hing Olivia, who was trembling violently, though whether from rage or g

ful not to touch the grease stain. "I just came down to ask if y

Madam, I saw everything. Miss Olivia did nothing.

f lies. They painted a picture of a jealous, viol

ent. "Explain yourself. Now. If you cannot give me a satisfactory explanation, I

ate threat. Exil

till, the empty plate still in her hand.

her voice unnervingly calm. "You j

her lower lip t

Reginald. You are certain I

anora," Reginal

ed slowly

ble. Then, she reached into the pocket o

ed. "What ar

. She tapped the s

lled the hallway

crisp and commanding from the phone's speaker. "And only t

sycophantic reply, "O

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d instantly. Her face

sture collapsed. Sweat

t the phone, her m

, Father. Perhaps it is not a perfect reason. But where I come from, whe

at Olivia. "And you

uth was undeniable. The recording didn't capture the whole plot, bu

o despised bein

hings. Go to the accounts office, collect yo

paled.

Edward

nald

our room, Olivia. You are grounded for a week. You wi

d! You can't! The

your room!" E

tears and ran up the s

, then turned back to Nora, her e