Chapter 523
“| haven't received a single slap here, even from madam herself. Though | am a servant, | am not here to endure abuse. Mrs. Thomas possesses formidable power.
She exacts violence at her whim. Does she alone decree this villa’s fate?”
The sight of the shattered porcelain gnawed at Celeste’s heart. Millie’s own hand had marred this exquisite piece. Caught by Marcus, how could Millie resort to striking Bria?
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Millie, the temerity! | have only reproached the staff, yet you dare to strike them.
Who do you envisage yourself to be?”
Defiant anger ignited Millie’s eyes, her chin raised in defiance.
“| hold no for anyone present. Equality prevails; their pursuits alone differ.
Bria bore my hand for her malice.”
“Madam, she struckbecause my assertion rings true. She has liaisons with the male laborers.”
With each uttered word, the matter descended further into chaos.
Marcus stood there with an intense expression, his demeanor evoking a sense of intimidation at a single glance. Had Millie really been involved with a male worker?
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIf Bria’s claims held truth, Marcus wouldn’t easily let Millie off the hook.
Millie’s lips curled, a mix of trepidation and annoyance swirling as she felt the weight of Marcus’ piercing gaze. “Mrs. Thomas, | solemnly promise never to utter anything unfavorable about you again. Please forgive me. | have a grandson to care for. Sparefrom any ill intentions. | beseech you,”
Bria implored, approaching Millie and dropping to her knees.
Her words were perplexing to Millie.
The shocking revelation compelled Millie to take a step back.
Bria’s tactics were indeed sly.
Although her plea for mercy was evident, her words carried an underlying implication that painted Millie as a malevolent figure.
“Mr. Thomas, madam, | implore you to prevent Mrs. Thomas from causingharm. | bear the responsibility of supporting my family,” Bria beseeched.