She had always viewed Zorion as a fool.
If Yuliana married a fool, she was certain she would remain married forever.
But now she was at risk of losing her marriage to Zorion.
Because Ruth had climbed into Zorion's bed the night before and based on what he had just told her, he really enjoyed it...
She thought back on how overbearing the Quartley family had been to her all these years.
Aside from always having to be on her toes in front of Tremaine and Madam Quartley, she had always been in a comfortable position. Save for Tremaine and Madam Quartley, it was fine for everyone else to see her lose her temper and act erratically because they would not be able to do anything to her.
All of this, when you really thought about it, was because of Zorion.
Yuliana was shocked.
If Zorion had really fallen for Ruth, Yuliana would lose her place in the Quartley family!
She would lose everything!
No!
She couldn't let such a thing happen!
Yuliana sat on the edge of the bed. She held back all the curses she had wanted to yell at Zorion and put on a forced smile. "Comfortable? Of course, I certainly made you comfortable last night."
Yuliana rarely talked to Zorion in such a gentle manner, this made him very happy.
He smiled and said, "Honey, how did you make me feel so comfortable?"
Yuliana then said with a fake smile, "Don't ask so many questions. It won't be comfortable for you anymore if I tell you."
"Oh, then I won't ask about it," Zorion said with a wide grin.
He always listened to Yuliana. Since Yuliana told him not to ask, he wouldn't ask.
He was probably still recovering from the alcohol as he began to feel sleepy again after talking to Yuliana.
After Zorion fell back to sleep again, Yuliana left his bedroom.
She went to see Ruth.
Ruth was in the Quartley Palace infirmary.
She was lying on the bed with her head wrapped in several bandages. After receiving treatment overnight, Ruth had woken up.
She was still badly injured and needed several days of rest to recuperate.
Yuliana walked towards the window that looked into Ruth's room. She looked at her coldly.
Spotting Yuliana, Ruth struggled to sit up.
She opened her mouth and said hoarsely, "Madam Yuliana, I didn't seduce Mr. Zorion. I did not!"
Yuliana sneered and said, "I know you didn't."
Ruth was shocked.
When she looked at Yuliana's eyes, she suddenly realized something.
Yuliana knew all along.
She knew that she hadn't seduced Mr. Zorion. She knew the entire time!
Ruth was in disbelief.
But if Yuliana knew, why did she do this to her?
Why did she'd nearly beat her to death?
Ruth had always known that Yuliana was ill-natured, but no matter how bad she got, she was still a human being. Everyone had a conscience.
She had been a servant in the Fernandez family ever since she was a child and had been by
Yuliana's side for so many years. Didn't Yuliana care about their friendship?
Just when all of these thoughts ran across Ruth's mind, Yuliana continued. "Ruth, I'll be frank with you, although I despise Zorion, he is still someone that you will never be worthy of loving. You have to recognize yourself for what you are, a lowly servant!"
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