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nWithout having any other options left, Sylvia tightly wound the blanket around her body and walked out of the bedroom in a cocoon.

nShe then uncomfortably shuffled her feet, half walking and half jogging all the way to the servant's quarters in embarrassment.

nThankfully, unlike a regular noble household, the devil's castle did not have that many maids and servants, so she was able to quietly slip back into her small room without anyone noticing.

nDamn it. Sylvia cursed as she shut the door behind her securely.

nAs if putting a collar around her neck was not enough, this damned man had just made her walk around naked in the huge castle!

nSometimes life was really unfair!

nIt was still bright in the day, so Sylvia didn't dawdle around much and quickly changed into a fresh set of clothes.

nShe had thought that she would feel disgusting especially considering the various things that man could have done to her while she was unconscious, but for some reason, there wasn't a single mark on her body.

nShe felt rather clean and fresh as if her entire body had been squeezed out of impurities.

nHer skin was glowing and her face felt fresh. Perhaps the man had a weird fetish and had cleaned up her body after he had done things to her?

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"Let's not think about it.

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nSylvia shook her head to stop her crazy thoughts and decided to forget the morning, though the chain on her neck was a heavy reminder of it.

nShe skipped the bath and hurried out in a simple pale blue dress.

nThe color blended in with the long corridor walls, but the woman within it nevertheless shone with a distinct elegance.

nSylvia eagerly walked over to the kitchen quarters, hoping that she could see Jane and help her with some work.

nThe woman's smile was also always kind and gentle. It had a calming effect on her and made her feel more at ease.

nSo Sylvia wanted to chat with her a bit.

nAs she walked on over to the kitchen, the head maid, as usual, was busy handling many different things.

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"Good afternoon, Mrs. Jane. Can I help you with something?

" Sylvia smiled and tip-toed over to her.

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"Oh, dearie! You couldn't have come here at a better time.

" Jane weakly smiled and wiped the sweat off of her forehead.

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"We unexpectedly have some sudden guests visiting the castle today.

" She paused, taking a breather, and added.

"For dinner.

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"And these are special guests. Aha Ha Ha.

" Jane awkwardly chuckled, making Sylvia wonder what she was talking about.

nThe woman didn't explain any further and simply waved her hand.

"You will see for yourself when the time comes.

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"Now, all we need to do is to make sure that everything is perfect.

" Jane chimed and handed over a bunch of stuff to Sylvia.

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"Why don't you get started on the desserts dear? Pecan pie, bread pudding, and berry tart.

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"Here. I have jotted down the recipes, in case you had any doubts. Chop. Chop. Work fast, otherwise, we are going to be in trouble.

"

nJane quickly instructed her and walked out of the kitchen in a hurry, leaving Sylvia behind in a trance.

nShe smiled in amusement seeing the middle-aged woman so flustered for the first time.

nShe couldn't help but wonder who these unexpected guests were! What was so special about them that they made even Jane so anxious?

nSylvia sighed and shrugged her shoulders. That was none of her business.

nShe gazed at the recipe list on her hands and skimmed through it once. She then placed it aside and started quickly preparing the various things.

nSylvia was not a noob when it came to cooking and baking desserts.

nSo her movements were fluid and she barely needed to take a look at the recipe again.

nShe kneaded the dough, prepared the jam, made the crusts, and then smoothly finished all the three desert preparations without breaking a sweat.

nShe even added her own personal touches to the few dishes making them even more delicious than usual.

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"Yum!

" Sylvia licked her hand in satisfaction.

nShe had a sweet tooth and these couple of hours of baking was almost therapeutic for her!

nWhen Jane returned back to the kitchen, even she was shocked.

nShe hadn't expected the young woman to have skillfully finished all the tasks in such less time.

nAll three desserts looked extremely appetizing and they were also arranged perfectly in an artful way, pleasing to the eyes.

nThey did not look rushed at all.

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"Oh my gosh! These look so great!

" Jane beamed and walked over to Sylvia, giving her a quick big hug.

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"How did you manage to layer these berries so neatly in the tart? They are in perfect proportions!

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nThe more Jane looked at the desserts, the more she appreciated the handiwork.

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"Ha Ha, thanks, Mrs. Jane. You are praising me too much.

" Sylvia blushed and continued cleaning the dishes.

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"You don't have to be so humble in front of me. You are very talented dearie.

" Jane patted her and started loading a trolley with the various dishes.

nJenny and Ana, the other two maids in the castle also arrived at the kitchen to lend extra hands and help prepare for the important dinner.

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"Hello, Miss Jenny. Hello, Miss Ana.

" Sylvia greeted them both cheerfully, though her voice was a little awkward when she mentioned Ana's name.

nThe young woman had previously seen the devil and herself in a compromising position, something which can easily lead to misconceptions.

nIt was not that uncommon for maids and other women working in a castle to throw themselves at the Master of the castle in hopes of enjoying a better life, perhaps even as a mistress.

nSo she was embarrassed a bit to keep a straight face. She hoped that Ana would have forgotten about that small incident by now, hopefully, brushing it off as something insignificant.

nAnd surely enough, Ana had indeed brushed off that incident, but unfortunately, it looked like she had also brushed off Sylvia and her greeting along with that incident!

nThe woman barely even spared her a glance.

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