Chapter 29

To Melt Him

"Lord Verlice is satisfied with your work so here is your bonus for that," Madam Ibanez said as she scoffed bitterly, bestowing me with the small brown envelope.

My face brightened up as I nodded. "Thank you, madam!" I said, feeling delighted. I even bowed my head before her. Then I returned to my workstation.

"Someone is smiling brightly today." I smiled sheepishly when Niscia teased.

"Someone also received a bonus today," I teased back.

I got to know that she finished the dress Desmond asked her to do. Somehow it made me feel bitter because it meant that Desmond was supposed to give it to someone. That woman was so lucky...

"Shall we go out then? Take Sander with you." She nudged me as we took a five-minute break.

"I have plans for today. Unfortunately. We can go out on this day off if you like." It was fortunate that we had the same day of having a day off on this recent schedule.

Our day offs shuffled every two weeks. I