te of the Ashford's estate, holding the strap of her ba

ion. The golden gate alone looked like they cost more than her entire apartment complex. Beyond them, a long driveway e

as she really about t

insisting she was perfect for the job. But now, standing h

ough the interco

r name and

Rose Brunette. I have an int

e, then a buzzing sound

oce

p breath and s

he Ashfo

foyer with marble floors, a massive clear chandelier, and a grand staircase tha

ng faster as sh

heels clicking against the marble. She had the kind of posture

Miss Brunette

her through a series of hallways, each more extravagant than the others . Everythi

front of a lar

rd will se

ath, checked herself

Christia

Dark wood paneling, floor to ceiling bookshelves, and a ma

othing like

old indifference. The tailored black suit he wore pointed out his stiff demeanor.

the room

it

oom for hesitation. Rose quickly obeyed, holdin

d through a few pages. "You h

self to keep her voice steady. "But

gaze sharp and assessing.

d. Should sh

y said. "And I think I can gen

gone before she could identify

y. If you disappoin

erst

ce stretched

e pressed a button on hi

n curls and big hazel eyes peeped inside. She hesitated bef

ression softene

ose. She might b

autiously, her grip o

l and smiled. "Hi, Ell

ffed toy. "His na

t wonderful name in the world. "Th

tched before sh

watched, u

"I bet Mr. Teddy loves stori

hen nodded. "Can

ian, seeking permissio

out her hand. "Let

without any hesitation. It was a small, d

istian called Rose b

art tom

ed. "I got

is sleeve. "Ella likes you a

had entered this house, war

he estate, he

the nanny of Christi

er this job would ch