Just then, the doorbell rang.


    “It’ste. Who could that be?” Steven expressed his confusion.


    “Steve, go and get the door. It’s a guest I’ve invited,” Be instructed


    calmly.


    A guest? Ms. Be did not inform him that there would be a guest


    tonight.


    Steven did not have time to think much about it and went to the


    entrance to open the door.


    Outside stood a delicate-looking young woman in her twenties, dressed casually in athletic wear and


    sporting a ck baseball cap.


    “Are you…” Steven suddenly froze, sizing her up.


    “I-I’m L-Linny. I work as a caretaker for the Salvador family, specifically attending to Ms. Carrie.” Linny


    introduced herself nervously as she nced around.


    Steven quickly caught on upon hearing she was Carrie’s caretaker.


    “Linny, I’m sorry I couldn’te to pick you up due to some special


    circumstances. I really appreciate youing here on your own.”


    Be hurriedly greeted Linny, took the girl’s hand, and led her into the vi’s living room. “It must’ve


    been cold outside. Look at your hands. They’re freezing! I told you to take a taxi here. Don’t worry


    about the


    fare.”


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    “I didn’t take a taxi. I took the bus and then the train. It’s pretty


    convinny


    replied quickly, her cheeks flushed from the cold.


    Seeing the once noble Young Madam show such concern for her, Linny felt her lips tremble with


    indescribable gratitude.


    Be could not help but feel a sense of sympathy, knowing Linny had to walk quite a distance from the


    train station to her vi, all while enduring the chilly winds.


    She knew Linny still had reservations about spending money.


    Steven promptly brewed a cup of hot tea for Linny and kindly brought


    her a hand warmer to hold.


    Seated on the sofa in the living room, the young girl took a while to


    shake off the chill in her body.


    “Young Ma-No, I mean Ms. Thompson. Thank you for always looking out for Ms. Carrie.” Linny


    expressed her gratitude sincerely


    Linny’s voice was gentle yet resolute as she spoke. “I witnessed how kind you were to Ms. Carrie


    during your time at Tideview Manor. For her sake, I’m willing to do whatever you ask of me.”


    Be gazed deeply into the young girl’s eyes. They were so clear and pure, like Carrie’s. Suddenly, she


    felt a weight descend on her heart.


    Be was not sure if this decision was the right one, but she needed to ce someone trustworthy and


    reliable by Shannon’s side. But apart from Wilma, there was no one else she could rely on.


    After a thorough investigation, she had chosen Linny for this role.


    Steven pursed his lips. He knew that Be intended for Linny to act as a spy, gathering information


    from Shannon’s side.


    “Linny, I need you to gain Shannon’s trust and infiltrate her inner circle. If possible, I’d like you to install


    a bug in her room.”


    Be’s expression darkened as she spoke frankly. “In the days toe, I want to be aware of


    everything Shannon does.”


    Linny suddenly froze, clutched the hand warmer tightly, and went


    silent.


    “Linny, I understand that this task isn’t easy for you. After all,


    Shannon is Carrie’s mother and the matron of the Salvador family.


    There will certainly be risks…”


    “Alright, I’ll do it.”