Chapter 15 - Chapter 15: Unseen Strains

As the day unfolded within the Manor, Cornelius, immersed in his responsibilities, encountered a new source of discord. The morning sun cast a warm glow, but within the symphony of tasks, the invisible threads of tension tightened.

**9:00 AM: A Disrupted Routine**

Cornelius, reviewing crucial documents in his office, felt a growing unease. The once-familiar arrangement of items now bore the mark of an unintended disturbance. Pens that once stood in regimented precision now leaned at odd angles, a misplaced paperweight disrupted the carefully crafted balance, and the symmetry he cherished seemed elusive.

**Inner Monologue: Unseen Frustrations**

A subtle sigh escaped Cornelius as he navigated the altered landscape of his workspace. The disarray irked him, a silent frustration simmering beneath the composed exterior. The tangible evidence of organizational disarray grated against his meticulous nature.

**Dialogue with the Butler: Request for Restoration**

Later in the day, Cornelius sought out the head butler, Pierre, a man of refined demeanor and seasoned experience.

Cornelius: "Pierre, I've noticed a shift in the office arrangement today. Please ensure it's restored to its original position."

Pierre: "Certainly, sir. I'll take care of it immediately."

Cornelius: "Thank you. It's essential to maintain order in the workspace."

**11:30 AM: An Unseen Encounter**

Meanwhile, Rosalinda engrossed in her tasks, navigated the corridors with the rhythm of her responsibilities. Unbeknownst to her, she brushed shoulders with the ever-passive discord that clung to Cornelius's office.

**Inner Monologue: Unspoken Frustration**

Cornelius, unaware of the transient encounter, continued his duties with an unspoken frustration. The workplace, a sanctuary of order, now echoed with the strains of unseen disarray.

**2:00 PM: A Phone Call Echoing Tensions**

During a phone call, Cornelius's voice resonated with a subtle tension, an undercurrent of unease that the unseen discord had injected into his day.

Cornelius: "I need those reports by the end of the day. Make sure they're compiled accurately."

Assistant (over the phone): "Of course, Mr. Montgomery. I'll get right on it."

**4:00 PM: An Unvoiced Frustration**

As the day progressed, Cornelius, still oblivious to the unseen ties connecting him with the source of discord, felt the weight of unvoiced frustrations. The altered arrangement lingered, a lingering note in the silent symphony of his professional world.

**Inner Monologue: A Subdued Resonance**

Rosalinda, in her diligent efforts, felt a peculiar resonance – a subtle disquiet in the air. Yet, the specifics eluded her as she continued to navigate the unseen web of professional intricacies.

**5:30 PM: A Final Glimpse of Unseen Tensions**

As the day drew to a close, Cornelius cast a final glance at his office, the ordered arrangement restored to its former precision. The unseen strains, though momentarily addressed, continued to weave a subtle tapestry that held within its threads the promise of unraveling destinies yet unseen.