Laura’s chin lifted as she steadied her basket. “With all due respect,” she said coolly, “I’m the one assigned to clean this room. It’s my responsibility, and I intend to do it.”Penelope’s smirk widened, devilish and taunting. She leaned against the doorframe as if she owned the place. “And with all due respect,” she mimicked, her voice dripping with mockery, “Marcus doesn’t want you cleaning his room. He prefers it done properly, which is why he asked me to send someone else in his stead.”Laura’s brows knit, her patience already thinning. “That’s impossible,” she retorted, her tone sharper now. “Marcus would have told me himself. He’s not the type to hand over his space without a word.”Penelope’s laugh was soft, dangerous. “Oh, you think you know him so well?” She pushed off the frame, stepping closer, her perfume clinging to the air between them. “Marcus and I go way back. I know exactly what he likes, what he dislikes, and who he keeps close. You’re just—” her eyes swept Laura u
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