“Excuse me?” Liora asked, staring at the three maids in disbelief.

Their expressions were cold and hostile as they moved closer to her, their eyes filled with open contempt. Liora immediately understood that whatever problem they had with her was deeper than simple dislike.

Before she could react, one of them—the one with her hair tied tightly into a bun—grabbed Liora by the arm and shoved her hard.

Liora wasn’t prepared for it.

Her balance gave way immediately, and she fell hard against the ti