Filed To Story: Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family
Angry voices echoed from the phone, along with the sound of Louisa rummaging around her room, “Huh, where did my slippers go?”
It seemed she was about to storm downstairs, likely to confront Debby and Daisy.
The girls panicked, instinctively wanting to flee, but they were blocked by Gloria and Doris.
“Mom, don’t worry, I can handle this.” Mirabella eyed Gloria and Doris calmly, “Since you have no objections, I’ll proceed with the dismissal.”“Absolutely, fire them! I’ll have a word with them later!” Louisa couldn’t find her slippers and muttered to herself, “Bella, remember, you’re the apple of your father’s and my eye. In this house, you always have the right to fire anyone!”
Mirabella hung up the phone and turned to Debby and Daisy, “Did you hear that?”
“We’re sorry, Ms. Bella, it was all Martha.”
Debby’s words were cut off as Martha gave her a harsh twist of the arm, “What nonsense are you spouting?”
“Nothing, I didn’t say anything.” Debby hung her head.
“Apologize.” Mirabella didn’t care who started the trouble, and they were all in it together.
Debby and Daisy hastily apologized to her and to Edith, Gloria, and Doris as well.
“We don’t need our salaries for this month, and we’ll give it to Gloria and Doris. Please, Ms. Bella, plead with Madam not to blacklist us in this industry.”
“We’ll change, really. Ms. Bella!”
Mirabella pulled her hand away coldly, then turned to Martha, who had no choice but to bow her head and apologize to Mirabella, Edith, Gloria, and Doris due to the surveillance.
“Let’s dock Martha’s salary for this month as well since she’s implicated,” Mirabella said with a slight smile.
“Ms. Bella, your punishment is fair.’ Martha had to swallow her pride for the sake of her future.
Mirabella then turned to Serena, “Keep your people in check from now on.”Serena was furious but helpless. She had overheard her mother’s words on the phone.
Her mother had said Mirabella was her precious daughter!
Mirabella always has the right to fire anyone in this house!
At that moment, Louisa came downstairs in her slippers. Seeing both her daughters, she couldn’t help but ask, “Where are Debby and Daisy?”
“They’ve just gone to pack their things,’ Mirabella replied calmly.
“Are you alright?” Louisa touched Mirabella’s head, showing her concern, “They didn’t lay a hand on you, did they?”
Mirabella couldn’t help but smile at the thought of those two trying to hit her.
“No.’ Mirabella chuckled.
“That’s it then.’ Louisa snapped, her anger bubbling over. “They dare to bully my daughter in my house!
Gloria, where is Erik? Fetch him for me at once!”
“Right away.”
Upon hearing the summons, Erik hurried over. When he saw both Martha and Serena standing off to the side, their expressions clearly disturbed, he turned to Louisa. Her face was etched with a deep annoyance. “Madam, what seemed to be the problem?”
“Set up a higher requirement when you are hiring in the future.
Don’t let just anyone in!” Louisa chided. “Bella came back home after such hardship. Kenneth and I couldn’t bear to raise our voices at her. But these two servants dare to show attitude in front of my daughter!”
Erik glanced at Mirabella and then at the servants behind her. It couldn’t be Edith and her group, could it?
Surely not Martha?
He looked at Martha, who shook her head slightly. Erik let out a silent sigh of relief.
“Madam, I am unsure which two servants have upset Ms. Bella. I shall take care of them immediately.”
“By the time you do that, the fried chicken will have gone cold! I don’t even know how you manage this household! If that happened again, you won’t be managing anything!”Hearing this, Erik quickly lowered his head. “Madam, I apologize. I assure you that will not happen again!”
“Later, you are to call a meeting. Make sure everyone knew their place. If anyone is unhappy, they can pack their bags and leave immediately!”
“Yes, Madam.” Erik maintained his bow, surprised at the intensity of Louisa’s anger.
“I will go and settle this. Bella, you go and have breakfast. Don’t be upset. I will make sure they pay.”
“Mom, don’t let this upset you.”
“My sweet child, you are so wronged but still worry about me.”
Louisa’s heart ached even more at Mirabella’s words.
Seeing her storm off, Martha helped Serena back to her room. Both of them were furious.
That damned Mirabella was getting more and more in the way!
“Martha, did you hear? Mom said that Mirabella is her precious daughter.” Serena balled her fists in frustration. Her mother was supposed to be fair, but it was clear where her favoritism lay.
“That was exactly why I told you to use Clark’s card and buy more things. If the love is gone, at least the money is still there!”
Serena finally understood Martha’s intentions. Martha was the only one who truly cared for her in this house, more than her own mother ever did!
“Mirabella is spending more and more time with the lady of the house. It’s only natural that she would favor her. After all, she is their real daughter.”Martha’s words felt like a knife to Serena’s heart.
“But the brothers haven’t spent much time with Mirabella, Serena.
You need to seize this opportunity!”
Play the affection card and get the brothers to buy things.
“Soon, when Clark wakes up, go find him.” Martha whispered something else into Serena’s ear.
Meanwhile.
Edith and Gloria couldn’t stop thanking Mirabella. Mirabella replied quietly, “There’s no need to thank me.
It’s my fault that you were treated poorly.”
“Ms. Bella, I’m not upset! Seeing Debby and Daisy leave, I feel so relieved, so happy!” Gloria couldn’t help but break into a smile.
Doris also laughed. “This is the first time I’ve seen the lady of the house get so angry. It shows how important Ms. Bella is to her. I’m envious of your bond with her. I lost my mother when I was very young.”
Her expression darkened.
Gloria added, “After this incident, I don’t think Martha will dare to step out of line. Ms. Bella, we were lucky you were here today!”
“Yeah, otherwise Martha would be walking around like she owns the place,’ Edith chuckled, “Ms. Bella, I can’t thank you enough.”
“Don’t mention it,’ Mirabella responded as she heard someone call her.
“Bella, you’re up early today?”
The man descending the stairs was Clark. He vividly remembered seeing the light from Bella’s room still on at 1 a.m. last night. He was surprised she was up So early today.
“I just couldn’t sleep; Mirabella replied, looking up at him, “Did you sleep well, Clark?”
“I couldn’t at first, but the scent of that essential oil you gave me helped me drift off} Clark admitted, still baffled by the experience.
It had been a while since he’d slept so soundly.
Upon hearing this, Gloria’s interest was piqued, “What kind of essential oil was that? Sounds really useful. I want one, too!”
Mirabella noticed the envy in Gloria’s eyes, “Would you like one? I can get it for you later”
“Oh, thank you, Ms. Bella!” Gloria couldn’t contain her excitement.
“All present get one;’ Mirabella added, looking at the other two ladies nearby.
Edith and Doris brightened up instantly. Did that mean they would get one, too?
“Ms. Bella, you’re so kind.”Why was there such a huge difference between rich young ladies?
Serena had received the best education and had always been immersed in the finest family atmosphere. Yet, why did her manners fall short?
Then there was Bella, who, despite growing up in adversity, had awe-inspiring skills.
The gap between individuals was indeed vast.
“Have you had breakfast?” Clark asked, hooking his arm around his sister as they walked, “Any news?”
“A bit; Mirabella responded, keeping her voice low due to the presence of the house help around.
Clark turned to the house help, “You may all go.”
“Yes, sir”
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