CHAPTER FIFTY EIGHT – THE SECOND SON

Cassie's days at the von Steiner mansion quickly fell into a demanding routine. Each morning began with a flurry of activity, preparing Karl's breakfast and organizing his schedule for the day. One particularly hectic morning, Cassie rushed into the kitchen, her arms laden with freshly pressed shirts. "Karl's meeting with the board has been moved up," she announced breathlessly. "We need to have his breakfast ready in ten minutes." Arya rolled her eyes. "Well, if someone hadn't overslept..." Cassie bit her tongue, focusing instead on laying out Karl's favorite crisp white shirt. As she arranged his breakfast tray, Xena swept into the kitchen. "Celine, Mr. von Steiner requests your presence for a private meeting after breakfast." Celine preened, tossing her red hair over her shoulder. "Of course. I'll be there promptly." Cassie couldn't help but notice the smug look Celine shot in her direction. It wasn't the first time she'd observed the clear hierarchy among the aides. Later t