Chapter 17

As Celine stepped into the grand foyer of Alexander's mansion, she was greeted by the sight of an impeccably dressed woman who appeared to be in her late fifties. She had a warm smile and kind eyes that immediately put Celine at ease.

"Welcome, my dear. You must be Celine," the woman said, stepping forward to greet her.

Celine nodded, feeling a little nervous. "Yes, I am. Nice to meet you."

The woman's smile widened. "I'm Mrs Jenkins, the housekeeper. Alexander has told me all about you. I'm so glad you'll be joining us here."

Celine relaxed a little, feeling a sense of relief at Mrs Jenkins' welcoming manner. She had been worried about how she would fit in with Alexander's staff, but Mrs Jenkins seemed genuinely friendly.

"Thank you, Mrs Jenkins. It's nice to meet you too," Celine said, smiling back.

Mrs Jenkins gestured towards the stairs. "Let me show you to your room. It's on the second floor, just down the hall from Alexander's."

As they started up the stairs, Celine couldn't hel