At the moment May Denton and Uncle Thompson appeared, Scarlett Yates knew she was in for a rough day.
The maid was so frightened by the situation that she didn't dare to breathe.
Although the Young Master dearly treasured Miss Yates, it was the Madam who took action this time.
Everyone knew how filial the Young Master was to his mother; if she wanted to teach someone a lesson, who would dare stop her?
"What are you standing around for? Get out." May Denton's sharp gaze fell upon the maid, who frowned and reprimanded her.
The maid, trembling with fear, lowered her head even further and quickly exited the room.
At the doorway, May's icy voice rang out again: "If anyone dares secretly inform Maxwell, I'll skin them alive."
The maid shook even more violently, stammering repeatedly that she wouldn't dare.
The slap left Scarlett Yates dizzy and with ringing in her ears, and it took several seconds for her blurred vision to clear.
