hallway, the weight of the

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he became in his world, the harder it w

h a purpose. And she woul

re the rest of the housekeepers and butlers gathered between shifts.

s turne

changed glances, the way the butlers s

f the senior maids, Margaret

ly. "Mr. Sinclair wants

of the younger maids, Lily, bit her l

e Elena didn't quit

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a shrug. "You'll

ow what men like him want." She leaned in slightly, lowering her voice. "You should

ew that

d, the sound of heavy foots

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m went

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a re

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main hallway, Damien spok

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" she

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e forced herself to remain

e was smooth, arrogant.

e was playing with her again, watchi

her chin. "

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e. Then, without another word, he disappeared into

getting

ing feeling that if

destroy her before s