The West estate was a sight to behold. With its sprawling mansion supported by grand marble columns, its perfectly manicured lawns seemed like the front cover of a luxury lifestyle magazine. Yet, for all its beauty, it felt cold and unwelcoming—a place where secrets festered and power plays thrived.A week had passed, and I had grown accustomed to this strange new world. It was another day, another trial. The constant glaring by Sharon and Eva followed me everywhere, and the staff tippy-toed their way, not exactly knowing whether I was an enemy or friend. Clyde was focused, though. He wanted something, and I knew just how to get it for him.This morning was no different, either. I sat in that fancy drawing room, sipping tea from a china cup that most likely cost more than a year's rent. Clyde came in; a folder was in his hand. His suit, obviously tailored, fit him as if it was made for some sort of royalty, his expression unreadable as usual. "Good morning, Violet," he said, taking a
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