Andrews POV:
Shirley clearly had no intention of leaving just yet. She kept her eyes fixed on me, her gaze heavy with the hope that I might give her a reason to stay.
I stood up, maintaining my composure, and spoke calmly. Take care. Ill make sure Veronica hears everything from me personally once this is all over.
Seeing that I did not plead for her to stay, a shadow of disappointment crossed Shirleys eyes.
As I escorted them to the door, the sound of hurried footsteps broke the silence.
A maid, her head bowed, hurried towards us and inadvertently collided with Shirley.
Shirley wobbled but managed to stay upright, thanks to Addys quick reflexes.
The maid, however, wasnt so lucky and fell with a heavy thud, her shoulders quaking with fear.
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Furious, Shirley shouted, Are you blind!? How dare you!? She turned sharply to her bodyguards. What are you waiting for? Grab her!
Prompted by her words, the bodyguards, who had accompanied Addy, sprang into action and
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hoisted the maid from the ground.
Addy observed the scene with a detached coldness, making no move to intervene.
I frowned deeply at this display and was about to step in when the maid, pale and shaken, stammered, It was an accident! Please, I didnt mean any harm!
For the first time, Shirley really looked at the maid. Her voice was icy as she sneered. Youre a mixed-blood, the lowest of the low. Even here in Andrews manor, you embarrass yourself!
Her gaze hardened, her tone full of scorn. I suppose today Ill have to be the one to teach Andrews staff some manners!
That was when I recognized the maid as Nora, a friend of Debras.
Realizing who she was, I quickly intervened, She is under my employ. I will handle this.
Addy, her eyes gleaming with provocation, challenged me. What exactly do you plan to do? She has offended Shirley. Surely Shirley has every right to discipline her?
Our eyes locked, my annoyance now boiling over.
Amidst our standoff, Shirley quietly instructed one of her bodyguards.
In a hushed, venomous tone, she ordered, Hit her hard. Dont stop until I say so.
Nora, her body shaking with fright, tried to break free from the grip of the bodyguards but was mercilessly forced to kneel.
Just as the bodyguard was about to strike, Nora screamed, Mr. Pierce! Help me! I came here to testify for Debra!
Shirleys anger flared even higher and she barked. Beat her!
Stop!