The mystery of her charms. The most difficult logic riddles, with a trick. Complex and big logic riddles with a trick.

Of course, parents don’t always want to bother their precious child and come up with the most complicated riddles for him. Nevertheless, such questions, the answer to which you need to think about, are useful and necessary for children and adults, regardless of age.

Why ask your child complex riddles?

Moms and dads may wonder whether it is worth misleading their child and including difficult tasks in the program. However, having studied the information about how productive the most complex riddles are for children of different ages, parents will immediately change their previous opinion. Logic and trick riddles are needed for the following reasons:

These are just some of the factors that indicate that children are bound to have difficult questions to answer. This will help you develop fully and be literate.

What should riddles be like?

It is clear that complex riddles are somewhat different from simple logical questions. You should think through a program of developmental classes with such tasks in advance so that the process goes smoothly and without hitches. The most difficult riddles should be:

With a catch.
Ambiguous.
Those that are worth thinking about the answer to.
Complex riddles should be selected according to the child’s age. This will help boys and girls find answers according to their level of knowledge. It follows that children should not ask very complex riddles; for the little ones it is better to choose trick questions. For older children, you can choose the same questions as for adults.

It is worth considering the above factors when choosing logical questions for your child.

Logic riddles for little ones

For preschool children, you can take into account the following riddles:

There were three apples on the birch tree, and five pears on the poplar tree. How many fruits are there in total on these trees?

(None, fruits do not grow on birch and poplar)

How can you find a black cat in a dark room?

(To turn on the light)

What will a red handkerchief with white embroidery become if it is lowered into the Black Sea?

What can't you eat for lunch?

(Breakfast and dinner)

What will happen next year to a dog that is five years old?

(She will be six years old)

Whose hair won't get wet in the pouring rain?

(Bald man)

Which is more correct to say: I can’t see the white yolk or I don’t see the white yolk?

(No way, the yolk is never white)

A duck standing on one leg weighs three kilograms, how much will the same duck weigh if it stands on two legs.

(3 kilograms)

Two eggs take 4 minutes to cook, how long will it take ten eggs to cook?

(4 minutes)

A cat is resting near the bench. The tail, the eyes, and the whiskers are all like a cat’s, but it’s not a cat. Who's resting near the bench?

Guess what goes missing when you eat a bagel?

How can you light a match when you are underwater?

(You can if you are in a submarine)

30 candles were lit in the hall. A man entered the room and extinguished 15 of them. How many candles are left in the hall?

(30 candles left, extinguished candles are still in the room)

The house has an uneven roof. One side is lowered more, the other less. The rooster sat on the top of the roof and laid an egg, which way will it roll?

(It won't go anywhere, the rooster doesn't lay eggs)

What tree does a fox hide under when it rains?

(Under the wet)

In which fields does not a single plant grow?

(On the brim of the hat)

Such complex logic riddles for little ones will cause a whirlpool of emotions and interest. The most important thing is to give your child hints so that he can find the correct answer.

Complex riddles with a trick for schoolchildren

School-age children may find it even more difficult to select questions. Very complex ones can be as follows:

You're at a running competition. When you overtook the last one running, what did you become?

(This cannot happen, because the last runner cannot be overtaken, because he is the last and there cannot be anyone else behind him)

Three car owners had a brother, Alyosha. But Alyosha didn’t have a single brother, how is this possible?

(Possibly if Alyosha had sisters)

What will your score be if you overtake the second runner in line?

(Many will answer first, but this is wrong, because having overtaken the second runner, the person will become second)

Schoolchildren will certainly enjoy such complex riddles with a trick. After thinking about the answer, it will not be difficult to voice it.

Adult riddles with a trick

Sometimes adults are like children. Therefore, they will also like very complex riddles. People over school age can be asked the following logical questions:

A tram with five passengers is traveling. At the first stop, two passengers got off and four got on. At the next stop, no one got off; ten passengers got on. At another station, five passengers entered and one exited. On the next one, seven people came out and eight people entered. When there was another stop, five people got off and no one got on. How many stops did the tram have?

(The answer to this riddle is not so important. The point is that all participants will most likely count the number of passengers and it is unlikely that anyone will decide to count the stops)

The doorbell rings. You know that your relatives are behind her. There is champagne, cold water and juice in your refrigerator. What will you open first?

(Door, because guests must first be allowed into the apartment)

A healthy person who is not sick, does not have a disability, and whose legs are fine, is carried out of the hospital in his arms. Who is this?

(Newborn baby)

You entered the room. It contains five cats, four dogs, three parrots, two guinea pigs and a giraffe. How many feet are there on the floor in the room?

