Delilah, feeling a mix of pride and exhaustion, decided it was time to retreat to the bedroom for some much-needed rest.
The ceremony downstairs was still in full swing, but she needed a moment to herself.
As she walked through the quiet corridors of the mansion, the thought of Marco’s new role as Capo swirled in her mind.
With it came a sense of responsibility, not just for him, but for her too. She wasn’t sure what this new chapter would demand from her.
When she reached the bedroom, she quietly opened the door, expecting to find the space empty and inviting. Instead, what she saw made her stop in her tracks.
Mrs. Hayden, the housekeeper, was standing by the bed, holding Delilah’s large black book—the book!
The one where Delilah had jotted down notes about her clients' gory requ
