Chapter 2 - Marcus Confronts Victoria Over The Cruel Abuse
The marble foyer fell into an absolute, suffocating silence as Marcus stood firmly between his wife and the trembling maid.
He dropped the bouquet of white roses onto a velvet chair, his eyes locked onto Victoria with lethal intensity.
“You poured steaming water on a defenseless girl in our own home, Victoria?” Marcus demanded, his voice chillingly low.
Victoria forced an unconvincing, nervous laugh, smoothing down the front of her ruby-red velvet gown.
“She was being insolent and clumsy, Marcus; I was merely teaching her some basic household discipline,” Victoria sneered.
Lily clutched the small brass key tighter against her yellow rubber glove, tears still wet on her bruised cheek.
“She didn't do anything wrong, sir... she was just cleaning the hallway table like you asked,” Lily whispered bravely.
Marcus knelt down beside the young maid, gently checking her reddened arm with genuine concern in his eyes.
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“You are safe now, Lily; no one in this house will ever lay another hand on you,” Marcus promised.
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