Chapter 8

It was early spring and chilly at night. Pearl had turned off the heater in Tina's room. Tina felt chilled Tina glared at the culprit and roared, “Pearl!”

"You seem to be having a great time. Let me add to your excitement. How about that? Is it thrilling e The music continued blasting. Pearl threw the tub at the stereo, knocking it over. The loud noise star "What's happening?” Ralph was woken by the din and rushed over from the other guest room in his “Dad, she poured water on me. I'm

freezing...” Tina shivered uncontrollably, speaking before Pearl could. She added, “It was cold, and I c back her up.

Ralph was shivering too. Though he was angry, he didn't dare to scold Pearl. He coaxed Tina, “Pearl t Tina didn't expect her father's change in attitude.

"What are you expecting, Tina? This is my house.” Pearl laughed at Tina's dumbfounded expression. 1/4

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Ralph and Tina's faces flushed with embarrassment and humiliation.

Pearl eyed Tina lazily. “If there's a next time, Ill throw you into the pool. Perhaps that'll clear your mi at them. “My house, my rules. I'm a light sleeper and can't stand noise at night. Can't stand it? Leave.” With that, Pearl left.

“Pearl.” Ralph asked meekly, “The heating has been broken for days. When will it be

fixed? It's cold.”

“I'm not the repairman. How should I know?" Pearl walked past them, amused. She had much more v “Dad, look at her..." Tina pouted, pointing at Pearl.

“Alright, Tina. Chill..." Ralph calmed her down.

Tina tidied her messy room herself. Closing the door, she dried her hair while grumbling angrily, “Da gonna let Pearl push us around?”

Ralph's face was stern. His heart still ached over the vase Pearl had broken. It was worth around a mi “Dad, we're finally where we are today. Do you want to give it up?” Tina crouched down before Ralpt Ralph narrowed his eyes. He snorted. “You think I haven't considered it? Pearl's return is sudden and "Her parents were dead. There's no one to back her up. She's nothing.” Tina advised,

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“If we don't get rid of her now, she will only grow stronger. She definitely knew something and retur to strike first. Dad, you mustn't be soft-hearted!” The dim

light highlighted the sinister expression on Tina's face.

Ralph played with the ring on his thumb, his eyes murderous. “Relax. If she goes too far, I won't hold Pearl lay quietly on the bed, listening to their conversation through the bug she had placed in their r Tina slept

until midday the next day. Turning around in bed, she called on the internal phone line and ordered A somewhat familiar voice answered her. “Miss Tina, Ainsley Brooks has been dismissed. Furthermore Tina set up, frowning. “Who are you?”

“I'm Emily Horton, the housekeeper you dismissed. Please to serve you again,” the

voice said.

The news stunned Tina. Thoroughly awake, she hung up the call, threw on her robe,

and rushed outside.

As Tina descended the stairs, she noticed several servants cleaning, but none were her people. All of people, but Tina had managed to bribe a few. However, they were all gone now.

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Tina also discovered the flowers she had planted in the courtyard had been uprooted and replaced v her fists and gritted her teeth. “Pearl!”

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