Chapter 9 Lack self–appreciation
The servants feared Michelle. She was not an easy mistress to please.
But Juliet’s formidable aura was even more intimidating. She exuded a vibe that she could resort to violence any second.
Hearing her words, everyone halted in their tracks despite Michelle’s threats.
Seeing them stop midway enraged Michelle further. How dare they stand by idly as she was being bullied when she paid their salaries?
“If you
don’t come over right now, you’re all fired!” she yelled, “I’ll ensure you never work in this business again!”
Caught between losing their jobs and facing Juliet’s wrath, they made a decision. Work won out and they started moving forward again.
Seeing that, Juliet let out an icy laugh before striding over and slapping Michelle hard across the face, stunning everyone.
“Oh? And who do you think you are to threaten their jobs?” Juliet sneered, “Speak to me that way again and I’ll ensure your family is ruined!” 1
They were no major empire. If it came to blows, Juliet would show no mercy.
Seeing Juliet actually strike Michelle left the servants dumbfounded. None expected her to be so audacious.
Michelle was struck speechless by the sudden slap, stunned that Juliet dared to hit her.
Upstairs, Sylvia was oblivious to the commotion as she headed straight for the master bedroom where Michelle stayed. It was cluttered with many old items.
Sylvia found a box filled with expensive jewelry. Opening it, she found many pieces she had gifted Michelle over the years and promptly removed them. She then went to Bonnie’s room.
Sylvia had gifted Bonnie even more extravagantly, hoping to build a good rapport with someone her own age. But now she realized all her precious gifts had merely gone down the drain.
With an impassive face, she packed up everything from there as well.
None of the items were terribly precious to Sylvia but leaving anything behind for these people was unacceptable. After ensuring she had all her gifts back, she headed downstairs where Juliet had already subdued everyone.
Michelle now sat meekly, not daring to argue against Jullet. Seeing Sylvia, Michelle shot her flery glares but Sylvia paid her no mind.
“Got everything?” Juliet asked.
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