Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

First Love Novel 98

Chapter 98

Using her position, Talia had entered the room once occupied by the late Natalie, stolen valuables, and taken a few small antique vases from storage, hiding them beneath the floorboards in her room. The stolen items were discovered during the search, leaving no room for denial.

“She's the one, Dad," Fiona said coldly, her tone laced with anger.

The servant, Talia, immediately showed fear, casting a quick, terrified glance at Fiona before lowering her head and trembling.

Angela observed the scene, an uneasy feeling settling in her chest.

"Talia, you've worked here for over eight years. You're practically a veteran in this household. What made you do something so reckless?” Joseph asked with a heavy sigh.

Talia, in her early 30s, had been working for the Bamford family alongside her husband, drawn by the generous benefits.

choice,” Talia began, her voice breaking. “My son was diagnosed with acute leukemia. He needs money for treatment. I tried asking Madam Fiona for help, but she ignored me. She even said that with my mind on my son, I wouldn't be

at fault. “Even if we can't help

doesn't justify stealing,”

Dexter added

“Talia, tell me which hospital your son is

you

doctors and offer whatever

a kind-hearted soul you are, Ursula,”

steady and deliberate, "there are 203 servants in the Bamford Manor. Among them, ten have family members suffering from serious illnesses. 12 have children struggling to access elite schools due to financial constraints. Three sustained work injuries just last week. I've already had these cases documented by the butler, Gary. Why don't we

stunned everyone,

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Chapter 98

was clear she hadn't treated her role as house manager as a mere household duty. Instead, she had approached it with the precision and orderliness of running a corporation. The fact that she had conducted such a comprehensive survey and committed these details to memory within a week spoke volumes about

turned a sour shade, a mix of