CHAPTER 18

Jacob made the decision to be rude to me, and I was baffled as to why he felt it necessary to go to such great lengths to aggravate me. Since he treated me in all honesty as his slave, I had no right to complain. I didn't question it; I just obeyed his order and went with the flow.

I did the cleaning while Jacob ate his meal, and by the time I was done, it was almost time for me to start preparing his supper. Despite the fact that I was completely spent, I couldn't suppress the excitement that I felt. He promised I could have a day off, and I planned to spend it with my daughter.

One evening, my insatiable appetite for knowledge won out, and I made up my mind to investigate the location where Jacob kept his mistresses. Because the glass door was left open, I was able to hear the women in the room perfectly as they discussed various beauty tips and techniques. Suddenly, one of the girls got to her feet and made preparations to leave. Her peers cheered for her as though she were competi