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The Billionaires Maid

Chapter 4 Shadows of the past

Word Count: 1780    |    Released on: 15/08/2024

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that seems to stretch endlessly across the polished marble floors. My encounter with Anya had left me shaken, more than I was willing to submit to admit

ing up on me , suffocating me with the memories. I had no desire to relive I neede

welcome relief , cooling the heat that ran down my cheeks during breakfast. I walked through the gravel path ,

ne could escape from the world. I found myself wandering through one of these spots - a small hidden cave surrounded by tall hedges .it w

a little .I then sat on a stone bench, my hands clenched tightly in my thighs as I stared at the ros

ns. Damian's gaze , Anya's probing questions - they were reminders that the line I walked on was razor- t

e . The memories of my past life -of Clarissa Monroe-began to surface , unbidden. They we

re pressing in demand

etrayal, the coldness in his eyes as he delivered the final blow. I had been naive , foolish enough to believe that love could overcome all , tha

e naive girl who had fallen in love with a man who saw her as nothing more than a pawn . I was Erica Jones no

to my resolve , a challenge to keep my true identity hidden while I work from the inside . I had to be perfect - every w

tion that she was not someone to be underestimated. The way she looked at me, the way she spoke -it was as if she could

as I looked around the area. For a moment , I thought it might be one of the workers but no one appeared. Th

my mind playing tricks on me . I had to stay focused. Paranoia would o

d by the sound of footsteps . My pulse quickened , and I turned toward

or maids , a young girl named Clara . Her wide eyes met mine , and

."I'm sorry to have disturbed you, but Mrs Mirabel s

though my heart

a . I'll head th

er go, my mind still racing from the rush of adrenaline .It was just a maid , just a simple mess

ed while I walked , the sound oddly soothing as I walked. I needed to pull myself toget

for what appeared to be an impromptu gathering . Flowers were being arranged in tall vases, and trays of fine dining

tell she was in one of her no- nonsense moods . "There you are . Mr Anderson has requested that the main hall

the diligent maid. "ofcourse , Mrs M

he chandeliers are polished, and check that the table settings are perfect . We will be us

h huge preparations? And why is it been held on such short notice? I couldn't help but feel

ded to find out more about this meeting -who the guests were , what they were

ring . The chandeliers sparkled , the flowers had a touch of elegance, and the table settings were

I needed to know what was happening behind close doors , to uncover the secrets and lies that Damian and his associates were hiding . An

d .I was going to find a way to listen in on the meeting , so as to gather whatever information I co

e down Damian Anderson , I needed to stay one step ahead . And that m

go -one that led directly to the main building , behind a wall just outside the palace .It w

med it . I was in the shadows that I wanted ,where I could move unnotic

actly what he was planning-and

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