Chapter 1022

Phoebe showed up at Sandalwood Palace at the usual time the next day. She met Mary in the living room and smiled brightly. She was in a good mood. "Good morning! Has Lucian had his breakfast?" Mary looked at her briefly before replying, "Good morning, Ms. Phoebe. Lucian's class has been canceled. You don't need to come here anymore." Phoebe's smile faded. She was confused. "What did you say?" "Mr. Tyler will be arranging your payment soon." Phoebe panicked. "W-What? Doesn't Lucian want his lessons? Why am I only being told this now?" "We've hired another tutor." Phoebe understood what that meant—she had been fired. There was no way she could accept this. She couldn't bear to leave. She didn’t want to. "Where is Mr. Tyler? I need to talk to him!" she said, exhaling sharply. She had always been Lucian's teacher. What had happened? How could she be dismissed so suddenly? She hurried toward the stairs while Mary tried to warn her, "Please don't disturb Mr. Tyler in his study!" B