Valeria took a deep breath, and clutched her suitcase tightly. She has been preparing for this day for years, and it is finally here. The day that Valeria gets to begin her revenge.

The gates opened, and she walked in. The mansion looked elegant, the water fountain, green grasses below, they all spoke power. Valeria was ushered in by the butler Mr Robbins. She was familiar with him. Mr Robbins was a handsome man in his early sixties.

Despite being old, he still had a beautiful smile on his face.

"Welcome Valeria, I am so excited to work with you". Mr Robbins said, as he showed Valeria to her room. He was called upon, and he just gave Valeria the directions to her room. Valeria swallowed hard as she looked around.

The Ravenmoors are the only people she hates in the world, and now she is going to live with them under the same roof. The thought of that alone made her feel uneasy. Valeria was lost in thoughts, and she didn't know when she bumped into someone.

She felt a strong collision against a strong unfamiliar figure, and Valeria expected to fall. But something unexpected happened.

A pair of strong hands caught her before she could fall. From the feel of the hand on her waist, Valeria knew it was a man.

She opened her eyes gradually, and she frowned. The man in front of her looked like a model. His facial features were both masculine and feminine at the same time-making him look extraordinary.

"You must be the new maid". The man said as he removed his hand from her waist. Valeria nodded.

"I'm Dorian Ravenmoor". The man said, and Valeria's frown deepened. Hearing the name "Ravenmoor" awakened a deep rooted anger in her heart. Without saying a word, Valeria left, while Dorian stood there with a smile on his face.

Valeria opened the door to her room and pressed her back against it. Just a few minutes into her stay here, and she is already falling into the arms of a Ravenmoor. Her phone buzzed, and Valeria smiled. She answered the call, and her smile widened.

"Oh don't be dramatic guys".

"I just got here, and I'm going to blend in". "Oh this is going to be great!" She squealed joyfully.

Later that day.... Valeria was asked to help the chef, as she was resuming immediately. She helped with the cooking, and the serving.

The Ravenmoors were already seated at the dining table. Valeria was asked to bring a special meal for Vionessa. Valeria brought the soup, and she handed it over to Vionessa.

Vionessa took the soup without looking up, and when she did she froze.

Valeria froze too.

Vionessa Ravenmoor is the wife of the late Lorenzo Ravenmoor, and she is the matriarch of the Ravenmoors.

The soup slipped out of Vionessa's hand, and the plate broke. That made her snap back to reality, and Valeria breathed a sigh of relief.

"And what are you staring at?" Come and clean this mess, Vionessa ordered. Valeria nodded, and left.

Soon she came back with a broom to clean the mess, and Vionessa was gone. Her children were the ones eating now. After cleaning the mess, Valeria decided to make a good impression and asked if they needed anything.

"Yes, I would love it if you change from that skimpy dress, and wear clothes that are appropriate for maids".

Xavier said harshly. Valeria turned to him and sighed.

Of course it was him. If all the Ravenmoors were bad, then Xavier was evil. Valeria despises Xavier, and now hearing him talk like that made her furious. She gave him a challenging look, but he didn't see.

"Don't mind him, he's always grumpy". Selena said, as she wiped her lips. Valeria nodded, and for a moment her eyes met Dorian's.

Selena looked between them and gave her brother a strange look. Selena Ravenmoor is the only girl, and the last of the Ravenmoor children. She is known for being a beauty queen, and above all, she was polite and easygoing.

She left, and Valeria was left with Dorian. He also left, after giving her a look that made her uneasy.

The next day..... Preparations for the annual gala of the Ravenmoors was taking place in the mansion. Vionessa repeatedly said she wanted a beautiful ball. One to be much remembered.

She had so many plans, and so did Valeria. While they were making preparations for the annual ball, Valeria encountered Xavier again.

He just went jogging, and he was sweating all over. Xavier was wearing a pair of black sweatpants, and a black tank top that clutched his well refined abs.

Valeria saw him, and for a moment her eyes were flashed with something strange. "Are you done staring?"

Xavier asked, snapping her back to reality.

"What?"

"Are you done staring, or do you want to feel it too?" Xavier asked shamelessly, causing Valeria to frown. She cursed inwardly, and left before he would say anything else.

Inside her room... Valeria received a text from a familiar number.

"Tomorrow is going to be an unforgettable day for them". The text read. Valeria smiled proudly, and left the room.

Valeria woke up the next morning feeling refreshed. She was so excited to begin with her plans. She quickly changed out of her pajamas, and wore her uniform. Valeria approached the kitchen, and she heard strange sounds.

On getting there....

She saw a man, and a woman. She couldn't see the face of the man, because his back was facing her, but she could see the woman's face clearly. And from the looks of it, the woman was in the ninth cloud.