(There are two legs on the floor. Animals have paws, only humans have legs)

Three prisoners unknowingly planned to escape from prison. The prison was surrounded by a river. When the first prisoner escaped, a shark attacked him and ate him. Thus the first of those escaping died. When the second prisoner attempted a disaster, he was noticed by guards and dragged by his hair into the prison grounds, where he was shot. The third prisoner escaped normally and was never seen again. What's wrong with this story?

(There are no sharks in the river; they couldn’t drag the prisoner by the hair because they shave his head)

Adult participants of the event will enjoy such riddles.

How to motivate a child to participate in educational activities

It is clear that children definitely need motivation in order for their participation in the game to be exciting and desirable. It is enough to simply promise the child some kind of gift and, of course, present it at the end of the game.

Riddle 1
You are the pilot of an airplane flying from London to Berlin with two transfers in Paris. Question: what is the pilot's last name?

Your last name (at the beginning of the riddle “are you flying...”)

Riddle 2
You enter a dark room. The room has a gas stove, a kerosene lamp and a candle. You have a box with 1 match in your pocket. Question: what will you light first?

Riddle 3
A businessman bought a horse for $10, sold it for $20. Then he bought the same horse for $30, and sold it for $40. Question: what is the total profit of the businessman from these two transactions?

Riddle 4
There is a hare in the forest. Rain is coming. Question: under which tree will the hare hide?

Under the wet

Riddle 5
Who walks on 4 legs in the morning, 2 in the afternoon, and 3 in the evening?

Human. In infancy on all fours, then on two, then with a stick

Riddle 6
It was raining heavily. A bus was driving along the road. All the people on the bus were asleep, only the driver was awake. Question: What was the driver's name and what was the license plate number of the bus?

Because of the rain, the bus number cannot be seen, and the driver Tolya (only - Tolya)

Riddle 7
2 people go to meet each other. Both are exactly the same. Question: which of them will say hello first?

More polite

Riddle 8
The dwarf lives on the 38th floor. Every morning he gets into the elevator, gets to the 1st floor and goes to work.
In the evening, he enters the entrance, gets into the elevator, gets to the 24th floor, and then walks to his apartment.
Question: why does he do this?

Can't reach the right elevator button because he's a dwarf

Riddle 9
Dog-3, cat-3, donkey-2, fish-0. What does a cockerel equal? And why?

Cockerel-8 (kook-re-ku!), dog-3 (woof), cat-3 (meow), donkey-2 (ya), fish-0 (does not make sounds)

Riddle 10
The 12-story building has an elevator. Only 2 people live on the ground floor; from floor to floor the number of residents doubles. On which floor in this building is the elevator call button pressed most often?

On the ground floor, regardless of the distribution of residents by floor.

Riddle 11
The peasant needs to move a wolf, a goat and a cabbage across the river. The boat is so small that besides the peasant, only one more (passenger) can fit in it. But if you leave a wolf with a goat, then the wolf will eat it; if you leave a goat with cabbage, then the cabbage will be eaten. What should a peasant do?

The crossing must begin with the transportation of a goat. Then the peasant returns and takes the wolf, which he transports to the other bank and leaves it there, but takes the goat back to the first bank. Here he leaves him and transports the cabbage to the wolf. And then, when he returns, he transports the goat.

Riddle 12
Exam at a military school. The student takes a ticket and goes to get ready. The teacher smoked a cigarette and occasionally tapped his pencil on the table. A minute later he approaches the teacher. Without asking anything, he puts a 5. The happy student leaves. Clarify the situation.

The teacher wrote on the table with a pencil in Morse code: “Whoever needs an A, come here, I’ll give it to you.” Only one student was military-like vigilant and paid attention to the teacher’s encryption. For this he received 5.

Riddle 13
What lifts you up and brings you down, while constantly being in the same place?

Escalator

Riddle 14
A barrel of water weighs 50 kilograms, what needs to be added to make it weigh 15 kilograms?

Riddle 15
What kind of stones do you think are not in the river?

Riddle 16
Which hand do you think is best for stirring coffee with cream and sugar?

The hand that holds the spoon.

Riddle 17
Tell me, what can you hold without touching it with your hands?

Your breath

Riddle 18
The man got caught in the rain and had nowhere and nothing to hide. He came home all wet, but not a single hair on his head was wet. Why?

He was bald

Riddle 19
What word always sounds wrong?

The word "wrong"

Riddle 20
Two horns - not a bull, six legs without hooves, when it flies - it howls, when it sits - it digs the ground.

Riddle 21
A metal can was placed on the edge of the table, tightly closed with a lid, so that 2/3 of the can hung from the table. After some time, the can fell. What was in the jar?

Piece of ice

Riddle 22
Imagine that you are a pilot. Your plane flies from London to New York for seven hours. Airplane speed is 800 km/h. How old is the pilot?

