. "Great. Then it's settled. Let's keep this going."
He took another bite, savouring the food before adding, "And please, call me Noah. No need for formality."
Her smile grew, and she nodded eagerly. "Of course, Noah."