Chapter 9 - Aunt Clara Attempts to Bribe the Loyal Family Housekeeper
Back at the house, Mrs. Gable, the long-time family housekeeper, answered a sharp knock at the front door.
Aunt Clara stood on the porch holding a thick white envelope stuffed with hundred-dollar bills.
“Listen to me, Maria; if you tell the police about what happened in the kitchen, I’ll ruin your residency status,” Clara hissed.
Mrs. Gable looked down at the bribe money before raising her stern gaze directly to Clara’s panicked eyes.
“I already spoke with Detective Miller this morning, Mrs. Vance, and I told him everything,” Maria replied calmly.
Clara’s face turned pale as she realized her intimidation tactics were completely useless against loyal staff.
“You ungrateful immigrant! You’ll never work in this town again!” Clara screamed, dropping the envelope in disgust.
Maria simply closed the heavy wooden door in her face, locking the deadbolt with a satisfying click.
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She walked back to the kitchen where Michael was pouring orange juice for Emma, smiling reassuringly.
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