The atmosphere in the mansion has felt more tense over the past few days. Usually, the servants joke and chat in the kitchen, but this time it feels quiet.
All of this has been happening since Maureen took over everything. Salvatore had appointed her as the primary house manager.
She was an older woman with a face that looked as though it were carved from cold stone. Fredo called her the "crow woman" because she was thin, tall, and her eyes were sharp like a crow's.
But he certainly wouldn't dare call her that to her face. Or he'd end up without food for a week.
While Roderick focused entirely on security details and guard rotations, Maureen took control of the staff, the cleaning schedules, and the budget.
Maureen was a woman of strict logic, which was why Salvatore trusted her. Within twenty-four hours of taking the lead, she had implemented a rigorous financial plan.
She audited the pantry and concluded that previous spending had been wasteful.
