As soon as the maid uttered the word "trouble," Maria jumped to her feet, her curiosity instantly piqued. She didn't waste a second questioning the maid further.
The urgency in her tone had already told Maria enough. Together, they hurried down to the main living room.
When Maria arrived, she found everyone already seated... Beta Gilbert, Victoria, and Bernard. Their faces were filled with worry, and it was clear that something wasn't right.
"Please, everyone, take a seat," Beta Gilbert said in a calm but firm tone.
As everyone settled in, Maria's eyes met Bernard's for a brief moment. She quickly looked away. Something about the look in his eyes made her uncomfortable, like he was hiding something.
"I need to share something important," Beta Gilbert began, his voice slightly strained. "We received a letter... from an unknown source. And the content is disturbing. This person is a threat—to every single life under this roof."
