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CHAPTER 9: FAILING ORDERS.

Author: Santana Fox
last update publish date: 2026-04-13 23:43:59

CLARA’S POV

I made it to the estate fifteen minutes late. I was shaking. Maya was with me, helping me haul my luggage through the side entrance. We tried to sneak toward the stairs, but a shadow blocked our path.

Maria stood at the top of the stairs.

"Failing orders on your first day is not a good look, Miss Adene."

"I'm so sorry, ma'am. I went to get the rest of my things. There was traffic and..."

"Excuses are not welcome either. And who is this?" She pointed at Maya.

"This is my friend Maya.
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