Inside the villa at 28 Kinster Street, Backlund.
After bringing Xio back, Abner sent her to rest, then returned to the official business that had piled up.
Beldan needed rebuilding on every front, and his Film Company in Loen lacked capable subordinates like Helene. Even with a professional team helping him manage things, Abner was still stretched thin.
He desperately needed employees who were competent, well-connected, and trustworthy.
People from prominent families who are as capable and hardworking as Helene are far too rare! Abner sighed inwardly and got back to work.
Meanwhile, Xio Derecha put down her luggage but did not rest. Instead, she asked the servant who had drawn her bath, "Which room is Fors Wall in?"
Ever since Abner had become a viscount and hired Walter as his professional butler, the household servants' duties had grown clearly defined. It was no longer like the days when the Scudders and a few maids had handled nearly every chore.
The maid had worked in Abner's home for quite some time. She clearly knew how close Miss Xio and Miss Fors were, so she gave Xio directions without hesitation.
Xio thanked her, took a quick bath, and went to the room the maid had indicated.
She knocked first, but received no answer. Then she opened the door and walked in. She carried plenty of charms Abner had prepared for her, and Door Opening was one of the most common.
The bedroom was small, but it had clearly been decorated to Fors's tastes. It was unmistakably hers.
For instance, the sofa stood right beside the desk, ready for her to collapse onto whenever writing wore her out.
And beside the sofa were two small tables: one covered in magazines, the other piled with snacks and drinks. Both were plainly there for