“Mrs. Maria, guests are coming,” announced a servant, a voice polite but hurried.
The sudden words made Maria turn sharply, her intense gaze shifting away from Jack, who stood silent beside her daughter, Sarah.
“The one who came is the butler of the Richard family,” the servant continued. “He’s here to meet Miss Sarah.”
Maria’s face immediately lit up with a gleam of excitement. She whipped around to Sarah, barely able to contain her enthusiasm.
“Sarah!” she exclaimed. “Quickly, leave your useless husband, and let’s go meet the butler of the Richard family!”
Before Sarah could even process the situation, Maria seized her hand, dragging her out of the room.
They entered the living room, where the Richard family’s butler stood patiently, surrounded by an array of lavishly wrapped gift
