She Rang the Silver Bell at Dinner. Then the Butler Told the Room Where She Stole It From.
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Chapter 4 - “You told me to use it.”
Evelyn said, “I told you to help keep the evening civil.”
Marissa laughed.
It was not pretty anymore.
“Civil?”
Evelyn’s gaze hardened.
“Lower your voice.”
There it was again.
The family commandment.
Be cruel, but never loud.
Bleed, but not on the carpet.
Break, but do not embarrass the room.
Marissa set the bell down.
Her hand shook.
The sound it made against the table was small.
No ring.
May you like
No power.
Just metal meeting wood.
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