CHAPTER 011: *Mr Gray's Order*

It was 11Am, and the house was quiet. The maids had retired to their rooms, having nothing more to do. The only sound was the ticking of the clock on the wall.

I was dressing up, about to step out when someone knocked on my door. I hesitated for a while, wondering who it could be. Of course the last person I wanted to see was Azula. Ever Since the incident at the stairs, I'd tried my best to avoid her. It was too early to have clashes for the sake of my job.

“It's me, Scarlett." Arielle said, pushing the door slightly open.

"Oh please, come in," I said with a warm smile, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear. "There's no need to knock," I put down the brush I had been using to smooth my hair and walked over to greet her. “Good afternoon."

"Are you going somewhere?” Arielle asked, regarding me.

“Yeah. There are a few things I need to get from home, before Marissa gets back." I answered, "Is there something I could help you with?”

"I'm not feeling too great," Arielle said, "and