Killian’s pov
Killian's study was silent except for the faint ticking of the clock.
A moment later, Tristan opened the door and motioned for someone to enter.
Maria, one of the maids, stepped inside nervously.
Killian's gaze settled on her.
"Maria, tell me exactly what you saw this morning."
Maria clasped her hands together.
"Before I left to go to the store, I saw two women entering the house."
Killian's eyes narrowed.
"Two women?"
She nodded, her gaze dropping to the floor.
"I didn't recognize either of them, so I stopped them and asked who they were."
"And?" Killian asked.
"They told me they were the new maids. They said you had hired them."
Killian's jaw tightened.
"Would you recognize them if you saw them again?"
"Yes sir."
Killian nodded.
"You may leave."
She g