She made a coy sound that made the situation more awkward, and the man straightened up. It was Xavier. Valeria looked at him with a big frown on her face.

He wasn't wearing a shirt, so his chest was fully on display. He had a tattoo on his chest that made him look like a gangster.

"Prepare something for us". He ordered and left. Valeria cursed inwardly and began her chores. Less than thirty minutes later...

The hallway to the kitchen was filled with the sweet aroma coming from the food that Valeria prepared. She loves cooking.

It made her feel calm, and that was exactly what she needed. Valeria noticed someone's gaze on her body, and she turned to see Dorian watching her with his arms crossed. He had a playful smile on his face.

"Good morning sir". Valeria greeted immediately.

"Good morning Valeria". Dorian replied and approached her. He looked at the food on the counter, and his eyes glimmered.

"Can I have a bite?" He asked-shocking Valeria. She nodded, and gave him some pancakes and rice.

Dorian took a bite, and his smile widened. "Wow you're not only beautiful, you're a great chef too". Dorian complimented and continued eating. Valeria smiled and put the dishes away. She could see the difference between Xavier and Dorian.

Unlike Xavier, Dorian was calm and easygoing. Meanwhile, Xavier stood at the door of the kitchen with a frown on his face. He didn't know why his brother was so good to the new maid, but he didn't have a good feeling about it.

A few hours later, the Ravenmoor mansion was transformed into something else.The stairs were decorated with beautiful white flowers, and the chandeliers were changed into shiny ones that reflected on the black tiles.

Guests from all over the continent were in attendance.The people in this party looked like gods and goddesses. Valeria spotted many TV stars, artists, and even politicians. The Ravenmoors came down in pairs. The lights were dimmed, and a circular light appeared on the entrance of the stairs.

Vionessa Ravenmoor came down with Xavier-they looked so much like the real villains in the family.Vionessa wore a red gown that poured down with her as she ascended the stairs.

She had a proud smile on her face.Xavier, on the other hand, was wearing a black suit with a red tie-obviously to match his mother.Dorian came down with Selena.

He looked so handsome in a gray suit.Dorian looked around like he was trying to spot someone; his eyes landed on Valeria, and he smiled.

She smiled back, and she felt someone walking towards her , Valeria turned, and saw Xavier looking at her with his hands in his pocket.

He had a smirk on his face-one that many girls would find cute or attractive.

"Are you done staring?"

he asked with a mockery clear in his tone. Valeria cleared her throat and asked.

"Is there anything you need sir?"

"He is like that with everyone".

He said calmly. Valeria frowned. "Dorian, he is nice to everyone."

"So don't think you are special". Xavier said while maintaining eye contact with her . This time she could feel the hostility coming from him. Well, it is safe to say that the feeling is mutual.

"Go get me a drink". Xavier ordered before I could say anything else. Valeria raised a brow.

"That's what the waiters are here for."He scoffed. "You are my maid, and I can order you to do anything I want, because I pay you".

"So go get me vodka."

Valeria poured the drink into the glass; her hand was gripping the glass tightly. Hell, she could see her knuckles turning white. Her phone chimed, and she saw a text from a familiar number:

"They have arrived."

Valeria smiled and took the drink to Xavier. He didn't even touch it; he just said something about a speech and left. She smiled consciously.

The main show is going to begin when they start their speech. Valeria just can't wait to see the look on their face when I start with them.

Vionessa clinked her glass with her ring, and the light dimmed. A circular light shone on her, and she smiled, revealing her gaping white teeth. Valeria scoffed.

This woman loved attention; well, she will be getting lots of it today.

Vionessa took a mic from Xavier and began her speech,Dear friends... Vionessa's words were cut short when she heard a gunshot.

She screamed, all the guests screamed, and the party turned into chaos. More gunshots were heard, and Dorian saw a red light on Selena's chest.

Without thinking, he grabbed her, and they fell together. Selena screamed, and so did Vionessa.

The terror in her eyes was so visible that one would notice from a mile away. Dorian groaned, and that gained Vionessa's attention.

He was wounded.

The bullet didn't hit him, but it grazed his arm and blood was oozing out. The gunshots continued, and on the big screen in the hall, a big sentence appeared.

"This is the beginning of your nightmare". Vionessa's eyes widened, and she cleaned her jaw. The gunshots died down, but the guests were all running away.

Xavier quickly called for a doctor; he helped Dorian sit, and he noticed that Selena also had a cut on her wrist. She was shaking frantically, and so was Vionessa.

Dorian and Xavier tried to hide their fear, but it was visible on their faces.

Valeria stood at the entrance. She watched as the Ravenmoors hid in fear. She enjoyed the sight, and she couldn't help but smile. Valeria felt a sense of fulfillment wash over her.

