Chapter 45

A month had passed since Sharon and Henry's lavish wedding ceremony. The domestic workers of the household had grown accustomed to their new madam and master, who both insisted on keeping a tight rein on the staff.

Sharon had earned a reputation for being strict but fair, and her generosity with the occasional gift of groceries or financial assistance invariably put her on the good side of her staff.

One day, after the morning chores were done, the domestic workers gathered in the living room for their weekly meeting with Sharon. As usual, Sharon was punctual and direct.

"Good morning, everyone. I hope you all had a good week. I just wanted to talk to you about something important today." Sharon explained,

Everyone leaned closer, curious about what Sharon had to say.

"I trust you all remember the rules of this house, you're not allowed to enter any private or off limits areas, and you must always follow my instructions or those of the head chef. Everything must be kept clean a