Instead of being put to work as a servant, Riam is essentially adopted by the woman, who gives Riam Western clothes and introduces her to high-class Bangkok society, including the son of a wealthy nobleman, Somchai.
Riam's role shifted from domestic work to becoming part of the family, with the woman providing her with Western clothes and introducing her to high-class Bangkok society, including the son of a wealthy aristocrat, Somchai.