Vera trembled at the housekeeper's commanding presence , and her hand shook , causing the bronze figurine to fall to the floor . The housekeeper's eyes narrowed as he wasted no time in rushing forward to catch the fish with his body , finally letting out a sigh of relief . ** You idiots , how dare you lay a hand on Miss Delmont ? I'm going to report this to the old man . You'd better brace yourselves ! " The hands restraining me instantly loosened , and I collapsed to the ground , too weak to stand . The housekeeper , terrified , threw his phone aside and rushed to help me up . " Miss Delmont , please , you can't be hurt ! My life is tied to yours ! " At his words , Vera's eyes lit up . " Kevin , you'ro Uncle Kevin ? " The housekeeper stiffened and cursed , but as soon as he saw Vera , histone changed . " Vera , what is going on here ?" She waved a dismissive hand . " This bitch has the nerve to seduce my husband and claims to be some kind of auspicious star . Uncle Kevin , since you're the Vanderbilt family's housekeeper , you tell me what exactly is she , a mere servant's daughter , doing here ? Kevin hesitated , his eyes flicking between me and Vera , I tugged at his sleeve , gesturing for him to hurry and call Jim , but the next moment , his hands fell away entirely . " Claire , she's just the child of an housekeeper here at the Vanderbüts . " My heart stuttered . What he said was true ; my mother had been a housekeeper for the Vanderbilts . But I was truly a once - in - a - lifetime , auspicious star Vanderbilt family's Eate connected to the Vera , bearing these words , was as if she had received a royal decree , The lackeys , who had been frightened by Kevin's presence , puffed up their chests again " No wonder you've worned your way in here . So you're just a little housekeeper's daughter . One sneered . " Probably bewitched the Patriarch for access to this villa . " " Should've stuck to scrubbing floors , " another jeered " Claire , you're finished . " They rushed forward ke madwomen , taking out all their frustrations on me . They beat me mercilessly , and when they still weren't satisfied , they picked up broken ceramic pieces and aimed them at my eyes . " You're always using those seductive eyes to lure men . I'm going to rid the world of this evil and gouge out your eyes ! " Fear surged through me as desperately turned my head , barely dodging the deadly blow . The ceramic shard scraped across my cheek , drawing blood , and I nearly blacked out from the pain . Vera , incensed I'd dodged , slapped the wound , then kicked the repeatedly . After she had finished , she shouted " Ladies , his slut is always seducing men . She must be diseased . Let's find out I bit my lip , trying to stay conscious , struggling to crawl forward , but was quicly caught by these crazed women . Amidst the laughter , someone pulled out their phone to record , while others trampled my head and tote at my clothes . Vera preened under their adoration , nudging my broken form with her toe " Claire , Remember , this is what happens when you go against me ! " After saying that , she picked up another sherd of ceramic . " To do sure you never forget this lesson , I'll carve a ' SLUT ' on your face . That way , even as a streetwalker , you'll attract customers . " With that , Vera grinned maliciously and bent down . I seized the opportunity and sank my teeth into her ear . Vera screamed in pain , punchling me wi wildly . Just as she was about to press the ceramic shard to my throat , the door suddenly burst open with Wes's voice , " Vonal This is Miss Delmont's sanctum - who let you in ?! " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!