“you do not find favor in me? Is it because you deem me wanting, foreseeing a life of hardship? Rest assured, my wealth would usher you into a life of opulence and perpetual delight.”

Harlan couldn’t comprehend why the maid refused his company. Was she out of her mind?

Different ladies aspired to become part of his affluent family in matrimony.

Millie shook her head in astonishment, her words a genuine reflection of her sentiments. “No, your excellence eclipses my own. I am but a humble servant; duty beckons me back.”

With resolution, she rose, the album held close, an attempt to depart thwarted by Harlan’s grasp.

She rejected his advances and still sought escape. Harlan’s grip on Millie remained resolute; a tussle of wills unfolded.

different truth. They revealed an absence of romantic sentiments

three encounters, the maid had managed

hesitation, Harlan swiftly seized hold of

gaze met Harlan’s, his eyes seeming to

“Attempting evasion, are you?”

resuming

with questions hanging like suspended mist. Why did Harlan’s

feelings for Marcus?” Harlan’s eyes briefly darted

reason behind the affection from numerous

bordered on haste, Millie swiftly rebutted, “No, I assure you, I do not harbor any affection for

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