Chapter 271: The Attendants

**Thelma Zane's Perspective** Initially, she felt a hint of shame. However, after a few days, Thelma had fully embraced the life of a pampered baby, shedding her initial reservations. She now had no qualms about acting coquettishly with Kara, her caretaker, just to secure the head chef's extra-special milk treats. “You’re utterly depraved,” I remarked bitterly, watching her antics. “Gentleness like yours won’t foster strong wolves. Indulging in pleasure is a path to ruin.” With an impish smirk, Thelma retorted, “Pleasure might ruin me, but jealousy will ruin you just as easily, dear.” What nonsense was this? How could she even suggest such a thing about me? Her audacity left me momentarily speechless. Time passed swiftly, and before long, the rhythm of stable life had lulled us into its predictable cadence. Half a month vanished in the blink of an eye, and soon it was June. On the morning of June 1st, my father summoned me to his study. When I arrived, I found not only him but