As much as you, because you are a pilot

Riddle 23
An electric train goes with the wind. Where does the smoke go?

The electric train has no smoke

Riddle 24
Why don't polar bears eat penguins?

Bears live at the North Pole, and penguins live at the South Pole.

Riddle 25
When a chicken stands on one leg, it weighs 2 kg. How much will she weigh if she stands on two legs?

Riddle 26
One egg is boiled for 3 minutes. How long will it take to cook 2 eggs?

Riddle 27
When is the sky lower than the earth?

When you look into the water

Riddle 28
What can't go into even the biggest pot?

Its cover

Riddle 29
What are the last teeth a person develops?

Artificial

Riddle 30
Why doesn't the cuckoo make nests?

Because he lives in the clock

Riddle 31. Series of 4 riddles
How to put a giraffe in the refrigerator in 3 steps? The size of the refrigerator is huge

Open the door, put the giraffe in, close the door.

How to put an elephant in a refrigerator in 4 steps?

Open the door, take out the giraffe, put in the elephant, close the door.

The lion called all the animals to a meeting. All showed up except one. What kind of animal is this?

The elephant, because it's in the refrigerator.

You need to swim across a wide river that is infested with crocodiles. How can I do that?

“The mystery of her charms” © “Tsentrpoligraf”, 2017

* * *

Chapter 1

– I will not serve a client at table nine!

Maud blushed and, accompanied by her colleague Marnie, rushed to the kitchen of a small cafe. Of course, she wants to become an actress, but this play is not from her repertoire. And in general, no one is going to be nice to this gentleman in a suit from Bond Street. Yes, she would not want to lose this position now. First, she needs to get her first role, which will help her forget forever about all the small low-paid jobs in which she had to work hard.

Marnie looked at her guest, then back at Maude.

“He looks a lot like Flynn Karlan.” You know, that star lawyer who works with Richard and Elizabeth Ravensdale.

“Yes, that’s him,” Maud muttered through her teeth and began throwing knives into the dishwasher as if it were the face of a star lawyer. How the hell had he managed to find her again?

Maude didn't want her bosses or even her fellow buddies to know who she really was. “Richard Ravensdale's Shameful Secret” - these are the headlines that have graced the tabloids for the past three weeks. It was lucky that no one was able to get hold of her current photographs. She turned out to be the daughter of a famous actor and a simple barmaid at a hotel, with whom he had an affair that lasted exactly two nights.

She would not have enough words to describe her relationship with her biological father. His action is the height of baseness. Having learned about his girlfriend's pregnancy, he simply bought off his illegitimate daughter, as if from a headache.

Until the last moment no one recognized her. She constantly changed her hairstyle and wore discreet clothes, in a word, she did everything so as not to have anything to do with the photographs that reporters finally managed to get hold of. She even had to change her name so that a mosquito could not erode her nose. However, she has been literally persecuted for the past two months. Flynn did everything possible to convince her to join her father's house and love her father, but she was not going to succumb to his persuasion, refusing to meet with her biological parent under any pretext. Certainly not this year, not in this life. And if this lawyer thinks that just waving a large check in her face or harassing her by showing up at one job or another of her jobs is enough, he needs to try harder.

Marnie looked at her with eyes as round as saucers.

– How well do you know each other?

– Enough to know that he always drinks a double espresso with a glass of cold water.

Her friend's eyebrows went up.

– Are you sure you don’t want to?

- Absolutely. “She slammed the dishwasher door expressively. “I give it to you, enjoy it, it’s all yours.”

Marnie timidly moved to table nine, where Flynn was reading the latest newspaper. They exchanged a few words, and a flushed Marnie returned to the kitchen, guiltily shifting from foot to foot.

“He said if you don’t come to his table, he promises to call the manager.”

Maud glanced at her boss. Joe stood behind the coffee machine, filling a good half of the day's orders. If she was forced to leave this place too, her overnight stay would be in question. She had already stayed at her friend’s apartment for too long. Maud despaired of saving enough money to even rent a room. But at least she will still have a job in Notting Hill, where she volunteered to look after the house. Unfortunately, her services will only be needed for the next four weeks. This means that by the first of February she will officially become homeless if she can’t find something else.

Maud sighed, gathered her strength, smiled and headed towards the table of the caustic visitor.

- Good afternoon. Are you ready to order?

His night-black eyes lingered only briefly on her face, and then dropped to the badge pinned to the ribbon of her apron.

- Katie? – His lips slowly stretched into a smile.

Maude ignored his glee. Whenever they were in close proximity, her nerves began to fray.

– Are you as usual, sir?

His eyes lit up.

“Only this time, please, in a cup.” The taste is not the same when coffee is poured onto your lap.

