Sold for Bread: The Maid’s Gamble

Sold for Bread: The Maid’s Gamble

Author: Christopher Williams

Chapter 6: A Promotion and a Rival

At fifteen, my performance review from my superior was once again outstanding.

Mrs. Whitaker herself stopped me in the hallway, her voice brisk but her eyes kind. “You’ve done well, Molly,” she said, nodding with rare approval. Even the other maids seemed impressed.

The old lady praised me: “No one is more obedient than her. She’s always thinking ahead, her heart is with the family. Promote her to first-class maid to serve the young master.”

Her words echoed through the halls like an announcement over the school intercom—everyone heard it. The old lady even patted my shoulder, and for a second, I felt almost proud.

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