Victoria carried out major discipline at Helio's house for the next few days.
It wasn't just discipline, but a way to cut off Claudia's movements by throwing away her dogs."Please don't fire me, Mrs. Victoria. I don't know where else to work but here."Victoria didn't care when the servants who used to bully her, now kneeling at her feet—begging not to be fired.Including Bertha.“I don't want to take risk for keeping evil people like you, So get out of this house now while I haven't created bad track about you here."“But we've worked for master Helio for years, Mrs. Victoria!”“And the problem?” Victoria asked coldly. "Because you've worked here so long, you think I can't get you out, Bertha?"Bertha held back panic. If Victoria fired her, then that was what would happen.Victoria looked at Bertha; the maid must have felt annoyed but couldn't do anything. Who would have thought that the girl she used to bully so bad would now make her kneel down and beg for forgiveness?“Do you still think Helio will help you? Do I need to make it clear that it won't happen?”Victoria walked in front of the maids who were bowing helplessly, like she was a Mistress."And also... for those of you who are still thinking and hoping that Lady Claudia will help you, I feel sorry for you. But I am the Mistress of this house, and I will decide your fate in this house in the future."Victoria glanced at Amy coldly, and as if she understood her mistake, Amy didn't dare look at Victoria."It would be better not to hope so much when you're the person with a bad attitude, because I will throw away those who don't deserve to work here."“Stop saying that you are the Mistress of this house! That's disgusting!”Victoria saw Claudia coming from the house, approaching those who were in the drying clothes area.Seeing Claudia, the maids seemed to see hope as Claudia pulled Victoria away to help Bertha up.“Saving your beloved maid, huh? You know that's a waste?"“Using the little authority Helio gave you to throw away my people, huh? But you look more pathetic, Victoria.” Claudia looked at Victoria sharply and coldly. “Aren't you so funny? It feels like you're going to tell the whole world that you're the Mistress of the house, but a rag is a rag, Victoria. Everyone already sees you as that lowest thing and you can't do anything.”“Then how do you explain all this? All your dogs are under my feet.”Claudia didn't answer, but she clenched her fists.“They all begged me to not to be fired, instead asking for your help to save them. Do you know what that means? They proved that, even you don't have the power to save them. And if this is a bit of authority that Helio gave me, is it wrong if I use it well? I helped Helio to clean his house from the trash."Claudia looked annoyed and Victoria enjoyed it.“The fact that Helio let me be the Mistress of this house instead of you, are you hurt because of that? Has your pride been broken? Are you heartbroken? But nothing will change, Lady Claudia, this cheap rag still stands in front of you as the Mistress of this house and we are in the same position. So stop acting like you're still the master, because it shows how bad you can't accept your defeat and that's a pity."“How dare you!”Claudia slapped Victoria hard, making the maids watch with their eyes open, as if they got what they wanted after holding themselves under Victoria's feet.“Just because you can be Helio's wife, doesn't mean you can be in the same position as me! You said that you wouldn't be able to match me, and that's a reality that can't be changed. Realize that and know your place, slum rag!”“I say it because it was a reality before I married Helio; now I am Helio's wife, just like you, so what makes us different?” Victoria approached, she was still calm even though Claudia's slap made her cheeks red. “I can even slap you back and it's not a violation, because what happens is; two wives fighting each other, not a servant slapping her master.”"You try to threaten me?""Why? Are you afraid? Do you want to say this to Helio to get the same answer as that night?”Claudia was silent, holding back embarrassment as she remembered how Helio ignored her that night.“If you want to make a difference between us right now, should I remind you of one thing, Lady Claudia? You married Helio because of your threat, whereas I married him because he proposed to me first."Claudia wanted to slap Victoria even more, but shame held her back. Victoria knew, that fact was something Claudia would never be able to accept.“I don't need to threaten anything and use anyone's name just to marry Helio, but what you do looks more like a beggar. Helio could abandon his family business and reject you, and when that happens, even a lifetime won't be enough for you to have a place in this house.”"SHUT UP!"“Why should I do it? Is that an order?”"You…!"Victoria held back her laught seeing Claudia almost crying; her eyes bulged with anger and made them red and watery."Or if you keep thinking our positions are still different even though I've explained all this to you, Do I have to make big changes to make you get it? If you are in a very high place, should I just pull you down to where I am? Where a rag goes?”“Damn! You think I will tolerate this shit?”"Surely you won't be calm if you haven't do it back to me? Like a Lady, you love to threaten."Claudia clenched her fists even more, but seeing her unable to do anything made Victoria smile with satisfaction.Victoria moved forward to Claudia fearlessly and said, “I'm waiting for what kind of vengeance you will give me, Lady.”“Wow… is there another new show this morning?”Everyone looked at Helio who was talking while leaning against the large pillar of his house. They all fell silent in obedience, no one made a sound even though Victoria seemed to be rolling her eyes lazily. Helio walked towards them. "I said do whatever you want, but just don't bother me. Do you know what it means if I come to this place?" Helio asked, standing in front of Victoria who was glaring at him. The tension between Helio and Victoria seemed to create a small spark, but it was soon extinguished when Claudia interrupted him with, “You see, Honey! That woman tried to throw away my servants!” Helio glanced coldly. Claudia stood next to him, seeking for his attention. “Se's taking revenge! Throwing away my trusted servants as soon as she entered this house! Keep repeating the words that she is the mistress of this house like a neglected person and it makes my ears hurt! Are you going to letting her to be more shameless, Honey?” Helio answered without looking at Claudia. "W