Well, no, it’s not that easy to piss her off!

– Should I bring something for coffee? – She looked at the notepad. - Croissant? Cake? Toast? Bacon and eggs? Cholesterol will reliably seal your blood vessels.

The edge of his mouth twitched slightly. Okay, let him keep the first round.

– What time does your shift end?

Maud gave him a mocking look.

– Sir, I do not inform outsiders about the duration of my working day.

Flynn turned the page as if nothing had happened and glanced at her boss.

“Does Joe know that you gave him a false name?”

- No. And I would like everything to remain as it is. – Maud impatiently tapped her pen on her notepad. – Have you decided on your order?

Richard is throwing a grand party to celebrate his anniversary. Your father is turning sixty. Isn't this a great opportunity to meet your family? I want you to be there too.

This struck her as blatant self-confidence on his part. Who does he think he is!

– Why do you think that I would want to attend such a dubious event, where every second, or even the first, will enthusiastically describe the merits of my father, who, by the way, wanted to pay for my mother’s abortion?

And Richard again tried to give money. Now, many years later, when his unworthy past was revealed to the public, he wanted to bribe his own daughter. Oh, how she needed him, a little girl who did not always eat enough and needed her father’s love, care and protection! She prayed that he would suddenly appear like a good spirit.

Yes, just to be nearby.

Richard turned out to be so low that he did not even deign to meet her, his daughter, in person. Instead, he sent his nosy lawyer who was supposed to represent his interests.

“It seems to me that the only thing standing between you and your best life is pride,” Flynn suddenly said.

Of course, there are good reasons to behave this way. Her mother died and the only thing she had left was her pride. Maude leaned towards him so that the client at the next table could not hear her.

– Read lips: no.

He looked at her lips and moved closer to her.

Maud smelled coffee and aftershave. The intriguing aroma of citrus and cedar reminded her of the depths of a cool forest. Flynn was clean shaven, but she noticed fresh stubble showing through, a sign of masculine strength.

His gaze fell lower, into the neckline of the blouse, only two buttons were unbuttoned at the top, which could not expose her breasts, but it seemed to Maud that she was standing in front of him completely naked. The girl straightened up sharply.

Realizing that she was making a mistake, she still could not deny herself and now openly admired his mouth. Flynn smiled as if their mutual attraction was obvious. How did it happen that the man she hated had such delicious lips - full, sensual, inviting? Even the dimple on her chin drove her crazy.

Maud mentally told herself to forget about his attractiveness. It is quite obvious that abstinence is to blame. She argued with Marnie, and they refused to have intimate relations for the entire winter. True, Maud had her reasons. She didn't want to follow her mother's path of one bad date after another. Of course, sex is a common need, but she did not want to feel humiliated.

After all, is it really difficult to live without sex for just three months?

She can do it. By all means he can.

One of the visitors moved towards the exit and pushed Maude. She had to lean against Flynn's table. She felt his leg with her thigh, and the touch became almost burning.

- Espresso? Water? Ice? “She tapped her pen on the notepad expressively.

“He’s your only relative now,” Flynn noted.

Maud gave him an expressive look:

“A child from such a relative will want to run away to an orphanage.”

For a moment he became serious, and then the same lazy smile reigned on his face.

- So will you bring my coffee?

-Will you accept my refusal? – she retorted.

He looked at her lips again and his eyes turned even blacker. Did he feel just as strongly attracted to her? Maude felt desire throughout her body.

A new customer entered the cafe. This time the girl turned out to be much quicker. Now she turned her back to Flynn, but immediately realized her mistake when she felt his eyes roaming over her body. Turning around, she put on a serious face.

– What are you doing after dinner?

Maud put her hands on her hips:

- Don't know. But I certainly won’t go anywhere with you.

Flynn whistled:

– A worthy challenge. I like it.

Joe appeared nearby with a tray of coffee.

– Katie, are you working or flirting with clients?

- Sorry, Mr. Peruzzi. I didn’t immediately understand what exactly was going on.

– Scores for the seventh and tenth tables! – ignoring her explanation, Joe ordered. – Remove the second and eighth tables and set them again. I have a cafe, not a dating house.

Maud smiled tightly:

“There is not a single man here that I would like to go on a date with.”

- In that case, maybe you could bring me some coffee? – Flynn asked when Joe left.

She met his mocking gaze.

“I may lose this job too, but you won’t tell me what to do.”

Flynn leaned back in his chair and crossed his legs. No, he's clearly in no hurry.

Maude thought that any more and her teeth would begin to crumble. It was terrible to act in that commercial, and even more terrible to find out that her enemy saw it.

- Coffee with poison?

He just grinned:

- With a piece of pie.

