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.

my actions resulted in

taken aback. “It’s alright, Mrs. Thomas. We can still

once required two of them would now be handled

was nearing midnight. If she didn’t pick up the pace, she would

Millie began to clean with urgency.

room, two rooms, three rooms… Millie was so exhausted that she could doze off standing up.

widened in surprise at the sight of Millie, attired in a white apron,

impersonating

them down

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

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