Chapter 1

On New Year's Eve, my in-laws returned from abroad to have dinner at our house.

But the housekeeper only prepared two plates of cold shrimp,and this was after I'd specifically reminded her that Sophie was allergic to shellfish.

The housekeeper, Victoria Young, said to me matter-of-factly:

"Mrs. Pierce, you bumpkin love to take advantage. I understand that your parents are coming over to mooch a free meal during the holidays."

"But as Mr. Pierce's most trusted housekeeper, I have the right to protect the Pierce family assets from being tainted by filthy people—not even for one dinner."

"However, I'm kind-hearted. I won't let the two old folks go hungry. I've prepared shrimp. Your parents can eat and leave quickly."

"Mr. Pierce is very busy at work. I can't have him dealing with your parents—those poor relatives—when he gets home later."

I was stunned, then realized she had mistaken Mr. Pierce's parents for mine and was deliberately trying to humiliate me as usual.

I was about to explain when Mr. Pierce's parents turned to leave in anger, but Victoria called the security guards to stop them:

"You two, I understand that you country people have questionable character, but wasting food is bad conduct."

"Since the shrimp has already been prepared, please eat before you leave."