– What happened there just now? You're red like a tomato. – Marnie rushed in with questions. “I thought you were going to have a stroke.”

“I’ll definitely explode if I go back there again.” – Maud rolled her eyes. – How can such an unpleasant guy be successful with women? He may be handsome, yes, but he behaves ugly.

“But I think he’s simply irresistible.” – Marnie looked dreamily at Flynn, who after the altercation calmly returned to the newspaper.

Or he pretended to read. – He has such brown eyes, so dark and mysterious.

Maud snorted again and, cutting off a huge piece of pie, generously topped it with whipped cream.

- Here. If it doesn't kill him, I give up.

“I think he’s in great shape.” Looks like he frequents the gym. Also, he's so tall. Did you notice how he ducked when he entered the hall? Did you see it?

- Please. – Maude placed a tray in front of Flynn with an order: coffee, water and pie.

- What, I’m not entitled to instruments?

– Who would have thought that you knew how to use cutlery!

Flynn laughed heartily.

“You really need to perform on stage.”

“That’s what I’m trying to do.”

- Successfully?

Maude had no intention of sharing information with him about her upcoming West End audition. Albert Gurney's grandiose play "Sylvia". She simply may not get a second chance like this. This is her favorite work, deep down she felt that the role of Sylvia was created for her. Viewers around the world were incredibly fascinated by this character, a man who portrays a dog. If the audition is successful, this could be the first step towards the dizzying career of a theater actress that she so dreams of. In addition, she wants to get this role on her own, without any concessions because of her origin, which, in fact, is nothing special to be proud of. Maude didn't trust Flynn to share something like that with him. She didn’t want her star dad or any of his clique to open doors for her that she was about to open herself.

- I'll get the fork now. Are you sure you know how to use it?

He looked her straight in the eyes:

– I would like to meet you tonight.

- No. – Maud shook her head, turned around and left.

Flynn kept his eyes on her uniform-covered buttocks until the girl disappeared into the kitchen. He had always been intrigued by the element of stalking at the very beginning of an acquaintance, but with Maud Winwood it was obviously different.

From the very beginning, she went out of her way to show her hatred for him. She cursed the ground he walked on, wanted to poison the air he breathed.

But behind the deliberately aggressive behavior there was something else. He felt it. Something she would never admit, even to herself. Maude is attracted to him. Whenever they were in close proximity, her pupils would dilate like ink spreading on paper, and her eyes would be drawn to his lips like a magnet.

And Flynn felt the most devilish attraction to her. Sooner or later she will admit it to herself. Nevertheless, resistance makes her even more desirable, and he is really used to getting what he wants. Always got women he liked. Going on dates has become boring. He had completely forgotten the times when women rejected him or at least took time out to think before getting into his bed.

At least, none of those that appeared in his life after Claire broke off their engagement.

Flynn stopped short. Here we go again. He forbade himself to remember the time when he felt lonely and depressed. Then he really wanted to have a family, to tightly close the door to the past for the sake of a bright future.

Now he is a completely different person. He comes, he sees, he wins. He leaves and never calls back.

And with Maude Winwood he wanted to play.

He dreamed of her body, the heat of her breath on his skin and the way she screamed his name. Let her now play the role of the Snow Queen, nothing, very soon - oh, and he is confident in himself! – will melt and give in to him. Maude doesn’t know it yet, but in the near future they will be much closer to each other than she could have imagined.

Chapter 2

Maud cautiously entered the house to which the agency had sent her. It was located in the fashionable area of Notting Hill, and inside it looked like a real palace. This is what gave me no rest. She looked around the space, but saw no reason to worry.

Even the air in the house seemed to be saturated with prosperity - some obviously expensive essential oil. She dreamed of such comforts all the time she lived in Glasgow, in an area of council houses. She closed the door tightly, but a gust of cold wind managed to shake the crystal pendants of the chandelier that illuminated the hall.

Maud shivered slightly, it was very reminiscent of the ringing of the shackles of an ancient ghost from a fairy tale. She grinned. Who else is here, she is completely alone. The excitement ahead of the tryouts next week was making itself felt. Even now it did not leave her, disturbing her like a swarm of buzzing wasps. If everything worked out, she would no longer have to work in a cafe or look after such intimidatingly luxurious houses. When she starts going on stage regularly, she will be able to get her own home. He will rent an apartment, or maybe even buy a house and furnish it with the same taste.

Usually she was sent to much more modest housing, but there was nothing to complain about. Although Maud already had a presentiment of how difficult it would be to return to her miserable shack after such comforts. In any case, you first need to find a place to return to after the four weeks of the contract expire.

