Mary Esther Library Novels & Stories

After an hour, Linda stood up. “I need to run to the store for packing tape. You can start with the boxes in my old study if you want. I will be back soon.” “Sure. Take your time,” Ester replied. Once her mother left, Ester walked to the study. Dust floated in the sunlight from the window. She opened the first box. It held old books and clothes. She sorted them into keep and donate piles. The second box was heavier. She pulled out photo albums and stacks of papers.

POV: Sienna Rhodes The New York Public Library's special collections division closes at six on weekdays, which means I have been here since nine this morning and I have been given nine hours to find what I am looking for, which is either enough or not enough depending on whether what I am looking for wants to be found. I am looking for Helena Moreau Sterling. Not the person. The record of the practice.

She knew what betrayal felt like. "Anyway," Maria said, brightening, "that's ancient history. The point is, this house could use some life in it. Maybe you being here will be good for him." "I'm just the housekeeper," Elena said. "Still. It's something." After lunch, Elena made her way to the library. It was one of the most beautiful rooms she had ever seen—two stories tall, with a spiral staircase leading to a second level, walls lined with thousands of books. Large windows let in natural light, and there were several reading areas with leather chairs.

The outcome of this conversation would determine everything. I straightened my back,, smoothed my dress, and knocked on the door. "Who is it?" she asked. I cleared my throat "It's Molly" "Enter,". I stepped into the room. Lady Esther sat by the window, staring outside. She turned to face me as I walked closer to her. I bowed my head "Good day, Lady Esther" "Molly," she said with a smile "What brings you here?" "Lady Esther," I said "I want to talk about my marriage to Cole"

She shooed her off, hissing about dying first before eating in such filth. "That was rude!" Marybeth told her as they watched the dejected young woman return to bussing tables. "You can't speak to people like that!" "Well, excuse me, I spoke no lies! Seriously, look at this place!" Estelle said, running her eyes through the room for emphasis. "And you still think quitting your job is the worst thing that can happen to you? Does Austin know you hang out in such dodgy places?" "What do you want, Estelle?" Marybeth asked snippily, feeling like her back was against the wall the moment the matriarch mentioned her job.

I replied politely. "There's a lot I've got to show you," she said, smiling back at me. “Follow me, please,” Mary said, gesturing toward the mansion. Her heels clicked softly on the polished stone floor as we entered through the massive front doors. I couldn’t help my curiosity. “Wow… this place is massive,” I muttered. Noticing a large room filled with floor-to-ceiling shelves and what looked like ancient tomes, I asked, "Is that a library?" Mary shook her head gently. “No, Lyra. That is Alpha Jerome’s private study. Nobody is allowed in there without his permission.”

Marcus whispers, “Her name is Vera. She was Elena’s second. After Elena went to prison, she took control of the network.” Vera strides towards the building where Esther stood just moments ago, her men spreading out to check for bodies and look for survivors. “Esther was supposed to deliver the children,” Vera says dispassionately. “Find her.” “Over here,” one of the men calls out, having discovered Esther’s body. Vera walks over to it, observing without any change in her expression. “She was always too sentimental.” She kneels to pick up something from the ground—Esther's photograph of the children. “She was supposed to bring the girl. The leverage.”

“What I want to say is, Mr. Mendez, you’re an honest and trustworthy businessman and a good father. But you may not have a good wife. Otherwise, how could your daughter have been spoiled into someone who dares to kill?” “...” Ethan's face suddenly turned pale, not knowing what to say. In silence, the servant came to inform him that Esther was back. Esther came in carefreely with her bag. When she saw Madeline and the others sitting on the sofa in the living room, she chuckled disdainfully and said sarcastically, “What’s going on? The top young master and young mistress in Glendale are here.” Madeline and Jeremy did not want to waste time contending with Esther. When they were about to go str

Both Esther and Leo had to admit that the 'Mad Dog' case had exhausted them mentally and chilling out a bit would certainly help them. However, Esther was unable to completely relax as she had her little private investigation on mind. First, she called her grandmother and asked if she knew more about the 'Scarlet Angels', but Eloise Moore told her nothing more than what she already did when Esther was a child. The next step was the Cardiff Central Library. Esther planned to double-check the catalog and every book or publication, as long as it was about legends or the old history of Cardiff in general. Therefore, apart from the others, she was most interested in the fifth floor of the library

"I'll be back in a moment." Esther bent over and left the theater to go to the restroom without disturbing the viewers in the back row. She sat on the toilet in the restroom and quickly selected a few styles of trendy and highly-rated lingerie from a shop near Primus Mansion on her phone. She also sent a message to Melinda asking her to help with the package's delivery. After completing this series of tasks, Esther walked out of the restroom with flushed cheeks and a racing heart. She placed her phone on the sink and splashed some cold water on her face.