An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 957

Taken aback, Nikki forced a smile. "Madam Edith, I've got good eyes. I might be useful."

"No thanks!" Edith frowned in annoyance.

"Having Brittany around will be enough. Leave."

"But—" Nikki stopped talking when Edith glared at her.

The older woman snapped, "What? Are you going to defy me?"

"Of course not." Nikki lowered her head and bit her lower lip.

"Get out!" Nikki was irritated.

"I'll take my leave." With a nod, Nikki left reluctantly.

Her gaze showed her discontent and resentfulness.

She couldn't believe that despite all her contributions, Edith still didn't trust her. It was as if Nikki was an outsider.

Yet, without her, Edith wouldn't have obtained the scripture and discovered its secrets.

Nikki couldn't understand why Edith would not acknowledge her hard work and favor her.

Worst, instead of receiving Edith's thanks, all Nikki got was Edith's anger thrown at her.

Nikki gritted her teeth and clenched her fists, displeased.

Once she left the villa, she grabbed her phone and dialed a number.

In a low voice, she said, "Dustin, I found one of the Sisterhood's secrets. I'm sure it'll be useful to you.