The heating was on in the house. Maud thought that it was very nice of the owners to leave it on, and besides, in addition to the house, she had to look after a cat named Monty. She actually prefers dogs, but, apparently, the cat also did not want to get to know her and was hiding somewhere in the depths of the house. It’s stupid to refuse such a pleasant job because of some prejudices about the cat family.

In addition, it is worth remembering that she is an actress and must successfully pretend to love anyone and anything.

Maude wandered thoughtfully through the rooms, looking for her pet, and at the same time was interested in photographs of the couple who owned this first-class home. The Carters, as far as she knew, were professional lawyers. Maud saw photographs of their children - a beautiful boy and girl, both of whom looked no more than five. She was instructed to look after the house and look after the cat while the family was visiting relatives in Australia.

It is difficult to look indifferently at the joyful faces looking at her from the photographs. Maud's childhood did not even remotely resemble the life of these happy children. First of all, she didn't have a father. That is, theoretically it existed, but that’s a different story. Secondly, her mother's face was rarely relaxed and happy, like the woman in the photographs. The mother could barely make ends meet. As for travel, their trips were limited to occasional visits to the Outer Hebrides, where their devout grandparents lived. The rest lasted no more than two or three days; after this time, the mother, tired of the lectures and accusations of her strict grandmother, packed her suitcase again, and they returned home.

Maude saw more photos as she walked into the living room. The windows and doors opened directly onto the garden. Even now, in January, when not a leaf was left on the thick canopy, this place was still an ideal playground for children who could breathe fresh air while their parents chatted with each other in the living room, listening to music and drinking wine. A car drove by. The light from her headlights caught the diamond scattering of raindrops on the glass outside.

Near the window there was an impressively sized table with even more photographs. One of them was made for Christmas. The whole family, happy and elegant, settled down in front of the Christmas tree. By the way, about the Christmas tree. Maude glanced around the tree. One of the tasks was to remove the decorations from the Christmas tree before the owners arrived. Maude returned to the photograph, which contained at least ten or twelve people. Is this really such a big and friendly family? The little ones are in front, the older ones are located behind. Maud squinted, not believing her eyes, and took the photo in her hands to take a closer look. What nonsense! What could he be doing here? Behind everyone, on the right hand of the owner of the house, stood a very, very tall man who was well known to her.

Maud pointedly carefully returned the photo to its place. Turning on her heels, she began pacing back and forth across the room.

What does Flynn Karlan have to do with this family?!

Now she seriously began to suspect something. She was immediately alarmed that the owners of the house did not conduct a personal interview with her. This is strange, because they left their cat in her care, and sometimes owners treat their cats or dogs much more carefully than their own children. The manager said she was recommended. Who?

Maud became suspicious of Flynn. The whole thing literally reeked of his expensive cologne.

What is he trying to achieve?

Maud made her position very clear: under no circumstances should she cross the threshold of her father’s house.

She doesn't need his last name, money, influence. She won't accept anything from him.

Despite weeks of press harassment, she never said a word to them. She tried to stay as quiet as the water below the grass, so that she would finally be left alone. Every time she went out, Maude tried to look discreet. She hid her hair under a hat and her face behind wide sunglasses. Of course, sunglasses in winter were even more eccentric, but at least it made her feel calmer. To limit interference from her father or Flynn, Maude even signed up for the audition under an assumed name. She could not do otherwise. If anyone even finds out that Richard Ravensdale's illegitimate daughter Maud Winwood came to the audition, she could get the role for completely different reasons. Future colleagues will decide in advance that she is a mediocrity who made her way onto the stage thanks to a high-profile story. Maud wanted to get this role only because she considered herself talented. She wants nothing to do with the man who didn't want her to be born.

What's going on in the minds of the rich? Do they seriously believe that they can get rid of you first and then return you by paying the required amount?

Why won't they just leave her alone?

Of course, she wanted to see Miranda. After all, half-sister. It's unusual to learn that she could have such a large family. Besides Miranda, she has two twin brothers. Just think, Miranda is only two months older than her. What baseness on the part of the father! Richard still continued to see her mother after begging forgiveness from his legal wife Elizabeth Albertini.

Despite missing some members of the Ravensdale family, Maud still refused to make contact. Besides, how does she know how they feel about her? While everyone who knew her father's family pushed her away.

No, Maud did not want her unofficial powerful and wealthy family to interfere in her affairs now. She will achieve everything on her own, it has always been that way. In this regard, participation in the fate of a sexy lawyer who hunts her down with a tenacity worthy of better use is also extremely undesirable.

What do Flynn and the Carter family have in common? Did he really go to the same college as the father of the family? Or are they colleagues? Was this really planned? They may meet again, and he will try to seduce her, and then completely subjugate her to his will.

Never! Nothing will work out for him! Flynn Karlan is exactly the type of man she avoids—too handsome, too rich, and too confident.

