Chapter 4

Ruby laughed sarcastically and she stepped forward to Celine. "You're right, Celine, you're not a maid. But you're also a nobody in this house. So, you'd better do what I tell you to do. Did you forget? Nico will cheer you up."

"I know, but I won't do it," Celine said firmly. 

Ruby immediately pulled Celine's hair roughly. "Who do you think you are? I can make your life here worse and more painful. You should be grateful that I didn't ask Nico to kick you out. So, you should just do what mom tells you to do! Got it!" Ruby pulled Celine's hair even harder. 

Celine winced in pain and finally gave in. "Alright, I'll wash your clothes." She didn't want to make a fuss, so Celine should just give in. 

Ruby let go of Celine's hair and smiled with satisfaction. Then told Celine to go to the main room, to get Ruby's dirty clothes. 

"Remember, don't use the washing machine!" Ruby reminded. 

So, Celine brought a pile of Ruby's dirty clothes to the laundry room. She started washing them one by one without the help of the washing machine. The servants who saw Celine felt sorry for her, but they didn't dare to help for fear of being fired.

"Miss Celine, do you need help?" a waiter asked cautiously.

"No need, I can do it myself," Celine replied weakly, holding back tears. However, she was still able to smile in front of the maid.

After hours of washing, Celine's hands began to chafe and her body felt very tired. However, she persisted. She even felt her stomach starting to cramp, but she continued to work until she finished.

When she finally finished, Celine felt very tired and the pain in her stomach was getting worse. She immediately went to the doctor to have her condition checked.

Arriving at the hospital, the doctor immediately checked Celine's pregnancy. 

"Your pregnancy is weak, Miss Celine," the doctor said after examining her. "You should get plenty of rest and avoid stress. I will prescribe you medication to help strengthen your pregnancy."

Celine nodded weakly. "Okay, Doc, thank you."

Celine stroked her stomach which was still in pain. Due to overexertion and stress, Celine had almost lost her baby. 

"You have to be strong, child," Celine whispered softly.

After the doctor gave her a prescription, Celine immediately went to the pharmacy to fill it. 

Celine returned to the Mansion after she got the medicine.

Arriving at the Mansion, she met Ruby in the living room. 

"Where have you been, Celine?" asked Ruby sarcastically. 

"None of your business, Ruby," Celine replied equally sarcastically. 

Then, Celine ventured to look at Ruby. "Remember, Ruby, even though you and mom treat me like a maid. But... I won't give up, I'll stick it out. And I assure you, you will be the one to leave this house," Celine said. 

Ruby chuckled, she mocked Celine's words. "We'll see, Celine. We'll see who survives." Ruby was not at all afraid of losing to Celine. 

Celine had just arrived at her room when her mother-in-law arrived. 

"Celine, my migraine medicine has run out. You'd better go to the pharmacy now, and buy some medicine for me," Mrs. Maria ordered. 

"But, Mom, I... "

"I don't want to hear your excuses, Celine. Quickly, buy me the medicine. Don't argue!" snapped Madame Maria. 

Celine could only let out a long sigh. She wanted to rest immediately. But if she argued, her mother-in-law would not remain silent. 

For the sake of her love for Nicolas, Celine was willing to be badly needed by her mother-in-law. She always hoped that Madame Maria could accept her as a daughter-in-law. However, until now, her hopes have only been wishful thinking. 

"Maybe... after Mom and Dad find out that I'm pregnant. Mom and Dad will definitely accept me as their son-in-law," Celine whispered hopefully.

***

At seven in the evening, Nico had just gotten home from work. Celine, who was waiting for him, immediately greeted him with a warm smile, even though she was not in a good mood. 

"You must be tired, honey," Celine said gently. 

Nicolas only replied with a brief nod, his face looking irritated. Celine tried to keep smiling, even though her heart was hurting even more. 

Not long after, Ruby appeared from the direction of the living room with a big smile. 

"Honey..." Nico immediately embraced and kissed Ruby passionately on the lips in front of Celine.

Celine looked down, trying to hide the pain that was increasingly squeezing her heart. 

"Oh my God... make me strong," Celine whispered. 

After removing the kiss, Nico looked at Celine coldly. "Celine, I have a task for you."

Celine raised her face, trying to remain calm. "What is it, Nico?"

"I want you to organize my wedding party with Ruby," Nico said dispassionately.

Celine was dumbfounded. "Nico, that's impossible. I don't want to." Celine refused Nico's order. 

"You have to do it, Celine. I don't want to know," Nico said firmly. 

"But, Nico, I'm your wife. How can I be the one to arrange your marriage to another woman?" Celine still refused. 

Nico sighed in annoyance. "No buts. I want you to do it," Nico said firmly. 

Celine looked at Nico with teary eyes. "Alright, I'll do it," she replied finally, forced to agree.

"Good. You'd better prepare the engagement party first. The day after tomorrow I'm going to have a wedding party, and you have to prepare as perfectly as possible. Do you understand?" Nico said. 

"Yes, Nico, I understand."

Then, Nico and Ruby joined hands and headed upstairs. Celine followed behind them, carrying Nico's bag and work coat. Arriving at the room, Nico went straight to the bathroom, leaving Celine and Ruby behind.

After Celine put her husband's suit and briefcase away, she returned to her room. 

Ruby smiled sarcastically. Then, she opened the wardrobe. She took out the lingerie that Celine often used when making love with Nico. Ruby quickly changed her clothes with the lingerie.

Then Ruby walked confidently into Celine's room. 

"Ruby, take those clothes off! They're mine!" Celine snapped when she saw Ruby wearing her lingerie. 

Ruby just chuckled. "Why, you don't like it?"