Richest Mogul

Chapter 2016

It was a woman around the same age as Vivian.

Not only were they similar in age, but even their facial features bore some resemblance.

"You must be Ms. Martin, right? Everyone in the residence has been talking about you these past few days," the woman, Candice Sutton, said as she sized her up.

Vivian nodded. "Yes, I am."

As soon as she spoke, Candice suddenly dropped to her knees with a thud.

"Please, Ms. Martin, don't send me away! I... I've lost both my parents, and my elder brother and his wife refuse to take me in. They believe I've already lost my virtue and don't want me to bring shame upon them. I have nowhere else to go!

"Please, Ms. Martin, I... I don't ask for much. I'm willing to stay as a concubine! I can help serve Mr. Atkinson alongside you, and I promise I won't cause you any trouble! Please, Ms. Martin, I beg you!"

Tears streamed down Candice's face as she pleaded desperately.

Vivian was momentarily stunned but quickly regained her composure. "You want to be Manfred's concubine, is that it?"

Candice's gaze flickered. She lifted her head to glance at Vivian but quickly lowered it again. "I... When I was sent here, I was told that I was meant to serve Mr. Atkinson."

seen you? Did he make any arrangements for you?"

of unease. "Mr. Atkinson has seen me and

sent here be dismissed.

rumors outside, thinking that Manfred was a cruel and

for some time, she experienced a life she had never imagined-dressed in fine silks, eating exquisite meals, never worrying about

importantly, Manfred had never harmed

of his brutality, but after

extraordinarily handsome, a rare kind of man. If she could stay as his concubine, she would have no regrets

unwillingly sent away, but she didn't want to go.

why Manfred had allowed her to stay-it was because she bore some resemblance to Vivian. It was this resemblance that had allowed

survive until now.

she were just a

Manfred mention dismissing the women

a decision, he must have had his reasons.

have no say in the matters of

you. Even Mr. Noah listens

you, but I can already tell you are

see me homeless,

Atkinson family's affairs. If you truly want to stay, then see Manfred. He will decide what to do