Chapter 012

As I approached the mansion, frustration boiled within me, still raw from my clash with Keith and the venomous spat with Sarah. Just as my hand reached for the door handle, a maid intercepted me, her polite inquiry halting my progress.

"Excuse me, miss. May I ask your business here?" she inquired, blocking my entry.

I arched a brow in response, met with equal confusion from the maid. "I live here," I asserted, arms crossed, awaiting her reaction.

"That doesn't answer my question, Miss," she retorted, mirroring my stance.

Before I could press further, another maid emerged from within. "Oh, Madam, you're back!" she exclaimed respectfully, her presence catching the first maid off guard.

The first maid leaned towards the one who just showed up, whispering what she thought was private, "I thought you said the boss married a crazy woman. She looks normal."

"Is that so?" I questioned in annoyance.

"I'm sorry, ma'am. I didn't mean to-"

Turning my attention to the new arrival, I cut o