This is just the beginning, Ravenmoors; you will wish you never saw the light of day.

Vionessa paced around in her room. Her jaw was clenched tightly.

She gritted her teeth in anger; the glass in her hand was on the verge of breaking from her strong grasp.

"The doctor already attended to Dorian and Selena; they are sleeping now".

Xavier says as he pours himself a drink and sits down. Vionessa gulped down the whiskey in her glass.

"Who do you think is responsible for this?" Vionessa asked. Xavier sighed.

"We've got many enemies mom". He replied with his brow furrowed tightly. Vionessa scoffed.

"To hell with our enemies; none of them has ever pulled off something like this."

"They have always been too scared to do anything, but with this person, I think it's a new enemy,"Vionessa stated.

"A bold one". Xavier chipped in.

"This person wants to give us a real scare, and he did". Vionessa sighed; her eyes twinkled with determination and anger.

She was going to get to the bottom of the issue. Valeria stood at the door with a smile on her face. She just got started, and Vionessa is already losing her sleep.

"Game on." She whispered and left.

The next day, Vionessa came downstairs with dark circles under her eyes. It was obvious that she didn't sleep a wink. She ordered coffee, and Valeria prepared it.

Two men in black walked in, just as they were having breakfast.

"Good morning Miss Ravenmoor". They greeted her . Vionessa nodded and dropped her coffee. "What am I paying you for?" she asked. The men looked at themselves.

"To protect you and your family ma". They replied.

"And can you explain how me and my family were almost killed in our mansion during our annual gala?" she asked. Her voice was so loud that it echoed through the hallway.

"Do you know what that has done to our name, to my name?" She asked again, this time she slammed her fist on the table.I'm giving one last chance to make things right, so don't fail me."

"I want you to investigate the events of last night properly; I want you to pay attention to every little detail."

"And also, you'll have to hire new bodyguards for my children."The men nodded.

"And what are you still doing here?" She asked with her eyes almost bulging out of her face.

Meanwhile, upstairs Valeria was asked to take Dorian's food to him.

His right hand was now bandaged. Valeria knocked and walked in. Dorian sat on his bed with his hand on his hair.

His hair was messed up, and it covered almost half of his face. Valeria cleared her throat and asked, "Can I come in, sir?"

"Aren't you in?" He asked with a playful smirk. Valeria smiled; he was injured, but he still managed to look so hot. He was wearing a black tank top and blue shorts.

If not for the bandage in his right hand, one wouldn't know that he is injured. Valeria snapped out of her thoughts and dropped the tray on the bedstand .

"How are you, sir?" she asked.

"I'm doing better". Dorian replied. Valeria nodded. She turned to leave, but he grabbed her hand. Her breath hitched.

"I can't eat with my left hand". Dorian whispered. Valeria nodded and picked up the food. She started feeding him, but she avoided his gaze. Dorian smiled.

After feeding him, she packed up and was about to leave when she heard him speak. "Valeria, I would appreciate it if you stop calling me sir".

He said. Valeria nodded. She ran into Xavier on her way out. He shot her a hard glare, and she left.

Xavier walked into the room and saw Dorian smiling to himself. He scoffed.

"Please don't tell me you're smiling like that because of a maid. Dorian frowned.

"She's not"....

"Oh come on, she is-what do you want me to call her-a servant?"

Xavier asked with a grin. Dorian clenched his jaw; he was obviously upset, but Xavier wasn't done.

"I didn't know your standards were that low."

Valeria was passing Vionessa's room, and she heard her talking on the phone.

"Yh, we are alright; the kids suffered minor injuries, but they are fine now."She said calmly.

Valeria raised a brow.It was unlike her to smile like that. The person on the other end said something, and Vionessa chuckled.Valeria frowned.

She had to find out who this person is.

Valeria arrived in her room, and her phone rang.She smiled and answered the call.

"Did you like it?" the person on the other side asked.Valeria nodded.

"I just couldn't contain my joy when I saw the fear in their eyes". She replays the moment in her head, and her smile grows wider.

"When will they arrive?" She asked.

"Soon".

The other person replied.

***

Valeria looked in the mirror and smiled. She has dreamt of this moment.

The moment she have been preparing for all these years, and finally she is living it.

The next day, Vionessa called for all the workers to gather in the living room. Before getting there, Valeria knew what was going on. She walked to the living room and saw two familiar faces.

They were two men. The both of them had similar facial features, the same blonde hair, the same brown eyes, and almost the same height. It was obvious that they were twins.

"The men before are the Draven brothers, and they are going to handle security matters in the mansion." Vionessa says to the staff. They nodded, and she left. The Draven brothers gave Valeria a knowing look, and they left.

Later that day, Valeria was cooking in the kitchen when Selena walked in. She smiled, and Valeria smiled back.

