Chapter 40 CELINE POV- The morning started with a quietness I couldn't explain , soft sunlight flowed in through the tall window , casting long golden streaks across the marble floor , Last night memories still played in my mind , i had forced myself to forget about it , not to overthink it . I work quietly beside the other maid in the dining room , fading napkins and wiping down crystal glassware . It was peaceful and I wanted it to remain that way but damn it , it didn't . Not with the way Ana kept sneaking glances at me like she had something sitting wicked on the tip of her tongue . And I knew it was going to be hell the moment she opened her mouth . * That one guy who delivered wine last week One of the maids , Elsie , said , breaking into a giggle . " Now he can flirt " "Too short " Ana Sniffed . " I like tall , handsome , smart , Capable men " She said casting a smirking glance towards the hallway , I did not need to follow it to know exactly who she meant . " You mean like Mr Reid " Elsie teased . Ana didn't even pretend to be subtle . " He has everything a woman wants , I will do anything to have him just look at me .... fuck those blue eyes " I bit my lower lips , trying to stop myself from thinking about it , his touch , his smell . I shook my head . Ana turned towards me . " What about you , Celine ? What is your type ? " I froze , my hand halfway through straightening the cutlery . I looked up and blinked . I wasn't used to like this , Especially not about men " I don't have time for a relationship " I muttered , keeping my eyes on the silverware . " Too busy " " Lidon'th Ana let out a dramatic scoff . " Did not seem too busy to get yourself knocked up , though . " pulled into conversation I stiffened . The napkin in my hand slipped , crumpling like paper . The other maids let out an " oh " sound , and I felt my blood boil . " What did you just say ? " I turned to her , my voice low , sharp . Ana met my glare with a grin that didn't reach her eyes . " Oh relax . Just saying ... if you had time for that , you could at least tell us what kind of guy makes you forget your schedule . " My heart slammed against my ribs . A hot flush of shame and fury crawled up my neck . " Ana that's enough , she looks embarrassed " Elsie tried to chipped in . " Oh come on , She keeps acting Innocent and busy but we all know her type , " Ana said with disgust . " Have you seen the way she acts around Sir Hunter , she has been eye fucking him " I scoffed in disbelief , I was about to speak when a voice cut through the chaos . It was cold and biting . 1/3 Chapter 40 " Interesting , coming from a maid who does not even know her place . " Everyone fell silent . I raised a brow . " Caroline " I had not even heard her come in . But there she stood , in cream - colored heels and an ivory silk blouse tucked into tailored slacks . Her blonde hair framed her face in soft , effortless waves , like she belonged in a fashion spread instead of this house full of shitty people and dusting polish . Ana looked like someone had slapped her . Caroline didn't bother to spare her another glance as she strode over to me . " You have a high dream for a maid , wanting my cousin , " she said without smiling . " That's almost cute . If it wasn't so delusional " We all stood there watching and listening , I blinked at Caroline , surprised . " I did not know you were here , " I said softly trying to sound normal . Caroline smiled - one of those real , warm ones that made her beauty seem even more unfair . " I was . Now I'm here ." She reached out and grabbed my hand gently , tugging me toward the hallway . Behind us , I heard murmurs . Probably from Ana , licking her wounds with whispered spite . " Don't listen to them ," Caroline said as we stepped into the hallway that led toward the main living room . The house was quieter here , all the hate and words I didn't want to hear stayed in the dining room with the other Maids thought you were angry with me , " I admitted . She gave me a look . " Angry ? Why ? " " Because of that night . When I ... danced with Hunter . " Caroline rolled her eyes so hard I thought they might fall out . " Please . I wasn't angry , I was just protective . My cousin has a terrible . track record . And women like chasing power and money , he's both . " I opened my mouth to defend myself but stopped . What would I even say ? That I wasn't like that ? That I didn't care about Hunter's power ? " I'm not interested in him , " I lied instead . " I don't feel that way about him . Caroline didn't blink , She just stared at me for a moment too long before giving a slow , knowing smile . * If you say so . " She linked her arm through mine like we were Sixteen again , sneaking out of school . " So ? How's it going here ? How's work ? " I hesitated . For once , I didn't want to pretend . " It hell " I whispered . " My so called boss is grumpy , cold , impossible to read . He doesn't even look at me like I am human hall the time " Caroline threw her head back and laughed like I'd told the best joke in the world . " That just means he kes you . " nu Chapter 40 I shook my head , but the heat creeping up my neck betrayed me . Caroline smiled again . " How's my godson ? " " Ceasar ? " I look around , that's right , Ceasar , I had left him alone in the living room to play , hoping he wouldn't distract me while 1 was working " He's in there . But ... " Caroline and I stepped toward the second main living room and the words died in my throat . Caesar was sitting on the large velvet couch , his feet dangling His bright little eyes were fixed on the woman sitting across from him . She was older and elegant , dressed in a fitted navy dress and a string of pearls that looked older than time . Her expression was hard . Unmoving Caesar kept smiling at her like he couldn't even see the frost she radiated . But she didn't smile back . Something in my gut twisted . , shit , " Caroline said as if she just saw someone she should not . Before I could speak - before I could even guess - another voice It came from behind us , smooth and low and completely devoid of warmth . " Mother . " I flinched , spinning to find Hunter standing directly behind us . His face was unreadable . His eyes , were cold steel . I didn't even realize I was holding my breath until I heard Caroline exhale sharply beside me . And for the first time in a long time ... I was scared . 色 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!