Chapter 81: The Big Break

Mariana and Hailey continued their conversation, their laughter echoing lightly through the hallway as they made their way back to the office. Oblivious to the curious gaze of Alice trailing behind them, Mariana playfully nudged Hailey. "Seriously, though," Mariana pressed, "where did this breakfast feast come from? It must have cost a fortune!" Hailey, her smile faltering slightly, shrugged nonchalantly. "Oh, you know, just a little something my family's maid whipped up this morning." Mariana raised an eyebrow, surprised by the casual mention of a personal maid. This detail didn't quite match the picture Hailey had painted when they first met, when she'd claimed to come from a modest background. "Family maid, huh?" Mariana prodded gently, curiosity piqued. "You never mentioned your family having any staff before." Hailey hesitated, a flicker of something unreadable crossing her features. "Well, it's not really that big of a deal," she mumbled, her voice suddenly subdued. "Just a