Chapter 19 Delilah , feeling a mix of pride and exhaustion , decided it was time to retreat to the bedroom for some much - needed rest . The ceremony downstairs was still in full swing , but she needed a moment to herself . As she walked through the quiet corridors of the mansion , the thought of Marco's new role as Capo swirled in her mind . With it came a sense of responsibility , not just for him , but for her too . She wasn't sure what this new ### Chapter would demand from her . When she reached the bedroom , she quietly opened the door , expecting to find the space empty and inviting . Instead , what she saw made her stop in her tracks . Mrs. Hayden , the housekeeper , was standing by the bed , holding Delilah's large black book - the book ! The one where Delilah had jotted down notes about her clients ' gory requests . open , her It wasn't just any book - it was private , and Mrs. Hayden had it open , eyes scanning its pages with a focused intensity . 0.00 % 13 13 Chapter 19 " Mrs. Hayden , what are you doing ? " Delilah's voice cut through the silence , sharp but controlled . Mrs. Hayden jumped , startled by Delilah's sudden presence . 148 Vouchers She fumbled with the book , hurriedly closing it as if it had burned her fingers . Her face turned pale , and she began to stammer , the words spilling out in a messy rush . " Oh , I - I ... I was just- I didn't mean to- I was ... I was just straightening up , you know , the luggage ... and this was ... um ... open , so I was just , uh , making sure it was ... you know ... closed . " Delilah's brows furrowed deeply as she stepped further into the room , her eyes narrowing suspiciously . Why had Mrs. Hayden been so engrossed in that book ? It wasn't something one would casually flip through . Not unless they were looking for something . " What were you reading in my book ? " Delilah asked , her tone calm but firm , as she approached Mrs. Hayden . " Oh , I wasn't- I mean , I didn't really read anything , " Mrs. Hayden stammered , her hands trembling slightly as she clutched the book to her chest . " I - I was just arranging the luggage that Gino and his men had 14.73 % 13 130 Chapter 19 brought in . That's all . " 11 253 Waacher Delilah stopped in front of her , her gaze firm . " It's fine , Mrs. Hayden . I'll take care of the rest . " Mrs. Hayden nodded quickly , still holding the book tightly as if reluctant to give it up . Delilah's eyes flicked to the book before meeting the housekeeper's gaze again . " You should also hand over the book . " There was a pause - brief but telling - before Mrs. Hayden reluctantly extended the book toward Delilah .