Chapter 239

Kayla saw through Albert's thoughts. At the same time, she thought it was ridiculous how he had rejected her jade piece before. As she had expected, no one could escape the temptation of money and treasures. Unless, of course, the temptation needed to be something better. Regardless, it would be good for her if Albert accepted this pen holder. It would make it much easier to use him in the future. "You've worked hard to care for Julian and me," Kayla said, placing the pen holder in a brocade box. She made sure to use flattering words as she baited him. "As long as you do your best, there'll be more where this came from." "I'm only doing what's expected of me," Albert replied. He faltered several times, but ultimately, he took the box in his hand. "The people you asked me to arrange for... Should I have them come in for work?" Kayla's smile deepened. "Sure." She needed to have eyes in the villa. Once she became Mrs. Fulcher, she would make the villa her own. She would then see