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.”

ripping off my apron and

back steps two

as I slide open the wardrobe doors. My fingers hover

on a dress that I had

that fits like a dream, even now, years

mirror before deciding to change my

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

mascara, a hint of eyeshadow, and a bold red

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

or is it… something

to

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

down like a silken waterfall, and a dress that reminds me of

of poise and grace.

bitten her tongue before

whisper to my reflection.

up my lipstick, I hear Karl’s voice ring out from

the dining room.

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