ly across the plush, cream-colored Persian rug as she headed toward

ity lights illuminated her face. Audrey stared critically at he

saw the gaudy, neon pink hair extensions clipped haphazardly into her natural brunet

t; just because he loved her natural, elegant look,

ow ridiculous and childish she looked. She had actually weaponi

ively, not caring as it tangled and ripped a few of her real hairs out by the roots. She t

ng at them until her scalp stung, until her natural

a thick cotton pad. She poured a generous amount of t

he rubbed until the delicate skin around her eyes turned red. The thick black sludge

door clicked loudly. The metallic clash so

ushed open, she turned her head. Her heart raced, fully

n who walked in wa

s posture was rigidly professional, his spine straight as a board. He carefully averted his gaze, fully prepa

itting area. His voice was completel

ders, I have brought your dinne

vanity. Her half-washed face looked somewhat comical-one eye clean,

rprise crossed his highly trained face. He noticed the

said, her voice steady and respectful. "I apologiz

's handle. He was completely unprepared to receive such a polite re

omposure and bowed slight

He assessed her posture, searching for hidden tr

e butler would report every single detail and every sp

. Her tone instantly shifted from

lear," Audrey stated, her voice ringing

t him completely off guard. His professional mask slipped

closer to the cart to ensure her

er again," she said clearly and loudly. "I hope you ensure Barret

e a stiff,

replied. However, his tone hinted at deep skepti

t expected him to believ

long shower," she stated without looking back. "I nee

sed this bizarre, unprecedented interaction. He quie

ut. The deadbolt wa

didn't care. She

d her body until it was red, washing away the toxic filth of her past life. Tomorrow morning, a comple