The maid hesitated. "Ms. Nixon, isn''t this a bit too much?"


    After all, N was still Emerald''s daughter. The weather was freezing, and she had already been locked in the attic.


    Even though Emerald didn''t care much for her, if something happened to N, the one to take the fall wouldn''t be Delia-it would be the maid herself.


    Delia shot her a cold nce, eyes filled with contempt. "If you don''t want to do what I asked, you can leave right now. The estate has no need for useless people."


    The maid quickly relented. "I''ll do it, Ms. Nixon! Please don''t fire me."


    "Then what are you waiting for? Go now!" Delia snapped.


    The maid turned and rushed out, fetching a bucket of ice-cold water before heading to the attic.


    At present, N was sitting in the pitch-dark attic, slumped against the wall.


    She had woken up early that morning, hadn''t slept well, and had even gotten into a fight with Delia. Now, she waspletely drained.


    Just as she was about to drift off to sleep, the attic door suddenly creaked open.


    Before she could even lift her head, a bucket of freezing water was dumped over her.


    The attacker acted swiftly, mming the door shut and scurrying away before she could react.


    ...


    Back in Delia''s room, the maid reported that she had done as instructed.


    Delia smirked. "Good job. As long as you keep doing what I tell you, you''ll be rewarded."


    The maid looked uneasy. "Ms. Nixon, it''s so cold, and there''s nothing in the attic. What if something happens to Ms. Kinsey?"


    She had only wanted a stable job to support her family-not to get involved in anything dangerous.


    Delia chuckled. "Don''t worry. Even if something does happen, no one will me you."


    If N caught a fever or fell ill, it would be her own fault for having such a weak constitution.


    In fact, Delia hoped she''d burn up


    badly that she turned into a


    fool then she''d finally stop thel.neo


    seduce Andre.


    "Alright....." the maid muttered nervously.


    Emerald had been out negotiating a business deal. Since the discussion rante she decided to ?ta overnight at a hotel owned by the Nixons, only returning to the estate


    early the next morning.


    As soon as her car pulled up at the entrance, she spotted Andre, who had arrived to tutor N.


    It was then that Emerald suddenly remembered-she had ordered N to be locked in the attic the day before.


    With everything that had happened, she had forgotten to have her released.


    It was just one night. Surely, nothing serious had happened.


    After exchanging a few pleasantries with Andre, the two walked into the estate together.


    Upon entering the hall, Emerald turned to a maid. "Go get N. Her tutor is here."


    The maid nodded. "Yes, Madam."


    Ten minutester, she came rushing back, looking panicked.


    Emerald was sipping coffee with Andre when she heard the hurried footsteps. She turned to the maid with a frown. What''s got you in such a panic?"


    "Madam, there''s something I need to tell you," the maid said urgently.


    Emerald''s frown deepened, her voice turning cold. "What is it? Is N throwing a tantrum and refusing toe?"


    If that was the case, she''d leave her locked up for a few more days and see how long she could hold out.


    "No, Madam... Ms. Kinsey has a fever. She''s unconscious," the maid informed her.


    "What?!" Emerald set down her coffee with a sharp clink. "Go get the doctor. Her health is ridiculously weak."