Ruth was confused, but she still followed. She made the announcement that everyone was to remain present in the meeting room except the ones at the dungeon gates.

With that Ruth and Kizy went to the meeting room, while Markus followed behind with a smile, knowing his wife could get petty at times.

After half an hour, the meeting room was full, with only Kizy, Ruth and Markus sitting in between while all the men were standing beside.

"You all can sit.

" Kizy said.

And all of them quickly obliged, the incident at the gate being already spreading like wildfire.

Kizy took the sweets and snacks that Markus had kept on table, distributing them amongst the men.

She gave extra sweets to Ruth before settling down, still ignoring Markus.

'Why is she giving me the cold shoulder? Was it because of those men at the gate? But it was their mistake. Maybe because I didn't teach them properly? Or is she angry because I should have reprimanded them instead of just standing there. But those men are in the wrong. They should know that they have to follow their ladyboss. Should I make some announcement for that?' Markus thought, not liking the way Kizy was ignoring him all the time.

"Sorry for arriving late.

" Joel said while entering.

He immediately greeted Kizy and Markus before standing beside them.

"Have a seat Joel.

" Kizy said politely.

"Thank you young Miss.

" Joel said and sat. Kizy gave him sweets and snacks, though not as much as Ruth, it was still more than others.

"Happy New Year to all of you.

" Kizy said with a sweet smile, getting countless greetings in return.

"Everyone. I have an important announcement.

" Markus said as soon as the greetings were done.

All of them immediately sat upright, waiting for the announcement.

"Kizy is my legal wife, your current lady boss. She shares equal rights to the base like me. Thus you will never question her decision, no matter what it is. She has no less authority than me.

Therefore even if Kizy visits the base or dungeon alone, or even if she asks you to do anything, you are to follow it anyhow or else you can directly leave the place.

" Markus said in a stern but cold voice, and everyone could see that Markus was disappointed in them.

They were shocked to find that Markus and Kizy were actually married and how stupidly they were just treating her as their boss's fiance.

"Also, none of you are allowed to leak this news. It is top secret.

" Markus said, his voice still cold.

"Yes boss.

" Everyone replied uniformly before turning towards Kizy.

"Sorry for the improper treatment ladyboss. You can punish us in whatever way you seem right.

" The leader of team A said, lowering his head.

"I don't want to punish you, neither do I expect an apology. You all are grown ups. Plus with having such an important figure as your boss, you should know how to treat people.

You all already knew that I was your boss's fiancee. Not only that, but I had already visited the dungeon before. You should know that he won't bring any unimportant figures to such a secret place.

So if I am visiting you next time, it means that he trusts me. And it is your duty to treat me accordingly.

" Kizy said, scolding without holding back.

She accepted all of them as her family, so even if she had to scold them, she would. She didn't feel that punishment taught lessons. She felt that making people realise their mistakes was enough.

If people were mature enough, they would understand her, if not, she didn't want to waste time over fools.

She just wanted all their men and teams to be disciplined enough, knowing basic rules and how they were supposed to treat others. Instead of being criticised by some outsider later on, it was better to scold them now. Or they might repeat the same mistake again.

"We will never repeat the same mistake again.

" The leader said, sincerity visible in his voice.

"That's fine. Since today I came unprepared, I could only bring some little snacks. Next time let's have a meal together.

" Kizy said, her mood improving.

"Thank you, lady boss.

" All of them said in unison.

"Have a great day ahead. Goodbye.

" With that, Kizy stood up and left the meeting room, accompanied by Ruth.

"We are sorry ladyboss!

" The gatekeepers immediately apologised while kneeling as soon as Kizy reached the gate.

"Get up.

" Kizy said.

"No ladyboss. We deserve punishment.

" They said.

"Get up or you are resigning.

" Kizy said and all of them immediately stood up.

"Happy new year.

" Kizy said with a smile while passing some of the sweets and snacks to the gatekeepers.

The gatekeepers were stunned, but they didn't want to go against Kizy once again, thus they wished Kizy a happy new year, before taking the box, making a note in their mind to forever be grateful to this ladyboss.

"Are you free this week?

" Kizy asked Ruth.

"I can be free whenever you want me, ladyboss.

" Ruth replied.

"Just call me Kizy.

" Kizy said with a smile.

"How can I-

" Ruth was still speaking when Kizy cut her off.

"I treat you as my younger sister. Can't you do this for me?

" Kizy asked, acting as if she was a little disappointed.

"Okay.. Kizy.

" Ruth said hesitatingly.

"That's better. So when can you be free?

" Kizy asked.

"Anytime.

" Ruth replied.

"That's great. Let's go shopping this weekend. I will ask out another friend of mine. It's been long since I went out with someone.

" Kizy said.

"Okay done!!

" Ruth said excitedly.

She never had any friends after arriving here. Knowing that Kizy would take her out excited her. After all she was always alone, torturing people, but deep down she was just a young girl in her teens.

"I will ask Joel to bring you there.

" Kizy said leaving a happy Ruth behind.

She then went back to the car, followed by Markus and Joel.

"Joel, I will call you on the weekend to bring Ruth for shopping. Will that be okay?

" Kizy asked, just to know if Joel had some other plans.

"No young miss. But it doesn't feel right to trouble you.

" Joel said embarrassedly.

"This is no trouble. Ruth is like my younger sister. And she will be my responsibility.

" Kizy said, her voice doting.

"Thank you young miss.

" Joel said and left after bowing.

"I want to talk to you.

" Markus said, looking that Kizy was still not talking to him.

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- Kizy