Love Unspoken

Patience had worn thin for Alexander, and his words came out as cold as ice. "How can you not know? You have a fondness for dishwashing, don't you? Well, then, go wash them." Quinn's lips tightened, her gaze latching onto him, probing for any hint that he was jesting.

Regrettably, he was not.'This man has a knack for holding grudges. The last time I disappeared for half a month, toiling away at that steakhouse, washing dishes, he didn't even bother to check on me. Now, he's using it as ammunition against me,' Quinn mused.

At times, Quinn found herself envious of Getty. Despite her unofficial status, Getty was the recipient of Alexander's fervent love.

Getty had the freedom to work when she pleased, even had the liberty to become a star if she so desired, and Alexander would back her every step of the way.But Quinn? She was relegated to dishwashing. Quinn gave a slight nod, as if in agreement.Alexander's countenance darkened. "It seems you genuinely take pleasure in that job.""From this point forward, you'll be in charge of your own living expenses, including those of your maid," he proclaimed, before making his way up the stairs.

outfit and exited the villa.His departure after changing clothes was unusual, suggesting that even rules could be bent.The following morning, Kyle arrived to escort Quinn to work.He

become too difficult, apologize to Alexander."Before Quinn could fully comprehend his implication, Kyle had already

you're the new girl, huh? Get moving and wash those dishes. We need them out there! From now on, you're on dish duty-be quick and don't dawdle, understood?"Quinn suddenly grasped what Kyle had meant. This wasn't Alexander arranging employment for her. It was retribution.

norm.Linda outlined the dishwashing procedures. She was to wash them three times, sterilize them, and if she broke one, it would cost

the impending fatigue. She had to provide for both herself and Juliet, so she steeled

hour, her hands were blanched and beginning to prune.Quinn yearned for gloves, but Linda was too preoccupied to heed her."Hurry up! If we run out of clean dishes, it's

Linda kept pressuring her, hastening her more, only adding to Quinn's disarray until her grip