Chapter 74

"Mrs. Bennett." Sabrina gave a light smile, cutting her off. "The one who lies and refuses to admit her mistake should be punished in the basement-but let's be clear, that person isn't me. It's her-Jane." Jane's face changed, and she blurted, "That's nonsense! It was you! Everyone in the kitchen saw you knock over the alcohol burner!" She raised her voice, and Ida quickly chimed in to back her. The other maids kept their heads down, too afraid to get involved. Jane wasn't someone they could afford to offend, and nobody wanted to stir up trouble. Sabrina's eyes sparkled with calm confidence. She strolled over and picked up a lighter, flicking it to life with a soft click. People froze, thinking she might lash out. Mrs. Bennett was fuming, about to order someone to restrain her, when she heard Sabrina begin coolly, "Whoever knocked over the burner would have alcohol on their clothes. Jane, if it wasn't you, you shouldn't be bothered by a little fire, right?" With that, Sabrina took a ste