Chapter 171

• After a long day of navigating people’s egos and veiled threats disguised as polite smiles, I sank into the quiet warmth of my private spa bath. The water hugged my body like a secret I didn’t have to share, and for a moment, the silence felt like kindness.
• Just as I was about to climb out, Pearl walked in, carrying a small basin.
• “You need to soak your feet, Ms. Sinclair,” she said softly, setting it beside the tub like a ritual offering.