Chapter 19:
Just as Samira was about to argue, the butler entered and announced, “Madam, there are two visitors at the door claiming to be from the Reed family in Foiclens.”
“I don’t even know the Reed family from Foiclens. Why would they seek me out?” Samira showed no concern for Elena, having naturally forgotten the fact that the Reed family had raised her.
However, many in the room had remembered it.
Jolie’s expression darkened. “What brings them here?”
Louis was unaware of how the Reed family had treated Elena with disdain and cruelty. He assumed they had come to visit her but arrived at the wrong residence. “They must have mistaken the address. Our home is next door, but since Elena is present, allow them in.”
The butler ushered in two individuals. It was indeed Cecily and Sylvia.
Sylvia had only learned from Cecily that Elena was employed as a maid for the Harper family. She hadn’t anticipated finding Elena here. “What are you doing in this place?” Sylvia blurted out, eyes widening in shock at the sight of Elena.
Seeing Elena, Cecily felt a jolt of unease. Why was this wretch here? Had Elena uncovered her scheme?
Cecily had acquired a counterfeit painting of exceptional quality and persuaded Samira to aid in having both Elena and her father—the driver and maid in her eyes—dismissed. Once Elena was out of the picture, there would be no obstacle preventing the Harper family from collaborating with the Reeds.
The counterfeit painting had already been sent, yet there was still no word from Samira. Cecily had come today specifically to get answers. But she quickly dismissed her worries—Elena couldn’t possibly know anything! Elena must have just accompanied Alexander’s family. How irritating.
Forcing herself to refocus, Cecily leaned toward Sylvia and murmured, “Let’s handle our main objective first. We can deal with that wretch later.”
Sylvia, recalling their purpose, quickly adjusted her expression, a calculated smile forming—one laced with insincerity. Soon, Elena would suffer the consequences. Elena and her father, the driver, would be sent back to the backwater before long.
Clearing her throat, Cecily directed a pleasant, yet artificial, smile at Samira. “Mrs. Harper, we came today to inquire when you intend to fulfill the commitment you made to us?”
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“What promise are you referring to?” Samira gave Cecily and Sylvia a scrutinizing look, her tone laced with irritation. Dealing with Elena had already soured her mood.
…mood, and now two more people from the Reed family had arrived, speaking nonsense.
Cecily was momentarily startled by Samira’s abruptness. Was she in an especially foul mood today?
Still, thinking of the Harper family’s business, Cecily forced a polite grin. “After I delivered the painting, you agreed to assist me…”
Cecily shot a glance toward Elena, hesitant to speak openly with Alexander present.
Samira didn’t understand Cecily’s attempts at silent communication but grasped one crucial detail—the painting had come from Cecily!