Hearing the meow, Maud turned around and saw a huge black Persian walking around the house as if it belonged to him. In essence, this is how it is.

- Well, hello, kitty. “She knelt down next to him. – We will live together for some time. I hope you don't mind?

The animal only blinked melancholy and jumped away from the outstretched hand.

- Well, okay. – Maud straightened up and brushed off her knees. - In that case, humble yourself and be a good girl.

The cat raised his tail with the same disdain and walked away with dignity. Maude rolled her eyes at his arrogance. That is why she prefers dogs, which, by their nature, are completely devoid of snobbery.

An hour later Maud returned, feeling that she could not take another step, but was forced to leave the house again to do some shopping. Even though the owners left plenty of food for the cat and treats for the guest, she prefers to buy her own food. Of course, you can order pizza or Chinese food, but your credit card balance is still zero after all the expenses that followed the death of your mother. When Maude first met Flynn and he offered a tidy sum to meet her father, she was filled with indignation. She's too proud to accept the money.

No, her location cannot be bought.

If she expected to benefit, Maud could write to any magazine, offering to buy interviews and photographs. And if she wanted to join the family, she would come to her father herself. But Maud felt nothing but hatred for the man for the way he had treated her mother. Even though his blood flows in her veins, she will never be able to step over herself. Where was he when their already difficult situation was worsened by their mother’s illness? She strained herself, raised her daughter alone, and did not receive any help from her father. The money that Richard gave to his mother ran out before Maud was one year old. They spent most of her childhood in near poverty.

She couldn't forget that time. My mother changed jobs after jobs. She quit or was fired. She had a difficult character. She quickly lit up, anticipating a new position, but then just as quickly went out and became indifferent. Maude felt powerless to change anything. The mother's depression lasted for weeks, then enlightenment came and everything started all over again.

As a child, Maud promised herself that she would do everything possible to make their lives easier. I thought that if everything worked out, my mother would become the person she dreamed of.

But, unfortunately, nothing came of it. Now the mother is no longer alive. Of course, by the time she was diagnosed with cancer, their living conditions had improved somewhat, but not enough to reconcile Maud with her biological father.

Yes, she was angry. Yes, it hurt that he felt such monstrous indifference to their lives. I simply crossed them out of my life.

Sighing heavily, Maud was convinced that she would not be able to park in front of the house. Almost everything was occupied by the owners' large, expensive cars. Nevertheless, she decided to try again. The cars kept arriving: the owners were returning home. Someone honked at her with displeasure. Maude got nervous and was about to lower the window, making an obscene gesture to the impudent person on the right, but he got out of the car.

Maude panicked. Was he so enraged that he would attack her? She'd already seen the headlines: "Promising young actress beaten to death by erratic driver." This news will quickly spread around the world, just like the recorded video. Frightening urban legends will begin to be made about her. Then, finally, she will gain the much-desired fame, which will no longer be of any use.

She was about to meet the offender face to face, but, contrary to expectations, the man smiled. Smiled!

-What the hell are you doing here? Oh, no, not interesting. “She started to lift the glass.

Flynn put his hand on him - he had to stop.

– Do you want me to park your car?

Their gazes met. His eyes sparkled mysteriously. He was so close that she noticed the slight stubble on his impeccably shaven face. A few strands of hair, usually combed smoothly back, fell onto his forehead. This was enough to give Maud a heart attack.

- Nothing like this! I won't let you drive my car! “She almost shouted it in his face.

Admittedly, Maud had difficulty parking back, especially in heavy traffic. She was able to pass her license only on the third try.

The corners of his lips turned up slightly.

- OK then.

Maude pressed her lips tightly together. Irritated beeps sounded from behind again. What a humiliation! Turning his back to her, Flynn waved to the drivers. She could touch his coat, it looked like pure cashmere, but what does she know about it. The girl grabbed the steering wheel even tighter and raised her eyes to the heavens. What did she do wrong? Why did this particular person manage to see her in such unfavorable circumstances?

He turned and patted the roof of her car:

- Now you can. Be careful, my car is behind you.

She blinked.

- Well, yes. We are neighbours. Didn't I say?

He smiled again. Oh, we'll have to deflate his tires! Nothing could give her greater pleasure.

After parking, Maud got out of the car, trying not to notice how poor her car looked, squeezed between two expensive models.

She walked up to Flynn, dusting off her coat.

– Answer one question: do you have anything to do with my employment?

“My neighbors were looking for a reliable person who could look after their house. Your name somehow came to mind.

- But you don’t know anything about me!

“You are mistaken, Miss Winwood.” I know enough about you.

- For example?

- For example, Richard.

- What else?

- Why don't you want to give him a chance?

