ARIELLE'S POV
I couldn't bring myself to meet Mama Nana's eyes. Her expression was unreadable, and that terrified me more than if she'd been openly angry. I had no idea if she was someone I could trust, and in this house, trust was a luxury I couldn't afford.
But I knew one thing for certain, I couldn't afford to be on her bad side. Mama Nana held a special place in Lucien's heart, and considering Lucien seemed to have no heart at all, that made her incredibly powerful. She was respected, Crossing her would be suicide.
The rest of the evening passed in tense silence as we continued serving the guests. Every task felt heavier under the weight of her knowing stare, but neither of us spoke about what she'd witnessed. The other staff seemed to sense the tension after their arrival, giving u
