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Chapter 2: The Maid Who Refused To Look Away

Her name was Elena Brooks.

She had worked at the Grand Aurelia Hotel for three years.

She was quiet.

Respectful.

Almost invisible.

Most guests never remembered her face.

But Elena remembered every person she served.

Especially Margaret.

Because unlike everyone else, Margaret always thanked her.

“Good morning, Elena.”

“Thank you for helping me.”

“You have a kind heart.”

Those simple words meant everything to Elena.

So when Victoria raised her hand, Elena didn’t think about losing her job.

She only thought about one thing.

Someone was about to hurt a helpless woman.

Elena grabbed Victoria’s wrist.

The entire lobby froze.

Victoria stared at her.

Nobody had ever stopped her before.

“What did you just do?” Victoria whispered.

Elena held her gaze.

“I stopped you.”

Victoria laughed in disbelief.

“You’re a maid.”

The word was meant to insult her.

But Elena didn’t move.

“And you’re a person,” Elena replied.

“Which means you still know right from wrong.”

The crowd went silent.

Victoria pulled her arm away.

“Do you know who I am?”

Elena looked at her calmly.

“No.”

A few guests gasped.

“But I know who she is.”

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Elena looked at Margaret.

“She’s someone who deserves respect.”

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