Make our marriage public.

"Fired?" Charles echoed, his brows arching upward as he struggled to process Mrs. Wales's words.

'What have I done to deserve this?' he wondered, his mind racing.

Swallowing hard, Charles decided he couldn't stay silent. "May I ask what I did wrong?"

If she truly intended to fire him, then it was only fair that she provided a valid reason.

Charles took a steady breath, straightening his posture as he stepped forward, his gaze unwavering. "Do you mind telling me why I'm being fired so suddenly?"

Charles voice was firm, laced with a quiet defiance. "I've done nothing wrong, so I deserve an explanation."

Charles's boldness sent a ripple through the group of cleaners, and some exchanged glances, subtly nodding in agreement.

They, too, were baffled by Mrs. Wales's decision to fire someone without cause.