Chapter 1 - The Entrance
The grand high-end gala ballroom hummed with artificial laughter, crystal glass clinks, and the hushed gossip of high society. Crystal chandeliers hung low over polished marble floors, while floor-to-ceiling glass windows offered a dazzling view of the night city skyline.
Miranda Sterling, late 50s and draped in a dark navy blue off-the-shoulder gown, stood near the center of the floor holding a glass of vintage champagne. Her eyes glittered with cruelty as she addressed the circle of wealthy elites surrounding her.
"Let's see how our housekeeper dressed tonight!" Miranda declared, her voice loud, mocking, and ringing across the hall.
She had intentionally sent an invitation to her humble maid, Valerie Cross, planning to stage the ultimate public humilation. She wanted to show the city's high society what happened to a penniless girl who dared to ask for her rightful unpaid back wages.
Outside the grand glass entrance, a sleek black luxury sedan pulled up to the red carpet. The rear door opened smoothly.
A high heel touched the carpet. Valerie Cross stepped out into the night. Mid-20s, strikingly beautiful with long dark wavy hair, she wore a shimmering gold off-the-shoulder embellished gown with a high leg slit. She held a small gold clutch, her posture regal and faultless.
As Valerie glided through the entrance, her golden gown trailing smoothly over the marble floor, the ballroom fell into a dead, suffocating silence.
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A guest nearby whispered in total shock: "Is that… the maid?"
👉 What was glowing around Valerie's neck that caused Miranda's champagne glass to tremble violently?
