Aurora Dourada: Retorno By Ricardo Almeida

After the call with Bella, Linny paced around the backyard restlessly.

She was understandingly anxious, as it was a lot to take in.

Linny made her way back into the villa, looking troubled.

Her heart skipped a beat as the long absent Justin entered the

residence.

“Mr. Salvador! Mr. Salvador!”

Drenched in sweat, Linny approached Justin with a pale face and came in his way.

In the many years she worked in the household, Linny had never started a conversation with Justin. Somehow, she found the courage

to reach out to Justin.

Justin furrowed his brows. “Can I help you?”

“I-I… Um…” Alas, Linny stumbled for words when it came down to it.

“Take your time.” Justin looked at her indifferently.

Justin never had such patience before, but Bella had changed

the better.

Biting her lip, Linny struggled internally.

She was hesitant to disclose to Justin that Shannon was behind his

mother’s death.

Would he even believe her?

Wite no one was noticing, Linny took a step forward and whispered,” Mir, Salvador, I’m meeting with Ms. Thompson in secret tonight. Can you come along?”

Justin jolted forward in shock. “What did you say? Are you meeting-”

“What are you doing, Linny?”

A shrill voice echoed from above

Linny looked up at Bethany’s menacing face and shuddered.

Justin could tell something was bothering Linny. Since she was

reluctant to talk about it, the matter likely had something to do with Bethany

“Get up here now. Some clothes just arrived. Hurry up and put them away now,” Bethany urged impetendy

“Sure thing. Ms. Bethany.”

Linny pursed her lips and looked at Justin in distress.

Justin drew closer to her and murmured back, “lan will get in touch with you in a bit. Tell me where you will meet Bella tonight, then.”

Linny rushed to Bethany’s room, and sure enough, a pile of clothes was waiting for her to sort out

Bethany crossed her legs on the sofa and enjoyed sips of wine while staring at Linny getting on with work

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Linny pulled herself together and replied, “I ran into Mr. Justin and said hello. He told me to fetch a bottle of red wine from the cellar and bring it to his study.’

“Hmph! Justin has enough servants attending to him. He has lan, too. Why does he need your help?”

Bethany mocked maliciously, “Don’t get any ideas. He is not your ticket out of this life. Know your place.”

Despite the harsh words, Linny was relieved.

“You should know by now that Justin and I don’t get along. I’ll make

you pay if I ever find you talking to him behind my back again.”

“Got it,” Linny responded.

Bethany sank her back against the sofa. “I’m going out tonight. I

might not be coming home.”

Linny was overjoyed.

She had been racking her head for an excuse to meet with Bella

tonight, but an opportunity just fell on her lap.

“You are dismissed from duty tonight. Get some rest. I’m giving you break.” Bethany waved her arm, acting rather generously.

“Thank you. Thank you, Ms. Bethany.”

Linny put away all the clothes and retreated from Bethany’s bedroom.

The moment the door was closed, Bethany let her true feelings show and took out her phone to call Shannon.

“Mom, I gave the bitch the night off to see what she is up to. I caught her talking to Justin. For all I know, Linny could be Justin’s mole.”

“See what she is up to?” Shannon sounded hostile.

“Yeah. Linny is just a maid. I doubt she would do anything like that unless ordered. I intend to catch the real mastermind.” Bethany smiled grimacingly, feeling smug about her plan.”

“Idiot! How are you my daughter?!”

Shannon tore into Bethany. “You’re giving her a chance to escape. I told you to keep an eye on her. Why did you give her access to meet with other people? The mastermind is either Justin or Bella. What if she meets with Bella tonight? We are done for if Linny gets the word

out.”

Stunned, Bethany slapped her forehead. She was frustrated with

herself for only focusing on one thing.

“I’m sure Linny will do something tonight.”

Shannon breathed out, her voice chilling. “She is free to leave

Tideview Manor, but once she is out, she can forget ever coming

back.”

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