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.

actions resulted in your

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

another victim of circumstance. The tasks that once required

nearing midnight.

urgency. She

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

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

impersonating a

and moved directly to the bookshelf, wiping them down rapidly. This was the last room; she could rest once it

bookshelf was expansive and brimming with books. With a cursory look, Millie noted financial guides, global history texts, and astronomy books, each as voluminous

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