Chapter 8
It was early spring and chilly at night. Pearl had turned off the heater in Tina’s room. Tina felt chilled to her bones.
Tina red at the culprit and roared, “Pearl!”
“You seem to be having a great time. Let me add to your excitement. How about that? Is it thrilling enough? If not, I can have someone bring in some toil
The music continued sting. Pearl threw the tub at the stereo, knocking it over. The loud noise startled Tina. The music stopped abruptly.
“What’s happening?” Ralph was woken by the din and rushed over from the other guest room in his sleepwear. He was furious to see Tina soaked and b
“Dad, she poured water on me. I’m
freezing…” Tina shivered uncontrobly, speaking before Pearl could. She added, “It was cold, and I couldn’t sleep. I thought I’d listen to music, but Pea
back her up.
Ralph was shivering too. Though he was angry, he didn’t dare to scold Pearl. He coaxed Tina, “Pearl has just returned. Cut her some ck. Don’t argue
Tina didn’t expect her father’s change in attitude.
“What are you expecting, Tina? This is my house.” Pearlughed at Tina’s dumbfounded expression. She raised her eyebrows coldly. “Are you done acti
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Ralph and Tina’s faces flushed with embarrassment and humiliation.
Pearl eyed Tinazily. “If there’s a next time, I’ll throw you into the pool. Perhaps that’ll clear your mind.” She nced
at them. “My house, my rules. I’m a light sleeper and can’t stand noise at night. Can’t stand it? Leave.” With that, Pearl left.
“Pearl.” Ralph asked meekly, “The heating has been broken for days. When will it be
fixed? It’s cold.”
“I’m not the repairman. How should I know?” Pearl walked past them, amused. She had much more waiting for them.
“Dad, look at her…” Tina pouted, pointing at Pearl.
“Alright, Tina. Chill…” Ralph calmed her down.
Tina tidied her messy room herself. Closing the door, she dried her hair while grumbling angrily, “Dad, are we gonna let Pearl push us around?”
Ralph’s face was stern. His heart still ached over the vase Pearl had broken. It was worth around a million dors. How could Pearl dismiss it as a replica
“Dad, we’re finally where we are today. Do you want to give it up?” Tina crouched down before Ralph. “Don’t you remember how we bowed and scraped
Ralph narrowed his eyes. He snorted. “You think I haven’t considered it? Pearl’s return is sudden and mysterious, and she has all the power. Whatever s
“Her parents were dead. There’s no one to back her up. She’s nothing.” Tina advised,
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“If we don’t get rid of her now, she will only grow stronger. She definitely knew something and returned for revenge. We need
to strike first. Dad, you mustn’t be soft–hearted!” The dim light highlighted the sinister expression on Tina’s face.
Ralph yed with the ring on his thumb, his eyes murderous. “Rx. If she goes too far, I won’t hold back.”
Pearly quietly on the bed, listening to their conversation through the bug she had ced in their rooms. She smirked and thought they were so confide
Tina slept
until midday the next day. Turning around in bed, she called on the internal phone line and orderedzily, “Ainsley,e and prepare a bath for me. Pick
A somewhat familiar voice answered her. “Miss Tina, Ainsley Brooks has been dismissed. Furthermore, Miss Pearl has ordered that the roses in the cou
Tina set up, frowning. “Who are you?”
“I’m Emily Horton, the housekeeper you dismissed. Please to serve you again,” the
voice said.
The news stunned Tina. Thoroughly awake, she hung up the call, threw on her robe,
and rushed outside.
As Tina descended the stairs, she noticed several servants cleaning, but none were her people. All of them were old servants of Woolery Court. Pearl ha
people, but Tina had managed to bribe a few. However, they were all gone now.
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Tina also discovered the flowers she had nted in the courtyard had been uprooted and reced with vibrant red roses in full bloom. Tina clenched
her fists and gritted her teeth. “Pearl!”