Taken aback, Nikki forced a smile. "Madam Edith, I've got good eyes. I might be useful."

"No thanks!" Edith frowned in annoyance.

"Having Brittany around will be enough. Leave."

"But—" Nikki stopped talking when Edith glared at her.

The older woman snapped, "What? Are you going to defy me?"

"Of course not." Nikki lowered her head and bit her lower lip.

"Get out!" Nikki was irritated.

"I'll take my leave." With a nod, Nikki left reluctantly.

Her gaze showed her discontent and resentfu