{"id":262,"date":"2026-09-13T14:51:58","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T14:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantatv.com\/series\/the-maid-took-off-her-wig\/chapter-1-the-bucket-at-the-gala\/"},"modified":"2026-09-13T14:51:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T14:51:58","slug":"chapter-1-the-bucket-at-the-gala","status":"publish","type":"sr_chapter","link":"http:\/\/fantatv.com\/?sr_chapter=chapter-1-the-bucket-at-the-gala","title":{"rendered":"CHAPTER 1. THE BUCKET AT THE GALA"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The ballroom was packed with wealthy guests when Eleanor entered carrying a metal bucket.<\/p>\n

She wore a plain black maid uniform, large round glasses, and a short black wig.<\/p>\n

Most people barely noticed her.<\/p>\n

But Victoria did.<\/p>\n

Victoria stood in a burgundy evening gown beside several laughing guests.<\/p>\n

When Eleanor approached, Victoria smiled.<\/p>\n

Careful, old woman.<\/p>\n

Eleanor stopped.<\/p>\n

Victoria took the bucket from her hands.<\/p>\n

Then, without warning, she lifted it.<\/p>\n

Cold water poured over Eleanor from head to toe.<\/p>\n

The ballroom erupted with laughter.<\/p>\n

Eleanor stood completely still.<\/p>\n

Water ran down her glasses, her uniform, and her face.<\/p>\n

Victoria laughed harder.<\/p>\n

Maybe now you will learn where you belong.<\/p>\n

Then Daniel Carter walked into the ballroom.<\/p>\n

He stopped when he saw the soaked maid.<\/p>\n

Victoria turned toward him, still smiling.<\/p>\n

But Daniel was not looking at her.<\/p>\n

He was staring at Eleanor.<\/p>\n

Something about the woman looked strangely familiar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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