Chapter 172 You Must Be That Gentleman's Maid

Leona's POV: It had been a long time since I'd enjoyed such a peaceful moment, so I tried to relax and loosen the nerves that had been wound tight for so long. Halfway through dinner, Viktor excused himself to the restroom. I sat alone in a chair surrounded by blooming flowers, letting the evening breeze brush against my skin. The wind lifted a few strands of my hair, revealing the faint scar on my temple. "Oh my god! That's so ugly!" The sudden exclamation shattered the calm. I opened my eyes to see a well-dressed mother and daughter standing nearby. The younger girl stared at my scar with open disgust, while the older woman gave an awkward smile. The girl's gaze then fell to my worn clothes, and she looked at me with clear disdain. "Excuse me, miss," the woman said cautiously. "Is that gentleman from a moment ago your brother?" "No," I replied. "Mom!" the girl interrupted sharply. "How could that man possibly be her brother? She's obviously his maid!" She lifted her chin arr