The Sunken Salvation

Clarissa scolded the butler, leaving him feeling wronged.

" Your Grace, I-I've done my utmost," the butler mustered his courage and stammered. "I tried to send them away, but they've surrounded the estate gates and refused to leave.

"They're making threats, swearing they won't budge unless they get their money today. I truly had no choice but to seek your counsel."

Clarissa gasped in shock, her vo