The Beauty and the Brain by Natalie Jones novel Chapter 20

Chapter 20 No One Will Be Killed 

The two housekeepers ran off into the distance, and only then did Marie turn to look at the young girl. Half of her face was already somewhat red and swollen. 

Marie asked, “What’s your name?” 

“My name is Jolie Kim, like the fish carp. Ms. Spence, you can just call me Jolie,” the young girl said 

with a smile. 

“Come with me,” Marie said. 

Jolie followed her into the room, and Marie brought some ice from downstairs for her to apply. She asked, “How did you get a fish’s name?” 

“My mom loves eating fish, and she’s not really into culture, so that’s how it came about,” said 

Jolie. 

“Quite nice, like a fish in water, carefree and at ease,” Marie said. 

Jolie received a compliment, and her eyes curved into a smile, looking absolutely adorable. 

“How old are you?” Marie asked. 

“I’m 17 years old,” Jolie’s voice was very clear and innocent, as if she was untouched by the ways of 

the world. 

“How come a 17-year-old isn’t in school, but instead working as a housekeeper and getting 

bullied?” Marie asked. 

“I come from a poor family, and we don’t have money for school. My mom is sick, and I have to earn money to pay for her medical treatment,” Jolie said, feeling sad as she talked about her ill mother. 

“What illness?” Marie asked. 

“Lung cancer, coughing non-stop, relying on chemotherapy to get by, and each session costs a few thousand dollars,” Jolie said. 

“Do you want to follow me? I’ll give you money,” Marie asked. 

“No, I don’t want the Ms. Spence’s money,” said Jolie. 

“Why not?” 

“I can earn money myself. My mom says we shouldn’t just take things from others. Besides, my mom’s illness can’t be cured, so no matter how much money we have, it won’t help. I understand that,” Jolie said. 

“Do you not even want the money I’m offering you?” Marie was growing fonder of this young girl 

by the minute. 

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“Miss, if you ask me to do something, I will do it. I am happy to follow you,” Jolie said. 

“Aren’t you afraid that I won’t be favored in the Spence family, and you’ll end up being bullied because of me?” Marie asked. 

“Miss would never let me be bullied. I can tell that she really stands up for me, unlike Ms. Olive and 

Ms. Carly, who only think of themselves and constantly bully others. They have such wicked 

hearts,” Jolie said. 

“You’re so clever!” Marie said with a laugh, playfully hitting her. 

Jolie covered her face with one hand and her head with the other, looking both funny and adorable. 

“Ms. Spence, from now on, I’ll follow you. Even if you kill someone, I’ll help you clean up the 

mess,” Jolie said earnestly. 

Marie glanced at her and said, “Don’t worry, it won’t kill anyone.” 

And then, the two of them burst out laughing. 

Marie would never kill anyone. She’s not like Rose, who is covered in blood. Marie has the chance to start over, and all she wants is to take her revenge and live a peaceful life. 

“Ms. Spence, you’re not pregnant, are you? Those housekeepers were just talking nonsense, right?” Jolie asked. 

“Why do I feel like I’m not pregnant?” Marie asked with great interest. 

“I don’t think Miss is that kind of person. If I were to try my best to become more attractive, I would definitely want a better life and wouldn’t treat myself like this,” Jolie said. 

“Yes, I’m not pregnant,” Marie said. 

Upon receiving Marie’s affirmative response, Jolie seemed even more delighted. She said, “I’m going to tell those gossipmongers, so they can stop spreading nonsense!” 

“No need, just let them think I’m pregnant,” Marie said. 

“Why?” Jolie didn’t understand. 

“How do you think the housekeepers would know whether I’ve been fooling around outside or if I’m pregnant?” 

“It seems like the gossip came from Mrs. Spence’s side,” Jolie said. “I noticed that those people were constantly coming and going from Mrs. Spence and Mr. Carly’s place.”