Chapter 1004
The butler carried a quiet fondness for Elliana, regarding her almost as if she were his own. Just like Milton, he didn’t question her unusual request. “Understood, Miss Campbell. I’ll bring them together right away.”
Milton took out his phone to call the construction team while the butler left to summon the household staff.
Elliana stood up from her seat. “Dad, I need to take care of something downstairs,” she said. “I’ll come back up for lunch after.”
Arthur gave a gentle nod, his smile showing he supported whatever she had in mind. “Alright. I’ll be here.”
Arthur could tell she was going to confront Eva. He glanced at Cole with a meaningful look. “Want to head down and watch what happens?”
Cole caught the glint in his eye and offered a faint smile. “I wouldn’t dare meddle in your family matters.”
The response made Arthur even more satisfied with Cole. “In that case,” he said, pointing toward the table nearby, “shall we play some chess while we wait?”
“I’d enjoy that,” Cole replied.
Elliana stepped out of the fourth-floor living room and entered the elevator. When the doors slid open on the first floor, the construction team Milton had called and the household staff the butler had gathered were all lined up in order, waiting for her command.
Milton lingered nearby with his hands resting in his pockets, his gaze steady as he followed Elliana’s every move. His calm presence spoke louder than words—he was there for her, no matter what came next. Doubts never entered his mind. Whatever course she chose, he had already decided he would stand behind it.
The butler rushed forward and bowed slightly. “Miss Campbell,” he asked with quiet urgency, “do you think this will suffice?”
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Elliana let her eyes sweep over the assembled crowd. Two dozen bodyguards stood rigidly at attention, while ten maids waited behind them. Her gaze moved slowly across each face, and a deliberate smile curved her lips as her eyes sharpened with intent.
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“That’s enough.” Elliana nodded. Her voice dropped to a whisper as she gave instructions to the butler.
The butler listened with complete attention, absorbing every detail of Elliana’s plan. When she finished, he straightened and gave her a sharp, respectful nod. “Perfectly understood, Miss Campbell. You have my word that I will handle this matter personally.”
A small, satisfied smile crossed Elliana’s face. “Then I’m placing my complete trust in you.”
With that, Elliana turned on her heel and walked toward the impressive front door, Milton falling into step right behind her.
The butler raised his voice to address the crowd of assembled construction crew, bodyguards, and household staff. “Everyone, follow me immediately!” At his signal, the entire group—construction team, bodyguards, and household staff—fell into line behind him as he led them toward the estate’s side entrance. Meanwhile, inside the magnificent house, Eva and Wanda stood pressed against the floor-to-ceiling windows of the first-floor living room, watching the strange scene unfold before them with growing anxiety.
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