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.”

I’m already ripping off my apron and dashing out of the kitchen

back steps two at a

line of designer gowns greets me as I slide open the wardrobe

for a moment before settling on a dress

that fits like a dream, even now,

glance in the mirror before deciding to change my

down my back. I don’t need much makeup;

eyeshadow, and a bold red lip to match the

can’t help but wonder why I’m doing this. Is it really

friends, or is it… something

I, perhaps, trying to

mirror and see

like a silken waterfall, and a dress that

of poise and grace.

when Gianna would’ve bitten

I whisper to my reflection.

lipstick, I hear Karl’s voice ring out from downstairs. “Everyone,

to the dining

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