Chapter 22

• The next morning, Liza woke up to an unusual stillness in the villa. As she descended the stairs, she suddenly recalled that Gavin had fired all the servants the day before.
• In the living room, Gavin sat casually on the sofa, his long legs crossed as he flipped through a stack of documents. When he noticed her, he tilted his chin toward the dining room and said in a calm, commanding tone, “Go have breakfast.”
• From the kitchen, George’s head popped out. “Good morning, Madam! Breakfast will be ready in just a moment.”