Chapter 47

Mrs. Attwood led Lana towards the grand living room that had a minimalistic aesthetic to it. The whites and blacks contrasted against the bold dress that Mrs. Attwood wore, making her stand out behind the monotonous background. There was a dark wooden coffee table and two white leather Chesterfield couches positioned on either side of the table. Mrs. Attwood took a seat and gestured for Lana to sit opposite her.

Lana did as she was told and almost instantly two maids entered the room with trays. One placed a fine bone china teapot that was decorated with red roses on the table, accompanied with matching teacups and the other placed a 3-tier stand filled with appetizing scones, cakes and sandwiches. The two maids then curtsied and promptly left the room, leaving Lana and Mrs. Attwood all alone in the large room. Lana gulped at the sight of the extravagant spread before her, feeling her mouth salivate at the mere sight of the food in front of her.

“Lana, was it?” Mrs. Attw