Chapter 517: Stupid

"Young Miss?"

The woman in front of Gabi had a confused look on her face as she entered the room.

"Miss Nonim said that you needed these files?" the woman said.

"Ah, Miss Aren, please take a seat." Gabi smiled in response.

"Miss?"

"Take a seat. You wouldn't want me to repeat myself." Gabi responded before taking a sip at her tea.

"I — Miss — " Aren paled as she sat opposite her. Seeing this, Gabi nodded and gestured for her to have some tea. "You are an orphan?"

"Yes, miss."

"But you have a brother working in the mansion?"

"I— "

"Yes or no?"

"Yes, Miss."

"Hmmm. And that is why you have been accepting money from Alfons to spy on me?"

"Miss?"

Gabi didn't know if this woman was a spy. Right now, she was merely guessing base on the things that Nonim sent her.

Seeing the woman tremble in front of her, Gabi continued. "I know everything. It is up to you if you— "

"Miss! I am so sorry! I didn't mean to report to Sir Alfons! I am so sorry!" Aren suddenly blurted before she started kowtowing in front of Gabi. "I needed the money! I am saving for my brother's education! I didn't want him to end up like me! Miss, I am sorry. I apologize for accepting the money. I didn't mean to offend you."

Gabi smiled at the pitiful woman's appearance. Aren wasn't particularly pretty. However, she had smooth and white skin and shiny black hair. Her doe-like eyes were especially charming, too. Seeing her kneel in front of someone with tears made her look like a pitiful maid being bullied by the villainess.

"Stand up," Gabi said coldly. "Take your seat."

"M—Miss— "

"Don't let me say it again."

"Yes, Miss!" Aren got up and went back to her seat.

"Good. So you are saying that you are saving for your brother's education?"

"Yes, Miss."

"Your brother is currently in high school?"

Most of the servants in the mansion were considered part-time workers. Some of them were relatives of old maids and other workers who wanted to work while going to school. Most of their jobs were just cleaning the garden or the pool and didn't require them to go inside the mansion.

In exchange, they would get their residence at the back of the mansion. The residence was a simple house with at least five rooms. Each room can be occupied by four people.

This was something that Gabi's mother had started before.

"Yes Miss, he is also staying at the mansion."

"Ah… high school is free, so you wanted him to go to the capital to study for college?"

"Yes, Miss. Unfortunately, my salary isn't enough for both of us. So I — I was tempted and accepted Sir Alfons' money."

"Hmmm. Wonderful story." Gabi smiled. "Except, I am paying your brother, too. You have a free house and food. Water and electricity were also covered. So… this is making me wonder… something."

"Miss?"

"Ah, don't mind me. I am simply saying what's on my mind." Gabi added. It was very easy to believe Aren's story. However, according to the information that Nonim sent Gabi. Aren has many expensive clothes and bags hidden in her closet. "Anyway, I called you here because I wanted to help you."

"Miss?"

"Ah, did you expect me to punish you?" Gabi smiled. "I am here to help you save more money for your brother."

"But— "

"I know it's unbelievable. But I am not a harsh person. I like to help people… in need." Again, she gestured to the woman to take the tea. "This tea is not available in Du Empire. Taste it. It's pretty good."

"Ah, yes Miss."

Gabi could see the sweat on Aren's face. She chose to ignore it as she let Aren pour her another cup of tea. "I am sure you already saw Alfons with his friends today?"

"Ah, yes miss."

"How could you like to marry one of his friends?"

"Ah?"

"Marry one of them."

"I don't understand."

"Let me make myself clear." Gabi leaned forward. "Tonight… I want you to cooperate with me and I will help you marry one of Alfons' friends. Both men were handsome and rich. I am sure this opportunity would help you save more money."

"But Miss… I am just a mere maid."

"I know. That's why I told you to cooperate with me."

"M — Miss— "

"Ah, I think it's not clear yet. Let me paraphrase." It seems that this woman was a bit too shallow and stupid. Gabi sigh inwardly. "Cooperate with me. I will improve your life. If you won't agree… I will ruin your life. Do you understand now?"

…..

After a few hours, Gabi arrived at the mansion with her secretary. Just as she expected, Alfons and his friends were still there, waiting for her.

"Sister! What took you so long?"

"The lawyer didn't understand my words. So… I had to explain it in detail."

"If he doesn't understand, then you can change him. I can recommend a few— "

"No need." Gabi smiled at Alfons. "How's everything?"

"Miss Sutton… we just spent our time talking and playing pool." Harry smiled at her. He was wearing a pale blue shirt and left two buttons open. He and Louise Knight looked relaxed as they sat on the seats that were located around the billiard table. Right now, they are inside her father's Man Cave.

It was a room on the third floor of the mansion, equipped with things that her father liked. A billiard table, a bar, a huge TV, and some gaming stuff that Alfons used to enjoy when they were young. Gabi recalled her father called this room his man cave and bought a lot of stuff. However, it was Alfons who spent most of his time here.

Now that Gabi thought about it, her father made this place for his long-lost son. This made her smile more brilliant. Her eyes sparkled as she said. "Please… no need to act so polite. You are my brother's friends. Meaning, I am also your friend. You can call me Gabi."

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Wah! I didn't know there's a new update! I don't know how it was marked as bonus chapter. Please tell me what you see when you open the chapter. Thank you.