The maid trembled and stopped crying.
"Madam, I... I dare not! If I'm discovered, I'll be severely punished and fired. My family is heavily in debt, and I... I desperately need this job."
The voice trembled slightly.
Chu Wuyang lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes concealing her emotions, and spoke calmly in a low voice.
"You don't need to do anything excessive. You just need to help me find out information about someone. You are free to go out shopping; just take the opportunity to go and check it out."
The maid's lips trembled, unsure of what to do, her eyes filled with fear and confusion.
She was afraid the mistress would threaten her into paying a huge sum of money, and she also worried about being punished and fired by the husband for betraying her.
She struggled and shook her head in fear.
"No, Madam. To ensure the safety of entry and exit from the villa and prevent unauthorized personnel from sneaking in,"
We have strict entry and exit times, and the housekeeper has the right to handle any situation where an abnormality is detected without reporting it.
Chu Wuyang rubbed his forehead, his eyes revealing fatigue and impatience.
"What's your name? Stand up first."
Seeing that her mistress's expression had softened a bit, the maid relaxed slightly, stood up timidly, and lowered her head.
My name is Maria.
Chu Wuyang took a small step forward, getting closer, her tone suggesting concession.
“Maria, I just need definite information about one person. I won’t make things difficult for you. I can give you a phone number; you can call and inquire for me.”
Maria bit her lip, her eyes timid as she didn't answer. Chu Wuyang grew impatient.
Her gaze shifted to the ring on her hand. Everything here belonged to Jing Min; she had no personal belongings left to dispose of.
And strictly speaking, this ring doesn't belong to her either.
But Jingmin forced her to wear it; something worn on oneself is naturally considered one's own.
She took it off and looked at it. The understated yet luxurious ring featured a large, dazzling, perfectly round-cut diamond at its center, surrounded by a band of delicate sapphires.
She picked it up and examined it closely in the light. She hadn't paid much attention to it before, but now that she was going to give it away, she looked at it in great detail.
Under the light, this ring of sapphires shimmered like blue stars in the night sky, displaying a dreamlike quality.
She had seen the men's version of Jingmin's; he always wore it on his wrist. It was a circle of the same style of small, delicate sapphires, discreetly set.
Looking at it like this, a strange emotion welled up inside me.
But even so, he had already done something so unbearable; she had nothing left to regret.
Composing himself, he shoved the ring into Maria's hand.
"If you agree to help me with this, this ring is yours, and it should be enough to pay off all your family's debts."
Maria's hand trembled slightly as she held the ring, but she didn't push it away. The ring was a considerable temptation for her and her family.
She really finds it hard to refuse.
After a moment, she took a deep breath, slowly raised her head, and her eyes showed a newfound determination.
"Yes, madam, I agree."
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The next evening, Chu Wuyang wandered around the house, casually observing the busy maids, but Maria was nowhere to be seen.
She was starting to feel uneasy.
She hadn't seen him by dinner time, and a bad feeling crept into her heart. Trying to remain calm, she casually asked...
"Where did that Maria go? She's more to my liking; I need her to come and help me."
She was simply not allowed to go out; she remained the mistress of the house, entitled to everything in the villa, including the choice and service of the maids.
The butler looked over with a complex and unreadable expression, and respectfully replied.
“Maria has had a sick family member fall ill, so she quit her job to stay home and take care of her family. I will help you find another suitable maid.”
Chu Wuyang slammed the cutlery down with a "thud" and abruptly stood up.
"How could that be? Yesterday she said..." She trailed off, unable to finish her sentence.
Yes, Maria clearly stated that day that she had a lot of debt at home, so it was impossible for her to resign.
"Tell me! What exactly happened? Did you do something to her?"
The only thought that crossed her mind was that things would be exposed. Given Jingmin's personality, he was certain that betrayers would not have a good ending. A pang of guilt flashed through her mind.
The butler trembled slightly, but maintained a respectful posture.
"Madam, she left in a hurry and may not have had time to inform you. Please don't be angry; it's always understandable for a family member to suddenly fall ill."
Hearing the butler's obvious glances around, Chu Wuyang's face darkened, like a flower touched by frost.
"I want to see your Mr. Jing!"
With that, he stormed towards the main building, his aloof figure moving swiftly down the corridor.
The butler followed behind, looking flustered.
"Madam, Mr. Jing is currently entertaining a guest. Is there anything you need that I can convey your request?"
Chu Wuyang ignored him, continuing his steps, his anger unabated.
When she reached the garden not far from the gate, she suddenly stopped, her gaze fixed intently ahead, her eyes filled with inquiry.
The butler, who had been following, also stopped and looked in the direction Yan Zhou was pointing. In the distance, Yan Zhou was politely opening the car door, and someone was getting in.
They weren't very close, and the scenery obstructed the view, making it impossible to see people's faces or distinguish between men and women.
After Yan Zhou closed the car door, he turned around and saw Chu Wuyang. He was also surprised, and there was even a visible panic on his face.
He immediately turned around and told the driver to leave quickly.
Watching the car drive away, he took a deep breath, as if he had mentally prepared himself, before turning around.
At this moment, the surroundings of the villa were exceptionally tranquil. A gentle breeze rustled the leaves, as if whispering untold secrets.
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