The suitcase in my hand hit the floor with a loud thud. The sky, which had just revealed a sliver of light, seemed to darken once more in an instant. The guards trotted over to open the door, and all eyes snapped toward the entrance.
Zoey hadn't managed to wipe the smirk off her face yet. Wearing the gemstone bracelet, she stood in the center of the living room, and upon hearing that Ethan was back, she froze for a split second before her eyes lit up. To her, this was a godsend. With the master of the house returning, she, the newly appointed personal maid, had the perfect chance to make an impression.
She quickly smoothed her hair, raising her hand to deliberately show off the gemstone bracelet, and told the others nearby in a saccharine voice, "What are you all staring at? Go help him!