"What are you making?" Selena asked. "I'm making rice, Ma." Valeria replied. Selena waved her hand.

"Oh, please spare me the formalities; you can call me Selena." She said and sat on the kitchen counter. Valeria nodded and smiled. Dorian stepped in; he gave Valeria a little nod and went to talk to his sister.

They were talking about something, and they both laughed out loud. Valeria smiled as she watched them.

So far she could see the difference between them and Xavier. Unlike Xavier, they are easygoing and not proud. Xavier, on the other hand, was like his rude mother.

Their laughter echoed in the kitchen, and Valeria chuckled.

Outside the kitchen, Xavier watched with his hands in his pockets He couldn't understand why Dorian and Selena were fond of the maid.

Later that day after lunch, Valeria entered her room and saw two familiar faces. Arthur sighed softly and hugged her. She pulled out and hugged Luciano afterward. He smiled and kissed her hair.

"How have you been, kid?" he asked. Valeria pulled out from the hug and smiled. She has missed them.

Arthur Draven and Luciano Draven were her childhood friends, and they had a secret grudge against the Ravenmoors too. They came here to help her with her plans.

***

Flashback.

In a small apartment moscio , a girl stood in front of a birthday cake. She looked beautiful in a pink floral dress that made her brown hair shine in the dimly lit room.

She closed her eyes, and when she opened them, she heard a voice from behind her.

"Blow out the candles, dear." The woman said. The little girl smiled, and she blew out the candles.

"What did you wish for?" the woman asked. The little girl's eyes twinkled with excitement, and she whispered.

"I wished for us to always be happy!" The older woman smiled and hugged the little girl.

"I love you so much, Elena." The girl whispered.

"I love you too, baby." She replied. Their moment was interrupted when two identical young boys barged into the room.

They each had a wrapped present in their hands.

"This is for you, Rynna " The the first boy said and gave her the gift. "Thank you, Luciano!"

The little girl said and hugged him tightly.

The next day, the three children were playing in the living room.

"You know Uncle Will is coming to visit soon; I can't wait to see him." Luciano said to his brother.

"It's so sad that I don't have a brother " The little girl said with a pout.

"You have a brother; in fact, you have two".

"We are your brothers!" The twins chorused and pulled her into a tight hug. She chuckled, her brown eyes filled with joy.

The same joy was mirrored in Valeria's eyes as she looked at the men before her.

"Our plans are already in motion, guys."

Valeria said with a proud smile. Luciano nodded. Arthur sat on her bed.

"I think we need to do some digging." "Have you been able to find anything, Val?" he asked Valeria. She nodded.

"I'm not sure about it, but I think Vionessa is seeing someone." She said firmly.

"And what makes you say that?" Luciano asked. "I heard her talking on the phone, and her body language showed that she was talking to someone she loves " Arthur smirked.

"The old hag with a love life-that sounds about right".

He turned to Valeria and held her shoulder.

"For now, you have to be careful; you can't risk getting caught. The Ravenmoors are vicious; you of all people know that " Valeria nodded.

"I'm doing this for her, so I know I won't mess it up." She stated with determination flashing in her eyes.

Meanwhile, in a study upstairs. Vionessa replayed the footage from the night of the annual ball.

She felt like something important would be hidden in the shadows. Vionessa was getting frustrated; she couldn't find anything.

She slammed her fist on the table and growled. She came across something, and her eyes darkened.

Valeria walked into the study, with her hands gripping the sides of her dress.

Vionessa had ordered for her to come, and she didn't know why.

"Good day, ma'am." Valeria greeted and bowed slightly. Vionessa gave her a look that made her uneasy.

"Do you have any hidden grudges against my family, young lady?" Vionessa asked. Valeria felt her heart skip a beat. It slammed harshly against her ribs, and her body shook slightly.

"No ma". She managed to say.

"Really?"

"Then what is the meaning of this?" Vionessa asked, pointing at the screen of the computer. It was CCTV footage from the annual gala.

In the video, Vionessa was screaming while Valeria stood at a corner with satisfaction written all over her face. She wasn't smiling, but her face showed that she was enjoying the show.

"Why were you so happy to see my family in pain?" Vionessa asked.

"No, ma, I don't have a grudge against your family. I don't." Valeria denied it

"Oh really, so you just..." Vionessa's phone buzzed, and she answered

"Come pick me up; I'm at the airport." The person on the other end said. Vionessa nodded and smiled. She turned to Valeria, and her smile turned into a grin.

"Listen to me, young woman, if I find out that you lied to me today and you have something against my family..."

She picked a paper from the table and squeezed it while maintaining eye contact with Valeria.

"I will crush you with my hands." She completed it and left.

Valeria released the breath she didn't know she was holding.

"You old b*tch!" She cursed and clenched her fists.