Chapter 2401

Kyson’s face remained stoic as he turned back to Betty, his voice icy.

“Did you instruct Dulcie to sweep here all afternoon?”

“Yes, Mr.

Shaw.

She’s one of the maids.

It’s my role to assign their tasks…”

“Connolly,” Kyson cut her off abruptly and turned to Connolly.

“What’s your take on this?”

Connolly was taken aback, his fear palpable.

Although Betty and Reina were clueless, Connolly was familiar with Kyson’s methods.

Kyson’s question hinted at suspicion.

Perhaps he believed Connolly was involved in the unfolding events.

It was a test.

Choosing honesty, Connolly explained, “As we approached, I overheard Betty and Dulcie quarreling.

It was Betty and Reina who deliberately stirred up trouble, aiming to provoke Dulcie.

from Betty’s and

slung over his left shoulder to

the Shaw family’s employment contract dictate we take in such

to be

ten lashes each, and then

tomorrow morning, they will be dismissed

was bearable, the threat of dismissal terrified

reacted with immediate

salaries and bonuses for servants, but

essentially barred from securing employment in

affluent families, keen on currying favor with the Shaw family, might treat them

could be

desperate plea,

Shaw, you must reconsider.

Mr.

this position because he saw me as

please, forgive

and said,

you can look down on everyone just because an elder vouched for you? That only makes your mistake even

you? You’re certainly not worthy of being my

You piece of shit.

a future wife, his gaze drifted involuntarily toward Dulcie, who was standing quietly not far away,

was trembling with

to her knees in front

“Mr.

please, don’t

you? My family just relocated to Stastle

losing my job would put

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