Katia arrived at Luna Maria's residence to find Daphne already waiting by the entrance.
"This way, Miss Katia."
She was led inside. Luna Maria sat regally in a tufted leather armchair, her posture relaxed, her smile warm as she surveyed the assembled noblewomen.
"Good morning, Luna. I hope you are well." The ladies bowed in unison, their movements notably more polished than the day before.
Luna Maria's gaze swept across the room before settling on Katia. "Katia, tell me, how are you finding the training?"
Katia offered a measured smile. "Very well, Luna. I'm learning a great deal."
Luna Maria's smile widened, though her eyes remained sharp. "Good, good. I was worried you might find Mrs. Conrad too demanding. You've lived such a comfortable life with the Glen family, I t
