ng anything other than her ragged hand-me-downs. She was attending an exclu

an the house spotless, this was because Mr. Wilson suspect

e has been too lenient with yo

nd was interested in discipline Ella, she susp

o hiding", she s

her against the wall and started choking her. Ella

stop Ella said, has she tries h

other day, I will kill you my self" said a ang

won't tell a soul". Said Ella sti

free and says " ge

he was being called back to work, a lie Mrs. Wilson did not believe. But Mr. Wil

. Crystal chandeliers glittered overhead, and guests mingled while

iticians, CEOs, even a famous actor or two. She smiled p

d with every passing moment there shared together t

ions discussing lucrative deals and negotiations. But some t

rich folks never seem to have any

he giant media conglomerate his family owned. He gave a vague response about var

balcony to get some air. But a whispered argument below caught her attention, mentioning h

ersation and laughter drifting through the open French doors ahead. Peering around an orna

th a charming grin. "An entire coastal village designed with luxury amenities and e

chuckled one man. "Just be sure to sav

d his other...investments, I daresay Jason will soon outstrip even old money like the

e exactly his family fortune truly comes from. Shady deals, if you as

they refer to? She longed to probe Jason further but knew she would find only e

u, Alexander," Jason teased one man. "please do tell, is the renowned playboy lo

afraid, my dear friend. You know me

urrents within these gilded circles and the mysteri

efore, Ella arrived early for her lunch with Jason. She spotted him

t, do you understand? I don't want any mistakes this time." He glanced up, face li

?" Ella asked cauti

. Nothing to concern yourself with. Now, what

brow frowned in thought. "That is strange. Let me make some inquiries,

etite fled as anxiety set in. "Do

tually a prank, but it is better safe than sorry. How abou

he knew. "Thank you, but I'll be fine. I only came to

rse. But please, promise me you'll be cautio

t shake an ominous feeling, as mysteries on

s kept drifting to the odd events of the day. As she washed the dishes, she glance

peered closer - was that a shadowy figure slipping

apped from the table. Ella turned back quickly. "Sorry ma'am, thought I s

ome mangy animal, paying no mind. Hu

d her work, but unease