Chapter 77 - - 77 : Be pitiful
When Leyla had been summoned into the Arvis mansion by none other than Elysee von Herhardt, she thought they'd been found out. She never expected it was because Claudine needed an attendant since hers had been injured not too long ago.
Elysee had immediately explained to her what she was going to do, and when she should do it, but to be honest, Leyla hadn't really been paying attention. It was like the words entered one ear, and out the other as she nodded along without really understanding anything.
"Well, that's it." Elysee hummed, "All you really need to do is help Claudine with whatever things she needed doing. And don't worry, it's paid work."
"Madam, I don't really have the experience though..." Leyla weakly countered, but Elysee only looked at her sternly.
"Haven't you assisted Claudine before?" she cut off harshly, "I know you probably did when you were still children. It won't be hard work, I assure you. You'll just assist her maid until her hand heals and she can do it herself."
The distaste on the matriarch's face was clear. She had been in a foul mood ever since she called for Leyla.
"Surely you won't refuse such a favor?" Elysee prodded, raising a brow at the woman, "After all, Claudine had been so graceful to the fact your uncle destroyed the greenhouse which was supposed to be their wedding venue." she said as though to add insult to injury, "Think of this as a way to repay her."
The way the madam mentioned Bill was through gritted teeth. Leyla could tell Elysee wanted her to know she hadn't forgiven Bill for the accident he caused. A murmur amongst the other ladies with them broke out as they whispered to each other.
"You mean her uncle's that gardener?"
"My, if I were her I wouldn't want anyone related to him working under me."
Claudine eyed the ladies through her peripheral, before walking beside Leyla, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder before pulling away to stand beside her future mother-in-law.