Agnes' Awakening: From Zero to His Whole World novel Chapter 4

Linda collapsed onto the floor, her face full of panic. She still tried to argue.

"Not me! It wasn't me! Someone must be trying to frame me! I've never seen these things before!"

"Oh?" Agnes said. "Then tell me. Who would frame you? Who in this house would dare?"

Linda went silent. She didn't know what to say. "I... I don't know. But it's not mine!"

"What, did these things grow legs and sneak into your room by themselves?

"Linda, did you forget there are cameras all over this mansion? Should we check the footage?"

Agnes knew Linda liked to take little things. She had even seen her hide food in the kitchen before.

But it had always been small things—food or drinks. Nothing serious. So she usually let it go.

After all, Linda had worked with Raymond for many years.

But today, Agnes didn't want to put up with it anymore. Why should she?

She had spent three miserable years here. She got nothing out of it. She lost her baby. She even lost herself.

And these people still stepped all over her every day.

"Mrs. Newton, I know I was wrong! I won't do it again! I... I was just greedy. I'm sorry! I really know I was wrong!"

Linda had lost all her usual arrogance. She kept rubbing her hands and begging for forgiveness, even forcing out a few tears.

She had gotten used to the good life in the Newtons' house. If she left now, at her age, what else could she do?

Agnes ignored her. She walked over to the pile of items and searched through them. Soon she pulled out a small box.

She opened it. Inside were some dried herbs. "Linda, what's this?"

"Just some regular spices, Mrs. Newton. It's nothing. Please let me go this time. For the sake of all the years I've worked for the Newtons..."

Linda started crying loudly.

"What's going on here?"

A cold male voice came from the door.

Everyone looked up. Raymond had returned. And behind him stood a woman.

Agnes froze for a second. Raymond had actually brought Hillary here. They had some nerve.

"I caught Linda stealing from the house," Agnes said.

Raymond frowned slightly. "Linda, what happened?"

"I'm sorry, Mr. Newton! I'm really sorry!" Linda cried. "Mrs. Newton's supplements always get left over.

"I didn't want them to go to waste, so I took them to my room and ate them myself. I'm old and not very healthy, so I just wanted something to help my body.

"It would've been such a waste to throw them away. I really didn't mean any harm! I won't do it again!"

Agnes stared at her in shock. Her acting skill was unbelievable.

Not only did she get herself out of trouble, but she even hinted that Agnes wasted expensive supplements.

This year's Oscar should have Linda's name on it.

"Linda," Raymond said, "you've worked for the Newtons for many years. You should know what you should and shouldn't do.

"Don't let this happen again. Otherwise, you'll have to leave."

"Yes, yes! I understand! I won't do it again!" Linda said quickly.

She stepped aside, wiping her tears, looking pitiful.

Smack!!!

Agnes jumped forward and slapped Hillary across the face with all her strength. The force twisted her mouth to the side.

"Agnes!!! Are you crazy?!" Raymond rushed forward and caught Hillary.

Hillary didn't even have time to cry. She just stood there with wide eyes, completely stunned.

Five bright red finger marks appeared on her cheek.

"She told me to hit her," Agnes said. "What's the problem?"

"Agnes! You've gone too far! Have I spoiled you too much? Apologize to Hillary right now!"

Raymond's eyes burned with anger.

For the past two days, Agnes hadn't even given him a good look. Because she had just lost the baby, he had kept holding back.

But now she had dared to hit someone right in front of him.

"Apologize? Why should I? She knew you were married and still got involved. She has no shame. Even if she knelt and begged, I still wouldn't forgive her."

Then Agnes pointed straight at the still-stunned Hillary. "Get out!"

"I'd like to see you try—" Raymond started.

Smack!!!

Before he could finish, Agnes slapped him across the face too.

"You get out too!"

Everyone in the mansion stood there with their jaws on the floor. Agnes had really lost her mind. And not just a little.