I Don't Get You For Nothing

Leaning against the backrest of the couch, Lariette pulled her legs close to her chest. She rested her chin on her knees, her eyes still looking at the laptop.

Indeed, this was a very childish yet nasty move from Stephanie's side. Lariette doubted the former's mean high school girl behavior ever phased out.

"I'll think how to deal with her later," murmured Lariette, faintly audible to Ruediger, "Maybe, she got bribed. Or, threatened."

"You're right. Those can be the reasons."

No matter what, Lariette planned to check how the helper was in cahoots with Stephanie. A few simple questions after presenting this hardcore evidence would be sufficient.

Every staff who worked for the Delaney and the Elsher family knew how well-pampered Stephanie was. Thus, it also meant they were aware that Lariette's position was beneath the young lady.