- I'm confused. When we first met, he tried to buy my silence, which I had no intention of breaking. Now he insists that I meet him. I wonder what will happen tomorrow?

Flynn just shrugged his broad shoulders. Maude began to wonder how he had achieved this form. Gym? Rowing? Black magic?

– He changed his mind. Wants to correct mistakes. He is sorry that things turned out this way for you and your mother.

Maud burst into a fit of hysterical laughter. Her nerves were on edge.

– Everything turned out this way?! It's all his fault! He wanted mom to have an abortion! He treated her like a pig. I only became nervous because of the hype in the newspapers. That’s why he’s worried, because his dirty secret has been revealed. I am sure that what is happening now is the strategy of his PR man. He's just afraid that people will find out what he really is like.

“But other family members also want to meet you.” They are not guilty of anything either before your mother or before you.

She wanted this too, but resisted. The only thing that stopped me was that it would play into the hands of Richard and that henchman of his in an expensive suit.

- Really? And even his wife Elizabeth? I somehow doubt that she can’t wait to take me into a warm family embrace.

“She might change her mind if you showed your best side.”

Maud gave him a dark look.

– I thought they were getting a divorce.

“Divorce will cost them too much.”

- What do you care?

“This family is already much more than just clients for me. The Ravensdales are outstanding people. Now, if you don't mind, I'd like to get out of the rain.

She only now noticed that she was soaked to the skin. It's scary to imagine who she looks like. But who cares what this man thinks. She's out of his league anyway. Her palms clenched into fists.

– Explain what you are trying to achieve by placing me next door?

His face was unreadable.

– If you are not satisfied with something, just call the agency.

Maude would definitely have done so if it weren’t for the money. Her family pays her twice as much. The condition is that every evening she must go on video chat so that they can communicate with the cat. Funny! We can only hope that Monty will allow her to take him in her arms.

– I never give in to difficulties.

- However, so do I. – Winking goodbye, he disappeared into his house.

Flynn leisurely sipped whiskey in the warm living room, looking through a message from a client. A dog named Spark snored noisily on the carpet at his feet. The man was distracted again and again, remembering his last conversation with Maude Winwood. Of course, it didn't look like small talk. She carried herself well, a real fighter.

He saw her for the first time last October and hasn't forgotten her since. Even if Richard had ordered to interrupt any negotiations with her, Flynn would have continued to pursue her, but now for his own purposes.

Riddles for children are an important part of educational games and activities; they are used in any early development method and develop the mind, logical thinking and intelligence. In this section, we have selected for you the best and most interesting riddles for children with answers (2000 in total! children's riddles). And to make it easier to navigate their diversity, we have grouped children's riddles into categories. You can also display any riddle by clicking on .

Riddles for children. What are their benefits?

Riddles for children are always:

training their memory;
the good science of concentration;
a great opportunity to pacify an active child and make him more diligent;
unobtrusive switching of attention;
expansion of vocabulary;
reason for fun;
active stimulation of imaginative thinking;
a fun way to get to know the world around you;
a great chance to chat with your child for an extra minute, give him your attention, and turn from an always busy parent into a true friend.

The most important thing is to choose the right riddle. If you overestimate a child’s capabilities and choose something that is too complex, it will quickly turn from an interesting pastime into a boring, uninteresting activity for him. As, however, too simple riddles that quickly deprive children of enthusiasm.

The secret of the amazing effect of riddles for children lies in several of its components.

Firstly, in the form of a children's riddle, which so attracts children, turns learning into a fascinating game, an adventure that forces them to think logically, analyze, develop observation skills, and strive to understand the world. Curiosity is the engine of many discoveries.
Secondly, in the content of the riddle, which most successfully reflects various aspects of a person’s life and activity, his life, environment, relationships, etc.
Thirdly, the riddle is universal: children of all ages can make riddles, and this can be done anywhere (at home, in nature, on the road, at a party, at a party) and at any time. They are always appropriate, especially if selected in accordance with the chosen location and occupation.

When choosing children's riddles, first of all, give preference to those to which the child can not only guess the answer, but also pronounce it.

No more restrictions! Make a wish for any object, animal, fairy-tale character, profession, transport, holiday, number, letter...

Naturally, it is more interesting and easier for a child to find answers among what surrounds him and what he likes, so always try to ask children’s riddles that are relevant at that moment. In the forest, ask riddles about mushrooms, trees, at your grandmother’s in the village - about pets, on the road - about transport, at lunch - about vegetables, fruits, food. It is especially important that the answer be in the field of vision of the little ones, because their logical thinking is still being formed, and therefore needs hints - audio, visual.

Turn any of your child's learning (development) processes into an exciting puzzle game and see how interesting and fun it is to learn together.