51 A Moment of Temptation

The memory of the maid she had unjustly sacked lingered in her mind, a haunting reminder of her own impulsive behavior. She recalled the venomous words she had spoken on the phone, unaware that it was the butler listening on the other end, not Ron. Layla had always instructed the maid to be attentive to the house telephone, but the maid had failed in her duties. She deserved what she got, she brought it upon herself. If she had listened to her superiors and had done her work the way they asked of her, then maybe she would be fine and would never have a need to be dragged out of the office by two hefty men in black. A heavy sigh escaped Layla's lips as she clasped her hands together, seeking rest in the depths of her thoughts. Ron's stern words echoed in her mind, reminding her that rash decisions driven by anger seldom led to favorable outcomes. She knew she had acted impulsively, fueled by her own frustrations. Now, with a feeling of remorse settling within her, she realized the n