Chapter 2339

Ever since Ivy left, Balfour had grown increasingly cold towards Mara. It was baffling trying to figure out what was going through Balfour’s mind.

At that moment, Althea came out with a steaming glass of milk, ready to take it up to Balfour. This was a habit Ivy had instilled in him, given his sensitive stomach. He often had to socialize with clients and eat out, and lvy would always have a warm glass of milk ready for him before bed.

Since he had already eaten out today, Althea heated up some milk for him upon his return. She was just about to carry it upstairs when Mara, with a quick glance and a smile, approached her. “Althea, let me take that milk to Balfour. I need to discuss something with him anyway.”

Althea smoothly sidestepped her reach and said, “Ms. Lewis, you’re a guest, and it wouldn’t be right to have you taking care of such tasks. If Alyssa found out, she’d surely have a word or two for me about my lack of propriety.”

the family

Lewis always carried an air of superiority and often showed impatience, clearly looking down. on them.

clear to them that Mara wasn’t genuinely fond of the staff; her amiability was just for show in front of the family.

hand, had always shown genuine respect for everyone, and that made Althea even less inclined to

snapped, “Don’t act all high and mighty with me. I’m offering to help and you’re rejecting it? Do you really want to stir

blame her for this but didn’t want to disturb the elderly couple over such a petty issue. Besides, the milk was ready; what harm could come from letting Mara take

all, Althea was just a servant in this household, and Mara

put on a gracious smile and said, “The milk’s quite hot, Ms. Lewis. Please be careful not

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