Chapter 141

"Well paid? How well?" Valerie curiously asked. Instead of hiding the truth from her, Lucius said, "Three to five times the market rate, depending on their annual performance review." Valerie was slightly surprised. Based on Windmere's salary standards, a housekeeper like Hannah working for a wealthy family would usually earn around 2,000 to 3,000 dollars per month. Three times that would roughly be 9,000 dollars, equivalent to a manager in a major corporation. It was no wonder Hannah endured the humiliation and punishment just to keep her position. Anyone would be tempted by such high annual earnings. Valerie faked a deliberate sigh. "Back when I worked at a rehab clinic, I only made 450 dollars a month." Lucius chuckled as he pulled her into his arms. "From now on, I'll take care of you." She seriously replied, "From what I've seen, women who believe that line usually end up badly. A woman needs the ability to create her own wealth. Relying on someone else means that you're at