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18 — LADY ELEANOR…

Author: Blaq
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-06-12 23:59:29
ASTRID

I wait and wait and wait for everyone to burst into laughter and confirm that this is just a big joke.

I wait patiently for guns to start blazing in confirmation that I’ve actually been kidnapped.

But nothing of the sort happens.

“Who are all these people?” I gesture at the people who are lined up and smiling at me like I just returned from the moon.

“These are some of the domestic staff who work here. They’re all here to welcome you, Astrid. We’re so happy to see you.”

It finally dawns on me that he’s not joking.

Anthony the butler is staring at me like I’m the best thing after sliced bread.

I take a step backwards, already formulating an escape plan in my mind.

“Uh… I think there’s been a misunderstanding. I only came here to clean. I’m not sure what’s happening here but I believe you must be mistaken.”

Unfortunately, before I can escape, Anthony grabs my arm and gently pulls me behind him.

“I know you’re a bit confused by everything that’s going on,
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