#Chapter 74: Resignation

Lucian’s POV As I sat in my work office at home, I was surprised when the head housekeeper walked in unannounced. Even more so when she slapped her resignation down on the desk. “What is this?” I asked, though I could see clearly from the first sentence of the letter that she was resigning. “For years I have been honored to work as part of this household,” she said. “I have seen many servants come through these halls over the years. Aria’s presence was a blessing as she helped the staff with their duties and never asked overmuch.” I nodded, understanding that. Though I doubted this resignation was solely because Aria didn’t live here anymore. “Alternatively, Sheila has asked too much,” the head housekeeper continued. Ah. It made more sense now. “Her excessive demands and orders, in addition to her hot temper, which sometimes has resulted in insults and threats, has led to far too much stress put on the staff. I have done my best to protect the rest of the staff, but the t