Chapter 2: An Unexpected Promotion
Chapter 2: An Unexpected Promotion
The heavy mahogany doors slammed shut, sealing Vivian’s hysterical protests outside the mansion. The silence that followed was suffocating. Maya swallowed hard, gently helping the elderly Mrs. Sterling to her feet. She fully expected Alexander to turn his wrath on her next. In the world of the ultra-rich, the messenger—or in this case, the maid who caused a scene—was always shot.
"I'll pack my things, Mr. Sterling," Maya said softly, her eyes glued to the scuffed toes of her practical black shoes.
"Pack them," Alexander agreed. Maya’s heart sank. "And move them to the guest suite in the East Wing."
Maya’s head snapped up, shock widening her brown eyes. "Excuse me?"
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"My grandmother trusts you," he said, stepping closer. The scent of cedar and expensive cologne washed over her. "She hasn't let anyone touch her in weeks, but she’s holding onto you like you’re her lifeline. You are no longer part of the cleaning staff. As of this minute, you are my grandmother’s personal companion. Your salary is quadrupled, with full benefits."
Maya blinked, struggling to process the sudden whiplash of her reality. She had risked her livelihood to do the right thing, fully prepared for ruin. Instead, looking into the intense gaze of her billionaire boss, she realized her life was just beginning.
