Hera led Raelynn through the grand hallway, her steps steady and sure. Her polished shoes made a soft click on the marble floors, mixing with the distant noise from the rest of the house. Raelynn followed her closely, her sneakers feeling totally out of place in such a fancy place.
"Let's start from the beginning," Hera said, glancing back at Raelynn with a polite smile. "The main gate is heavily secured, as you may have noticed when you arrived. Only those with permission are allowed through. It's monitored 24/7 by a team of guards, and there are surveillance cameras throughout the estate."
Raelynn nodded, her hands clasped nervously in front of her. "Sounds… intense," she murmured.
"It's necessary," Hera replied matter-of-factly. "Mr. Vaelorian values privacy and safety above all else."
