8:00 AM – Jason's Mansion
The large mansion was unusually busy that morning. Servants were moving around, guards were stationed near the entrances, and the sound of footsteps echoed through the marble corridors.
At exactly eight o'clock, Nyra arrived at the main hall, carrying her long hair in a loose ponytail. She wore a simple light-pink top paired with white trousers. Her appearance was neat and graceful, and a gentle smile remained on her face.
At almost the same moment, Selena arrived.
Unlike Nyra, Selena wore an expensive lavender outfit, with a designer watch around her wrist and a branded handbag hanging from her shoulder. She looked at Nyra briefly before turning her attention towards the man standing in the hall.
A middle-aged man approached them, holding two sets of cleaning equipment.
"Both of you, listen carefully. I'll explain your responsibilities."
Nyra and Selena nodded.
"The main hall and kitchen will be assigned to Selena . She is responsible for keeping both areas perfectly clean."
Selena nodded casually.
The man continued.
"Nyra, you will be responsible for the entire dining area and thirty guest rooms. Fifteen rooms are on the first floor, and the remaining fifteen are on the second floor."
Nyra's expression changed slightly.
Thirty rooms?
She looked at Selena.
Selena only had to clean the hall and kitchen, whereas Nyra had to clean the dining area and thirty enormous guest rooms.
For a moment, Nyra felt disappointed.
That's a lot of work. How am I going to finish everything?
But she quickly composed herself.
It's okay. I can manage. I've faced much harder situations in my life.
She took a deep breath and nodded.
"Okay, sir."
The man called another guard.
"Take Selena with you and show her the hall and kitchen."
"Yes, sir," the guard replied.
Selena followed him reluctantly. Her expression clearly showed that she wasn't comfortable taking instructions from the guards.
Why should I listen to these people? I am Kairen's sister. I shouldn't have to do this kind of work.
Meanwhile, the man turned towards Nyra.
"Come with me. I'll show you the dining area and the rooms."
"Okay, sir," Nyra replied with a gentle smile.
He led her towards the dining hall.
The moment Nyra entered, she was surprised by its appearance.
The dining area was enormous, with a long polished wooden dining table surrounded by elegant upholstered chairs. Beautiful chandeliers hung from the ceiling, while expensive paintings decorated the walls. A collection of decorative pieces and crystal ornaments added to its luxurious appearance.
Everything looked expensive.
The man pointed towards the entire area.
"You are responsible for cleaning this dining hall. Make sure the table, chairs, floor and every corner are spotless."
Nyra nodded.
"Okay, sir."
"Come. I'll show you the guest rooms now."
He took her towards the staircase.
On the first floor, he showed her fifteen spacious guest rooms. Each room had a large bed, expensive furniture, thick curtains, decorative lamps and attached bathrooms.
Nyra couldn't help noticing how enormous each room was.
The man then took her to the second floor and showed her another fifteen rooms.
"These are also your responsibility. Make sure everything is properly cleaned. Jason sir doesn't tolerate mistakes."
Nyra nodded silently.
"Understood, sir."
After explaining everything, the man handed her the cleaning equipment and left.
Nyra stood in the corridor for a few moments, looking at the doors stretching along the floor.
Thirty rooms... Every room is so big. It's definitely going to take hours.
She sighed.
Never mind. I can do it. Compared to everything I've faced in the past, this is still manageable.
She tied her hair properly, picked up the cleaning supplies and entered the first room.
Her work had begun.
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Jason's Private Room
Meanwhile, Jason was sitting in his private room, casually scrolling through his phone.
He wore a black full-sleeved shirt and matching trousers. His hair was slightly messy, giving him a stylish appearance.
A knock came at the door.
"Come in."
The same man who had assigned the cleaning duties entered.
"Sir, I've assigned the work to both girls as you instructed. Selena has been given the main hall and kitchen, while Nyra has been assigned the dining area and all thirty guest rooms."
Jason placed his phone on the table.
A faint smirk appeared on his face.
"Let's see how she handles it."
He leaned back against his chair.
"She wanted to enter the world of the rich, didn't she? Then she should understand what it means to live in this world. Let her face the consequences."
After a brief pause, he asked, "How did both of them react?"
The man answered honestly.
"Selena seemed rather displeased with the assignment. She wasn't particularly happy about following the guards' instructions. Nyra, on the other hand, looked surprised when she heard about the thirty rooms. However, she quickly composed herself and accepted the work without complaining. She seems like a polite girl, sir."
Jason raised an eyebrow.
"Polite?"
He gave a small, dismissive laugh.
"Perhaps she's good at pretending. People often behave differently when they want something from someone powerful."
He picked up his phone again.
"Anyway, Selena is Kairen's sister. I'm sure she understands how things work here."
The man simply nodded.
He had noticed the difference between the two girls, but he wasn't in a position to question his boss judgment.
"Anything else, sir?"
"No. You may leave."
"Yes, sir."
The man left the room.
Jason returned his attention to his phone, seemingly forgetting about the entire matter.
---
Meanwhile – Main Hall
Selena was struggling to clean the large hall.
She dragged the mop across the marble floor, looking increasingly irritated.
"Ugh! Why am I doing this?"
She stopped for a moment and looked around.
The hall was enormous. Cleaning every corner properly was far more tiring than she had expected.
Why should I suffer like this? I have to listen to these servants and follow their instructions. What a ridiculous situation!
She continued cleaning reluctantly.
However, whenever she thought about Nyra's assignment, her mood improved.
At least that girl has thirty rooms to clean, along with the dining area.
A mischievous smile appeared on her face.
Jason clearly doesn't like her. Otherwise, why would he give her so much work?
Selena had already started thinking about how to use this situation to her advantage.
If I can make Jason dislike Nyra even more, my brother and I might gain a better position in this mansion. Perhaps Jason will trust Kairen more and give him additional responsibilities.
She smiled to herself.
That girl shouldn't think she can enter this mansion and enjoy the same privileges as us.
---
An Hour Later
After completing the hall and kitchen, Selena put down the cleaning equipment and wiped the sweat from her forehead.
She looked towards the staircase.
"I wonder how much that girl has finished."
She walked towards the dining hall.
When she entered, she noticed that the entire area had already been cleaned. The dining table was polished, the chairs were properly arranged, and the floor looked spotless.
Selena glanced around.
She has already finished this?
She was slightly surprised.
Well, she must still be cleaning the guest rooms. Thirty rooms aren't something she can finish quickly.
An idea suddenly crossed her mind.
She looked towards the entrance to make sure nobody was watching.
A cunning smile slowly appeared on her face.
"Let's make things a little more interesting."
She walked towards the dining table and deliberately knocked over a glass of water.
Water spread across the polished surface and dripped onto the floor.
Next, she moved several chairs out of their proper positions. She disturbed the dining arrangements and deliberately shifted a few decorative items.
She even took a little food residue from a nearby tray and smeared it on the table.
Within minutes, the perfectly cleaned dining area looked messy again.
Selena stepped back and admired her work.
"Perfect!"
She covered her mouth and laughed.
Let's see what happens when Jason comes here and finds this mess.
She imagined Nyra being questioned and blamed for failing to complete her responsibilities.
She'll have no way to explain herself. And Jason will definitely be furious.
Selena picked up her handbag and walked towards the staircase.
"Let's watch a good show."
A wicked smile remained on her face as she disappeared down the corridor.
She had no idea that her little trick would soon create a much bigger problem than she had anticipated.