Just then, the doorbell rang.
âItâs late. Who could that be?â Steven expressed his confusion.
âSteve, go and get the door. Itâs a guest Iâve invited,â Bella instructed
calmly.
A guest? Ms. Bella did not inform him that there would be a guest
tonight.
Steven did not have time to think much about it and went to the
entrance to open the door.
Outside stood a delicate-looking young woman in her twenties, dressed casually in athletic wear and
sporting a black baseball cap.
âAre youâ¦â Steven suddenly froze, sizing her up.
âI-Iâm L-Linny. I work as a caretaker for the Salvador family, specifically attending to Ms. Carrie.â Linny
introduced herself nervously as she glanced around.
Steven quickly caught on upon hearing she was Carrieâs caretaker.
âLinny, Iâm sorry I couldnât come to pick you up due to some special
circumstances. I really appreciate you coming here on your own.â
Bella hurriedly greeted Linny, took the girlâs hand, and led her into the villaâs living room. âIt mustâve
been cold outside. Look at your hands. Theyâre freezing! I told you to take a taxi here. Donât worry
about the
fare.â
âI didnât take a taxi. I took the bus and then the train. Itâs pretty
convinny
replied quickly, her cheeks flushed from the cold.
Seeing the once noble Young Madam show such concern for her, Linny felt her lips tremble with
indescribable gratitude.
Bella could not help but feel a sense of sympathy, knowing Linny had to walk quite a distance from the
train station to her villa, all while enduring the chilly winds.
She knew Linny still had reservations about spending money.
Steven promptly brewed a cup of hot tea for Linny and kindly brought
her a hand warmer to hold.
Seated on the sofa in the living room, the young girl took a while to
shake off the chill in her body.
âYoung Ma-No, I mean Ms. Thompson. Thank you for always looking out for Ms. Carrie.â Linny
expressed her gratitude sincerely
Linnyâs voice was gentle yet resolute as she spoke. âI witnessed how kind you were to Ms. Carrie
during your time at Tideview Manor. For her sake, Iâm willing to do whatever you ask of me.â
Bella gazed deeply into the young girlâs eyes. They were so clear and pure, like Carrieâs. Suddenly, she
felt a weight descend on her heart.
Bella was not sure if this decision was the right one, but she needed to place someone trustworthy and
reliable by Shannonâs side. But apart from Wilma, there was no one else she could rely on.
After a thorough investigation, she had chosen Linny for this role.
Steven pursed his lips. He knew that Bella intended for Linny to act as a spy, gathering information
from Shannonâs side.
âLinny, I need you to gain Shannonâs trust and infiltrate her inner circle. If possible, Iâd like you to install
a bug in her room.â
Bellaâs expression darkened as she spoke frankly. âIn the days to come, I want to be aware of
everything Shannon does.â
Linny suddenly froze, clutched the hand warmer tightly, and went
silent.
âLinny, I understand that this task isnât easy for you. After all,
Shannon is Carrieâs mother and the matron of the Salvador family.
There will certainly be risksâ¦â
âAlright, Iâll do it.â