CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY SEVEN – GATHERING PROOF

Charlotte felt tears prickling at the corners of her eyes, a lump forming in her throat. She reached out and took Tom's hand, squeezing it gently in gratitude. "Thank you," she whispered, her voice choked with emotion. "Thank you for standing with me, for believing in me. I won't let you down, I promise." Tom nodded, his face set with determination. "We know you won't, Miss Charlotte. We're all behind you, every one of us. And we won't rest until the truth is brought to light." Meanwhile, in the servants' quarters, Lily, Rose, and Daisy huddled together, their faces lit with excitement and trepidation. They had been tasked with searching Lady Griffith's private study, a dangerous and risky mission that could cost them their positions if they were caught. "Are you sure about this?" Rose asked, her voice trembling slightly. "If Lady Griffith finds out what we're doing, she'll have our heads." Lily shook her head, her eyes blazing with determination. "We have to do this, Rose. For Mi