VICTIM
Breakfast ended quietly, with Alexander and Grant taking Ace outside for some fresh air. Lexa chose to stay back, helping with the dishes despite Ace's pleas for her to join them.
The atmosphere felt uneasy; being around the two brothers unnerved her, especially since she sensed their interest in her—whether they were genuine or not was still unclear.
"We could have done the dishes by ourselves," one of the maids said, a playful smile on her lips.
"Oh, don't worry. I just wanted to help," Lexa replied, forcing a smile in return.
"Thank you," the maid said, her smile lingering before she left to tend to her other duties. Lexa sighed as she placed another plate in the drawer, her eyes drifting away from the task at hand.
Her gaze landed on Jade, who was pacing back and forth,
