"Take a picture of the certificate for me, the sooner the better," Caroline instructed.

After talking to Liselle, Caroline went to look for Reid.

Although it was already late at night, she still couldn't control herself.

She was thrilled by the thought that appeared in her mind.

If her idea worked, she could destroy Selina's reputation, making her the talk of the town.

She needed Reid's support on this.

Caroline knocked on Reid's bedroom door.

Reid soon opened his door.

He was dressed in his nightwear.

He raised his brows when he saw Caroline and said with a smirk, "Lonely?"

Caroline blushed, "What are you talking about?"

"What am I talking about?" His smirk turned into a sneer. "Well, it must be lonely for you, not having any men around. It's a pity that I am not interested in you." Caroline glared at Reid and said, "Stop spouting nonsense. I have something important to discuss with you."

Reid gave her an indifferent look.

Caroline shared her idea.

Reid's expression gradually changed.

When Caroline finished, she turned to Reid. "Do you think this is a good idea?" she asked.

"How did you come up with such a brilliant idea?" Reid stared into Caroline's eyes, looking for an answer.

Caroline knew that Reid had approved of her plan.

"It just came to me when I was talking when Liselle just now," she answered.

"Brillant!" Reid clapped his hands together, "Simply brilliant!"

Caroline's eyes flashed with excitement. "Then I'll leave it to you to finalize the plan, I'll have Liselle send me the photos," she went on.

Reid thought for a moment and said, "Hand me the photos as soon as you can."

The next day.

Something had happened in the Whitlock family.

One of the senior servants came to Natalie with tears in her eyes, saying that she wanted to resign.

Natalie hurriedly asked what had happened.

"Last night, that woman not only asked me to wash her feet, she even ordered me to dress her and wash her face today! Miss Godfrey, even though I am only a servant, I am still a human being!" the servant cried.

Natalie went to confront Francia.

Francia argued with her, "I always see servants on television serving people like this. Don't all the ladies of rich families enjoy this kind of treatment? Is she looking down on me just because she thinks that I am an outsider?"

Natalie was dumbfounded. "Aunt Francia, this is really not the case. Even the rich dress and wash up by themselves," she explained.

Francia retorted, "But that's how it's shown on television!"

"Aunt Francia, that only happens on television, it's not real! You really shouldn't have acted like that." Natalie tried to reason with her. Her words triggered Francia.

Francia glared at her. She sat on the floor and started screeching, "Oh, what a hard life I have! My only brother is gone, and I thought I could finally enjoy my days after coming here to my niece, but who would have thought she would shun me just after a day here! I should have just died with my

brother!"

Francia's voice was so loud that it could be heard throughout the entire villa.

Natalie hurriedly helped Francia up. "Aunt Francia, I really didn't mean that," she tried to explain.

"What do you mean then?" Franica demanded.

"Aunt Francia, it's just that what you did was indeed too disrespectful towards the servants. I can satisfy all your requests other than this," Natalie pleaded with her. Francia's eyes darted around.

"Anything I want?" Francia asked.

Natalie nodded.

Francia cleared her throat and declared, Well, I've seen all the rich ladies in the city always dress in gold and silver jewelry. I want to buy gold bracelets, gold earrings gold necklaces, and gold pendants."

Natalie agreed in an instant.

Only then did Francia get up from the ground.

"Then let's buy it right now." Francia's excited demeanor was a deep contrast from the miserable expression she had on a few moments ago.

Natalie took Francia to the shopping mall.

They left after an hour of shopping.

Francia was covered in gold jewelry. She was practically shining, making all the passerby's turn their heads at her.

Natalie wanted to tell her that she looked ridiculous.

However, she held her tongue when she saw how happy Francia was.

It was already ten o'clock in the morning when they returned to the Whitlock family's villa.

Natalie gave Selina a call.

Selina sounded a little down as she spoke, "Natalie, that woman came over to my place again last night, she even made soup for Matthew."

Natalie didn't know how to comfort her.

She could only say, "Selina, try to be more optimistic about this, after all, there is only less than five months left."

"What if she still doesn't want to leave Matthew when the time comes?" Selina sounded worried.

"Don't worry, Selina. I've discussed this with Tobias. He told me that Matthew had already made up his mind. If Saoirse won't leave after the half-year contract has ended, he won't hesitate to act anymore," she comforted Selina.

Selina was silent for a moment.

"You're right, Natalie, I shouldn't be so pessimistic. But every time I start to feel some hope, Saoirse appears again. I just can't help but to look at things negatively," Selina breathed out. "Don't be like that," Natalie assured her, "Matthew only has you in his heart."

"Yeah." Selina shifted the topic of their conversation. "Natalie, how about you? Are you doing fine?" she asked.

Natalie's expression changed.

She had been very happy, excited even, the day before when she met Francia.

However, she had mixed feelings now.

Francia's behavior had really left her speechless.

"I'm fine," Natalie answered.

"That's good to hear," Selina said.

While Natalie and Selina were chatting away, Saoirse entered Matthew's office with a cup of coffee.

Matthew kept his head down until Saoirse placed the coffee cup on his desk.

"William, have some coffee," Saoirse said.

Matthew raised his head.

"Thank you," he said quietly.

Saoirse smiled as she said, "It's nothing, do try some."

"I have to finish my work first," Matthew replied.

"You should have a taste," Saoirse insisted.

Matthew took a sip.

Saoirse continued, "William, do you still remember our days back in Germany? I remember taking care of you like this. It's nice that I can still do this, now that I am your assistant." Matthew was slightly touched when he heard her talking about those days.

He looked up at her from his steaming coffee and said, "It must have been hard for you, Saoirse,"

"It's fine, nothing is too hard for me if it's for you, William. You know how I feel about you," she confessed.

Matthew shifted his gaze.

"Saoirse, you're a wonderful woman, and you deserve someone better," he finally said.

"William, you are the best man I've ever met," Saoirse uttered.

"No, Saoirse, you are wrong," Matthew's tone lowered, "I am not a good man, at least not for you. betrayed you for another woman. Saoirse, just give up on me. It's time for you to cut your losses."

"What if I can't? What if I can't cut my losses?" she questioned.

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