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.”

starts, but I’m already ripping off my apron and dashing out of

back steps two at

gowns greets me as I slide open the wardrobe doors.

on a dress

fits like a dream, even now,

before deciding to change my hairstyle. A few

before is now elegantly curled, cascading down my back. I

a hint of eyeshadow, and a bold red lip to

why I’m doing this. Is it really just

judgmental friends, or is it… something

trying to reclaim my spot

into the mirror and see

dress that reminds me of

of poise and grace.

bitten her tongue before dismissing

to my reflection. “Absolutely

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

to the dining room.

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