The news caught Millie off guard. She was expected to toil daily to counterbalance her accommodations and meals.

Celeste signaled to one of the servants. Shortly after, the servant placed a cleaning cloth in Millie’s hand, giving her a look of sympathy.

“This is a duster. The villa requires a thorough cleaning tonight. We appreciate your efforts.”

“Hasten up with your work; don’t you wish to sleep?” After her remark, Celeste got up and headed to the bedroom.

Millie was at a loss for words, but she had no rebuttal. Indeed, she had been living and eating here.

Turning to the two servants beside her with sorrowful faces, Millie conveyed her regret.

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circumstance. The tasks that once required two of them would now be

aching shoulders and glanced at the clock. It was nearing midnight. If she didn’t pick up the pace, she would

clean with urgency. She

Millie was so exhausted that she could doze off standing up. Rubbing her sore legs, she finally pushed open the last

she entered. His sharp eyes widened in surprise

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bookshelf, wiping them down

and brimming with books. With a cursory look, Millie noted financial guides, global history texts, and astronomy books, each

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