The screen flickered for a moment before Vashti's face appeared wearing a concerned look. Something must be very wrong for Shelley to be using a priority channel or even using the comm system.

"Oh?"

Maids died all the time. That was not unusual. What was unusual was Shelley knowing about it, or someone attempting someone when the house was on high alert. That meant...

"Lady Shelley, I want full details immediately. After you seal the door. Do it now."