Doted by Many: I became the Top-Tier Celebrity!-Chapter 387 - 386: The Ruse of Self-Injury
She doesn’t believe that Joyce Hughes accidentally fell.
After contemplating for a while, Tiana Thorne curled her lips into a lazy smile, "So, tonight, I’m the only one staying in Aiden Shaw’s room?"
Jesse Rivers: "..."
Why does Ms. Thorne have such a sly expression? What’s she planning?
"Hmm?"
Jesse Rivers nodded, "Yes, tonight it’s just Ms. Thorne staying here."
Tiana Thorne stretched, yawned, and headed toward Aiden Shaw’s room with a soft hum: "Comfortable."
"Gabe and Chad, please boil more hot water; I want to use the wooden tub for a bath."
Gabe and Chad were the two girls gossiping behind her back last time.
Both: "..."
It’s been so long, and Ms. Thorne is still holding a grudge.
Not long after Tiana Thorne returned to the room, she heard a knock.
"The door’s unlocked; just come in."
The door opened, and Gabe and Chad entered with rose petals and towels in hand, respectfully saying, "Ms. Thorne, everything is ready."
"Bring the tub over."
"Yes."
The tub was too large to move out, requiring disassembly.
To avoid trouble, they placed it in the corner.
Once they set it up, they smiled and said, "Ms. Thorne, please wait a moment; once the water is full, you can bathe."
They were very polite, terrified of accidentally angering this grand lady again, leading to another punishment they couldn’t withstand.
"Okay."
Tiana Thorne reclined lazily on the sofa, playing with her phone and listening to music, feeling very relaxed.
Soon, the bathtub was filled with water, and they tossed in Tiana Thorne’s favorite rose petals.
Instantly, the strong fragrance permeated the entire room, slightly intoxicating and dizzying.
Tiana Thorne lazily raised her eyebrows and slowly unbuttoned her dress: "Don’t rush off today; stay in the room and chat with me."
Gabe and Chad were reluctant internally but dared not voice it, so they nodded: "Okay."
Tiana Thorne unbuttoned her dress, took off her gown, and stood up from the sofa.
Gabe and Chad stared at her, their eyes fixed, forgetting to look away.
Tiana Thorne’s figure could be described as perfect.
Especially her legs, white and slender, with skin so delicate it seemed poreless.
Her proportions were excellent; slim but not overly thin, with just the right amount of flesh where needed, and none where it wasn’t.
She strolled slowly to the bathtub, her walk exuding an unmatched elegance.
This time, the word "perfect" was fitting.
Truly stunning!
During ancient times, Tiana Thorne’s favorite activity was bathing, with attendants present—it had become a norm.
There was no trace of shyness being observed by their amazed gazes, instead heightening her confidence, unleashing an intoxicating beauty from deep within.
This was a moment of enjoyment, lazily yet preserving a woman’s gentle charm.
She sat in the bathtub, playing with the petals floating on the water, and brought one to her nose for a sniff.
She lazily parted her lips, "The roses aren’t freshly picked, probably a couple of days old, not fresh anymore."
Gabe and Chad simultaneously swallowed.
To detect this, she seemed like a celestial being.
Chad cautiously said, "Next time, use fresh rose petals."
"Hmm."
Completely treating it as her own home.
They watched her in enjoyment as she raised her jade arm, water droplets falling gracefully.
Queenie Grant could not help but sigh internally; Tiana Thorne was not just beautiful, but also possessed the demeanor of someone born for a noble life.
Crystal Donovan had previously disliked Tiana Thorne, yet found herself today yielding to her perfect physique and elegant demeanor...
"Ms. Thorne, should the water be heated again?"
"Would you like something to eat?"
They asked one after the other.
Tiana Thorne moved her lips, pointing to a nearby cabinet, "Bring down that champagne bottle for me."
Crystal Donovan: "..."
Queenie Grant: "..."
The wine stored in Fourth Master’s room was top-notch; each bottle would easily cost at least a hundred thousand.
Tiana Thorne narrowed her eyes to urge them, "What, do I look like someone who can’t afford this wine?"
"No, no, absolutely not." 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂
They dared not further offend Tiana Thorne, knowing well the depth of her cunning.
"Go get it."
"Yes."
Later, Tiana Thorne drank Aiden Shaw’s treasured wine, rich and full-bodied, indeed a fine wine.
Consider it compensation for Aiden Shaw standing her up.
After another sip, Tiana Thorne slowly asked, "How did Joyce Hughes fall?"
Look.
This isn’t a friendly chit-chat.
Clearly, it’s an interrogation.
Queenie Grant said, "She accidentally fell."
"Joyce Hughes, in the villa, appears as a female steward, yet doesn’t lift a finger for menial work, using only the best of everything; I can’t fathom why she’d go to the second floor."
"To clean the railing," Queenie Grant replied.
Tiana Thorne curled her lips, "I recall she once said."
Someone who doesn’t lift a finger for menial work, why do tasks meant for servants?
Queenie Grant and Crystal Donovan exchanged glances, then Crystal spoke, "After the last incident, she’s changed, getting up early daily to do chores."
Tiana Thorne narrowed her eyes slightly, "Facing her identity as a servant, not bad."
But instinctively, she believed Joyce Hughes could only be advancing by retreating.
"This time falling from upstairs, she likely overworked herself, was too tired, so it truly wasn’t intentional."
Tiana Thorne finally shifted her posture, meeting the gazes of the two young women with a light smile: "Before this, was Fourth Master unaware that she was doing labor?"
They thought of Tiana Thorne as some sort of deity knowing everything, nodding naively: "She forbade us from speaking about it, claimed it was her duty, no need to boast."
"Her duty..." Tiana Thorne murmured, eyes cold.
Ha.
Likely now she’s telling Aiden Shaw about her struggles during these days.
Using the pity ploy, wasn’t it just to get Aiden Shaw’s sympathy?
What sort of man uses a suffering act to hold on, truly living humbly.
Joyce Hughes made herself so pitiful just to be pushed out by Fourth Master?
She’s determined not to let Joyce Hughes have her way.
If she wants to lower her status to a servant, then let her fill that role fully.
Now that everything is clear, things will be easier in the future.
Tiana Thorne smiled, "Seems in the future, Joyce Hughes should be handling my bath duties."
They faintly sensed the tension in the air.
Tiana Thorne added, "It’s late, you can rest now."
"Yes."
They left.
Afterwards, Tiana Thorne continued drinking, savoring the fine taste of Fourth Master’s treasured wine.
Gradually, she became tipsy.
Just then, the door was pushed open from the outside.
