Eliana turned to Sebastian and asked, "debt?"
"It's been a while since we returned from Cedric's court. I wanted to give the family time to prepare for your role as the new duchess of Willowbrook," Sebastian explained with a wave of his hand, signaling for Marcus to lead them inside.
Marcus turned and gestured for them to follow him inside the house to the living room. As they entered, they saw the family gathered at the dining table. Most of the staff had left the mansion after Cedric's downfall in court, leaving the room feeling empty except for one lone maid standing in the corner, awaiting instruction.
"It looks like it's seen better days," Sebastian remarked as he walked in and helped Eliana find a seat next to him at the table.
"Hello Victoria, it's been quite some time. Where is that slave? I don't see him around," he asked with a bright smile on his face.
"He's resting in his room," Victoria replied curtly.
