Chapter 0134
“Da mmit,” I mutter under my breath, reaching for a fresh piece of salmon. I’m about to season it when I

overhear voices filtering from the dining room.

“Well, you should have seen the look on her face, trying so hard to impress everyone with her little

cooking skills. As if we’ve forgotten that our ex-Luna has turned into nothing more than a pathetic

housemaid.”

I recognize that voice: Gianna. I can see the back of her head, her perfectly curled hair and tight dress,

as she saunters past the kitchen door. Heat surges up my neck and into my cheeks. A pathetic

housemaid? Really?

That’s it.

With sudden clarity, I remember that the wardrobe upstairs still houses my former life—gowns and

dresses, a collection of silk and sequins. A c unning plan starts to take shape.

“Elsie, could you please watch the stove? Take the salmon off in five minutes and let Karl know that

dinner is ready.”

my apron and dashing out of the

back steps two at a

of designer gowns greets me as I slide

moment before settling on a dress that I had once loved

fits like a dream, even

in the mirror before deciding to change

before is now elegantly curled, cascading down my back. I don’t need

and a bold red

help but wonder why I’m doing this. Is it really

her judgmental friends, or is it… something

I, perhaps, trying to reclaim my

I look into the mirror and see a transformation. Makeup done to perfection,

silken waterfall, and a dress that reminds me of a

of poise and grace.

time when Gianna would’ve bitten her

whisper to my reflection. “Absolutely

hear Karl’s voice ring out from downstairs.

to the dining room. Dinner

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