"Y-yes, right away! I'll have everything prepared immediately!" the maid stammered, hurriedly picking up the partially eaten tea set on a tray and leaving the room in a rush.
Compared to Theo's estate, Caius's home had a very different vibe. The atmosphere here felt more laid-back, the kind of place where working seemed less stressful. Damien idly thought about the contrast as he watched the maid disappear down the hall.
Once the sound of her footsteps faded, he turned his head to Caius. "Hey, don't you think you were a bit harsh on her?"
"It's fine," Caius replied dismissively. "They all look down on me anyway."
Damien hesitated, considering Caius's words. It did seem like there was some truth to that, but Caius's attitude might be part of the problem too. Still, Caius's family dynamics were complicated, and Damien decided it wasn't his place to dig deeper.
