Chapter 223

"Fourth Young Master!" Linet almost screamed, her eyes wide with disbelief as she looked at the man before her. The instructions had been clear: keep a distance from the villa, and work only within the estate. Had she essentially become a mere gardener, tending to flowers and plants? Would she ever get another chance to be close to Robert? She had stayed in Robert Manor as a maid, all for him. For him, she willingly swallowed her pride and surrendered her dignity. Yet, over the years, he had barely spoken a few words to her, and now, he was punishing her like this. "Fourth Young Master, I was wrong..." Linet sniffled, her eyes reddening as if tears were about to spill. "I shouldn't have lied. I won't do it again..." Robert turned his gaze away, no longer looking at her. "Leave," he commanded coldly, his lips barely moving. "Fourth Young Master…" Linet's tears finally overflowed, streaming down her face. Seeing this, Jacob, who stood nearby, quickly warned her, "You'd better leave quick