"LINDA."
Linda jolted at the shout of her even tempered Lady.
She rushed towards the dressing room inside the Anton Mansion.
Both the Ladies of Anton Household weren't like the other bad tempered nobles.
Lady Juno was a very kind woman and even if Lady Mila looked intimidating, she wasn't the type to lash or throw a fit.
Linda even boasted about that to her friends who had troubles taking care of their ill-tempered noble ladies.
But lately the ladies have become everyone's worst nightmare in Anton Household.
They went into an anger burst anytime, anywhere and fired whoever they wanted no matter how small their mistakes were.
Linda was a bit less terrified than others because she was different from the others.
She was special.
Lady Juno had asked their parents to take Linda in when they saw her freezing in cold with her small brother in her lap, on a roadside.
Linda entered the room with a tea tray with her.
"The tea is here Lady."
Juno stared at her and said,"What took you so long? Didn't I ask you to hurry up? I have to go out in an hour. You have a lot of things to do. Look at those dresses and tell me which are from the North, what are you waiting for? Quick, I said quick."
Linda went in panic with her speech, she rushed towards the clothes.
"No, no. Come here first and take this paperwork. They are very important papers of the Anton Family. Father can arrive anytime. Quick, quick. I've to give it to him. Hurry."
From halfway, Linda again rushed towards the table with the tea tray still in her hands.
"Lord, What creature is that?"
Linda dropped the tea tray on the table and looked around the ground.
"Where, what?"
She looked at Juno with the expectation of seeing a concerned look on her face as always and ask her if she's okay but when her expression was contrary to what she had expected, she followed Juno's gaze and looked in front of her.
She had spilled the tea on all the paperworks of the Anton Family. And more, the important paper that the Master wanted today.
"Please forgive me, Lady. I'll clean all these. I really apologize. I'll go and send the butler."
Linda turned around to go.
"Wait."
"Yes, my lady."
"Follow me."
"You don't have to do so my lady. I'll go and send someone."
Juno didn't say anything and quietly walked in front.
They went on the first floor where Mila was discussing something with their Butler.
Linda spoke,"Sir Leon, we were searching for you. Some documents in Lady Juno's study are ruined. She said it was quite important. Could you please do something about that?"
Leon looked at Juno and then at Linda.
"My lady?"
"Leon."
"Yes, my lady."
"Calculate and bring out Linda's retirement funds."
Linda's expression changed instantly.
"My lady, what are you saying? Is my lady teasing me? Please don't do so."
Juno's look made her tremble as she spoke,"Do you think I have that much time to spare? To joke with you?"
Linda kneeled and bowed down to her.
"My lady, you can't do this to me. You guys picked me up from the streets. I am your favourite. My lady, you'll regret this. Please rethink your decision. Decisions taken when angry are often wrong."
"Linda, you failed me."
Those words were like a sudden piercing of a knife inside Linda's heart.
She was about to speak when Juno spoke again.
"You failed your Master by all means."
Those words reminded her of an incident.
She took a pouch with a content smile on her face.
Linda said,"That's all I have to do?"
The Lady dressed in fine clothings in front of her said,"Yes, report all the activities your Master does to my person, every fifteen days. You'll get a bag of gold until you keep on doing the job."
Linda caressed that pouch and grinned.
"Rest assured."
Guilt spreading all over her being.
She couldn't even deny Juno's accusations now.
"What I regret is bringing you with me. Take your retirement fund and live a good life with Luca. That's the last thing I'll do for you."
With that Juno left.
Linda's tears were unstoppable as she watched the back of Juno going further and further away from her.
It was like the warmth she never knew of, was fading away, slowly with the person's back fading away.
Mila looked at the Juno who sat on her bed, dejected.
"Sister, are you okay?"
"She was special."
"I know. Sometimes love isn't enough. Once you know they betrayed you, one should leave."
She stood up and put her hands on Mila's shoulder.
"You're right."
Both the sisters smiled at each other.
Leon knocked on the door and asked,"Is there anything My ladies need my help for?"
Juno spoke,"Have someone put these things back in their place,Leon."
"Yes, my lady."
"Thank you."
"Now let's go. We need to go to Adonis."
Juno nodded his head.
"With Linda, all of them are gone. Now Arnall Estate is free of spies along with all the families in it."
Adonis stood up from his chair and walked around it.
"We all did a good job. Now Rosie, are you ready for the next step?"
Rosie nodded.
"Yes, Young Master I've made the list of all the potential human resources required for all Arnall, Anton, Clare, Darby and Elton households. I'll get it checked once again and start the recruitment in an unsuspicious way."
Adonis nodded his head.
"Always grateful to you Rosie."
"The pleasure is my, Young Master."
With that she left the room.
Adonis sat beside Juno and said,"Ozias sent a letter today. Did you guys get yours?"
"Yes, we did. Brother Ozias said everyone is so cool in the academy."
Mila nodded his head.
Juno said,"He told me he missed my food."
"He told me he'll be back for my birthday. He's got the permission."
"So early."
All of them laughed.
"Oh, I wanted to say something."
All of them looked at Adonis seriously because of his serious tone.
"We need to act like before after some days."
"Like how, Ado?"
"Good with each other but not this much. Also our business should be hidden from certain people. You know who, right?"
Mila said with a black expression,"Isolde."
"In case business matters are known, just say, you guys wanted to do it yourself. And don't do or say anything no matter what happens with me and Isolde. Then everything should be fine. We should act like our reputation these days, the one spoiled. Once she's gone, everything will be fine. We can resume our plans well."
All of them nodded.
Lucia said,"That's nice. I find it really fun, Brother Adonis."
Adonis smiled at her.
"Rosie will have sent all the people in two days, so we can rest and prepare for the next thirteen days. After that you'll have to brace yourself for nearly fifteen days. Only good things will happen after that."
After chatting for a while, they left.
Adonis was looking at some paperwork in his study when Rosie knocked and came in.
"Young Master, a letter has come for you…."
Adonis spoke without even raising his head,"Okay."
"...from Bloodworth Dukedom."
Rosie had just finished her sentences when Adonis was already standing in front of her and the letter also wasn't in her hands anymore.
"Thank you, Rosie."
"That was first. Well, you're welcome. I'll take my leave now."
"Ummmmm."
Adonis looked at the letter with the stamp which only one person could use and smiled.
He opened and read the letter. The whole time his grin didn't reduce for even a bit.
After reading the letter, he swiftly took out his pen and paper and started writing.
Rosie was immediately called to deliver the letter.
"To the Bloodworth Dukedom."
She gave it to her trustworthy person for it to be sent.
"If only this efficiency was to be used by everyone while doing more than writing love letters."
She sighed.