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.

that my actions resulted in

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

considered Mrs. Thomas another victim of circumstance. The tasks that once required two of them would now be handled

at the clock. It was nearing midnight. If she didn’t pick up the pace, she would struggle to

to clean with urgency. She needed to

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

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

impersonating a

wiping them down rapidly. This was

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

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