Chapter 80

Dusk was falling. Elaria made a trip to Imperial Crest Residences. The housekeeper lit up the moment she saw her, clearly thinking the couple had patched things up. She hurried up with a smile. "Ma'am, you're back." Elaria gave a faint smile. "I just left something in the storage room. Came to pick it up." The housekeeper didn't suspect a thing and grabbed the keys to lead the way. Chatting as they walked, she said, "The storage room's been closed for a while. Not sure if anything's gotten moldy. Let me check it out first. Don't want you dirtying your shoes." In just a few exchanges, they had reached the door. Elaria said she wanted to go in alone. The housekeeper hesitated but nodded. She unlocked the heavy metal door. As expected, a musty smell rushed out. Turning on the light, she added, "Watch your step in there, ma'am." Elaria stepped inside, and within moments, she spotted a piano tucked in the corner. The sleek label and polished lacquer screamed expensive - and yet that million