Sophia's POV Standing in the hallway, I found myself surrounded by a flurry of movement.It was early evening, and everything seemed unusually chaotic. Maids rushed past me, arms laden with folded linens, trays of cutlery, silver candelabras. Their shoes clicked urgently against the marble tiles, skirts swaying as they navigated the halls like dancers in some unseen ballet. The guards, usually so stoic and still, walked briskly through the corridors, speaking into earpieces or adjusting their jackets as if they were about to march into war.Something was happening.Something important.But I wasn’t part of it.The scent of garlic, simmering tomatoes, and freshly baked bread floated from the kitchen, drawing me forward. As I neared the arched entrance, I could hear Grace’s voice—crisp and commanding—cutting through the steam and the chatter.“All right, girls, let’s get moving! We need to make sure everything is perfect for the boss’s meeting tonight.”Her voice held that particular t
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