ar she was from the life she dreamed of. Ever since she lost her job at the diner months ago, things had been depressing. Every
table. Startled, she picked it up. The caller ID displayed a number she didn't r
she said c
calm, professional fe
this is
nsion. We're looking for a new maid, and your
in the city knew about it. Seven of the richest, most popular bachel
the position?" the woman promp
illed with sudden excitement. She fumbled for a pen
morrow morning at 9 a.m. shar
and, her heart pounding. Could this
in person than in pictures,massive stone walls, meticulously trimmed hedges, and an air of quiet l
nd Celine walked up the stone drivew
chandeliers, and the walls were lined with expensive art pieces. Celine tried no
gs before we start," Ms. Perry said, leadin
tain cleanliness, respect the residents' privacy, and always be available when called upon. She nodded as
s?" Ms. Perry asked after
s clear," Celine repl
how you around,"
sprawling kitchen to the countless guest rooms. Ms. Perry introduced Celine to a few other
eone was watching her. She glanced over her shoulder more than once, but the halls were empty. S
cleaning one of the guest rooms. She worked ca
ething odd..a small black lens embedded in the wall. He
growing. But she quickly pushed the thought aside. This job was her
ened it to find a tall, strikingly handso
he said, flashing
she stammered, taken
k said warmly. "If you need an
before he walked away. Her heart raced as she
s another knock. This time, it was Liam. His kind ey
ow you're settling in," he
ou," Celine replied, her
you ever need help," Li
e the grandeur of the mansion, it often felt cold and unwelcoming. She
the lounge. "Celine, the gentlemen wou
e lounge, her footsteps echoing in the vast halls. The heavy double doo
ll Celine could focus on were the seven men seated around i
med to be the leader. His tone was calm but autho
u," Celine manage
d her warmly, while Ethan gave her a playful wink. Leo's intense gaze made her une
" Gabriel said. "Follow the ru
ning. She needed this job, and she wa
the corner, his face illuminated by the glow of a laptop
ledge him. She turned to leave when a deep,
y beh