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.

sorry that my actions resulted

“It’s alright, Mrs. Thomas. We can

another victim of circumstance. The tasks that once required two of them would now be handled solely by

aching shoulders and glanced at the clock. It was nearing midnight. If she

clean with urgency. She needed to wake up

she could doze off standing

at Millie as she entered. His sharp eyes widened in surprise at the sight of Millie, attired in a white apron,

she impersonating a

bookshelf, wiping them down rapidly. This was the last room; she could

cursory look, Millie noted financial guides, global history texts,

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