Chapter 219 Making A Decision By Force (2/2)

”Oh, don't think that you can threaten me by mentioning Lucian. I'm your mother-in-law, don't forget that. I've already taken the necessary actions,” Fannie interrupted, she didn't have the patience to listen to Amelia's explanation at all.

Amelia just sat there holding her teacup, she swallowed. What was she going to do?

She knew this family well enough. Once one of them insisted on something, whether or not it was reasonable was irrelevant. Fannie would fight to the death for this, to uphold her pride and authority, the natural order of their universe.

”Mrs. Amelia, if I may interject here, Clara and I are forty years old. We are much more skilled at doing the housework than any of your younger servants,” the taller, slim, middle-aged women added in humbly. She sensed that something was odd about how Amelia didn't seem to want their service.

Amelia rumpled her face, ”Auntie, please forgive me. This has nothing to do with the quality of service you will provide...”

”Please rest assured. Nina and I are quiet and will definitely not disturb your family,” Clara promised. She needed to be more careful with these people.

”I agree with Clara. I promise, you won't even see us throughout the day. We will be fully occupied with our duties,” the woman named Nina said with a hopeful smile. She was sitting on the edge of her seat.

It was one versus three, an unfair fight designed to be that way. Amelia understood what was happening, she straightened up in her chair.

Fannie could smell weakness in people like a pack of stray dogs could. If Amelia continued to hesitate, she would lead the attack.

”Amelia, I believe you are a sensible girl. Did Lucian ask for your opinion in this matter? If you are hesitant, then maybe you should second-guess yourself,” Fannie said in a way that made it seem like she was on Amelia's side. But, she was a seasoned manipulator, with years and years of experience.