After Lord Garius, Mr. Alf, and Mrs. Errinette left, Liana bowed once more before standing up. Inside her mind, she was angry:
Just you wait, Young Master! How dare you leave me to face your father alone! You were supposed to be the one asking for permission!
She sighed, trying to calm down, and started walking purposefully through the halls to look for Gloria. Her steps paused when she saw one of the household maids scrubbing the floor.
"Good morning, Miss Liana," the maid greeted her with a polite bow.
"Good morning. Have you seen Miss Gloria?" Liana asked, her tone calm but firm.
"Ah, I think she's in the main hall," the maid replied.
"Thank you. Please continue your work."
"As you wish, Miss Liana." The maid bowed again and went back to her task.
Liana walked to the main hall, where she found Gloria checking the work of the household maids. Gloria's calm presence made everyone respect her without needing words.
