The ballroom was packed with wealthy guests when Eleanor entered carrying a metal bucket.
She wore a plain black maid uniform, large round glasses, and a short black wig.
Most people barely noticed her.
But Victoria did.
Victoria stood in a burgundy evening gown beside several laughing guests.
When Eleanor approached, Victoria smiled.
Careful, old woman.
Eleanor stopped.
Victoria took the bucket from her hands.
Then, without warning, she lifted it.
Cold water poured over Eleanor from head to toe.
The ballroom erupted with laughter.
Eleanor stood completely still.
Water ran down her glasses, her uniform, and her face.
Victoria laughed harder.
Maybe now you will learn where you belong.
Then Daniel Carter walked into the ballroom.
He stopped when he saw the soaked maid.
Victoria turned toward him, still smiling.
But Daniel was not looking at her.
He was staring at Eleanor.
Something about the woman looked strangely familiar.
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