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.”

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

two

gowns greets me as I slide

before settling on a dress that

that fits like a

in the mirror before deciding to change my hairstyle. A few

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

mascara, a hint of eyeshadow, and a bold

but wonder why I’m doing this.

judgmental friends, or is it…

trying to reclaim

mirror and see a transformation.

a silken waterfall, and a dress that

of poise and grace.

when Gianna would’ve bitten her tongue

whisper to my reflection.

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

the dining

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