Valentina’s POV
One Week Later
“Shit” i heard Laura screeched, putting her finger in her mouth as she tried to ease the pain on her finger.
“I warned you about those papercuts,” I teased, dropping another pile of documents on the table.
“ Didn’t you say you wanted to talk? Why am I doing this?” Laura whined, her face completely covered with dust, just like mine for the past week.
“ Yeah, you're right,” I sighed and sat on the stool at the edge of the table. “ Has your aunt mentioned anything about the accident?”.
Laura went silent, obviously, hesitant t
Valentina’s POVLater that night I stood at my usual spot, a perfect distance between the mahogany desk and the bookshelves, staring attentively as he calmly gulped his dinner.“ This is boring,” I groaned (in my mind, of course, can’t let the blind prince hear me)The air in the study was thick and suffocating, like a funeral. The mood was gloomier than normal, and he…He was desolate. More than usual.The darkness of his outfit seemed to complement his entire mood today. Normally, he would be dressed in a more corporate, old-money attire, but today something was different. He wore a more relaxed fit, a black jumper He wore a relaxed fit today; a black jumper, a bit oversized but tight enough to outline his broad shoulders, and a pair of matching black slacks. “ Well, this is odd,”When I was informed he was retiring to his chambers for the rest of the day, I thought he was planning on relaxing or sleeping in. But now? I believe it is more than that. “Did someone die ?” I wonder
Valentina’s POVNext morning The morning light drizzled through the study’s stained windows, casting a warm glow on the polished tiles. I scrubbed in slow, tired circles, my arms barely putting in any effort. The windows were already spotless, but his royal bitchness believes otherwise. “God, do I hate this,” I groaned, Christopher’s list of orders for the day had been long, too long, and most of it was absolutely pointless.“Scrub the windows, dust the shelves, arrange the books alphabetically and numerically,” I muttered under my breath, mimicking his cold, authoritative tone. “Yeah, right.”I glanced at the shelves filled with leather-bound books and files, some of whose spines were stiff, probably no one reads them. Or enter the study to read them. “Who cares if they’re a little bit dusty?” I sighed, leaning on my cleaning trolley. “It’s not like he could see them anyway.”I laughed to mys
Valentina’s POVThe clicking of my heels echoed through the empty hallways. Balancing the dinner tray between my hands, I nervously walked towards the study, my stomach churning with every step I took. “ Back to serving the devil,” I groaned, dragging my feets up the stairs. It's a good thing Aidan had already dozed after dinner. The medicine did most of the work. At least now I can focus my efforts on dealing with him. Although, it was quite surprising how quickly that simple pill helped Aidan. His concussion has more or less cleared. “I'd better find the time to repay Xavier for the help.”The last thing I should do is owe a Hawthorne. Especially not, when I’m getting close to Taylor’s secret. Her picture still lingered in my mind. I struggled to recall any clue - a hint, from that day that could help, but my mind was blank. All I could remember was Taylor’s mood that day and her behaviour when I reached for her dress. It’s not a surprise I never saw that stupid dress again a
CHAPTER 20 - 5 YEARS AGOValentina’s POV“You have become quite a problem, Valentina,” she drawled. But unfortunately for me, I cannot fire you just yet.” I blinked twice. “Excuse me?”She looked up at me now, her sharp, cold eyes sparking beneath the warm lighting. The corners of her mouth curved into something that might’ve been a smile, if it wasn’t for how empty it was.“You’ve been reassigned,” she said, standing and walking around her desk.It took everything in me not to let the smirk slip. Anything… anything… but that black hole of a man.“Young Master Christopher has decided to forgive your impudent actions and has allowed you to serve him again.”And just like that, my heart shriveled. Again.Ugh. The universe really does hate me.I opened my mouth, hoping to summon a half-hearted “thank you,” but the words died on my tongue. Instead, I forced a tight nod and an even tighter smile while my stomach twisted in protest at the vile idea.Serve Christopher.Again.If I had a cho
Valentina’s POVOne Week Later“Shit” i heard Laura screeched, putting her finger in her mouth as she tried to ease the pain on her finger.“I warned you about those papercuts,” I teased, dropping another pile of documents on the table. “ Didn’t you say you wanted to talk? Why am I doing this?” Laura whined, her face completely covered with dust, just like mine for the past week. “ Yeah, you're right,” I sighed and sat on the stool at the edge of the table. “ Has your aunt mentioned anything about the accident?”. Laura went silent, obviously, hesitant to explain anything “ No, she hasn’t.” Her voice was calm, but her fingers were trembling. She was lying. I wouldn’t blame her, no one would want to be in my position right now. “ Thanks” It has been a week since the accident with Christopher, and things have only gotten worse. Helen temporarily discharged me from my post and sent me to the “archives,” which is technically just a musty room filled with dust and old books. Some of
Valentina’s POVOne Week Later“Shit” i heard Laura screeched, putting her finger in her mouth as she tried to ease the pain on her finger.“I warned you about those papercuts,” I teased, dropping another pile of documents on the table.“ Didn’t you say you wanted to talk? Why am I doing this?” Laura whined, her face completely covered with dust, just like mine for the past week.“ Yeah, you're right,” I sighed and sat on the stool at the edge of the table. “ Has your aunt mentioned anything about the accident?”.Laura went silent, obviously, hesitant t