Victoria Addam couldn't even keep track of how many times her head had been forced underwater in the sink. It was a struggle to catch her breath, and she had no way to defend herself. But it seemed like her tormentors weren't satisfied with just that."I've had enough of this witch! She's always trying to get Master Helio's attention like some stray cat!" Bertha, one of the senior maids in Ruthner's house, sneered."Tell us, you little brat! What did you do to make Master Helio propose to you on your very first day here?""And how dare you try to steal Lady Claudia's position? You, who came here to pay off your parents' debts!?"Bertha yanked Victoria's black hair hard, giving her a brief respite. Victoria glanced toward the door of the laundry room, where Claudia Page looked on coldly. Amy Key, Victoria's once-faithful best friend, stood beside Claudia. It was because of Amy that Victoria found herself in this nightmarish situation."Amy...." Victoria's voice trembled with disappoint
Victoria got home in the morning. She went through a long way to get back to her town. Instead of looking like a girl who worked in a big city, Victoria looked more like she just came out of a stormy rain.“Lady Vic….”She had just passed some maids who tried to greet her; she walked toward her father’s study room and couldn’t wait to cry in his arms. But she stopped before opening the door when she heard Edward Addam talking to someone else inside.“You sent your youngest daughter to that heartless rich family, huh?”“Where have you been, Mario? She had been going two weeks ago.”“How’s she doing? Don’t you want to know?”“Is it good for me? She must be too busy to survive. QLiving as a maid isn’t easy, right? Mario… Finneas.” Victoria held her tears; she was sure to walk in, but she froze when Edward said, “About Victoria… I don’t want that kid to come back. I’ve been waiting so long for the time when I can throw her away from my life.”“That’s evil, dude. What if she hears your wor
Victoria opened her eyes in a classic fancy room, quite shocked because she recognized that room."I thought you were dead."A deep, cold voice made her look for the owner, and she saw Helio Gillian Ruthner sitting on the side corner couch while looking at her."You really want to kill yourself after learning the truth. I should not let you know.""You don't have a right to hide the truth about me.""For your sake. I don't want you to die since you don't have my permission." Helio stood up, walking toward Victoria. "Don't forget, you are my slave."Victoria only stared coldly; she didn't desire to live since that painful truth and betrayal from her loving relatives.All of that got worse when Helio saved her and greeted Victoria with such a word when she woke up."Why did you save me?" asked Victoria, "you know I am not gonna say thanks to you, right?""Of course, I know. I didn't save you for humanity or because I care about you. I don't want my money to go in vain if you die before
Angelina walked fast toward Victoria, slapping her hard.Victoria felt her ears were ringing, but she could remain calm and stood upright."What the hell did you do? What kind of trick do you do to manipulate all of this? You want revenge?" asked Angelina, looking at Victoria from head to toe and laughing mockingly. "And what's with your new looks? Are you trying so hard to make it look like things have turned around? Change your surname to Ruthner like you're going to be his mistress. Don't you so pathetic, Victoria? Know your real place!"Victoria gave no response but a cold stare and silence, making Angelina angry."Are you can't talk anymore? Say something with your fucking mouth, you bitch!""Are you done?" Victoria replied, asking in calm. "I am still quiet because I'm waiting for the wind to stop blowing. Because my words will not be heard if the wind keeps blowing the empty can, making it noise.""What did you say? You call me an empty can?""Listen to me, Angelina Addam." Vic
Victoria faced Claudia. Lady Page seemed to have a lot of curses toward Victoria in her eyes."You look so different from the last time I saw you, Victoria," said Claudia."You're right. This time, I do not look like a wet cat.""And you seem to be bolder. Because you wear that expensive dress and diamond, you think you're on the same level to talk haughtily to me?""Our level will never be the same, Lady Claudia. I just put these things on as a formality. After all, I must look decent because the man I will marry is a noble."Claudia clenched her fits after hearing Victoria call Helio."God damn it!"Claudia swung her hand toward Victoria's face, but Victoria managed to hold her, sending Claudia to surprise."What?""Why do so many people want to slap me today? I'm sick of this scene." Victoria said while Helio smiled when watching her."I am sorry, Lady Claudia, but I have to keep my face to stay flawless until my wedding day. I can't let you touch me.""How dare you! Do you think y
Victoria entered Helio's house with a deep breath.Time flies so fast, and now she comes as Helio's wife.But Claudia also came as Helio's wife, standing 5 feets next to Victoria."What a tiring day. I'm going to rest and I hope you two don't fight while I rest." Helio spoke, passing by Claudia and Victoria.Claudia always wanted to seek Helio's attention. She ran after Helio to the stairs."Honey, can I rest in your room too? That's our room now, right?"Helio stopped, letting Claudia's hand go from his arm."There are no shared rooms. You sleep in your room and you, Victoria," Victoria looked at Helio who was calling her.It looked like Helio wanted to say something, but he sighed and said, "Do what you want, just don't disturb my rest."Helio went to his room, while Claudia also left after smiling haughtily at Victoria."Damn it, this is annoying me," Victoria said, still angry from Helio's game. "He knew that I planned to make Claudia suffer by being his only wife, but he married
“Please let me go~ let me go, it hurts!” Elsie's screams seemed to fill the house, bringing people out of their rooms to see what was happening. Helio came to see what chaos was happening in his house, and he smiled when he saw Victoria at the front of the stairs, forcing Elsie to follow her by pulling her hair. “I just gave her the permission and she did it right away. Really impatient.” Helio crossed his arms, watching what would happen next from the second floor. Victoria pushed Elsie hard onto the floor, the people saw that in shocked, including Claudia."What are you doing?" Claudia asked in a high voice, looking angry but Victoria didn't care and shouted. “I'm going to get clear about something here so you all listen carefully,” said Victoria. “I am the mistress of this house! And I have the absolute right to take care of whatever happens in this house, including disciplining an ignorant maid like this one!” Elsie was scared. She didn't want to admit Victoria but Victoria